Digital Promise Research Map
This database managed by Digital Promise brings together thousands of research articles on key education practices. The database is searchable and organized to allow the user to see relationships between topics and subtopics. The database includes student-centered learning topics such as: Student motivation, Cognition and learning Online learning The website features an “Ask A Researcher” section… Read More ›
Research Collaborative Seminar: What We’ve Done, Where We’re Going
The Student-Centered Learning Research Collaborative launched in November 2016 with over 100 researchers, practitioners, and policymakers coming together to break down silos and advance the field. Join Eric Toshalis, Research Director at Jobs for the Future, as he kicks off the second year of the Research Collaborative by highlighting its exciting progress, future plans, and… Read More ›
Innovating School: A Denver High School’s Journey Towards Personalized Learning
Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design (DSISD) is an innovative competency-based school founded in 2015 with a mission to support and grow young people as future innovators and leaders. This case study provides a peek into the day-to-day experiences of students in this unique learning environment and describes the design phase, vision of the… Read More ›
Promising Practices in Next Generation Learning Models for English Language Learners
This Special Edition webinar hosted by The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) will explore next generation learning models for English language learner (ELL) students. Next generation learning models are beginning to transform learning for English Language Learners (ELLs) with personalized, competency-based education. A recent iNACOL report, Next Generation Learning Models for English Language… Read More ›
Using Needs Assessments to Drive School and District Improvement
This guide describes the core components for developing and administering needs assessments, a critical step to guide any school or district improvement process. It includes information on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements, as well as planning and designing a needs assessment with accompanying worksheets. The guide ends with a list of questions to be… Read More ›
iNACOL Symposium 2017
The International Association for K-12 Online Learning’s (iNACOL) annual conference focuses on competency-based, blended and online learning for grades K-12 and brings together experts, practitioners, educators, policymakers, and researchers. The symposium includes more than 200 sessions, each with a specific track to guide attendees toward sessions that fit their unique professional learning needs. Additionally, the… Read More ›
ASCD Conference on Educational Leadership
The yearly Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Educational Leadership Conference brings together education leaders from around the country. This year’s event will focus on instructional leadership, leveraging resources, and leading and supporting students and adults. The conference will feature several keynote speeches and a variety of sessions on topics such as: Supporting Instructional Leaders… Read More ›
The Student-Centered Learning Research Collaborative: Collaboration, not Isolation
I need to confess something: I never read educational research when I was a middle school teacher. My day-to-day focus was on the practical and immediate—my students, my lessons, my classroom. Looking back, I realize now that I didn’t know what I didn’t know, and my ignorance led to some problematic decisions in the classroom.… Read More ›
New Hampshire Teachers Build New Ways to Measure Deeper Learning
This article explores the successes of a pilot group of New Hampshire districts, as they move from standardized testing to a more performance-based assessment system. New Hampshire is at the forefront of moving schools to a competency-based model, and the article highlights the advantages for students and educators. The author shares classroom examples of project-based… Read More ›
Student-Centered Learning: Functional Requirements for Integrated Systems to Optimize Learning
This paper illustrates the technical requirements and functionalities that learning management systems need to shift toward student-centered instructional models. This comprehensive framework will help districts and schools determine what systems to use, and integrate, as they begin their journey toward student-centered learning. It also addresses how systems integration aligns with their organizational vision, educational goals,… Read More ›
Competency Education: A Reflection on the Field and Future Directions
This webinar, hosted by CompetencyWorks co-founders Susan Patrick and Chris Sturgis, will explore on the current state of competency-based educationand developments in the field of K-12 competency-based education. The presenters will share reflections and highlights from the National Summit on K-12 Competency-Based Education, explore areas of growth for the field, identify emerging issues, and provide insights to inform the future… Read More ›
Digital Portfolios in the Classroom
In this webinar based on his new book, Digital Portfolios in the Classroom: Showcasing and Assessing Student Work, author Matt Renwick shows how digital portfolios—dynamic collections of authentic information from different media—can capture student thinking and progress and help clarify assessment data. Participants will gain knowledge about the different types of portfolios, approaches, tools and… Read More ›