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Music Builds a Maker Mindset: The Power of the Performing Arts
There are countless benefits to the performing arts, including the promotion of cross-curricular learning and the formation of innovation mindsets in students as they learn to combine effort, initiative, and collaboration.
EdTech
Honest Self-Help for Students, Teachers and Learning Professionals
Dr. Cary J Green’s Leadership and Soft Skills for Students: Empowered to Succeed in High School, College, and Beyond took me a bit by surprise because I was reading it not to help myself (or so I thought!), but to help my students.
Leadership
Using ‘Most Likely to Succeed’ to Spark Community Dialogue
Unfortunately, since the debut of 'Most Likely to Succeed' not much has changed in how we’ve been preparing young people for the careers of tomorrow, which in many cases arrived yesterday. Recognizing this are countless communities who are using the movie as a way to generate conversations at the local level.
EdTech
EdTech 10: Digital Learning Day is Every Day
Digital Learning Day (DLDay) is here! While having a dedicated day to shine a light on the impact and role of digital learning, DLDay isn’t just singular event for students, it’s happening every day, and not only for students but for teachers as well.
Personalized Learning
10 Big Ideas for Better Education Conferences & Professional Learning
From having a dedicated hashtag to creating a campaign, we have you covered when it comes to planning (or attending) your next education conference or professional learning event. Here are 10 big ideas to transform your event and make it a "can't miss" educational experience.
Difference Making
Prioritization: Time Management Advice to Empower Your Success
The difference between busyness and productivity can be difficult to see. Not all “important” activities are equal, and “good” activities can get in the way of your true priorities.
Personalized Learning
6 Talent Development Tools for EdLeaders
This collection of Getting Smart resources includes several white papers, podcasts and blogs on the future of professional learning--where educators will benefit from tailored experiences, just-in-time support and portable credentials. Like students, educators deserve blended, personalized and competency-based learning experiences.
Leadership
10 Must-Know Professional Development Insights from Discovery Education
In our work across the country, we've recognized a strong need from teachers and leaders for information to inform how they can implement personalized, digital learning. Professional development is a key factor in boosting the likelihood of implementation success. We talked to two leaders on the front lines of Professional Learning from Discovery Education and share 10 insights from our conversation here.
Leadership
Making the Shift from Community Engagement to Community Collaboration
By Christina Jean & Lisa Duty. The new Community Collaboration for School Innovation toolkit developed by The Colorado Department of Education, The Colorado Education Initiative, and The Learning Accelerator outlines the shift from traditional community engagement to active community collaboration in four stages.
EdTech
Bloomboard Collections: Leading Off With Student Agency
Leading teacher development platform Bloomboard recently launched Collections of teacher resources. Collections are bite-sized resources that help educators learn how to put theory into practice. The new resource makes it easy for educators to learn, share and discuss solutions to classroom challenges.