For student-centered learning to work, schools must rethink this key component. Here’s how. Thomas Arnett For student-centered learning to work, schools must rethink this key component. Here’s how. The future of student-centered learning hinges on whether proponents and practitioners can develop better systems of grading and measurement. Dec 4, 2019 Thomas Arnett
Strengthening connections between home and school can make a world of difference for students Thomas Arnett Strengthening connections between home and school can make a world of difference for students Integrating home and school requires more than biannual parent-teacher conferences, signatures on homework packets and an occasional call home when a problem arises. It requires building deep relationships and learning f... Nov 21, 2019 Thomas Arnett
One major barrier to high-quality blended learning Thomas Arnett One major barrier to high-quality blended learning We’ll see better performance from blended learning when K–12 organizations start to integrate the design of technologies, school policies, and educator practices. Oct 22, 2019 Thomas Arnett
Teachers shouldn’t have to be their students’ judges Thomas Arnett Teachers shouldn’t have to be their students’ judges Unbundling the role of the teacher and leveraging the benefits of technology could create assessment and grading systems that circumvent drawbacks. Sept 25, 2019 Thomas Arnett
Two reasons why teachers don’t automate their work Thomas Arnett Two reasons why teachers don’t automate their work Teachers stand to benefit from letting technology substitute for some of their instructional tasks. Yet few teachers actually adopt technology for this purpose. Maybe this isn't the kind of help teachers are seeking. Sept 20, 2019 Thomas Arnett
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