Edsurge
AUGUST 21, 2024
When we're looking for those high-quality instructional materials, we're looking for standard alignment,” says Kelsie, assistant director of interdisciplinary literacy, as we talked about the selection process for a new curriculum. [It has] really helped us in closing that achievement gap.” Are they culturally relevant for our kids?
Dangerously Irrelevant
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Interdisciplinary learning that is seen by students as meaningful, authentic, and connected to the real world is inspiring. Subject-siloed, isolated, disconnected learning is not. Internships and community partnerships and impactful service learning opportunities are inspiring. Pretend word problems and scenarios are not.
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Edsurge
JULY 13, 2017
There are titles like “digital learning coordinators” whose responsibility is to identify and implement technology to support classroom instruction and monitor learning results. Then there are “classroom facilitators” and “coaches” who help guides students in virtual and blended learning spaces, encouraging self-directed learning.
Edsurge
AUGUST 16, 2018
And this year’s predictions range from the abstract, such as “advancing cultures of innovation,” to more specific ones like an increasing appearance of new interdisciplinary studies on campus. Today, it is becoming increasingly common to see devices like Amazon’s Alexa integrated into dorm rooms and learning spaces.
Dangerously Irrelevant
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Instead, they must focus on interdisciplinary thinking, interpersonal skills, and technological fluency: the skills that allow individuals to offer value and differentiate themselves in digital marketplaces. Learning. Other awesome books in the series include: Embracing a Culture of Joy , Dean Shareski.
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Similar to Darby, I believe conversations about academic integrity and assignment design are crucial, and these conversations should extend to other learning spaces. By now, you have probably reached out to the director of the writer center, but have you talked to staff in tutoring centers or other learning assistance programs?
Edsurge
OCTOBER 28, 2017
Workforce and Economy: Schools must focus on interdisciplinary thinking, interpersonal skills, and technological fluency, so that students have skills for and value to digital marketplaces. Learning: Schools must use mobile devices, digital environments and online communities to foster learning.
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