Digital Learning and Digital Institution in Higher Education

whitePaper | September 7, 2022

Implementing project-based learning (PBL) effectively isn’t a simple undertaking. Although PBL has been proven to boost student engagement and achievement, as well as helping students develop 21st century skills such as problem solving and critical thinking, 1 doing it well requires a number of key elements working in harmony.

whitePaper | August 1, 2021

Cloud computing can help communitiesand nations transform education. An entire world of knowledge can now be made available to teachers and students through cloud-based services that can be accessed anytime, anywhere, from any device.The education cloud can simplify, add value to and lower the cost of education transformations

whitePaper | November 25, 2022

Adopting, adapting, or creating an instructional model could be the key to boosting instructional consistency while also encouraging teacher creativity. That may sound like an easy sell, but the process is rife with opportunities for crossed signals and misaligned ambitions. Whether you’re a superintendent or a teacher who wants to see some things change, learning the basics of group dynamics will keep your project moving forward.

whitePaper | August 24, 2020

Among hundreds of educational leadership definitions, this one is helpful in that it allows for flexibility in many scenarios. While it talks about achieving goals by influencing others into action (which could indicate guiding educators, caregivers, members of the school board, or the community, depending on the situation), it does not define one particular goal, which allows for flexibility of interpretation. In the current environment, it is important to be flexible in defining an educational leader while also taking care not to stray too far from established goals and effective frameworks.

whitePaper | September 1, 2022

The pandemic has made clear that in order for higher education to respond to new challenges, it needs to be highly adaptive. One of the most exciting areas in this regard is virtual education. This whitepaper will examine the current state of virtual education, evaluate its challenges and opportunities, and share big ideas about strategy recommendations that institutions should consider for the road ahead.

whitePaper | July 30, 2020

In October 2013, Getting Smart partnered with Rosetta Stone to release a report called “The Next Generation of World Language Learning.” The goal of the report was to create a vision for world language learning that acknowledged its role in global competency and to frame the vision inside broader shifts to personalized learning and blended instruction. Pointing to the potential of educational technology, we advocated for accessible, high-quality world language instruction for all students—from elementary through high school.