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Building and refining the interfaces in learning ecosystems (Part 4)

Christensen Institute

Most families need reliable child care and transportation throughout the day, value the supervised socialization that happens in schools, and don’t want to worry about how an amalgamation of learning experiences fits together into a cohesive educational program that is recognized as a marker of readiness for postsecondary opportunities.

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Zeroing In on Innovation

Yet2

Over the course of the conference the yet2 team discussed many topics but some key themes arose around carbon offsetting, carbon utilisation and energy generation. With inspiring keynotes and global collaboration, this event demonstrated the transformative power of innovation in addressing climate change.

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Can learning ecosystems work? (Part 1)

Christensen Institute

Working on problems or projects in real-world settings also gives students valuable learning experiences. And sometimes, when courses in certain subjects aren’t available within a given school system, supplemental courses from providers such as Florida Virtual School or the Louisiana Supplemental Course Academy may be students’ best options.

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Managing Energy Transition through Innovation

Paul Hobcraft

After the famous and groundbreaking 2015 Paris Agreement, where we witnessed for the first time, all nations agreeing to a common cause, one to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects. From this agreement as such, it has been the catalyst to charting a new course in the global climate effort.

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Crafting the Path to Success: Designing Leadership Team Offsites for Strategic Planning Triumph

Leapfrogging

These retreats are not merely a change of scenery but a strategic move to foster innovation and alignment among the top decision-makers of your company. Additionally, ensure that the venue has the necessary facilities and technology to support your sessions—such as reliable Wi-Fi, projection equipment, and breakout rooms.

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Is 2023 the year of the microschool?

Christensen Institute

They can have very different purposes but tend to share common characteristics, such as more personalized and project-based learning. Microschools can also take advantage of online course providers like VLACS , FLVS or Outschool to access specialist teachers without needing to hire those teachers as full-time staff.

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Can learning ecosystems work for all learners? (Part 2)

Christensen Institute

For example, VLACS is a state-wide virtual school in New Hampshire that enables learners to earn credit not only through the school’s courses but also through projects and experiences such as travel and work. People generally don’t switch to non-integrated systems because their values change.