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Can Blended Learning Improve Equity in One of Nation’s Most Diverse Districts?

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In 2014, they were named a model for desegregation by the Center for Diversity and Equality in Education. In order to address these equity concerns, the district is increasingly turning to technology--in particular, blended learning--to allow all students to succeed. Embracing Blended Learning. Hispanic/Latino 42.1%

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Understanding Standardized Assessments that Test Depth of Knowledge

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This year, many districts are replacing state standardized tests with PARCC or Smarter Balanced, two Common Core-aligned assessments designed to measure college readiness. Blended Learning as Prep for Third-Party Assessments. Smarter Balanced. Click image to view larger.

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Understanding Standardized Assessments that Test Depth of Knowledge

eSpark

This year, many districts are replacing state standardized tests with PARCC or Smarter Balanced, two Common Core-aligned assessments designed to measure college readiness. Blended Learning as Prep for Third-Party Assessments. Smarter Balanced. Click image to view larger.

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The Free and Online 2014 School Leadership Summit Starts Wednesday! (Full Session List)

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Blended Learning Cohorts for Powerful and Sustainable Professional Development - Chad Fairey, Head of School The Easy and Hard Problems in the Transformational Use of Digital Media in Schools - James Bosco, Professor Emeritus What are the traits of an effective Elementary Physical Education program in today''s world - Francis J.

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When Teachers Build Edtech, Awesomeness Ensues—and Here’s Why

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Prior to the 2014-2015 school year, teachers also had access to Khan Academy, where math content is organized by grade level. In fall 2014, Khan Academy quietly released a PDF document that told teachers which Khan Academy exercises are most relevant to students based on their MAP scores.

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What Do Sixth Graders Say About Learning With Games? It Works

MindShift

But while blended learning — a mix of teacher-led and computerized instruction — is proliferating across the country, schools that wholeheartedly embrace games-based learning remain rare. This type of simulation creates real empathy, which helps to make abstract concepts more concrete — and boosts engagement as a result.

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Learning Revolution Newsletter - Week's Events - GlobalEd Waitlist - CoSN - Google Forms - Breaking Down Library Walls - Better Than College - OZeLive Kudos

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

In 2014, we are celebrating the fifth anniversary of GlobalEdCon and we''re excited to share information about our future plans with you at this face-to-face event. CoSN 2014 Annual Conference Reminder. Learn more here. Blended learning strategies for those who are short on time. Click here to register.