Bøker av Tom Vander Ark

Aimed at educators from preK to high school, The Power of Place is a definitive guide to developing programs that will lead to successful outcomes for students, more fulfilling careers for teachers, and lasting benefits for communities.

Your students will change the world!Today¿s learners face a complex future, where multilayered technological and societal issues will require new ways of problem-solving. This inspirational yet practical guide helps educators, counselors, and youth-development leaders build on students¿ talents and interests to develop their desire for a better world, entrepreneurial mindset and personal leadership skills¿so they can make a difference to their families, their communities, and society. Features include: ?       New learning priorities centered around difference making?       A framework based on the 25 most important issues of our time?       Examples and case studies from a diverse range of projects, people, and places

Bring students, teachers, and administrators together to facilitate higher school achievementBetter Together presents a tour through one of the modern era's most important educational innovations, and provides smart strategy for working optimally within the school network sphere. There are more than 50 high-quality scaled charter networks in the U.S.; most share a learning model, professional supports, and--increasingly--platform tools. Although these charter schools get most of the attention, there are over a dozen other networks that connect district schools and provide design principles, curriculum materials, technology tools, and professional learning opportunities to streamline school improvement and help build great new schools from scratch. This book details some of the many success stories, and includes expert analysis of learning models, strategies, and innovations that are making quality scalable and helping schools produce more positive student outcomes.Illustrative examples from the New Tech Network, Summit Public Schools, Big Picture, and other big-name networks provide both guidance and inspiration, while expert discussion clarifies essential details and processes for implementation. Teachers and administrators will find much food for thought both inside and outside of a school network system.* Examine proven learning models for scaled school networks* Explore the latest innovations for more effective collaborations* Read success stories from school networks across the country* Learn smart strategies for optimizing the educational network experienceDigital platforms have transformed the way we connect with friends, family, colleagues, and businesses. That revolution has finally come to education, opening doors to collaboration, resource expansion, and school success. Better Together explores beyond disruption to show how the U.S. K-12 system is truly evolving.

A comprehensive look at the promise and potential of online learning In our digital age, students have dramatically new learning needs and must be prepared for the idea economy of the future.