Revisiting blended learning principles, with school plans in limbo Thomas Arnett Revisiting blended learning principles, with school plans in limbo As schools think through their logistical challenges, consider how three blended learning models can help answer questions about priorities, needs, and available resources. Aug 11, 2020 Thomas Arnett
Advancing equity through innovation: a choice, not a guarantee Thomas Arnett Advancing equity through innovation: a choice, not a guarantee If educators’ work is ultimately about the good of society, it is important to consider whether that work leads to good things for all groups within our society. June 16, 2020 Thomas Arnett
The blended learning models that can help schools reopen Thomas Arnett The blended learning models that can help schools reopen If bringing students to school part-time is an option in the fall, schools don’t have to invent new approaches from scratch. Blended-learning models we’ve documented are well suited to these circumstances. May 27, 2020 Thomas Arnett
The online edtech that helps educators make distance learning less distant Thomas Arnett The online edtech that helps educators make distance learning less distant Students can and should continue their learning during stay-at-home mandates. But getting remote learning to work well requires feedback loops between schools and families. May 6, 2020 Thomas Arnett
Distance learning: Let’s not reinvent the wheel Thomas Arnett Distance learning: Let’s not reinvent the wheel As brick-and-mortar schools across the country face up to a global pandemic, their virtual school counterparts have years of experience to offer to help smooth the transition to distance learning. Apr 21, 2020 Thomas Arnett
Keep calm and carry on: Reasonable approaches to home-based learning Thomas Arnett Keep calm and carry on: Reasonable approaches to home-based learning Changing our expectations for the rest of this school year does not mean throwing up our hands. Instead, we can use this time as an opportunity to learn and innovate. Apr 1, 2020 Thomas Arnett
COVID-19 response: Setting district teams up for success Thomas Arnett COVID-19 response: Setting district teams up for success This post offers research-based insights on how to organize school and district teams to give them their best shot at addressing their new temporary reality amidst COVID-19. Mar 19, 2020 Thomas Arnett
3 tips for a better student online learning experience Thomas Arnett 3 tips for a better student online learning experience Based on research conducted for more than a decade, here are online learning tips to provide meaningful lessons that don’t stymie student learning. Mar 17, 2020 Thomas Arnett
Has online learning really disrupted K–12 education in the US? The answer is yes — and no. Thomas Arnett Has online learning really disrupted K–12 education in the US? The answer is yes — and no. The benefits of innovations often come not from the technologies themselves but from harnessing those technologies to power new processes. But changing tried-and-true processes in any system is much harder than swapping ... Mar 5, 2020 Thomas Arnett
How to create effective personalized learning professional development Thomas Arnett How to create effective personalized learning professional development Because personalized learning is in such a nascent stage, schools must create professional development best practices to meet their unique needs. Feb 18, 2020 Thomas Arnett
What can we learn from 3 organizations’ approaches to integrate teaching and technology? Thomas Arnett What can we learn from 3 organizations’ approaches to integrate teaching and technology? Economic forces tend to segregate edtech development and instructional innovation. Blended learning's future depends on brining them together. Jan 14, 2020 Thomas Arnett
Four principles for designing the future of teaching in 2020 Thomas Arnett Four principles for designing the future of teaching in 2020 Given the overflowing demands on teachers’ time, we need to reinvent the classroom and the roles of teachers so that teachers can tackle the meaningful and important work that almost always gets sidelined amidst the da... Dec 17, 2019 Thomas Arnett