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
Innovators Worth Watching: Mursion Thomas Arnett Innovators Worth Watching: Mursion Could Mursion's virtual classroom simulator have a disruptive trajectory for expanding access to teacher coaching? Feb 7, 2019 Thomas Arnett
No, K-12 schools aren’t getting disrupted. But here’s what is. Thomas Arnett No, K-12 schools aren’t getting disrupted. But here’s what is. Disruptive innovation is happening in K–12 education. But it isn’t going to replace traditional schools. Rather, it will change instructional resources. Jan 29, 2019 Thomas Arnett
4 ideas to advance teaching in 2019 Thomas Arnett 4 ideas to advance teaching in 2019 4 wish list ideas on edtech, blended and personalized learning, teacher time, and PD that I hope to see take off during the next 12 months. Jan 17, 2019 Thomas Arnett
A new framework to unlock edtech’s potential for teachers Thomas Arnett A new framework to unlock edtech’s potential for teachers As educators consider the onslaught of various educational technologies on the market, they can use this framework to see beyond advertised features and functionalities and consider how those technologies expand teacher ... Dec 11, 2018 Thomas Arnett
There’s a reason why teachers don’t use the software provided by their districts Thomas Arnett There’s a reason why teachers don’t use the software provided by their districts When districts license high-quality educational software, why might teachers still choose not to use the software at their disposal? Some of our latest research at the Christensen Institute offers answers to this questio... Nov 29, 2018 Thomas Arnett
Why standards often disappoint Thomas Arnett Why standards often disappoint Why does education love standards? Because we assume that if we specify good standards, then expect the education system to meet them, consistent student outcomes will naturally follow. But unfortunately, reality usually... Nov 14, 2018 Thomas Arnett
What does the future of teaching look like? Thomas Arnett What does the future of teaching look like? Looking to the future, we can see that many of the instructional innovations that come with blended learning can have a powerful and positive impact on the teaching profession. Oct 18, 2018 Thomas Arnett