digital learning
Leadership
Managed Instruction or Digital Learning?
It's easy to say that managed instruction is old school and digital learning is the future, but this debate is worth unpacking.
Personalized Learning
Digital Learning Should Focus on Depth vs. Speed
Are you satisfied with the shallowness of learning that’s needed to beat the current system? Is what you want from digital tools to rip through inch-deep learning much faster?
Personalized Learning
Let’s Read Together: 10+ DigiTools for Growing Readers
Until now, I’ve only had those students who can bring their own devices to school to test some of these tools for use in the classroom. Next year, I look forward to having everyone on the same digital page.
Ed Policy
Digital Learning Now Shows State Progress
The third annual Digital Learning Report Cards and summary were released today to evaluate state progress in advancing the 10 Elements of High Quality Digital Learning.
Personalized Learning
Classrooms Use Cloud Resources to Save on Supplies
By: James Walker. Whenever educators start talking about cloud-based educational systems, somebody always asks about the cost. After all, when you can buy a pack of pencils for just a few dollars, why is it more efficient to use tablets and computers?
Personalized Learning
5 Resources to Help You Flip Your College Classroom
By: Jennifer Rowland. So you want to flip your classroom. That means creating a ton of lecture videos and hosting them on your college’s learning management system or online, right?
EdTech
Great Books Go Digital: In Search of Julius Caesar
At the risk of sound a bit like the parody of our parents who walked ten miles to school barefoot in the snow, I’d say things are a bit different now.
Personalized Learning
Digital Learning Tools: Bridging the Learning Gap
R.G. Wilmot (Wil) Lampros. Access to high-quality education that prepares students for success in college and careers is uneven throughout our country. As the recent PISA study results demonstrate, our students are lagging behind their counterparts around the world.
Personalized Learning
Blogging Basics: This Is How We Roll
I can think of no better way to teach writing skills in an authentic context. Blogging makes writing matter for today’s learners; and, besides, it’s fun.
Personalized Learning
Video: Deeper Learning For Every Student Every Day
Today, to accompany the paper we share with you the video created to showcase the six Deeper Learning competencies needed to provoke Deeper Learning, regardless of the school model or location. With real college and career ready standards and shifting to online assessment, we really have an opportunity to help students achieve at higher levels.