SEL & Mindset

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the deliberate commitment to including a framework of essential skills and dispositions that complement academics but historically have not been a part of curricular design. Learners acquire and effectively apply the skills necessary for self-regulation or managing and talking about emotions, forming relationships, setting goals and demonstrating empathy during their learning.

SEL & Mindset

Step Outside: Have an Awe-some Summer

Character Lab

Jul 13, 2021

What would happen if our learners focused on the blue hues of the skies this summer instead of the blue hues of their screens? What internal learning may nature awake in them and why is this important?

Personalized Learning

5 Personalized Learning Strategies for the Online Learner

Guest Author

Jul 12, 2021

The shift to online learning continues. Here are 5 personalized learning strategies for the online learners.

Difference Making

Putting the Science of Learning and Development Into Action

Tom Vander Ark

Jul 12, 2021

A new book offers a blueprint for elementary and secondary education. Tom shares insights on Design Principles for Schools: Putting the Science of Learning and Development Into Action.

Leadership

The Connection Between Learning Gaps and Teacher Burnout

Guest Author

Jul 5, 2021

Teacher burnout is real. Understanding the connection between learning gaps will help educators to teach and learn more effectively.

Personalized Learning

Punk Rock Classrooms Brings Passion, Unity & Do-It-Yourself Mindset To Education

Michael Niehoff

Jul 2, 2021

Two educators use punk rock to create classrooms and schools where students are engaged, invested, and ultimately have ownership of what happens at school.

Future of Learning

How do we prepare students to flourish in a VUCA future?

Erin Lynn Raab

Jun 24, 2021

If we want students to be prepared to flourish in an unpredictable future, we shouldn’t be focused on the future at all: we should be focused on ensuring they flourish now. Erin Lynn Raab explores the term VUCA and its significance when designing for today's schools.

5 Ideas for Learning About Digital Citizenship

Difference Making

The Power of We

Guest Author

Jun 22, 2021

Dr. Marialice Curran believes change starts with the individual and all it takes is one person to stand up and be a part of the change. This post explores initiatives to change how we think about digital citizenship.

Difference Making

Relationships at the Heart of Learning

Guest Author

Jun 17, 2021

Dr. Lorea Martinez Perez explores how the quality of teacher-student relationships has been repeatedly linked with students’ academic, social and emotional outcomes.

Difference Making

How Two Teachers are Championing Representation in the Classroom

Guest Author

Jun 16, 2021

How can teachers take action to make sure their students feel seen and represented? Roadtrip Nation shares the stories of two educators dedicated to this mission and offers resources to ensure all learners feel empowered.

Difference Making

Finding Balance in Professional Learning & Development

Rachelle Dené Poth

Jun 7, 2021

Rachelle Dené Poth shares resources for finding time for professional development and recharging over the summer.

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From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
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