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Five ways that project based learning empowers educators and elevates equity

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When educators feel burned out and tired, PBL can empower them to reconnect to their “why” or original motivation for being a teacher because of the transformative learning moments. Many educators are also inspired as they learn through the projects they facilitate and by witnessing increased student engagement that has visible results.

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Inclusive Innovation: Unlock the Power of R&D for Transformative Solutions

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This has led to solutions in cybersecurity, school system transformation models, student-led teacher professional development, diverse workforce recruitment and retention, and student engagement in secondary writing.

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Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – May 15

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As traditional enrollment declines and online options grow, colleges and universities are hoping gamification will help boost student participation and engagement in classroom and campus activities. Discovery Education’s SVP, Teaching & Learning Karen Beerer writes about this generational opportunity to improve educators’ capacity!

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Re-Engaging Students in the Learning Process

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Blog post by Robert Low based on this edLeader Panel. Now that the third school year in a row has been disrupted by COVID-19, many students are struggling with academics and other issues that make it difficult for them to focus fully and enthusiastically on learning in the classroom. Integrating Resources with Student Inquiry.

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Teacher Development Research Review: Keys to Educator Success

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Job Embedded Professional Development. Professional Learning Communities. Leadership is second only to teaching among school-related factors that can improve student achievement, and it tends to show greatest impact in traditionally underserved schools ( Leithwood, Seashore Louis, Anderson, and Wahlstrom, 2004 ).

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Tomorrow’s New Normal: What It Means for Professional Development

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April Mayo, Director of Instructional Technology for Clayton County Public Schools, said a positive change is “teachers taking advantage of our support and training opportunities and other professional development courses that the district has made available.” Research shows highly qualified teachers make a difference in student achievement.

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Authentic Assessments to Support Teaching and Learning

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According to Matt Renwick, Author and Principal of Mineral Point Unified School District, WI, in a recent edWebinar , complex authentic student learning experiences require complex assignments that not only demonstrate content knowledge but should also gauge enthusiasm, communication skills and habits of mind. and Canada.