Teachers Need Synchronized Edtech in 2021 More Than Ever
[…] Unicorn to develop the Educator Toolkit. But we’re not stopping there. We will be hosting a webinar in a town hall format with three options for teachers, principals, instructional coaches, tech directors and other educators interested in closing this gap by learning how to assess local needs and approach decision makers with their requests […]
DLAC 2021 – Digital Learning at an Inflection Point
[…] Ed.D, the DLC Director, to autonomously attend. (Personalized professional development) Smartly, DLAC 2021 began virtually on June 8th. This day launched the learning community into thinking and preparing for the three days in-person or online (June 14 – 16). I’m excited for the DLAC Online Encore on June 30th because between now and then, […]
4 Tiers Of Showcasing Student Work
The more we showcase student work - exhibitions, other events, digital spaces, and entering contests - the more students care about producing high-quality work.
ISTE Goes Virtual: A Week of Powerful Learning
[…] the week. ISTE 20 Live closed on Saturday with many additional sessions and a closing keynote from Angela Maiers. Making choices for professional learning and networking! When preparing for my presentations I got the chance to get an early look at the platform and was impressed at its functionality and ease. Still, I wondered how […]
Invention Opportunity: Measuring What Matters
By: Devin Vodicka. It's time for an invention opportunity around assessments - create new policies, practices, and tools that encourage the development of purposeful goals tied to whole-child and competency-based learning progressions.
Embracing the DARPA Model for EdTech Innovation: Charting the Course with GPT-4 and Beyond
GPT-4 and other disruptive edtech applications will proliferate quickly and need innovative research and development programs to ensure they are safe, effective, and equitable. Adapting the DARPA model to education opens the door for rapid-cycle research and development programs that can keep up with the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
5 Strategies for a Successful Start to the School Year
[…] Wren, Director of Professional Learning and Leadership at AVID Center. AVID provides curriculum, professional learning, and community connection for educators interested in closing the opportunity gap and preparing all students for college, career, and life. AVID principles can be applied across grade levels and subjects to empower students to meet their goals. Denise Wren […]
Town Hall Recap: Real World Learning
[…] preparation for success in both client projects and internships. The first high-quality internship preparation I saw was at Blue Valley CAPS, under Donna’s guidance, where students were preparing for interviews and learning job skills. CAPS has become a national, even global, leader in preparing students for real-world learning, including client projects and internships. Donna […]
Julian Guerrero on Pathways and Programs for Indigenous Youth
[…] attend public schools outside of reservation systems. They also discuss the importance of fostering collaboration between various levels of government and education systems, stressing the importance of principals and superintendents understanding the unique needs and potential of Native American students. Guerrero’s experiences underline the necessity of developing relationships and networks that support educational leaders […]
Schools Worth Visiting
[…] does all three well. Through school visits and PLCs, the 4000 student school was transformed from a school with great test scores to a place that is preparing great people. (See case study, a feature on facilities, and podcast.) Singapore American School Green. The Green School in Bali combines a rigorous K-12 core curriculum […]