6 Ways Screencastify Can Support Online Learning Through Video
There are many tools available for educators to create a more interactive and engaging learning experience. Over the past year, especially as we transitioned from fully virtual, to hybrid and in-person learning, I wanted to make sure that students had access to the right resources to help them better understand the content and have […]
WorldOver Continues To Redefine Personalized, Globalized Learning
In just its second year, WorldOver continues to redefine personalized learning for global learners seeking an independent school experience. Now, even more students can experience the unique learning opportunities and creative programs that WorldOver offers. Monthly Memberships With its launch of Monthly Membership Packages, families can tailor their child’s learning to the needs of their […]
Celebrating Edmund W. Gordon
[…] agency of all human beings. Modeling Dr. Gordon’s dedication to justice Few thinkers of the past century match Dr. Gordon’s intellect, energy, and humanity—or his impact on learning and development. Born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, on June 13, 1921, Dr. Gordon was raised by an elementary school teacher and a Jamaican-born physician who treated […]
Scaling Microschool Ecosystems at ASU Prep
[…] microschools have always been around as school options. To build these microschools, parents, teachers, schools or communities establish small groups of students to focus on a particular learning model and/or curriculum. As the pandemic becomes endemic, the question remains as to whether the growth of the microschool movement is simply a short-term response to […]
Supporting District Change Through Learner-Centered Leadership
[…] it enables others to make decisions based on it too. For us, this philosophy is learner-centered education. We believe this vision for the future of school and learning can be the source of this strong set of guiding principles that, if established clearly, can unblock decisions for you, and, as importantly, for others within […]
3 Unexpected Benefits of Virtual Learning and Its Impact on Engaging Students
[…] imparting knowledge via virtual channels, without the advantage of being in the same room to hold students’ attention. This has led to a general belief that virtual learning cannot begin to replicate the emotional responses that students typically receive from live interactions with peers and teachers; virtual learning can be categorized as a distant […]
An Equity-Driven Approach Towards Assessments and Grading
[…] high levels of consensus among practitioners regarding what is NOT working. Here are a few examples: Multiple-choice standardized tests are woefully inadequate in their ability to demonstrate higher-order learning or real-world application of 21st Century Skills such as creativity or collaboration. Their narrow design also prevents diverse learners from demonstrating their understanding through alternative, but equally […]
Tools to Boost Student Engagement at the End of the Year
[…] the spring, I have noticed each year that student engagement decreases and look for new ways to boost engagement, and this year, especially in hybrid and virtual learning environments. As many schools work through transitioning learning spaces, I believe that it is the perfect opportunity to bring new experiences into the classroom and even […]
Designing Competency-Based Models for Students by Students
By: Mat Erpelding Starting and operating a microschool is challenging. Maintaining educational consistency as your school grows is especially difficult. Because microschools are designed to be small, learning intimacy is crucial to your success, which can make scaling your school very challenging. That’s why it’s critical to get your students involved from the beginning […]
Small Schools, Big Umbrella: Expanding, Defining and Scaling the Microschool Ecosystem
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