The development industry has the development equation backwards Efosa Ojomo The development industry has the development equation backwards The development industry does many good things to help alleviate poverty. Unfortunately, many in the industry are missing the most important component for development. Apr 26, 2017 Efosa Ojomo
Personalized & Blended Learning What’s the difference between blended and personalized learning? Julia Freeland Fisher What’s the difference between blended and personalized learning? Too often the field collapses these two terms—but blended learning and personalized learning should each refer to something distinct. Apr 25, 2017 Julia Freeland Fisher Personalized & Blended Learning
Personalized & Blended Learning Teaching teachers to relinquish control Heather Staker Teaching teachers to relinquish control By implementing a Flex model of blended learning, teachers can release control, allowing students to make progress without waiting for the class or teacher. Apr 20, 2017 Heather Staker Personalized & Blended Learning
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
Business Model Innovation Piloting change in higher education Alana Dunagan Piloting change in higher education Innovation is hard, but identifying how innovation interacts with business models can help leaders create team structures that succeed. Apr 13, 2017 Alana Dunagan Business Model Innovation
Are you (really) disruptive? Six ways to find out Christensen Institute Are you (really) disruptive? Six ways to find out Disruptive Innovation is one of the most misunderstood and misapplied terms in the business lexicon. To find out what's truly disruptive, and what's not, refer to these six questions. Apr 13, 2017 Christensen Institute
Making equity a first principle of personalized learning Julia Freeland Fisher Making equity a first principle of personalized learning Innovations will scale against the metrics and ambitions we set for them upfront. If we wait on equity, it may never come. Apr 12, 2017 Julia Freeland Fisher
Wellness programs aren’t well at all, Maslow can tell us why Ryan Marling Wellness programs aren’t well at all, Maslow can tell us why Wellness programs tend to benefit those already in good health. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Jobs Theory can be used as frameworks for programs attempting to improve their offerings and benefit everyone. Apr 11, 2017 Ryan Marling
Personalized & Blended Learning 5 tips for teaching early grade mindsets Heather Staker 5 tips for teaching early grade mindsets Helping young children develop the mindsets of agency, creativity, growth mindset, and passion for learning can improve student engagement and boost academic achievement. Apr 7, 2017 Heather Staker Personalized & Blended Learning
Poor countries don’t need stock markets—they need markets Efosa Ojomo Poor countries don’t need stock markets—they need markets Poor countries need capital, but how should it be deployed? Copying and pasting the methods used by wealthy countries may be tempting, but it's not the answer. Apr 5, 2017 Efosa Ojomo
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
A new architecture for the university campus of the future Michael B. Horn A new architecture for the university campus of the future A Q&A with Bryant University President Ron Machtley and Kipp Ellis about designing and building the award-winning 48,000-foot Academic Innovation Center—$1 million under budget. Mar 30, 2017 Michael B. Horn