Summer Learning Academy
The Summer Learning Academy features 3 weeks of online learning support for K-12 educators. The course is designed to prepare educators for the fall whether they are teaching online or in a blended setting. The academy experience will be delivered in a flexible format with 4 self-paced micro-courses, over 12 webinars and access to an… Read More ›
Racism Q&A with MindShift
In the coming weeks, the MindShift team will be answering questions about racism and antiracism, especially in schools and the education system. The team will answer questions sent in by listeners/readers on the MindShift podcast, a podcast that explores the future of education by highlighting the innovative – and sometimes counterintuitive – ways educators are… Read More ›
Learning Revolution/Reinventing Schools Weekly Series
This is a hub for daily online presentations, conferences, and events for educators. A set of time-zone-based calendars list all available sessions as they are scheduled on a rolling basis. The sessions will also be recorded and available to watch for free. The call for proposals is continually open. Presentation acceptances will be made on… Read More ›
Getting to September: What it will take to reopen schools
With all eyes are on September as schools work on plans to reopen, educators are asking many questions. What will this take? How do we do this right? Two education experts will address some of these questions during this one-hour webinar with SmartBrief Education. The webinar will cover: The logistical challenges of reopening schools What… Read More ›
Teaching to Empower: Taking Action to Foster Student Agency, Reflection, and Collaboration
In addition to mastering academic content, educators want students to be confident, adaptive, and socially responsible while finding meaning and satisfaction in their lives. Achieving these goals requires a concerted focus on the social-emotional and academic skills that empower students in and beyond the classroom. This webinar will explore: What an empowered student looks like… Read More ›
Why Middle Schoolers Thrive in a Self-Paced Classroom
In this article, a veteran teacher discusses how they are increasing student engagement during remote learning by letting students take more responsibility for their own learning. The author suggests letting students conduct projects on topics of their own choosing to motivate and engage them in deeper level learning. Through examples, the author dispels the myth… Read More ›
Passion Projects Fuel Student-Driven Learning
In this article, a veteran teacher details how to engage students through a self-directed passion project. The author notes that for many students interest at the end of the year is lagging. The author provides detailed steps and tips to guide students through creation of projects on topics of their own choosing to engage them… Read More ›
How Student Agency Can Ease the Pain of Remote Learning and Teaching
This article looks at the advantages of encouraging student agency during remote learning. It looks at the benefits to student engagement and deep level learning, social-emotional well-being, and school operations. School leaders and teachers will appreciate the tips to jump start learner agency in each of these three categories. Source Organization: EdSurge Visit the Resource
Observations of Self-Directed Behavior in an Online Environment
In this article, a project director from the New Hampshire Learning Initiative discusses lessons learned during remote learning from educators and school leaders in NH. In past years NH schools have put emphasis on helping students develop the 21st century skills of communication, collaboration, creativity, and self-direction. This article explores the role of self-direction and… Read More ›
Hands-on and Virtual: STEM Learning from a Distance
In this webinar, EiE, the curricular division of the Museum of Science, Boston, will discuss how hands-on learning IS possible, even from a distance. Right now, educators across the globe are working to reach their students and engage them in meaningful STEM learning. During this edWebinar, attendees will first gain an understanding of why hands-on… Read More ›
Schools Call Parents “Co-Teachers,” but We Have No Idea What We’re Doing
This article is a plea to educators to remember families and caregivers during remote learning school closures. The article reminds educators that parents must often act as co-teachers during remote learning but have received no training. It encourages educators to provide more scaffolding to help parents take on this new role. This article can serve… Read More ›
Learning in the Time of Corona: Fast Classes and Less Sleep
This article, written by a teacher at the Urban Assembly School for Math and Science for Young Women, an all-girls school serving grades 6 through 12 in downtown Brooklyn, N.Y., highlights student voices. The article features excerpts from interviews with students about their experiences with remote learning. The author hopes other educators can learn from… Read More ›