Classroom Technology Gets Everyone Out from Behind the Desk
In this article, Steve Zurier explains how Springfield Public Schools in Missouri are using innovative technologies in the classroom. Source Organization: EdTech Visit the Resource
Bush Education Foundations Push to Expand ‘Competency-based’ Learning
This article, on former Gov. Jeb Bush’s education reform foundations, advocates for policies in Florida and nationally that would allow students to advance academically based on whether they’ve mastered content rather than on their age or grade. With guidance from the Jeb Bush-founded Foundation for Florida’s Future and, in some cases, support from outside private… Read More ›
How the School Library Helps Build Strong Blended Classes
This is the first in a series of articles describing 10 ways White Bear Lake High School teachers and the school library are working together to enhance learning in hybrid, also known as blended, classes. Future installments of the series will cover hybrid orientation, deep Web online lessons, Web 2.0 applications and ELL hybrid classes. Source… Read More ›
Online Learning in Public Schools: Data from States and Districts
This blog post looks at the data on public schools from several states and districts. Source Organization: Keeping Pace with K-12 Digital Learning Visit the Resource
The Intersection of Afterschool and Competency-based Learning: Emerging Trends, Policy Considerations, and Questions for the Future
This white paper explores the intersection and relationship between afterschool and competency-based learning, recommends ideal policy environments for implementing successful programs, provides real-world examples, and shines a spotlight on emerging trends for the future. Afterschool and competency-based learning are increasingly emerging as student-centered, supportive learning models to prepare students for college and career. Source Organization: American… Read More ›
10 Trends to Personalized Learning in 2016
This article focuses on three main concepts for trends to personalized learning predicted for 2016, starting with learners and teachers, and pulling together everything with culture and community that encompass the 10 trends. Personalized learning is happening now and will expand worldwide in 2016. Yet there are still different definitions for personalized learning and some… Read More ›
Teaching Differently in Competency-Based Schools
This is an excerpt from Bob Sornson’s book, Over-Tested and Under-Prepared: Using Competency Based Learning to Transform Our Schools which was released in December 2015. This excerpt is from the chapter on teaching differently, which explores learning to become a competency-based educator and the challenges most teachers will face. Instead of having one set of… Read More ›
When Restorative Justice in Schools Works
This article outlines an alternative discipline program- restorative justice which is gaining popularity in public schools from Maine to Oregon. Early adopters of the practice report dramatic declines in school-discipline problems, as well as improved climates on campuses and even gains in student achievement. In traditional school-discipline programs, students face an escalating scale of punishments for… Read More ›
Real-World Projects: How do I Design Relevant and Engaging Learning Experiences?
In this book, project-based learning expert Suzie Boss explains how real-world projects engage and motivate students while teaching relevant, rigorous content and skills that align with standards and put learners on the path to active citizenship. Source Organization: ASCD Visit the Resource
Breaking Free from Myths About Teaching and Learning: Innovation as an Engine for Student Success
This book analyzes and promptly dispels harmful untruths that have inhibited student learning for decades and offers a wealth of ideas for combating them. The author, Allison Zmuda, offers tips from prominent creative thinkers in a variety of fields on how to approach projects creatively and stimulate fresh thinking. This book shows why it’s vital for administrators and… Read More ›
Four Myths About Learning Styles Debunked
This article debunks four myths about learning styles and includes suggestions for how multiple learning styles can be accepted and celebrated. The language around learning styles and multiple intelligences has diversified instructional styles in a great way, however, it has also brought about some misconceptions. A few examples of the myths addressed by the article are… Read More ›
Celebrating School Counselors
This article in Edutopia discusses the various ways counselors, and other student support staff, add tremendous value to a learning community. The author makes note of their contributions, including developing “soft skills” with students, and provides a few ways school communities can recognize those contributions. Source Organization: Edutopia Visit the Resource