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Ed Policy
Utah EdLeaders Consider Competency
Co-authored with Karla Phillips. Elected officials, state board members, K-12 and HigherEd leaders gathered at Southern Utah University for a Joint Education Conference to talk system improvement and innovation. The discussions addressed five potential next steps including flexibility from time based systems, a transition to proficiency-based diplomas and anytime, anywhere learning.
EdTech
Zeal: Teaching Math with Tickets and Tutors
With 15,000 questions in both literacy and math, Zeal makes it really simple for teachers to conduct a quick end of class check--an exit ticket. Questions which align with the Common Core, SBAC and PARCC standards.
Leadership
Education Leadership Strategies, Mindsets and Tools for Back to School
By: Tiffany Della Vedova. As leaders, we must work to adapt our leadership mindset and tools to fit the new environment we have helped to establish. And, having set our GPS to 21st century learning, we must pack our bags with 21st century leadership tools as we embark on this year’s learning adventure.
Leadership
New Thinking On Leadership Development: Mindsets, Investment, Diversity, and Responsiveness
By: Jimmy Henderson. There is no shortage of passionate, smart, and talented professionals in the industry. So why is it so hard to find the leaders we need to help teachers and students succeed?
Ed Policy
4 Ways to Scale Personalized Learning
Recent reports shine a light on how to successfully measure and scale personalized learning. ow to scale personalized learning at the district level, regionally, statewide and nationally.
EdTech
Adaptive Learning: The Secret Sauce of Next Generation Learning and Achievement
By: Jessie Woolley-Wilson. For educators to adapt and meet the needs of every student, they must have access to meaningful, actionable data that dynamically changes as a student learns.
EdTech
Knewton Brings Adaptive and Personalized Learning to the Masses
The future of learning will be personalized and context-driven. The launch of Knewton is a step toward this future. Tools and technology will continue to improve and learning will become more tailored and accessible. With a platforms like Knewton, personalizing the learning experience is becoming norm.
EdTech
In-Demand Job Skills and the (Mobile) Learning Process
By: Lucy Kosturko. The ubiquity and power of mobile devices make them the perfect companion for self regulated learning. Tools like SAS Data Notebook that provides integrated support for goal setting, progress monitoring, reflection, and communication, and SAS Writing Navigator that guides students through the writing process: planning, drafting, revising, and publishing, are changing the game.
Leadership
3 Tips for Accelerating Innovation in an Historically Traditional District
We need to introduce new core values, partnerships, and innovative practices within our learning communities. Without this way of thinking, we will not properly educate one of our most capable and connected generations. Here are three strategies to support accelerating innovation.
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Online Guided Learning Activities and Personalization Could be the key to Supporting Opportunity Youth
By: Vikas Joshi & Ana M. Penaranda. Opportunity Youth need to be engaged in a captivated approach, in a style that makes it accessible and relevant for them to participate and comprehend. One way to achieve this is through the use of online Guided Learning Activities and personalized learning strategies.