Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

As the number of districts and states adopting micro-credentials into their professional learning strategy continues to grow, it is critical that stakeholders step back to take a pulse of the ecosystem. Continuing the Educator Micro-credential Movement does just that. Supporting Professional Learning Structures.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 29, 2017

While debate about professional development expands, educator hopes for feeling supported are shrinking. We can be hopeful that the connection between teacher training and student learning seems to be realized and now what’s needed is to find the right formula for improving this crucial component of school culture.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 8, 2016

Studies suggest American schools invest $18 billion in teachers’ professional learning annually. But considerable evidence indicates that formal professional development often misses the mark. And while teachers are also learning in informal ways, existing systems don’t track or make the most of that growth. .

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Districts must bring together available resources, activities, national events and tools to create a learning progression that allows students to engage in computing opportunities equitably. Beginning in the fall of 2018, North Salem partnered with Digital Promise to provide professional learning opportunities for teachers in the district.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It’s a novel idea to consider what teachers want in this time of disruption and corporate education reform, which have by most measures failed our public schools. The list I have compiled below is a must read for school boards, parents, grandparents and anyone who cares about having a well-educated society.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Brent Maddin is the Provost at the Relay Graduate School of Education, Director of TeacherSquared, and a member of the Digital Promise Micro-credential Advisory Board. How can this dean more effectively personalize professional development to meet each teacher where they are and help them get to where they need to be?

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Every day at Digital Promise, we work with leading educators, researchers, and developers across the country to help close the Digital Learning Gap and improve learning for all. We’re excited for the opportunity to spread the word of what’s happening – and what’s possible – in education.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Shifting from an industrial-age education model to a post-industrial learner-centered model is an essential part of preparing students for college and 21st century careers, and the process works best when the learner-centered approach is applied to the professional learning of teachers and administrators, as well as the education of their students.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Brent Maddin is the Provost at the Relay Graduate School of Education, Director of TeacherSquared, and a member of the Digital Promise Micro-credential Advisory Board. These two examples highlight some of the key limitations of today’s “seat-time” centric models for teacher professional development.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Learn how she uses this tool. FlexPath – only at Capella University – lets teachers work at their own pace to earn their MEd in a competency-based learning format. What are the common mistakes that educators make when they’re trying to use FlipSnack? You said it’s not collaborative. Students absolutely love it.

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eSchool News

MAY 4, 2016

Odysseyware, a provider of customizable online courses for K-12 education, announced the launch of its School Transformation Series. These models are ushering in a new era of personalized learning pathways, teacher empowerment, and student choice. The series will include virtual and live events focused on industry best practices.

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ExcelinEd

JANUARY 22, 2020

Excel in Ed’s new policy brief, Transforming Professional Learning: Actions for States to Help Teachers Continuously Improve Their Instructional Practices , can help. How Can States Transform Professional Learning? Teachers need support to learn new practices and grow professionally.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Marianne Beja had been in education for more than 30 years when she discovered personalized learning. I want to build a community of lifelong learners, and I think personalized learning is the way to do it. They'll be running a workshop on navigating the future of learning at EdSurge Fusion.

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ExcelinEd

AUGUST 13, 2020

Especially during this pandemic year, states are wisely providing devices for students to learn at home. However, computers are only hardware ; they are not what is going to deliver high quality education. States can play a major role in seizing this opportunity to do much more than just repair the educational damage from COVID-19.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, April 14, 2022) — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose digital services support learning wherever it takes place—announced today that its award-winning K-12 learning platform has earned the Learner Variability Product Certification from Digital Promise.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Shifting from an industrial-age education model to a post-industrial learner-centered model is an essential part of preparing students for college and 21 st century careers, and the process works best when the learner-centered approach is applied to the professional learning of teachers and administrators, as well as the education of their students.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

CENTRALREACH PK-12 ( www.centralreach.com/industry/pk-12-education ) CentralReach launches CentralReach PK-12, a collaborative and data-driven software for special education. The software helps schools foster communication and coordination of instruction and care for students in special education programs.

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MindShift

MARCH 25, 2015

Many teachers have long been frustrated with static, canned curriculum that doesn’t seem connected to kids’ lives, and testing requirements that drive the learning experience. ’ Competency education refers to a break from the traditional time-based school model. LEADERSHIP.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

FlexPath – only at Capella University – lets teachers work at their own pace to earn their MEd in a competency-based learning format. This subscription-based tuition model doesn’t limit the number of courses you can complete during each 12-week period, enrolling in up to two courses at once, for one flat tuition rate.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

I discussed tabletop roleplaying games in the classroom , particularly from the perspective of personalized competency-based education and equity. Besides my gratitude at being able to lead a session, there were plenty of memorable learning experiences, from keynotes to breakout sessions to chance encounters in the hallway.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability. Learning losses and persistent equity challenges linger even as the world marks one more year since the COVID pandemic.

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