Lessons from the Beach: How to Keep Students Enthusiastic About Learning

Jeremy RinkelBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Reflect Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Engage students by incorporating hands-on activities and integrating technology with purpose. Build a supportive classroom environment to foster excitement and investment in learning. Focus on creating impactful educational experiences for the upcoming school year. I go to the beach every summer to help me relax and recharge for the next school year. This year I was sitting in my … Read More

3 Keys To Supporting Learner Agency

Steven WeberBlog, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Lesson Plan Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Learner Agency involves students setting goals, reflecting, and applying skills in new contexts, with productive struggle enhancing retention and deeper understanding. Scaffolding, Project-Based Learning, and amplifying student voice through interactive methods are key strategies to foster learner agency and self-regulation. Focusing on employability skills such as analytical thinking, creativity, and resilience, education must shift to more engaging, independent, and … Read More

Revamping Education for 2024 and Beyond: A Blueprint for Change

Aaron ElseBlog, Connect Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better

TL;DR: Update education for 2024 with personalized learning, tech integration, and soft skills. Shift towards project-based learning & global citizenship. Reduce disparities, involve parents, and broaden evaluation methods. Introduction Education is the cornerstone of society’s progress. As we approach 2024, it is crucial to reassess and revamp our education systems to meet the evolving needs of the 21st century. In … Read More

Learner Agency: Teaching The Art of Agility

Steven WeberBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better, Reflect Better, Teach Further

TL;DR: Learner agency empowers students through student voice, choice, innovation, and authentic tasks, allowing them to take ownership of their learning. Teachers can create opportunities for learner agency by implementing strategies such as project-based learning, arts education, communication, problem-solving, and reflection. Learner agency enables students to set goals, reflect on their progress, and transfer their understanding in new situations, developing … Read More