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Computer literacy: The invisible skills gap?

Neo LMS

Enter the knowledge-based economy – a trending topic across sectors more or less from 2003 onward. In 2014 a study found that many college freshmen had insufficient computer skills. I’ve taken a rather long, yet hopefully interesting route, in describing how computer literacy evolved into digital literacy.

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What Is Prior Knowledge and Why it Matters?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

This knowledge base, formed through previous educational encounters, personal experiences, and cultural background, significantly influences how learners perceive, process, and integrate new information. From a broader perspective, this discussion about prior knowledge also underscores the need for personalized learning approaches.

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School Leadership in the Common Core Era

A Principal's Reflections

3-4) Based on seminal and emerging research, exemplary and promising practices in the field, and our own synthesis of the knowledge base available, we developed a framework to support the instruction of academically and linguistically diverse pupils. Why we have chosen to title this work Beyond Core Expectations is twofold.

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The Journey to Becoming an Author

A Principal's Reflections

The publication of Digital Leadership in 2014 changed everything for me as the book performed exceptionally well and continues to do so. I hope more and more educators contribute to the field by authoring books that will add to the vast knowledge base already available while providing practical solutions to transform education.

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OPINION: 7 in 10 students aren’t writing at grade level — we can do better

The Hechinger Report

A systematic approach to writing instruction is missing from the knowledge base. Indeed, having students write — focusing on the craft of writing by unearthing children’s ideas and having them put these ideas to paper — is not the same as actually teaching writing. And it’s not the fault of teachers.

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Connected Learning Certificate Program Launching

Educator Innovator

Facilitated through the use of open networks, practices, badges, and portfolios, this certificate program will provide access and opportunities for learners to become leaders and teachers themselves, strengthening both the shared knowledge based around teaching and learning, as well as the connected learning community at the University and beyond.”.

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A state embraces the idea that not everyone needs to go to college

The Hechinger Report

Whitworth, who was the Breckenridge center’s second machine tool instructor, has been investing in the school to build that knowledge base by donating equipment and hiring many Breckenridge seniors through a pre-apprenticeship program. Related: Can we really prepare kids for both college and career?