Building Trust through Design Thinking
[…] the All In Method by Alexander Jamieson and Bob Gower from their book, “Radical Alignment: How to Have Game Changing Coversations That Will Transform Your Business and Life.” In this method each team member shares their intentions, concerns, boundaries and dreams. Image Credit: Alexander Jamieson & Bob Gower. Click to launch a digital version […]
Nate Kellogg & Gwen Baker on Real-Time Redesign for Schools and Districts
[…] Back to School Priorities in Four Districts This work strongly aligned with Bellwether Education Partners’ mission. They are a national nonprofit that is “trying to change the life outcomes for learners furthest from opportunity.” Gwen used to work with Beth Rabbitt of TLA and they formed a strong relationship early on. When COVID-19 hit, […]
Honoring Education Innovation during COVID 19 through the Resilient District Prize
[…] epidemic will linger, and we must not let COVID-19-era advances go by the wayside. While many of these solutions were created in reaction to the pandemic, the lessons learned are crucial for developing more equal education systems. As quality education and equitable access are being positioned at the forefront of this problem, we feel […]
7 Ways to Use Screencastify for In-Person Learning
[…] Brian Kowalsky of Strafford Public Schools pre-teaches concepts and skills through pre-recorded lectures that allow learners to “navigate through class projects at their own pace.” Having pre-recorded video lessons available also encourages space for more learner engagement and builds in time for more questions and clarifications on lessons during instruction time. 3. Support for Parents […]
Social Studies…and the End of the World As We Know It
[…] made to drop these bombs? Should they know “the Fat Man” was a plutonium-based weapon, and “the Little Boy” was based on uranium? What should they know about life in Hiroshima, or Nagasaki during the Second World War and people who live in those places today? What should today’s students know about internment camps where Japanese citizens of […]
3 Key Questions About Reading Assessment After a Year of Growing Gaps
[…] correct it right away, therefore creating a habit of letter reversals. As virtual instruction evolved teachers became increasingly creative to try to embed these skills into their lessons by having students hold up whiteboards or papers. However, even with this method, it was sometimes difficult to provide that individual correction in a discreet way, […]
3 Strategies to Provide Mentorship and Support to Students During Challenging Times
[…] as a resource and a mentor. Valuable one-on-one time between students and their teachers can lead to trusting relationships that encourage them to embrace challenges and be lifelong learners, and help students find a mentor that wants them to succeed. Kelli Moneyhun When we valued our relationships with students, they were willing to behave […]
New Connected-Growth Platform inspires Learning through Small Group Journeys and Stories of Impact
[…] want to go, what I need to be successful, and who is going to help me succeed. A Different Sort of Growth Platform Emerging during the pandemic, LifeLab Studios, an Arizona State University spinout, is committed to powering personal growth through small group journeys. Backed by 30 years of learning sciences research, this small […]
Next Generation Online Learning Programs – Khan World School
[…] at the RISC at University of Chicago, such as “Should Social Media be Censored?”, “Is the World Getting Better?” and “What Does it Mean to “Live a Good Life?” drive discussion. However, discussion only happens after students read a number of original source documents on the subject. This avoids the trap of high enthusiasm but […]
How Teacher Beliefs Transform Student Outcomes: The Impact of Collective Educator Agency
[…] motivates educators to collaborate when preparing lessons. They increasingly align policies and practices to reflect their shared vision that all students can succeed in college, career, and life. Advocate for students – When teachers share a collective belief that every student voice is as important as any other, they are motivated to advocate for their […]
