CONTENTS

The fifth edition of the Reimaginers Newsletter sees us begin our exploration of alternative university models, a topic that was examined in the form of a keynote during December’s Reimagine Education conference. We start with an interview from 42 COO Brittany Bir, who explains how her unconventional university model has necessitated an unconventional admissions practice.

In-classroom pedagogy remains a theme, too: Kat Shanahan of Filament Games provides pointers for the educator seeking to incorporate gamification into their teaching repertoire, and Robyn Shulman of EdNews Daily argues that teachers have precisely the skillset necessary for entrepreneurship.

We also invite all readers to apply for the still-ongoing Reimagine Education competition, and encourage educational experts reading our newsletter to submit their candidacy as a judge.

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

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UNLOCKING HIDDEN POTENTIAL THROUGH RECRUITMENT

Brittany Bir, leader of coding school 42, argues that an alternative university model requires an alternative admissions pathway – and outlines how 42’s piscines are one such example.

WHY TEACHERS MAKE SOME OF THE BEST ENTREPRENEURS

Robyn D. Shulman explains her belief that educators make the best entrepreneurs.

IMPLEMENTING AND EVALUATING YOUR DISTRICT GAME-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM

Former Reimagine applicant Kat Shanahan of Filament Games introduces her new e-book, containing a plethora of advice for the educator attempting to use gamification to improve learning outcomes.

REIMAGINE EDUCATION 2017: CALL FOR JUDGES

Are you an educational expert, policy professional, or technology thought-leader?

If so, then we’d love you to participate in this year’s Reimagine Education Awards as one of our judges.

2017’S “OSCARS” OF EDUCATION: OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

Are you pioneering an alternative admissions program, implementing gamification, uniting education and entrepreneurship – or improving education in some other way? If so – apply now for the Reimagine Education Awards!