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Designing Pathways for Rural Learners Using Micro-credentials: Four Case Studies

Digital Promise

In our latest publication, Micro-credentials for Social Mobility in Rural Postsecondary Communities: A Landscape Report , Digital Promise conducted four in-depth case studies to explore how postsecondary institutions are using micro-credentials to create real-time career pathways for rural learners.

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Creating Conditions for Powerful Technology Use

Digital Promise

Namely, this was the first formal introduction of competency-based professional learning through micro-credentials in Puerto Rico. Our new case study report highlights the effectiveness and impact of professional learning support for technology integration and use, including competency-based micro-credentials, for educators.

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Purchasing Devices Does Not Equate to Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Every day I see new articles highlighting the millions of dollars; in some cases, spent to either begin to close or eradicate the digital divide. There are also forward-thinking districts who either purchase WIFI hotspots for kids or park WIFI-enabled busses around the community for family access. Here is the rub in all of this.

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Digital Promise Partnering with Five Rural Communities Using Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

Codefi Foundation on Rural Innovation is focused on expanding access to digital jobs in software development for high-poverty communities. KVEC has developed a niche in providing free, flexible professional learning opportunities for rural K-12 teachers through micro-credentials. Industry : Software Development.

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Supporting Emergent Bilingual Students: Advice From the Experts

edWeb.net

García provided listeners with a case study on how a state can translate OELA’s English language learning policies into practice. In order to engage families, Ruiz explained that schools must provide meaningful access to understandable information in a variety of languages. Then, educator training comes next.

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Professional development should make teachers feel urgent, not small and isolated

eSchool News

As teachers, we are entrusted with our nation’s children, and their futures, yet many of us find ourselves isolated in classrooms without the right training or support. Others find ourselves supported by just one or two afternoons of professional development per year. Similarly, students and parents rely on me every day.

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State and District Leadership Discuss Digital Learning Opportunities

edWeb.net

According to the Brookings Institution there is strong evidence that the choice of instructional materials has large effects on student learning. There are essential conditions for digital learning like state leadership, equity of access, accessibility for all students, interoperability considerations, and student data and privacy.