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Mythbusters: Flexible Learning in Middle School
Lauren Mehbrach, Chris Beingessner and Chris Raymaakers clarify misconceptions for middle school families about the move to flexible learning spaces. This Singapore American School team shares how it aligns to our changing world and better prepares students for the future. Learn more on the blog.
Getting Started with Personalized Learning
The Getting Smart Staff shares a list of resources for getting started with personalized learning.
Getting Started with Design Thinking
The Getting Smart Staff has assembled articles, podcasts and case studies to help you and your community get started with design thinking.
Learning Environments for the Future: 4 Tips from Randy Fielding
Randy Fielding, the founder of Fielding Nair International, a global leader in designing learning communities, sits down with Tom and shares some of FNI's design principles aligned to the future of learning.
Bad Bargain: Why We Still Ask Kids to Factor Polynomials and How We Fix It
Algebra has become an inequitable barrier to college and career. It’s time to stop making learners factor polynomials. It’s time to start using computers for what they’re good at--crunch big data sets. Stop asking young people to manipulate systems and start asking them to solve real problems.
Getting Started with High School Redesign
Thinking about high school redesign? We've assembled a great reading list to get you started. Â
BPLC: There’s Something Happening Here
By: Laura Jackson. Teachers and schools are coming to the Blended & Personalized Learning Conference is April 4-6th, in Providence, Rhode Island to share their lessons learned.
Transforming Education from the Inside Out: Singapore American School
Singapore American Schools proves that even large institutions, with excellent programming results, can continually improve in order to do what's best for all students. Read more about their success in this new case study.
Reggio Emilia: The Future of Learning Has Roots in the Past
By: Beth Holland. Numerous current initiatives focus on creating personalized learner experiences through modern trends such as high-quality project-based learning (HQPBL) and design thinking. However, this pursuit to deliver learning that fuels each whole child has its roots in the Reggio Emilia Approach that Loris Malaguzzi first envisioned in the 1940s.
Top Education Trend of 2018: Active Learning Spaces
A look at active learning spaces from around the globe and why they help power high-quality learning experiences, plus a look at what Tom thinks is coming in 2019.