News & Updates
Redesigning Learning: The Urgency of Personalized Education for Every Child, Every Day
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, a seismic shift is underway, and it’s not just about personalized learning anymore. The convergence of technology and a fundamental shift in pedagogy towards personalized, competency-based learning is reshaping the educational landscape. This transformation isn’t a fleeting trend but an imperative to redesign education, emphasizing urgency. It’s about ensuring that every child receives an education tailored to their unique needs and aspirations while recognizing the significant role that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can play, both as a supplement and a potential course content supplanter. It’s about recognizing the new reality that society has a very
Futurescaping with FLC Members
For the second year in a row, several Future of Learning Council members ventured to sunny San Diego for the annual ASU+GSV Summit which took place April 17-19, 2023. The Summit “connects leading minds focused on transforming society and business around learning and work,” and boasts an impressive lineup of speakers and thought leaders in education, technology, and business.
Authentic Learning with Technology Series
On January 25th, 2023 over 40 educators met in person and online to engage in a common conversation around deeper learning and more effective technology implementation through the lens of the Authentic Learning with Technology (ALT) model. When it comes to the future of learning, there’s no rest for the wicked!
Propelling Students Forward: Assessment in the Learner-Centered Classroom Part 2
Strengthening the profession While the science of teaching(and assessment) is relatively young, there is cognitive science and empirical research to inform our teaching and assessment practice. However, as a field, too often we lack shared understanding of research, lack a common vocabulary to apply our understandings and struggle to adopt the structures necessary that permit educators to work together to apply evidence-based strategies to guide their practice. Sharing knowledge and practice The Michigan Assessment Consortium (MAC) believes that the growing body of assessment research and knowledge about evidence-based practice offers great benefit to Future of Learning Council (FLC) districts’ commitment to
Innovative, Strengths-Based Teacher Retention Strategies Highlighted at MASA Conference
Facilitated by Mark Schneiderman, Senior Director, Future of Teaching & Learning with D2L, MASA 2022 Fall Conference speakers focused on strategies for teacher retention in spite of the barriers we may encounter. Kaycee Slamacia, Senior Director for Next Education Workforce Initiative at Arizona State University challenged the group to redesign education–requiring educational leaders to think differently around how students and teachers work together on a regular basis. It is important, according to Slamacia, that we begin to distribute expertise to ensure we are meeting the needs of each and every learner through more personalized learning experiences.
The Value of Sharing Best Practices & Innovation – MASA Fall Conference
The superintendent’s seat can be lonely, so It’s important not to pass up opportunities like attending the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators. I was grateful to attend and network with peers, leaders, partners, and, especially my Future of Learning Council.