REIMAGINING THE BACKPACK: In the second installment of its DLN Smart Series, Digital Learning Now has released “Data Backpacks: Portable Records and Learner Profiles.” The 30-page report gives a strong nod to personalized learning and alternative assessment records such as badges and digital portfolios. The report is long on "success stories" but a bit short on concrete guides to moving forward. It feels more like a policy paper for parents and administrators than an action plan for teachers.
