We need to change the teacher vs. technology narrative Thomas Arnett We need to change the teacher vs. technology narrative Machines won't replace teachers, so let's shift our discussion to how technology can amplify high-quality teaching. Aug 10, 2017 Thomas Arnett
Belief—the first key to blended learning success Thomas Arnett Belief—the first key to blended learning success When implementing significant change in schools, those involved need to see value in the change and believe they can make it happen. July 27, 2017 Thomas Arnett
Is disruptive innovation driving K-12 privatization? Thomas Arnett Is disruptive innovation driving K-12 privatization? Will online learning disrupt traditional public schools? No. But it will transform their instructional resources and models. July 12, 2017 Thomas Arnett
School boards: Good for policy, bad for management Thomas Arnett School boards: Good for policy, bad for management School boards play an important role in determining education policy. But when it comes to managing a district, school boards may gridlock a leader's ability to move beyond the status quo. July 6, 2017 Thomas Arnett
Teacher of the Future Technology doesn’t drive blended learning success … or does it? Thomas Arnett Technology doesn’t drive blended learning success … or does it? Thomas Arnett recently visited five blended-learning schools that shared their key to success: high-quality teaching practices. What role does technology play in these schools? June 8, 2017 Thomas Arnett Teacher of the Future
Personalized & Blended Learning Blended learning’s unfulfilled promise: Saving teachers time Thomas Arnett Blended learning’s unfulfilled promise: Saving teachers time Has blended learning failed to live up to its full potential? Upfront costs, hybrid models, and inferior technology may be three reasons why. June 1, 2017 Thomas Arnett Personalized & Blended Learning
Can teachers really do it all? Thomas Arnett Can teachers really do it all? Teachers need technology to help them focus on all the non-instructional aspects of teaching. May 9, 2017 Thomas Arnett
Data & Assessment Making student data more usable: What innovation theory tells us about interoperability Thomas Arnett Making student data more usable: What innovation theory tells us about interoperability Problems with data interoperability in education are preventing some schools from seeing the true potential of personalized learning. Innovation theory explains this dilemma and lays out possible paths forward. Apr 19, 2017 Thomas Arnett Data & Assessment
Policy Will Trump’s deregulation help teacher preparation? Thomas Arnett Will Trump’s deregulation help teacher preparation? The Trump administration recently overturned controversial teacher preparation regulations. Is this good or bad for teacher quality? Apr 4, 2017 Thomas Arnett Policy
Teacher of the Future Make teaching more doable Thomas Arnett Make teaching more doable Using technology to recreate the teacher role can amplify teachers' impact. Mar 29, 2017 Thomas Arnett Teacher of the Future
Mental healthcare vs. disruptive innovation Thomas Arnett Mental healthcare vs. disruptive innovation Convenient, low-cost, disruptive alternatives to traditional mental healthcare may prove critical for unlocking schools’ capacity to bring high-quality mental healthcare under their roofs. Mar 7, 2017 Thomas Arnett
Teacher of the Future Teaching like a champion: blended learning edition Thomas Arnett Teaching like a champion: blended learning edition Similar to Doug Lemov's Teach Like A Champion, the Christensen Institute's new playbook describes specific moves for blended-learning teachers to help their students succeed. Jan 31, 2017 Thomas Arnett Teacher of the Future