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Leadership
Leading Online: Challenging and Changing Meeting Structures
We propose two ways to move away from face-to-face meetings: one is a rather idealistic rethinking of meetings and the other is a disruption of existing meeting patterns.
Personalized Learning
How Augmented Reality Can Enhance Learning in Higher Ed
Augmented reality will likely have more uses in higher education for extending learning outside of the classroom than within it. You can add additional interactive elements to the texts the students are assigned, adding hyperlinks, audio, or images to their print textbooks.
Ed Policy
LDC School District Kenton County (KY) Cited as a “Trailblazer”
By: Jeannie Sharkey. Learn how the use of LDC science and social studies modules district-wide has been instrumental in creating rigorous, literacy-rich assignments to prepare Kenton County students for success in college and career.
Personalized Learning
New! Blended Learning Infographic
A critical component of a rigorous blended learning model is quality digital learning time, filled with digital curriculum aligned to classroom curriculum. Learn more about harnessing the power of digital curriculum in the blended learning classroom in this new infographic by Compass Learning.
Personalized Learning
Blended Learning: Better than Hermione’s Time Turner
By: Chris Mabley and Michael Dolan. Last Fall, Chris Mabley, an educator with 45 years experience at several of the best private schools in the country, saw enough potential in personalized learning to pilot blended learning in one of his two Algebra 2 sections.
EdTech
Sales 101 for Edtech Entrepreneurs
By: Eileen Rudden and Marissa Lowman. This week, LearnLaunch began a series of four classes on sales for edtech entrepreneurs. LearnLaunch, Boston’s EdTech community, campus, and accelerator, brings together over 240 edtech startups to participate in events, peer learning groups, and conferences.
Personalized Learning
Let’s Persevere With College and Career Ready
By: JoEllen Lynch. I get frustrated sometimes that we refuse to commit resources to the adolescents we have and continue to fail in our systems. We need the people, tools and models to get all students work and college ready.
Personalized Learning
Infographic: #PLearning Framework (Part 2 of the Series)
By: Justin DeLeon. While many of us want to deliver a more customized experience for our students; designing and implementing a personalized classroom can be overwhelming. In fact, it stops some of us in our tracks.
Personalized Learning
10 Things to Consider When Choosing Digital Tools for Students Ahead of the Curve
By: Catelyn Cantrell. What I want to talk about is how to recognize and select tools for the students who are working beyond their grade level. Digital tools enable strong students to direct their learning to places outside the restrictions of the conventional classroom setting.
EdTech
New Android App Makes Math Adaptive for Students
By: Allan Folz. From the technology stand-point, Allan reports that their apps have two fundamental features which set them apart from the typical offerings in the app marketplaces: an adaptive problem generator and screen captures of student's work.