Districts around the country are moving away from teaching models based on lectures and textbooks—but transition isn’t always simple. Creating a competency-based or mastery-based environment requires
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Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part blog series on differentiation in the classroom. Click here for part one. Differentiation is an instructional strategy employed
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The start of the school year is an exciting and important time for educators and students. Read these tips for planning and creating a welcoming classroom environment focused
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The article highlights Horace Mann Middle School's use of Defined, where teachers use tasks to create cross-curricular projects focused on STEM and ELA, fostering hands-on career
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The term student agency relates to the student having an active role in their learning through voice, and often a choice, in the process. Project and problem-based learning
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Technology creates many opportunities for teachers to provide innovative learning experiences for students. An even greater benefit is that these learning experiences can take place regardless of the
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In a world that has been taken over by social media outlets and video-sharing platforms, it makes sense for teachers to capitalize on students’ interest in digital media.
Read moreThe Illinois district aims to use performance tasks to encourage student growth and assess students’ understanding of standards-aligned learning. (CHICAGO, IL) November 1, 2017 —Defined Learning today announced
Read moreTCEA 2015 took place from February 2nd to the 6th in Austin, Texas. It was five days packed with educational sessions and an exhibit hall with 450 companies
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Ten years ago, a groundbreaking event occurred in the K-12 education arena. The Common Core Standards introduced a set of clear, consistent guidelines for what every student should
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