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Incorporating Technology in History Lessons
Use technology to create digital historical timelines, produce newspaper articles about historical events or figures.
How Publishers Can Help Fix 4 Misconceptions Students Have About Multiplication
Publishers can help fix 4 misconceptions students have about multiplication
Our Top Blogs of 2022
As we get ready to welcome 2022, we thought it would be a great idea to recap 2021 with our top 5 articles written this year.
5 Benefits Publishers Get When Using Human Translations Versus Machine Translations (Google Translate)
When using human translations versus machine translation, the text stays in the intended context. Besides that, some languages do not translate an exact one-to-one meaning of the words. Yes, the machine translator will get the basics right. But it will not keep the voice and personality of the author. It will not capture the voice of a company’s brand. The emotional weight of the text will be lost in translation.
Using Open-Ended Questions in Student-Centered Learning
Using open-ended questions can get a better, longer response than closed-ended questions in student centered learning classrooms.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Competency Based Education in K-12
Competency-based education has many plusses. Still, it is worth taking a moment to get to know what to expect from this plan. Yes, let’s talk about what competency-based education (CBE) is. Then, let’s dig into a few quick pros and cons. CBE focuses on the mastery of the subject and not how long it takes a learner to finish it. Competency-based education is popular in traditional hard skill careers, such as nursing and technical jobs.
Curriculum Development Using Effective Goals and Objectives
When developing quality curriculum, clearly articulated goals and objectives are the key to success. Understanding what students should learn each school year and course allows curriculum designers to plan effectively for day-to-day learning as well as for long-term...
Major Steps in the Curriculum Development Process
Quality curriculum development means combining educational standards, subject matter expertise, and instructional design into a cohesive flow that is appropriate for the target learner. There are four broad steps to the curriculum development process. These steps...
5 Questions To Ask An Instructional Designer
When looking at project costs, one can wonder if an instructional designer (ID) is needed. But before deciding against hiring a professional learning designer, consider the benefits. First, IDs are subject matter experts in designing instruction. They understand the complexities and nuances of the process. Second, professionals can translate instructional design theories into practical, real-world learning applications. They know how to intently craft learning that engages while educating learners. They align learning content with assessment, curriculum goals, course objectives, and standards. IDs work with your subject matter experts to create storyboards, review current learning resources, and audit existing curriculum content. For publishers, IDs ensure the content builds from one grade to the next in a logical way that makes sense – and is accessible – to all learners. Besides that, IDs make resources that help teachers identify and meet every student’s needs in their classrooms so that all students can thrive. In short, instructional designers are the key to the curriculum development process. Still, when looking to add an ID vendor, there are questions to ask.
5 Great Places to Find a Subject Matter Expert
Subject Matter Experts can be found in these 5 places.
Live Panel Discussion: Exploration of Hybrid Learning
You’re invited to register for our upcoming live panel discussion about the exploration of hybrid learning on August 24th at 1:00 p.m. ET. This live panel discussion will be led by A Pass’, Brandi Robinson.
Curriculum Evaluation: What to Assess and Understand
Curriculum evaluation is much more than a content review. An evaluation must consider the nuances of the entire development cycle, from conception to maintenance. Still, content, instructor delivery, and student performance make the news. But, focusing evaluation only on those three areas fails districts and, more importantly, students. Curriculum evaluation relies on complex processes. Therefore, most evaluation models do not account for the nuances of the development process. Leaders consider these details when evaluating curriculum.