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3 High-Impact Openers for a High School eLearning Course
Online learning is not only popular for college courses, it's an equally important part of high school learning. A critical part of developing an engaging eLearning course is to understand what motivates the learner; in this case it is the high school student. We can...
Creating Authentic Learning Experiences Part 4: Assessment of Authentic Learning
This is the fourth and final installment in the four-part blog series on authentic learning. We’ll explore how assessments fit into the authentic learning process. So far in the series we have discussed the components of authentic learning, the elements of a...
Putting Micro-credentials to Practice for K12 Professional Development
Micro-credentials might be just the right approach for your district’s professional development program. Think smaller and a more focused format. That’s microcredentials in a nutshell. How does micro-credentialing work? Professionals complete a discrete,...
Creating Authentic Learning Experiences Part 3: Integrating Authentic Learning in the Curriculum
This is the third installment in a four-part blog series about authentic learning experiences. In the first part we focused on what authentic learning is. The second part looked at how to develop authentic learning experiences. This post shows you how to integrate...
June 23-26, 2019 A Pass Educational Group at ISTE 2019
June 23-26 Philadelphia, PA The ISTE Conference is the most influential edtech event in the world and the must-attend event for thousands of educators looking to harness the power of technology to advance learning and teaching. Immerse yourself in powerful ideas and...
3 Characteristics of Well-Written Multiple Choice Assessment Items
Writing good multiple choice assessment items might seem easy, but creating questions that truly get at “what students know” takes a good deal of practice.
Creating Authentic Learning Experiences Part 2: Developing Authentic Learning Experiences
This is the second installment in a four-part blog series on authentic learning. We’ll explore what the environments look like that facilitate authentic learning and how to create them. The first blog explored what authentic learning is and how it can better...
The Four Responsibilities of an Effective Subject Matter Expert
Learn about the four responsibilities for an effective Subject Matter Expert.
Creating Authentic Learning Experiences Part 1: William Horton’s eLearning by Design
This is the first in a four-part blog series on authentic learning. We’ll start by defining what authentic learning is and how to design authentic learning experiences. Then, we’ll explore how to incorporate those experiences into existing curriculum. Finally, we’ll...
Improving Students’ Writing and Communication Skills
It is happening: the art of the written word is dying. With the growth of technology and the push to digitize everything, other skills have been pushed aside. Skills like writing have been deemed less valuable, even obsolete. The reality is, however, that writing...
How to Equip Students with Workplace-Ready Soft Skills
The price of college continues to rise. That’s a fact. With that rising price tag, it’s critical that colleges give students the workplace-ready soft skills they need. Historically, college skills included academic and sometimes technical skills. Recently, employers...
Student-centered learning: A summary of the IBIS curriculum
Many traditional biology class frameworks require students to memorize terms and processes. The IBIS (Integrating Biology and Inquiry Skills) curriculum is different. It asks students to collaborate with others to facilitate and take charge of their own learning. They...