EdTech that connects: Learning relationship management systems Julia Freeland Fisher EdTech that connects: Learning relationship management systems Over the past few years, a new category of EdTech platform has popped up across K–12 and higher education called the learning relationship management system […] Oct 27, 2015 Julia Freeland Fisher
Can technology solve the achievement gap? Thomas Arnett Can technology solve the achievement gap? One of the biggest challenges the U.S. education system faces is ensuring that all children have the opportunity to receive a high-quality education. The reality […] Oct 23, 2015 Thomas Arnett
Can outside experts fit into classrooms? Turns out it’s a tight squeeze Julia Freeland Fisher Can outside experts fit into classrooms? Turns out it’s a tight squeeze Last year, I had the pleasure of presenting at a WBGH event on the future of STEM education. I shared my latest thinking on how […] Oct 21, 2015 Julia Freeland Fisher
Majority of school respondents in Ohio report using blended learning Michael B. Horn Majority of school respondents in Ohio report using blended learning A big challenge with blended learning is knowing how many students are actually experiencing it. Since we made the prediction in Disrupting Class that by […] Oct 15, 2015 Michael B. Horn
State of opportunity:The status and direction of blended learning in Ohio Thomas Arnett State of opportunity:The status and direction of blended learning in Ohio In early 2015, we teamed up with the Ohio Blended Learning Network and The Learning Accelerator to conduct a statewide survey for the purpose of providing an overview of the blended-learning environment in Ohio. This pap Oct 15, 2015 Thomas Arnett
A window into the future of learning Julia Freeland Fisher A window into the future of learning Last week, Michael Horn stepped down as Executive Director of our education team. Although he will continue to publish and build our research agenda in […] Oct 12, 2015 Julia Freeland Fisher
Competency-based and blended learning: Friends or foes? Julia Freeland Fisher Competency-based and blended learning: Friends or foes? Last week, I presented a webinar for the Michigan-based EdTech Specialists’ webinar series on blended learning and competency-based education. The presentation provided me with a […] Oct 6, 2015 Julia Freeland Fisher
Unlikely bedfellows converge, create inspired vision for future of education Michael B. Horn Unlikely bedfellows converge, create inspired vision for future of education From the right to the left, from those who support school choice to those who have sought to protect traditional school districts, from superintendents and […] Oct 1, 2015 Michael B. Horn
More resources for blended teachers Thomas Arnett More resources for blended teachers As teachers move into blended-learning environments, there is a dearth of resources to support them in the transition. As I wrote a few weeks ago, […] Sept 30, 2015 Thomas Arnett
Schools as community hubs:Integrating support services to drive educational outcomes Michael B. Horn Schools as community hubs:Integrating support services to drive educational outcomes Published by the Brookings Institution, this paper explores the importance of designing schools to address nonacademic challenges, as well as to help all students learn. Sept 28, 2015 Michael B. Horn
The liberal arts have a bright future in competency-based learning Michael B. Horn The liberal arts have a bright future in competency-based learning Although competency-based learning in higher education is arising based on the need for more affordable programs that prepare students for the workforce, by no means […] Sept 24, 2015 Michael B. Horn
Taking personalized learning to scale Julia Freeland Fisher Taking personalized learning to scale As the call for personalized learning gains steam, we’re hearing more about how best to invest in systems that support schools that break the traditional […] Sept 22, 2015 Julia Freeland Fisher