Addressing teachers’ concerns about online learning Thomas Arnett Addressing teachers’ concerns about online learning One of the great parts about working in education technology is the conversations it leads to in social settings outside of work. The subject of […] May 26, 2014 Thomas Arnett
Blended learning impacts more than just academics Thomas Arnett Blended learning impacts more than just academics The theory of disruptive innovation describes a process by which a product or service transforms an existing industry by introducing simplicity, convenience, accessibility, and affordability. […] May 7, 2014 Thomas Arnett
Online-learning options for district students in Oregon Thomas Arnett Online-learning options for district students in Oregon Many school leaders see the potential to improve the course choices and experiences they offer their students by using online learning. Nevertheless, the road to […] Apr 24, 2014 Thomas Arnett
Online learning thrives best with the benefits of asymmetric motivation Thomas Arnett Online learning thrives best with the benefits of asymmetric motivation Disruptive innovations always get their start by targeting less-demanding customers or customers that had previously gone entirely unserved. These customers are critical to the process […] Apr 11, 2014 Thomas Arnett
Virtual school funding cuts in Kansas could stifle innovation Thomas Arnett Virtual school funding cuts in Kansas could stifle innovation The Kansas Supreme Court recently ruled that the state government was in violation of the state’s constitution for failing to equitably fund K-12 public schools. […] Apr 2, 2014 Thomas Arnett
Getting the scope of your blended learning program right Thomas Arnett Getting the scope of your blended learning program right In my last blog post, I highlighted the value of viewing the education system as architecture of components and subsystems that fit and work together […] Mar 13, 2014 Thomas Arnett
Successful innovation starts with finding the right points of integration Thomas Arnett Successful innovation starts with finding the right points of integration As we consider the potential of various innovations in our education system, it is helpful to look at that system through the lens of system […] Feb 27, 2014 Thomas Arnett
Solving social inequity through disruptive innovation Thomas Arnett Solving social inequity through disruptive innovation Sal Khan may be best known for creating the Khan Academy math videos that went viral on YouTube, but his vision for the potential of […] Feb 13, 2014 Thomas Arnett
Creating a good course choice market Thomas Arnett Creating a good course choice market In the last few years, a handful of states (Florida, Texas, Utah, Michigan, and Louisiana) have pioneered a new breed of education policies called ‘course […] Jan 23, 2014 Thomas Arnett
The shifting job of teacher education Thomas Arnett The shifting job of teacher education Ideally, the job of teacher preparation programs is to produce effective teachers. But tracking and measuring teacher effectiveness is tedious and expensive work, so teacher […] Jan 13, 2014 Thomas Arnett
Why disruptive innovation matters to education Thomas Arnett Why disruptive innovation matters to education There is a common tendency at this time of year to reflect and refocus on what matters most and then use that renewed focus to […] Jan 6, 2014 Thomas Arnett
Next steps for digital learning in Georgia Thomas Arnett Next steps for digital learning in Georgia Last Wednesday, Georgia’s Digital Learning Task Force submitted a report to Governor Nathan Deal with recommendations for Georgia’s K-12 digital learning strategy. Now that a […] Dec 23, 2013 Thomas Arnett