The Center For Innovation

The Center For Innovation updated their address.

The Center For Innovation updated their address.

The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring And What it Means for Education | Getting Smart

Getting Smart - The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring And What it Means for Education

The pandemic broke some old conventions and accelerated other trends. One convention that, for many tech employers, fell by the wayside was requiring degrees for every position. A trend that accelerated during the pandemic was skills-based hiring. For decades, degree requirements have been added to more and more jobs. The degree ratchet increasingly screened out skilled applicants, expanded the opportunity gap, and made upward mobility more elusive.



https://www.gettingsmart.com/2021/07/the-rise-of-skills-based-hiring-and-what-it-means-for-education/?utm_source=Smart+Update&utm_campaign=7463fcf3cd-SMART_UPDATE_2021_7_9&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_17bb008ec3-7463fcf3cd-321459343

The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring And What it Means for Education | Getting Smart The rise and need for skill-based hiring is here. This is what it means for education.

A Silver Lining Playbook for Turning Disruption Into Innovation | ISTE

ISTE - Instead of going back to the way things were, ISTE CEO and innovation expert, Richard Culatta, urges educators to use the disruption of the global pandemic as a runway to catapult their schools and districts in a new direction.

https://www.iste.org/explore/education-leadership/silver-lining-playbook-turning-disruption-innovation?utm_campaign=ISTESproutSocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com

A Silver Lining Playbook for Turning Disruption Into Innovation | ISTE Educators can use the disruption of the global pandemic as a runway to catapult their schools and districts in a new direction. Richard Culatta, ISTE CEO and innovation expert, says moments of disruption can serve as powerful catalysts for innovation.

Innovation Zones: Policy Flexibility to Reimagine and Modernize K-12 Education Post-COVID-19 - Aurora Institute

Aurora Institute - Innovation Zones: Policy Flexibility to Reimagine and Modernize K-12 Education Post-COVID-19
It's good to see that Aurora Institute is still pushing the boundaries for education. Innovation zones represent a policy lever that can be used as K-12 schools reimagine their futures post-COVID.

https://aurora-institute.org/resource/innovation-zones-policy-flexibility-to-reimagine-and-modernize-k-12-education-post-covid-19/

Innovation Zones: Policy Flexibility to Reimagine and Modernize K-12 Education Post-COVID-19 - Aurora Institute Innovation zones represent an important policy lever states can use as K-12 reimagines its future post-COVID. Innovation...

The Center For Innovation has a new website!

The Center For Innovation has a new website designed to help us share more information with the world about our work and education innovation happening in Japan and elsewhere.
Check it out!

https://centerforinnovation.jp/2021/07/08/welcome-to-a-new-website/

The Center For Innovation has a new website! The Center For Innovation has a new look! Check out changes to our site design and new, useful features that allow us to share relevant content with our supporters.

Combining Online Courses With In-Person Supports, ‘Hybrid Colleges’ Unite - EdSurge News

EdSurge - Combining Online Courses With In-Person Supports, ‘Hybrid Colleges’ Unite
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-06-14-combining-online-courses-with-in-person-supports-hybrid-colleges-unite?utm_campaign=ISTESproutSocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com

Combining Online Courses With In-Person Supports, ‘Hybrid Colleges’ Unite - EdSurge News Over the past decade, brick-and-mortar outposts have popped up across the U.S. to offer students who take online college courses a physical space to ...

Demand for affordable international schools increasing - ISC Research

The PIE (Professional Int’l Educator) News - Demand for affordable int’l schools increasing
ISC Research has found a notable growth in demand for international schools with a mid-market fee point, according to a new white paper, with demand particularly outpacing supply in countries like Qatar.


https://thepienews.com/news/demand-affordable-international-schools-increasing-ics-research/ #.YNxKjBtz8eA.linkedin

Demand for affordable international schools increasing - ISC Research ISC Research has found a notable growth in demand for international schools with a mid-market fee point, according to a new white paper.

LEGO Ed, NASA Collaborate on Free Digital STEAM Learning Series -- THE Journal

THE Journal - LEGO Ed, NASA Collaborate on Free Digital STEAM Learning Series
LEGO Education and NASA have come together to create “Build to Launch: A STEAM Exploration Series,” a new interactive learning series scheduled to launch in September.

https://thejournal.com/articles/2021/06/22/lego-ed-nasa-collaborate-on-free-digital-steam-learning-series.aspx?oly_enc_id=8975B1173045G6C

LEGO Ed, NASA Collaborate on Free Digital STEAM Learning Series -- THE Journal LEGO Education and NASA have come together to create “Build to Launch: A STEAM Exploration Series,” a new interactive learning series scheduled to launch in September.

Good governance: it’s a matter of trust – Education Solutions

Takumi X - Good governance: it’s a matter of trust
For an educational leader, a Governing Body or Board is critical to the beating heart of an organisation. Depending on how that pacemaker performs, it will either enhance the flow of life-giving sustenance or it will clog the arteries, inducing calcification and the significant risk of organ failure. It’s generally one way or the other.

https://www.takumix.org/good-governance-its-a-matter-of-trust/

Good governance: it’s a matter of trust – Education Solutions Good governance: it’s a matter of trustGraham SilverthorneJune 30, 2021General For an educational leader, a Governing Body or Board is critical to the beating heart of an organisation. Depending on how that pacemaker performs, it will either enhance the flow of life-giving sustenance or it will cl...

More than 30 independent schools aiming to reach zero carbon by 2030 - Independent Education Today

Independent Education Today - More than 30 independent schools aiming to reach zero carbon by 2030
In order to help combat climate change, 34 independent schools across the UK have pledged to reach zero carbon by 2030, meaning that no carbon emissions are produced from the school. What is your school doing?

https://ie-today.co.uk/news/more-than-30-independent-schools-aiming-to-reach-zero-carbon-by-2030/

More than 30 independent schools aiming to reach zero carbon by 2030 - Independent Education Today Taking action against climate change, 34 independent schools (375 schools in total) have signed up to reach zero carbon by 2030.

Personalized Professional Development Tool: The Teacher-Learner Profile

Knowledge Works - A Personalized Professional Development Tool: The Teacher-Learner Profile
When Berkeley County School District in South Carolina decided to introduce the use of learner profiles as a tool to help students develop ownership of their learning, instructional coaches decided to try the process out with adult learners first through the creation of Teacher-Learner Profiles.

https://studentsatthecenterhub.org/resource/personalized-professional-development-tool-teacher-learner-profile/?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=&utm_content=news&adposition=&mkt_tok=OTAwLVhCWC0yNDkAAAF93MIDs76P3lhLrwfuUECWlGkxqNrKq6Xkd9rnZG25KdWCvqALd3JZe7yUD4TFH2JlDgeF71BNgDOMx5zCXSq8w0YiXX3alJrzsrLBMEODqA

Personalized Professional Development Tool: The Teacher-Learner Profile Learner profiles are not just for students anymore. This personalized professional development tool can help teachers set goals and more.

DfE report uncovers key barriers to the use of edtech in schools

Education Technology - DfE report uncovers key barriers to the use of edtech in schools
Surveys revealed that almost one in five schools do not retain offline backups of crucial data, among other things

https://edtechnology.co.uk/people-policy-politics/dfe-report-uncovers-key-barriers-use-edtech-schools/

DfE report uncovers key barriers to the use of edtech in schools Surveys revealed that almost one in five schools do not retain offline backups of crucial data, among other things.

Essay: 'International schools must play a role in global education reform' | Independent School Management Plus

Essay: ‘International schools must play a role in global education reform’
International schools must recognise the contribution they can make to education in the community and beyond, writes Margarita Mansola

https://www.schoolmanagementplus.com/international-schools/essay-international-schools-must-play-a-role-in-global-education-reform/

Essay: 'International schools must play a role in global education reform' | Independent School Management Plus International schools must recognise the contribution they can make to education in the community and beyond, writes Margarita Mansola

How to Tap Memory Systems to Deepen Learning - MindShift

MindShift - How to Tap Memory Systems to Deepen Learning

When teachers have a better understanding of the brain’s memory systems, they can help students develop stronger study habits and engage them in deep learning.

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58006/how-to-tap-memory-systems-to-deepen-learning?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=MindShift%20Newsletter&mc_key=00Q1Y00001ys7zwUAA

How to Tap Memory Systems to Deepen Learning - MindShift Our brain's memory systems work in several different ways. Understanding how they work can help students better retain skills and information, while improving their study habits.

勤務校の教員全員で「Google 認定教育者」の資格取得を目指してみた！

EdTechzine - 勤務校の教員全員で「Google 認定教育者」の資格取得を目指してみた！
I tried to get the "Google Certified Educator" qualification with all the teachers at my school!

https://edtechzine.jp/article/detail/5352?utm_source=edtechzine_spot_20210617&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=etzwebinar0711

勤務校の教員全員で「Google 認定教育者」の資格取得を目指してみた！ 　「GIGAスクール構想」元年となる2021年。1人1台端末の環境がようやく実現する一方で、十分に活用されないことも危惧されています。せっかく整備されたのであれば、死蔵することなく有効的に使うことが望ましいでしょ.....

TECH+ EXPO 2021 Summer for データ活用

TECH+ EXPO 2021 Summer for データ活用 TECH+ EXPO 2021 Summer for データ活用 イノベーションのベースを創る

CPD a central factor as schools bounce back from pandemic – poll - Education Technology

Education Technology - CPD a central factor as schools bounce back from pandemic – poll

A significant number of recently polled school leaders said that they plan to extend CPD provision in the coming year. Are you?

https://edtechnology.co.uk/teaching-and-learning/cpd-a-central-factor-as-schools-bounce-back-from-pandemic-poll/

CPD a central factor as schools bounce back from pandemic – poll - Education Technology A significant number of the school leaders polled by The Key said that they plan to extend CPD provision in the coming year.

Tips and Ideas for Teaching Digital Citizenship in a Hybrid Classroom | Common Sense Education

Common Sense Education: Help both in-person and remote students collaborate and engage with digital citizenship.
A variety of helpful tips for teaching digital citizenship to both "Roomers" and "Zoomers." Best of all, these tips and teaching strategies can be applied to many other subjects besides digital citizenship.
https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/tips-and-ideas-for-teaching-digital-citizenship-in-a-hybrid-classroom?j=8369234&sfmc_sub=209660122&l=2048712_HTML&u=170633912&mid=6409703&jb=9020&utm_source=edu_nl_20210511&utm_medium=email

Tips and Ideas for Teaching Digital Citizenship in a Hybrid Classroom | Common Sense Education Help both in-person and remote students collaborate and engage with digital citizenship.

Celebrating What Works in Education

SPOILER ALERT: His legacy isn’t just Star Wars.

The George Lucas Educational Foundation has spent more than 30 years featuring amazing schools, passionate educators, excellent practices, and evidence-based strategies that move education forward. To celebrate, they’ve put together this look back at what’s changed in the many years they’ve been telling the stories of what works in education—and what’s still to come.



https://youtu.be/YziXcVkDhOI

Celebrating What Works in Education Here at the George Lucas Educational Foundation, we’ve spent more than 30 years identifying amazing schools and passionate educators, and bringing their prac...

Learning Without Limits: Increasing Tech Accessibility in the K–12 Classroom

EdTech Magazine - Learning Without Limits: Increasing Tech Accessibility in the K–12 Classroom

With a return to in-person learning on the horizon, how do schools ensure continuing availability of accessible technologies?

https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2021/05/learning-without-limits-increasing-tech-accessibility-k-12-classroom-perfcon?cm_ven=Email&cm_cat=ET_Promotional&cm_pla=MKT14W484adu0000P0000&etsi=15279855&etsu=841351376&cm_ite=MKT14W484_20210601_CAMPAIGN_TECHMAG_K12TECH_0-0-0-0-SUBSCRIBERS-0-0-Y_CTRL_D

Learning Without Limits: Increasing Tech Accessibility in the K–12 Classroom With a return to in-person learning on the horizon, how do schools ensure continuing availability of accessible technologies?

The Big Think - An webinar series for international school leaders

Connecting you virtually with the experts you want to hear from, as they examine the key issues that you’re grappling with now.

https://www.pearson.com/international-schools/why-choose-pearson/for-school-groups-and-owners/the-big-think.html?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=XXGLIS0421TBTWS&utm_content=TBT_LANDING_PAGE&utm_id=TBT5_DATE_CHANGE

Virtual Teaching Practices With Staying Power

Edutopia - “Virtual Teaching Practices With Staying Power”
Remote teaching prompted teachers to find new ways to reach kids and build a feeling of community, and some of those will be well worth keeping.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/virtual-teaching-practices-staying-power?utm_content=linkpos1&utm_campaign=weekly-2021-05-05-A&utm_source=edu-newsletter&utm_medium=email

Virtual Teaching Practices With Staying Power Remote teaching prompted teachers to find new ways to reach kids and build a feeling of community, and some of those will be well worth keeping.

The Case for Increasing Investments in Technology Professional Development

EdTech - “The Case for Increasing Investments in Technology Professional Development”
PD for teachers should honor their time and drive toward the goal of creating more effective learning environments.
https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2021/05/case-increasing-investments-technology-professional-development?cm_ven=Email&cm_cat=ET_Promotional&cm_pla=MKT14W482adu0000P0000&etsi=15257035&etsu=841351376&cm_ite=MKT14W482_20210518_CAMPAIGN_TECHMAG_K12TECH_0-0-0-0-SUBSCRIBERS-0-0-Y_CTRL_D

The Case for Increasing Investments in Technology Professional Development Professional development for teachers should honor their time and drive toward the goal of creating more effective learning environments.

Digital Promise Partnering with Five Rural Communities Using Micro-credentials - Digital Promise

Digital Promise - “Partnering with Rural Communities Using Micro-credentials”

Are there similar models for rural communities in Japan?

In the US, Digital Promise is partnering with five of today’s most innovative postsecondary institutions that are using micro-credentials to create real-time pathways to social mobility for adult learners in rural communities.

https://digitalpromise.org/2021/05/20/digital-promise-partnering-with-five-rural-communities-using-micro-credentials/

Digital Promise Partnering with Five Rural Communities Using Micro-credentials - Digital Promise We’re partnering with five institutions to promote social mobility

Aurora Institute - A New Dawn for Every Learner

Check out the 2021 Aurora Institute Symposium October 25-27, 2021 | Presented Virtually

The annual symposium is the field’s largest gathering of education innovators who are working in schools, districts, and statehouses to transform the future of teaching and learning in K-12 education.
https://aurora-institute.org/symposium2021/

Aurora Institute - A New Dawn for Every Learner The Aurora Institute Symposium is the field’s largest gathering of education innovators who are working in schools, districts, and statehouses to transform the future of teaching and learning in K-12 education.

Some families want virtual schooling. Here’s what districts should offer. - Christensen Institute

Thomas Arnett THE CLAYTON CHRISTENSEN INSTITUTE FOR DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION - “Some families want virtual schooling. Here’s what districts should offer.”

The segment of families drawn to virtual schooling this year seem to value a key benefit it offers over conventional schools: its flexibility to adapt to their varied preferences, circumstances, and needs.

https://www.christenseninstitute.org/blog/some-families-want-virtual-schooling-heres-what-districts-should-offer/?utm_source=Ed%20Digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5%2F21%2F21

Some families want virtual schooling. Here’s what districts should offer. - Christensen Institute The Flex blended learning model adapts to students' learning needs and interests while expanding teachers’ capacity to support their students.

Which Remote Learning Tools Will Teachers Bring Back In Person? | Common Sense Education

Common Sense Education - “Which Remote Learning Tools Will Teachers Bring Back In Person?”
How the Pandemic Is Influencing Tech Trends for In-Person Learning
https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/which-remote-learning-tools-will-teachers-bring-back-in-person?j=8379789&sfmc_sub=209660122&l=2048712_HTML&u=171117443&mid=6409703&jb=30&utm_source=edu_nl_20210518_b&utm_medium=email

Which Remote Learning Tools Will Teachers Bring Back In Person? | Common Sense Education How the Pandemic Is Influencing Tech Trends for In-Person Learning

5 Steps for Building & Strengthening Students’ Networks - Who you know matters.

Check out the Clayton Christensen Institute Student Network Playbook!

This resource helps K–12 and postsecondary leadership and nonprofits implement and adapt strategies, tools, and metrics that build and strengthen their students’ networks in support of their well-being and with the aim of expanding their postsecondary and career options. https://whoyouknow.org/playbook/?utm_source=Ed%20Digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5%2F7%2F21

5 Steps for Building & Strengthening Students’ Networks - Who you know matters. Every student deserves a web of supportive to help them thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Drawing on years of research and cutting-edge examples from the field, the Christensen Institute’s playbook reveals the tools, metrics, and strategies to help ensure every student...

Wellbeing and international schools: The research view

TES - “Wellbeing and international schools: The research view”
Teaching is a stressful job, and it isn’t getting any less so. Indeed, research indicates that the wellbeing of teachers is lower than that of people who work in other professions, and the Covid-19 pandemic has added to teachers’ stress in a number of different ways.
https://www-tes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.tes.com/news/wellbeing-and-international-schools-research-view?amp

Wellbeing and international schools: The research view Wellbeing and international schools: The research view By Mark Harrison, Stephen Chatelier, and Elke Van dermijnsbrugge on 17 April 2021 Academics studying wellbeing in the international school sector offer insights on what the research tells us matters to the global education community Teaching is....

Bolstering Executive Function in Middle and High School Students

Edutopia - “Bolstering Executive Function in Middle and High School Students”
When adults support development of teens’ executive function skills during the critical years of adolescence, it can have a lifelong impact.
https://www.edutopia.org/video/bolstering-executive-function-middle-and-high-school-students?utm_content=linkpos1&utm_campaign=weekly-2021-04-07-A&utm_source=edu-newsletter&utm_medium=email

Bolstering Executive Function in Middle and High School Students When adults support development of teens' executive function skills during the critical years of adolescence, it can have a lifelong impact.

15 Mistakes Instructors Have Made Teaching with Technology in the Pandemic -- Campus Technology

Campus Technology - “15 Mistakes Instructors Have Made Teaching with Technology in the Pandemic”
There's a lot that faculty have done right teaching with technology during the COVID-19 pandemic — but there have also been times when technology use has been subpar.
https://campustechnology.com/articles/2021/04/05/15-mistakes-instructors-have-made-teaching-with-technology-in-the-pandemic.aspx?s=ct_nu_150421&oly_enc_id=8975B1173045G6C

15 Mistakes Instructors Have Made Teaching with Technology in the Pandemic -- Campus Technology There's a lot that faculty have done right teaching with technology during the COVID-19 pandemic — but there have also been times when technology use has been subpar.

GIGAスクール端末を「学習者主体」で活用すべき3つの理由とは？

EdTechZine - “GIGAスクール端末を「学習者主体」で活用すべき3つの理由とは？” / “What are the three reasons why GIGA school terminals use should be learner-centered?”
https://edtechzine.jp/article/detail/5492

GIGAスクール端末を「学習者主体」で活用すべき3つの理由とは？ 　全国に1人1台の教育用コンピューター（以下、端末と記載します）とネットワークが配備される「GIGAスクール構想」が、2021年度より次のフェーズに入ります。端末配備やネットワーク構築を終え、いよいよこれから授業.....

Why coding should be integrated into the national syllabus

Education Technology Commentary - “Why coding should be integrated into the national syllabus”
Getting young girls into STEM subjects is the only way to solve the endemic gender imbalance in technology
https://edtechnology.co.uk/comments/why-coding-should-be-integrated-into-the-national-syllabus/

Why coding should be integrated into the national syllabus Getting young girls into STEM subjects, such as coding, is the only way to solve the endemic gender imbalance in technology

Sixth formers offered executive-level leadership training - Independent Education Today

Sixth formers offered executive-level leadership training
Students in their final year at Sedbergh School are participating in the Ivy House Award, a leadership development programme first devised for executives of FTSE 100 companies
https://ie-today.co.uk/news/sixth-formers-offered-executive-level-leadership-training/

Sixth formers offered executive-level leadership training - Independent Education Today Sedbergh School pupils are taking the Ivy House Award, a leadership development programme first devised for executives of FTSE 100 companies.

Humility: A leadership superpower

SmartBrief - “Humility: A leadership superpower” So, what does humility in leadership look like?
https://www.smartbrief.com/original/2021/04/humility-leadership-superpower?utm_source=brief

Humility: A leadership superpower Humility is a tough lesson for many executives to learn. Sabrina Horn shares her lessons from being a first-time CEO.

How edtech can help steer us towards sustainability goals

ET - “How can edtech help steer us towards sustainability goals?”
An insightful discussion on the linear vs circular lifecycle, environmentally-conscious edtech procurement and use, COVID-19’s impact on sustainability, and more…
https://edtechnology.co.uk/roundtables/how-can-edtech-help-steer-us-towards-sustainability-goals/

How edtech can help steer us towards sustainability goals An insightful discussion on environmentally-conscious edtech procurement, COVID's impact on sustainability, and more...

11 Competitions To Get Your Students Fired Up About STEM | ISTE

ISTE - “11 Competitions To Get Your Students Fired Up About STEM”
Research shows that when you show students a real-life application for their work, let them get hands-on and have them collaborate in teams, you can turn STEM avoiders into STEM lovers. Add a dash of competitive spirit, and you’ve got a surefire recipe for student engagement.
https://www.iste.org/explore/11-competitions-get-your-students-fired-about-stem?utm_campaign=ISTESproutSocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com

11 Competitions To Get Your Students Fired Up About STEM | ISTE Are your students intimidated by science, technology, engineering or math? Win them over by letting them collaborate in one of these fun online STEM challenges for middle and high schoolers.

:: Design for Change ::

Design For Change - “The power of Design Thinking” allows both children and adults to transform the world into how they envision it - the power to create a more compassionate, empathetic world”. DFC’s multilingual “FIDS” framework and resources help to develop 21st Century Skills in children, builds their social and emotional competencies and promotes employability skills.. It’s simple, constructive, open-source, accessible, adaptable and replicable. Check it out.
https://dfcworld.com/SITE

:: Design for Change :: The FIDS framework helps to develop the much required 21st Century Skills in children, builds their social and emotional competencies and promotes employability skills. The most unique feature of the Design for Change initiative is that it is not only simple and constructive, it is open-source, acce...

Key takeaways from the world's largest online education conference

The Educator (Australia) - “Key takeaways from the world's largest online education conference”
With more than 35,000 people from 63 countries attending, and insights heard from 400 speakers in 370 sessions, the 2021 World Education Summit ran from 23-26 March, and was the largest online teacher training event and education conference in history.
https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/key-takeaways-from-the-worlds-largest-online-education-conference/276294

Key takeaways from the world's largest online education conference The event included crucial insights into wellbeing, leadership, ed-tech and best practice

IB Virtual Conference, Asia-Pacific 2021

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Virtual Conference, Asia-Pacific: 21–23 April 2021.

A special breakout session on “The IB dual language Diploma Programme in Japanese public education: The journey so far” will be held on Friday 23 10.00am – 10.45am, featuring Naoki Himiya, Fumiko Nelson (IB staff), Ikuko Tsuboya-Newell, Kokoro Ozawa & Mariko Tomioka.

https://www.ibo.org/ib-virtual-conference-asia-pacific-2021/

IB Virtual Conference, Asia-Pacific 2021 Join hundreds of IB educators at our regional IB Virtual Conference on 21-23 April 2021.