Step Outside: Have an Awe-some Summer
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?
The Need for More Formative Research in Edtech
While edtech products do demonstrate potential in aiding student learning, more weight needs to be given to formative education technology research that focuses on improving product features and implementation protocols, which are currently impeding student progress on many education technology solutions.
How to Leave Your Education Job as a Good Steward
[…] roles must be thoughtful, empathetic, and cognizant of the weightiness of our responsibilities and how much we matter to our communities. This piece reflects on lessons I’m learning as I strive to be a good steward. Prioritize young people and those who will best support them. Put children first. Children have been disproportionately impacted […]
CHILD: A Microschool Unlocking the Potential for Unique Learners
Children's Institute for Learning Differences (CHILD) is a great example of what it looks like to serve diverse learners.
Welcome To Human-Computer Co-Creation: What GPT-3 Means For Education
By: Tom Vander Ark and Rachelle Dene Poth. Tom and Rachelle discuss Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3 (GPT-3), a new deep learning language model that produces human-like text and it's implications on education.
10 Resolutions for Special Education in 2021
By: Karla Phillips-Krivickas. With these 10 initiatives, states can rethink and reimagine teaching and learning for all students, especially those with disabilities.
Town Hall Recap: Every Place is a Place
On this monthly town hall, we went long on place-based education and the ways in which it is a powerful tool for building community and inquiry. We also discussed the ways in which community-connected projects are an outstanding way to continue learning through the summer and beyond.
The importance of a Stellar Ambassador Team when Introducing New Tech
Continuing the digital curriculum is not an easy feat for all educators. Kiddom is a great resource for growing ELA in a time of virtual learning.
Expert Perspectives: How Virtual Reality Can Aid in Career Technical Education
Bharani Rajakumar explores how using virtual reality for career exploration brings careers to life–and puts learning directly in the hands of students.
The Math of Making Wine
After four seasons, Marcus Rafanelli joined L’Ecole as Winemaker and his story underscores the value of work-based learning in high school and college.