Why teachers should disrupt themselves Thomas Arnett Why teachers should disrupt themselves By disrupting basic instructional tasks, technology can give teachers more time for the things they really want to do for their students. Aug 27, 2019 Thomas Arnett
If we do it right, teachers plus technology can free educators to focus more on students Thomas Arnett If we do it right, teachers plus technology can free educators to focus more on students The more technology can automate some aspects of teachers’ work, the more teachers have time for the work that matters most. Aug 15, 2019 Thomas Arnett
A “Modern” classroom model, designed by teachers, helps students stay engaged and connected Thomas Arnett A “Modern” classroom model, designed by teachers, helps students stay engaged and connected Two teachers transformed their classrooms, then launched a nonprofit to help their colleagues make their teaching more student-centered. July 30, 2019 Thomas Arnett
How Disruptive Innovation addresses 3 of education’s most critical issues today Thomas Arnett How Disruptive Innovation addresses 3 of education’s most critical issues today Disruptive Innovation is a force that can unlock the potential of many ideas to improve student outcomes. Here’s how. July 23, 2019 Thomas Arnett
3 stories of how educational technology can improve relationships Thomas Arnett 3 stories of how educational technology can improve relationships Technology often seems to isolate people from human interaction. But some teachers and schools are showing that smart uses of educational technology can have the opposite effect. July 18, 2019 Thomas Arnett
Global Learning XPRIZE winners could transform US classrooms Thomas Arnett Global Learning XPRIZE winners could transform US classrooms If the XPRIZE contenders can commercialize their technologies to families and governments in the developing world, those technologies will be on a trajectory to eventually change the way we teach basic literacy and numer... May 28, 2019 Thomas Arnett
What distinguishes today’s best teachers? Thomas Arnett What distinguishes today’s best teachers? What makes great teachers great are their student-centered practices. Unfortunately, in conventional school settings, being a student-centered teacher often means working tirelessly against barriers and constraints. May 9, 2019 Thomas Arnett
The way people think about edtech misses the mark Thomas Arnett The way people think about edtech misses the mark Let's stop asking whether edtech improves student learning and instead ask how edtech enables effective teaching. Apr 23, 2019 Thomas Arnett
Want to bridge ed and tech? Here are 4 partnership elements to consider Thomas Arnett Want to bridge ed and tech? Here are 4 partnership elements to consider The components needed for an effective partnership between industry and education to improve student outcomes. Apr 9, 2019 Thomas Arnett
The big tradeoff with team teaching Thomas Arnett The big tradeoff with team teaching Modularity Theory explains why team teaching has never become a widely-adopted practice. Apr 4, 2019 Thomas Arnett
Teacher of the Future The 3 things edtech can’t do illustrate why teachers matter now more than ever Thomas Arnett The 3 things edtech can’t do illustrate why teachers matter now more than ever The skills students will need to future-proof their careers against the rise of machines are also the skills they can’t learn from machines. Mar 26, 2019 Thomas Arnett Teacher of the Future
Are you really personalizing learning? Thomas Arnett Are you really personalizing learning? Personalized learning could encompass many modalities, yet there are some classroom components in standard personalized approaches that are often missed. Mar 7, 2019 Thomas Arnett
