Why schools should bridge the generational divide Julia Freeland Fisher Why schools should bridge the generational divide A new book explores how to forge more connections between kids and retirees—at scale. Nov 15, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
The limitations of networks to expand opportunity Julia Freeland Fisher The limitations of networks to expand opportunity Relationships matter. But networks alone are not a cure-all to the complex landscape of opportunity in America. Nov 8, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
3 ways real-world feedback could disrupt traditional assessments Julia Freeland Fisher 3 ways real-world feedback could disrupt traditional assessments Real-world feedback can at once offer students a glimpse into how potential employers look at work products, while also--and arguably just as importantly--nurturing real-world connections between students and adults work... Nov 1, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Webinar: Innovations helping students build social capital Julia Freeland Fisher Webinar: Innovations helping students build social capital What are the emerging innovations in the education field that connect students to relationships, why do they matter, and how can schools broker social capital? Oct 22, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Join us at iNACOL 2018! Christensen Institute Join us at iNACOL 2018! Come join the Christensen Institute at the iNACOL Symposium as we engage in some of the most pertinent topics in education today: equity and personalized learning. Oct 18, 2018 Christensen Institute
Why a web of connections—not a single relationship—should surround students Julia Freeland Fisher Why a web of connections—not a single relationship—should surround students Many efforts to personalize learning focus on teacher-student relationships. But healthy development and access to opportunity require a broader web of connections in young people's lives. Oct 12, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
When teaching student networking, skill-building is only part of the lesson Julia Freeland Fisher When teaching student networking, skill-building is only part of the lesson In this Teaching Learning Leading K-12 interview, Fisher notes why it's critical to provide students access to networks otherwise unattainable. Oct 11, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Getting Smart: Why youth need social capital Julia Freeland Fisher Getting Smart: Why youth need social capital In a recent podcast interview with Tom Vander Ark of Getting Smart, Julia Freeland Fisher encourages us to imagine, what would the design of a more networked, caring school look like? Sept 28, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
A public cloud of social capital to connect schools and communities Julia Freeland Fisher A public cloud of social capital to connect schools and communities A new platform is connecting schools and communities in an effort to democratize connectedness and radically increase community involvement in public schools. Sept 27, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Viewpoint: Expanding students’ networks Julia Freeland Fisher Viewpoint: Expanding students’ networks How might we better design schools to help students foster more relationships with caring, expert adults? Tune into this webinar to learn how Julia's book addresses this key question and more. Sept 20, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
If you can’t see it, you can’t be it: Edtech that connects students to role models Julia Freeland Fisher If you can’t see it, you can’t be it: Edtech that connects students to role models Learn how DreamWakers is using free and existing video technology to connect under-resourced classrooms across the U.S. with diverse career professionals. Sept 18, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Disrupting ‘Who You Know’ to bolster students’ life opportunities Michael B. Horn Disrupting ‘Who You Know’ to bolster students’ life opportunities The gap disadvantaged students face goes beyond academics. No longer can schools just focus on what you know; they also must focus on who you know. Sept 7, 2018 Michael B. Horn
