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Free Digital K-12 Academic Standards Registry Announced

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IMS Global Learning Consortium (IMS Global/IMS), the non-profit collaborative for educational technology innovation, impact, and interoperability announced a new collaboration among IMS member organizations to launch a free digital registry of state K-12 academic standards.

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Navigating the digital landscape by fostering classroom digital wellness

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Listen to an audio version of this post: Because most classrooms integrate technology now, it’s not enough to teach academic standards. Digital learning can be engaging and meaningful and prepare students for life beyond school. With strategies and tools, educators can create a balanced and safe digital learning environment.

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What is pedagogy? Understanding the foundations of effective teaching and learning

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Further, it’s based on educational psychology, philosophy and theories of learning. In simple terms, pedagogy is how educators approach instruction and learning, use curriculum and plan to meet goals. It includes teaching strategies, learning activities and assessments. What are six key principles for an effective pedagogy?

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Ensuring Equity for English Learners (ELs)

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Teachers can incorporate collaborative activities, discussions, and cooperative learning strategies, like reciprocal teaching , that promote speaking and listening skills. This approach helps create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects and appreciates the diversity within the ELL population.

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What I Learned From My Students Who Became Teachers

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During my career, students and their families have trusted my knowledge and expertise to create opportunities to learn and build community. This relational work includes everything from learning to ask questions humbly to engaging in storytelling rooted in love, care and empathy – aspects we all value as history teachers.

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Classworks® and Gwinnett County Public Schools Are Platinum 2022 Learning Impact Award Winners

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Institutional leaders and public voters selected from 34 finalists to honor innovative projects that successfully impact and elevate learning experiences. The project mitigated learning loss precipitated by COVID and effectively prepared students for the 2021-2022 school year. Learn more about the 2022 Learning Impact Awards.

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Why Learning Innovation Can’t Come From Teachers Alone

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Why Learning Innovation Can’t Come From Teachers Alone by Terry Heick A few years ago, the late Grant Wiggins, a learning expert who inspired me since my first year in the classroom, wrote about the intersection of academic standards and creativity.