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[Resource] Blended Learning: Fundamentals of the Planning Process

At its core, blended learning is designed to help personalize learning experiences for every student by effectively infusing technology into the teaching and learning process. This how-to workbook is designed to help you determine the most appropriate blended learning program for your school or district, build a plan for a successful rollout, and navigate the implementation process.

Brita Hammer

Good Question: How Can Educators Make Competition in the Classroom Effective?

We’ve all heard the line about “a little healthy competition,” right?

Winnie O'Leary

[High Stakes Testing] Using Classroom Culture, Test-Taking Skills, and Mindfulness to Overcome Test Season Stress

To help you calm fraying nerves and ensure students are successful on high-stakes exams, we’ve put together our favorite tips on cultivating a productive classroom environment, teaching effective test-taking strategies, and leveraging mindfulness as your test-prep secret weapon.

Sarah Cornelius

[Administrator Tips] Using Your Mission Statement to Build Shared Student Ownership

Here are four questions school and district leaders can ask to borrow from the community-building savvy of the corporate world and create mission and vision statements that resonate with staff and students.

David Cicero

Tech-Savvy Educational Leadership

One of the more fascinating discussions at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) 2019 in Orlando last month was centered on educational leadership, specifically what tech-savvy administrators do to advance their schools and districts. The panel discussion, hosted by international consultant Matt Harris and featuring thought leaders Alex Inman, Jianli Jiao, and Sonny Magana, included some unexpected ideas that any administrator can take to heart.

Scott Sterling

[Resource] Our Guide to Designing & Implementing a Successful Literacy Program

The landscape of education is rich with phrases like “read by the 3rd grade,” “learn to read so that you can read to learn,” and “cracking the code of reading.” These literacy-centric expressions u

Brita Hammer

Educator First in Action: Incorporating Social Justice Frameworks in Edmentum Curriculum with Teaching Tolerance

Within the curriculum department, we chose to work with Teaching Tolerance in order to learn more about school climate, instruction, classroom culture, family and community engagement, and teacher leadership. The work we did in that PD session was meaningful, and it’s really stuck with me—I still find myself reaching back to some of the conversations that took place to find understanding and tolerance as well as examine my own thoughts and reactions on a daily basis.

Winnie O'Leary

[Professional Development] 6 Inspiring Educators To Follow on Twitter

So, if you haven’t already, create your account, then check out some of these outstanding educator accounts and find yourself jumping down an entirely new (and entirely more productive) rabbit hole if fresh ideas and real-world advice. Some are big names with big followings, others are still flying a little under the radar, but they all have great insights to offer. While you’re at it, follow the Edmentum Educator Network, and start connecting with our community of diverse and dedicator teachers and administrators!

Sarah Cornelius

6 Podcasts All Adult and Higher Ed Teachers Should Add to their List

Sneak in some quick professional development as you grade papers, lesson plan, grocery shop, or drive home; sit back and relax with some of our favorite adult and higher education podcasts.

Brita Hammer

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