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Informationen zum Autor THE AUTHOR TOM VANDER ARK is CEO of Open Education Solutions, a partner in Learn Capital, and blogs daily at www.GettingSmart. com. Previously he served as president of the X PRIZE Foundation and was the executive director of education for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Tom was the first business executive to serve as a public school superintendent. Tom is also chair of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL). Klappentext GETTING SMART "I am convinced that there is an amazing new world of education right around the corner--engaging learning experiences for students, an exciting future for learning professionals, and productive options for families. This book is also a call to join me as an advocate for innovation in learning as the key to lifting the achievement of U.S. students and reaching the next billion young people worldwide." -- FROM THE PREFACE Our digital age has prompted the need for radical new ways of learning that touch students, teachers, and parents. In Getting Smart , well-known global education expert Tom Vander Ark examines the various facets of educational innovation in the United States and abroad. Vander Ark--a former business executive, school superintendent, and foundation director--makes a convincing case for a new model of education that blends online and on-site learning. Vander Ark explains that through the use of technology it is now possible to provide 24/7 access to learning and increase student engagement. This new model can be cost effective, even doubling productivity for students who are struggling. By customizing learning--teaching the right way at the right level--each hour of learning can become more effective for all students at all levels. Throughout this inspirational book, Vander Ark shares real-world stories of schools and programs that offer effective "personal digital learning" opportunities. In addition, Getting Smart spells out a vision of what it will take to transform our schools into "smart schools" that blend models, extend learning, and leverage community resources. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword by Governor Bob Wise vii Preface: Why This Book Now? xi Acknowledgments xix About the Author xxi 1 How Personal Digital Learning Will Make Us Smart 1 2 American Education: New Students in an Old System 19 3 Customization: Building the Right Playlist for Each Student 31 4 Motivation: Getting Everyone in the Learning Game 47 5 Equalization: Connecting All Students to Excellence 63 6 Integration: Putting It All Together to Make Schools Smarter 79 7 Innovation: Policies That Will Make It Happen 101 8 Investment: Paying for Innovation 119 9 Employment: Changing Our Job Descriptions 143 Conclusion: Getting Smart 157 Appendix: Getting Smart Toolkit 161 Questions and Answers 185 Notes 191 Index 199 ...
