Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Given the pace of change in higher education today, it should come as no surprise that colleges and universities are investing in research and development labs dedicated to academic and business-model innovation. Done right, these labs have the potential to transform institutional cultures. We identify dependencies and assumptions.

Mental Models 156

Mental Models Intelligence Culture Participation 156

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2018

But new ways of teaching like station rotation and fluid-schedule flex models can hit a snag when they run up against the familiar one-teacher-one-classroom setup. According to the authors of a new report, it’s not schools that need a “rethink” as much as school staffing. Yet the authors found challenges as well.

Teachers 160

Teachers Coaching Mental Models Culture 160

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 6, 2019

They are: Leadership and school culture lay the foundation. Community collaboration and engagement must be woven into the fabric of a school’s culture. Tom and Eric back these up with a variety of research studies to support the importance of each one. What I liked about the book. Learning spaces must become learner-centered.

Learning 88

Learning Schools Mental Models Discussions 88