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EdTech
Top 10 Reasons to Use Big History Project This School Year
Humans interested in Humanity, proceed. Middle school and high school teachers interested in a cool integrated block, read on. High school principals interested in boosting engagement, critical thinking, and writing across the curriculum—we have a super block for you. 1. What is Big History? Go to Big History Project’s website. To watch their 2 minute video introducing Big History, you simply click the play button on the Waffle House image (intrigued? You should be). You don’t have to sign up to watch it and learn more, but you will want to. And signing up is free. Big History Project is run by a non-profit organization (i.e. they are not out to sell anything to anyone), and it’s OPEN, FREE, and ONLINE. Enough said.
Personalized Learning
Getting Smart On Blending Middle Grade Math
A collection of blog posts from leaders in the field that outlines student-centered approaches to learning in blended math sponsored by The Nellie Mae Education Foundation.
Personalized Learning
Virtual Learning Part of the School Day at Fulton Schools
Atlanta's Fulton County Schools are taking virtual learning by storm by offering it as an option for daily work in their virtual labs at each of their fifteen high schools. Learn how they do it and what impact it has seen.
Leadership
Leading the Shift to Digital: School, System & City
This shift to personal digital learning is inevitable; nearly all of our kids already live in the personal digital future. Combining organizational design, technology integration, and large-scale change management is challenging and complex, but it can be done.
Leadership
12 Education Innovation Mindsets for Leaders
I recently spent time in Kentucky with the team leading the implementation of the nation’s largest RttT-D grant. Here are 12 lessons they shared with me on leading education innovation.
EdTech
How EdTech is Meeting Special Needs
New tools and schools are transforming special education, here are 12 things Florida special education directors are excited about.
Personalized Learning
Life’s Universal Themes Capture Student Engagement
As educators, we often ponder how we can capture the big ideas in order to create increased student engagement. We recently interviewed two educators who are utilizing Big History Project at their schools to do just that.
EdTech
EdTech 10: From Ideas to Implementation
We love a good continuum, and this week’s top stories reveal a good one. Scan this week’s EdTech 10 for a range of efforts that celebrate the evolution from “idea” to “implementation” and everything in between.
Personalized Learning
Summer Spotlight: Competency Based Education
Don't miss iNACOL's summary of competency-based learning that gives an introduction and overview of one of the most exciting trends in teaching and learning.
Personalized Learning
EAA Pioneers Flexible Blended Learning Spaces
EAA Schools are using flexible blended learning spaces to create better learning options for students in Detroit by reconsidering the four components of teaching and learning.