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Continuous professional development (CPD) is not just beneficial; it's essential. But how often do traditional in-school CPD programs meet our actual needs as educators? The answer, sadly, is not often enough. Technology is paving the way for a new era of CPD, transforming how we learn, collaborate, and apply new teaching methods. With platforms offering flexible, self-paced learning and opportunities for global collaboration, the potential for growth is immense. From in-depth online courses provided by The National College to educator made courses by Leon Furze, the resources are vast. Are you leveraging technology to its fullest potential in your professional development journey? #EducationTechnology #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeacherGrowth #InnovativeTeaching #OnlineLearning

Alex Gray: "One of the primary reasons in-school CPD programs fail is the lack of continuous engagement." This is a common feeling, and it is exactly why iArticulate exists and what we work to inspire. Educators often find solutions in an MA or external training which is excellent learning, but to promote continuous engagement, how can schools make learning, collaboration and sharing part of regular practice? A simple prompt to test this - Are your schools mission and values lived as shared practices modelled in the faculty/student experience? Technology is an important part of the solution, I would promote all of your proposed ideas. I also see a danger in accepting a mix of PD that doesn't always support a shared vision of learning. This simplifies your message a lot, of course; however, I see a more complex issue. Technology is clearly a key enabler. Can it compensate for a lack of collective vision and collaboration? If you are looking for inspiration for your school, Frankfurt International School's Day H builds it into the timetable, and Leysin American School in Switzerland's LASER programme led by Paul Magnuson develops a culture around research-based PD. iArticulate Educational Consultants partner with schools to build collaborative PD around a shared vision. Check them out for further insight and keep looking, there is more out there. Thanks Alex Gray for this inspiration and sharing these techniques.

Evolving with Time: Traditional Education vs Skill-Based Learning 🎓✨ The world is shifting, and so is the way we approach education. Gone are the days when rote memory ruled the realm of learning. Welcome to the era of skill-based learning - a pragmatic approach centered around sharpening specific skills for real-world success. Wondering how it stacks up against the traditional education model? Let's dive deep and explore the strengths of each in preparing individuals for the journey ahead. Empower yourself with knowledge that rings true in today’s world. Click the link to unravel the details: https://bit.ly/48j1iwh #EducationForAll #SkillBasedLearning #RealWorldSkills #FutureOfEducation

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, Genius Shiksha emerges as a transformative force, revolutionizing traditional paradigms and redefining the learning experience. Through its innovative platform, Genius Shiksha illuminates pathways to knowledge and enlightenment, offering a dynamic and immersive approach to education. At the core of Genius Shiksha's philosophy is a commitment to breaking down barriers and transcending conventional boundaries. Gone are the days of passive learning and rigid structures; instead, students are empowered to take ownership of their education, engaging with content in meaningful and interactive ways. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and pedagogical insights, Genius Shiksha creates an environment where curiosity thrives and learning becomes a lifelong pursuit. One of the key features that sets Genius Shiksha apart is its personalized approach to education. Recognizing that every student is unique, the platform tailors learning experiences to individual needs, preferences, and learning styles. Whether it's through adaptive learning algorithms, real-time feedback mechanisms, or personalized learning pathways, Genius Shiksha ensures that each student receives the support and resources they need to succeed. Furthermore, Genius Shiksha fosters a collaborative learning community, where students can connect with peers, mentors, and experts from around the world. Through online forums, virtual classrooms, and interactive discussions, learners have the opportunity to share ideas, collaborate on projects, and gain insights from diverse perspectives. This sense of community not only enhances the learning experience but also cultivates essential skills such as communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.

Learner-centered models & competency-based education are reshaping classrooms, focusing on personalized learning and mastery-based progression. The impact? Studies show that the majority of students in learner-centered classrooms report greater satisfaction, valuing the flexibility to progress at their own pace and receive personalized support. Read the full insights in our blog: https://hubs.ly/Q02PLV540 #LearnerCentered #CompetencyBasedEducation #PersonalizedLearning #FutureOfEd

Until I had read this article, I had been toying with the phrase Standardized Personalization to align with my ideas for how to personalize learning for students and staff. from the article: "'...'personalization' doesn’t (necessarily) seem to challenge the goals or the curriculum of traditional education. Instead, it promises to move students towards those goals more effectively, more efficiently... 'Personalization' is simply a matter of how the technology optimizes a student's path through the standardization." I strongly agree with one point of this article - that "personalized learning" has been co-opted into a traditional schooling structure that is actually personalizing teaching to move students through a curriculum more efficiently, and not personalizing learning to help students achieve mastery of course objectives in ways that are meaningful to students. However, a course is defined by its course objectives so the goals of a course are essentially standardized to meet school accreditation - but this isn't the issue. The issue is how we have created an incentive structure for our school system to reward efficiency of scheduled course completion as a measure of achievement over student mastery of course objectives, an incentive structure in which the idea of "personalization" has been programmed to support. To transform the incentive structure, we must first identify how that structure is designed. From there, we'll discover how "personalized learning" requires transformation of how we measure achievement of student learning and, likewise, how we reward that achievement to motivate change in behaviors and expectations of school and district leaders. QUESTION: How do you see the incentive structure of schools impacting the potential for effective personalized learning? https://lnkd.in/ggMjFSBN

🔍 Competency-Based Learning: Moving from Policy to Practice All 50 U.S. states now allow competency-based learning (CBL), a model that focuses on students mastering skills at their own pace rather than progressing based on time spent in class. While schools have the flexibility to adopt CBL, the transition remains challenging. Many educators support the model's core principles, but the complexities of implementation, such as developing new assessments and securing buy-in from all stakeholders, remain significant hurdles. Despite these challenges, CBL has the potential to reshape education by focusing on mastery and personalized learning. #EdTech #CompetencyBasedLearning #PersonalizedLearning #K12Education #StudentCenteredLearning Source: https://lnkd.in/gncmD6tJ

The article attached here has a great message: a "profile of a graduate" or "learner profile" is a North Star for redesigning a school to be learner-centered. However, it does have me thinking... ...if the redesign happens from a teacher-centered perspective, how is that redesign going to improve upon the existing teacher-centered structure? How would you know if you are viewing an educational restructuring from a teacher-centered or student-centered perspective? Try this: When it comes to decision-making in a classroom learning space, regardless of whether that space is mandated to focus on specific academic standards, who is making the decisions each day, or each week, about *what* needs to be learned, by *when*, *how*, and *why*? This is 1 of 7 elements of culture that will define how you restructure your classroom learning spaces, ultimately redefining the culture of "school". If your efforts to redesign education are embedded in a culture that involves teachers deciding for other humans who are developmentally capable of making decisions about their learning, then your progressive ideas will be simply "greasing the wheels" of the existing teacher-centered system of education in a way that will feel temporarily new. It's like putting on a new outfit without any true change to a person's character - it feels good for a bit, but that newness will soon wear out and the person will be left again with that same sense of discontent. The "portrait of a graduate" is a fantastic way to direct and realign a vision and mission, especially when a school's community of families and businesses is involved in that conversation. A compass can help you find your way, but it does not provide insight into the path you will take once you find your direction - that requires a map. Unfortunately, a map may not exist that can inform you of the specific obstacles you may face in forging a new path. The thing about student-centered learning is that there are far more students than there are teachers in any school. Preparing teachers for that journey does not mean creating a teacher-centered learning experience for students. It means preparing teachers to understand how the culture of a student-centered learning environment will blatantly challenge their own beliefs and behaviors rooted in their lifetime of experience with a teacher-centered schooling culture. So, yes, start with a "Profile of a Graduate" that meets the specific expectations of your community and expect that profile to adjust every few years to the changes your community of families and businesses will experience over time. Then, make sure the culture of your classroom learning spaces aligns with the culture of the curriculum that students from your community of families and businesses are seeking to learn. In this way, schools are not businesses with a product to sell - they are a service to a community. https://lnkd.in/gTYWJsMH

In recent years, education has transformed remarkably with the advent of online learning. This shift, emphasizing practical knowledge, is reshaping traditional education. Consequently, the global e-learning market is expected to reach $336.98 billion by 2026, with a CAGR of 9.1 percent from 2018 to 2026. Let's delve into how online education is revolutionizing learning with practical insights and its impact on traditional notions of academic superiority.