L&D Global Sentiment Survey 2026 — from linkedin.com by Donald H. Taylor
On 02/09/2026,
in collaboration, hearts -- matters of the heart, relationships, United States, vendors, youth,
by Daniel Christian
[Re: Super Bowl ads]
DSC: This is one of the best ads I’ve seen in a long time. Highly relevant to the U.S. right now.
On 02/09/2026,
in collaboration, education technology, Google, teachers, teaching & learning, tools, United States, universities, vendors,
by Daniel Christian
Top Teaching Tools for 2026 — from wondertools.substack.com by Jeremy Caplan
Tested apps to save you time and engage your students
- Pathwright — Design a learning path
- Figjam — Spark visual thinking with collaborative whiteboards
- NotebookLM — Organize and build on your teaching materials
- …and more
On 02/02/2026,
in Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, bots, collaboration, education, education reform, human-computer interaction (HCI), ideas, innovation, instructional design, intelligent systems, intelligent tutoring, K-12 related, leadership, learning, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, learning preferences, strategy, student-related, teachers, United States, youth,
by Daniel Christian
From Rooms to Ecosystems: When Connection Becomes the Catalyst
Some gatherings change not just in size, but in meaning. What started as a small, intentional space to celebrate partners has grown into a moment that reflects how an entire ecosystem has matured. Each year, the room fills with more leaders, more relationships, and more shared language about what learning can look like when people are genuinely connected. It is less about an event on the calendar and more about what it represents: an education community that knows each other, trusts each other, and keeps showing up.
That kind of connection did not happen by accident. Through efforts like Get on the Bus, hosted by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, networking for education leaders has shifted from transactional to relational. Students lead. Stories anchor the work. Conversations happen across tables, sectors, and roles. System leaders, intermediaries, industry partners, and civic organizations are not passing business cards. They are building shared understanding and social capital that lasts long after the room clears.
This week’s newsletter carries that same energy. You will find examples of learning that travels beyond buildings, leadership conversations grounded in real tensions, and models that reflect what becomes possible when ecosystems are aligned. When people feel connected to one another and to a common purpose, the work gets clearer, stronger, and more human. That sense of belonging is not just powerful. It is foundational to what comes next.
Town Hall Recap: What’s Next in Learning 2026 — from gettingsmart.com by Tom Vander Ark, Nate McClennen, Shawnee Caruthers, Victoria Andrews
As we enter 2026, the Getting Smart team is diving deep into the convergence of human potential and technological opportunity. Our annual Town Hall isn’t just a forecast—it’s a roadmap for the year ahead. We will explore how human-centered AI is reshaping pedagogy, the power of participation, and the new realities of educational leadership. Join us as we define the new dispositions for future-ready educators and discover how to build meaningful, personalized pathways for every student.
On 01/06/2026,
in apprenticeships, collaboration, community colleges, curriculum, higher education, ideas, internships, real-world assignments, training / L&D, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Community colleges are training the next generation of manufacturing workers — from manufacturingdive.com by Michelle No
Rutgers University explored how community colleges are responding to regional workforce training demands. Clark State College and Columbus State Community College are among those leading the way.
One underrated option may hold the most promise for workforce growth: the local community college.
That’s according to a series of reports by The Rutgers Education and Employment Research Center released in October, which examines the “hidden innovative structure” of America’s community colleges.
Community colleges excel in ways conducive to a successful manufacturing career, said Shalin Jyotishi, founder of the Future of Work & Innovation Economy Initiative at think tank New America.
On 11/21/2025,
in art, collaboration, creativity, Emotion, K-12 related, more voice more choice more control, relationships, student-related, teachers,
by Daniel Christian
Simon Laveuve’s Scaled-Down Tableaux Reveal Post-Apocalyptic Lifestyles — from thisiscolossal.com by Simon Laveuve and Kate Mothes
Bringing High School Students and Kindergartners Together to Make Art — from edutopia.org by Cory Desmond
A look at how teachers can have students collaborate across grades on an art project that promotes creativity and teamwork.
What happens when high school students and kindergartners collaborate? Art. Innovation. Growth. And so much more.
Inspired by illustrator Mica Angela Hendricks’s collaborations with her 4-year-old daughter—in which Hendricks would begin by drawing a portrait and then have her daughter add to it—I formalized the concept into an inter-grade art lesson. It’s a replicable, three-stage project based on vertical collaboration. This model bridges the creative and social gap between students, weaving together technical skill and imagination through methods based in social and emotional learning (SEL).
It operates by passing a structured project back and forth, compelling older students to engage with empathy, relationship maintenance, and responsible decision-making. Simultaneously, it empowers younger students, giving them significant creative autonomy through their own responsible choices. By breaking down the separation between age groups, cross-grade collaborations cultivate essential skills in ways that isolated classrooms typically can’t.
In this article, I’ll provide a flexible framework for vertical collaboration—a blueprint that teachers can adapt for their own cross-grade collaborations.
On 11/12/2025,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, active learning, adult learning, business, career development, change, collaboration, communities of practice, corporate / business world, face-to-face, ideas, informal learning, learning, learning ecosystem, learning hubs & pods & microschooling, learning preferences, learning spaces, lifelong learning, skills, social learning / networks, society, training / L&D, UK, vision/possibilities, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
How Coworking Spaces Are Becoming The Learning Ecosystems Of The Future — from hrfuture.net
What if your workspace helped you level up your career? Coworking spaces are becoming learning hubs where skills grow, ideas connect, and real-world education fits seamlessly into the workday.
Continuous learning has become a cornerstone of professional longevity, and flexible workspaces already encourage it through workshops, talks, and mentoring. Their true potential, however, may lie in becoming centers of industry-focused education that help professionals stay adaptable in a rapidly changing world of work.
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What if forward-thinking workspaces and coworking centers became hubs of lifelong learning, integrating job-relevant training with accessible, real-world education?
For coworking operators, this raises important questions: Which types of learning thrive best in these environments, and how much do the design and layout of a space influence how people learn?
By exploring these questions and combining innovative programs with cutting-edge technology aligned to the future workforce, could coworking spaces ultimately become the classrooms of tomorrow?