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Teaching and leading for higher student engagement … even during a pandemic (aka How I spent my summer)

Dangerously Irrelevant

I was fortunate to work with numerous educators this summer on how to teach and lead for higher student engagement – even during a pandemic. This summer I worked with over 150 teachers in Virginia to redesign lessons and units for deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion.

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Using Local History to Increase Student Engagement

Education Elements

Erin Conklin’s eyes light up when she talks about the primary and secondary source student book she created for Duval County Public School’s African American Studies elective.

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Today's CTE Investments Help Boost Students' Success

EdTech Magazine

With augmented reality, students can master the skills of welding through simulations before they really let the sparks fly. Even students studying culinary arts need experience using digital point-of-sale systems. Another plus: High-quality CTE helps with student engagement and retention. It makes sense.

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Innovation Study Tours Explore Equity in Diverse Settings

Digital Promise

In partnership with the Center for Global Education at Asia Society , the League of Innovative Schools has launched innovation study tours –– a learning opportunity focused on deeper learning and equity. Similar to the League’s cohorts , innovation study tours focus on discussing challenges and sharing best practices and resources.

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10 Essential Online Learning Best Practices

The CoolCatTeacher

She led the design of ELA, social studies, and SEL curricula to support learners of all abilities. in Secondary Education from Ball State University. As the former primary and middle school assistant principal of an international school, she cultivated a staff of educators from around the world. She received her M.Ed.

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The Resurgence of 3D Printers in Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

3D Printing Engages Students. A study by Macquarie University in Australia and educational technology company Makers Empire confirms what’s easy for educators to observe — 3D lessons engage students , enabling them to learn advanced concepts and skills.

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How to Center Equity in Undergraduate Digital Learning

Digital Promise

For example, undergraduate students of color were more likely to report having a problem knowing where to get course help, students from low-income households were more likely to report internet connectivity issues, and female students were more likely to report having to balance childcare responsibilities with their coursework in our recent study.