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11 Nov 2015 in

Techhnology has the power to transform formal education and spread informal learning opportunities. Create visible learners in your spaces and foster deep learning. Tom Vander Ark shares his insights and game changers. Read more here.

09 Nov 2015 in

"Teacher assessment discriminates against poorer pupils and minorities, and generates significant workload for teachers. Tests are fairer and less burdensome. They deserve a better reputation than they have, and a greater role in our assessment system" says Daisy ChristodoulouRead more here.

09 Nov 2015 in

Just how great is the power of student passion as a push for individualized learning? If we are to truly authentic visible learners voice in their education we must take account of the interests and passions so students can be their own teachers. Read examples here.

09 Nov 2015 in

04 Nov 2015 in

 Quality feedback should be accessible to a student – clear and concise, using familiar language from your lesson/classroom. To ensure learners make further progress we need ways to monitor how they have acted on their feedback and can articulate their next steps. Read more here.

04 Nov 2015 in

Education systems must rethink the purpose of schooling if we have any chance of creating the kinds of schools learners and teachers want to be part of. How can we possibly foster life long learning if we start testing at the age of seven? Read more here.

04 Nov 2015 in

The opportunity to show students that learning is hard and that learning from mistakes will help learners to understand the right strategies to use next time. Read more here. 

02 Nov 2015 in

What if students instead came to each course or classroom with a digital backpack of data about their learning levels, preferences, motivations, and personal accomplishments?  Read more about measuring what we value here.

02 Nov 2015 in

02 Nov 2015 in

Having clarity around the purpose of schooling for today's learners is essential if we are to prepare them for their future and create students who enjoy learning. Read more here.