Lynae Sowinski

Explore GOA’s design principles and how intentional course design creates rigorous, relational, and globally connected online learning experiences.

GOA faculty members are exploring ways to use AI to deepen creativity, stimulate inquiry, and build adaptability and student agency. What do these assignments look like? What are teachers finding from these assignments? And what happens when things don’t go exactly as planned? This is what teachers and students are trying, learning, and recommending right now.

Hear from three GOA Student Ambassadors about their experiences with the Learning Pathways and Global Learning Certification program: Emilija, a grade 10 student from the American School of Warsaw who has earned a Global Learning certification; Louis M., grade 11 student from the International School of Kuala Lumpur who is working toward a Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning Pathway; and Rick C., grade 12 student from The Episcopal Academy who has obtained a Global Learning certification.

Greenhill School student Alex shares her transformative experience in the GOA Introduction to Branding & Marketing course, showcasing the power of student-led learning, global perspectives, and practical skills.

With Competency-Based Learning (CBL), students lead their own learning, master real-world skills, and have a voice in their education. Learn more about GOA’s CBL assessment, teaching methods, and student experience. Discover how CBL can transform your student's education.

Looking for more digital and tech skills, Owen S., a junior at Greens Farms Academy, enrolled in Cybersecurity over the summer. Hear more about Owen's three main takeaways and how his experience with GOA helped him “find ways to make myself a better person and student.”

In an era of many online learning choices, it can be challenging for parents, guardians, and caregivers to know what options will work well for their students. We hope this article will help support you in making these important decisions and help you become more familiar with the what, why, and how of online learning and our approach to online learning.

What should educators read, watch, and listen to this summer? The GOA staff offers our top recommendations to unwind, reflect, and inspire.