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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Sue Ann Towle, Vice President, Product Management, MetaMetrics on the podcast LIVE from ISTE 2024 to discuss the new Lexile & Quantile Hub.

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MetaMetrics, an innovative leader in educational measurement, assessment, and AI announced at ISTE, the launch of the redesigned Lexile® & Quantile® Hub, set to debut in September.

This major update underscores MetaMetrics’ commitment to accessibility, enhanced user experience, and increased support.

First launched in 2018, the Hub is an online collection of innovative tools and resources that leverage the Lexile® Framework for Reading and the Quantile® Framework for Mathematics. Users visited the Hub nearly 3 million times in 2023 to access learning materials and guidance that bridge the gap between assessment scores and instructional content used in the classroom, saving teachers time and supporting academic growth.

The new Lexile & Quantile Hub was rebuilt from the ground up to prioritize accessibility, complying with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Accessibility requirements like WCAG 2.1 AA are evolving to provide better support and research shows only 4% of companies have a website that meets these requirements.

Social media integration further connects the user community, allowing educators and parents to share insights and resources effortlessly. Tools, like the popular Lexile® Find a Book, are now easier to access and faster to navigate for educators and parents who want to locate appropriately challenging reading materials on topics of interest for their students.

A new Resource Center centralizes materials supporting instruction to ensure that educators and parents can efficiently find and utilize the information they need.

For example, resources like maps that align student measures and content measures, grade level charts, and decodable practice passages are reorganized into a central location making them easy to locate. This saves time for teachers who are supporting differentiated instruction in their classrooms.

The redesign also enhances the visibility of features at all subscription levels from the free visitor account through premium partner access. Users can easily create accounts and access resources tailored to their membership tier.

Educators in states that have a contractual partnership with MetaMetrics enjoy free access to the highest tier of Hub membership which provides the most access to usage of tools and features.

About MetaMetrics

MetaMetrics is guided by a powerful north star—to support student growth through actionable learning measurement. Over the last 35+ years, MetaMetrics’ staff of educators, psychometricians and policy leaders have developed learning frameworks that now support over 35 million students in the US. More than half of the K-12 students in the US receive Lexile and Quantile measures and over a hundred million pieces of content have corresponding measures.

MetaMetrics was founded in 1984 by Dr. A. Jackson Stenner (retired) and Dr. Malbert Smith with the singular goal of making measurement meaningful by matching students to learning resources using a scientific, universal scale. Today, Lexile and Quantile measures are available in all 50 states, either through formal partnership agreements with 21 state departments of education or at the local level through partnerships with edtech companies who deliver services to schools and districts. Levering the most advanced AI technology and learning theory, MetaMetrics continues to innovate solutions for a wide range of applications including early reading, career readiness and tutoring. For more information, visit MetaMetricsInc.com.

Links of Interest

Website: https://metametricsinc.com/

Lexile Hub: https://hub.lexile.com/

Twitter: @MetaMetrics_Inc

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@metametrics

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metametrics-inc-/

An experienced K-12 education product and marketing professional, Sue Ann leads the activities for both the product and project management teams with responsibility for MetaMetrics’ product portfolio, including the Growth Planner, the Lexile Framework for Reading’s Find a Book and Analyzer tools, as well as the Quantile Framework for Mathematics resource library.

Prior to joining MetaMetrics, Sue Ann was director of channel management at Pearson, responsible for the development, training and implementation of seven K-12 digital assessments. During her nearly 15 years at Pearson, Sue Ann also led the successful launches of the award-winning digital learning tools, WriteToLearn™ and the Pearson Test of English Language Learning (TELL™).

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To Read our Extended Coverage of zSpace, please check out our full ISTELive blog post!

ZSpace is an augmented and virtual reality laptop device that brings immersive learning to students without requiring a head-mounted display. It can be used for a wide range of subjects, from animal structure and function to automotive assembly. ZSpace is used in elementary schools all the way up to medical professionals. The technology allows students to manipulate variables and interact with content, providing a deeper understanding of the concepts being taught. ZSpace also offers professional development for teachers and a train-the-trainer model for implementation. The engagement and hands-on nature of ZSpace make it a popular choice for educators.

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Conversatonal Takeaways

ZSpace is an augmented and virtual reality laptop device that provides immersive learning experiences without requiring a head-mounted display.

It can be used for a wide range of subjects and is suitable for students from elementary school to medical professionals.

ZSpace allows students to manipulate variables and interact with content, leading to a deeper understanding of the concepts being taught.

The technology is popular among educators due to its engagement and hands-on nature.

ZSpace offers professional development for teachers and a train-the-trainer model for implementation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to ZSpace and the ISTE Conference

00:36 Overview of ZSpace: Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education

01:36 Exploring the Possibilities of ZSpace for Various Subjects

06:35 The Challenge of Getting Teachers to Adopt Technology

08:23 Success with ZSpace: Aligning Technology with Educational Goals

10:01 The Future of ZSpace: Evolving Technology for Education

11:39 Advice for Educators Considering ZSpace

13:55 Conclusion and Resources for More Information

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Twitter: https://x.com/zspace

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Zspace-inc

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zSpace3D

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zspace-3d

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As educators, we are constantly seeking ways to enhance our teaching methods and better understand our students. This week at the ISTELive Conference, I had the opportunity to meet Eric Swanson, Senior VP of Product Management, Practice and Instruction, and Storey Sitwala, Senior Director of Product Management at Renaissance, to learn about a brand new and groundbreaking platform that promises to transform the educational landscape: Renaissance Next.

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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Ryan Read on the show to discuss Prompt Engineering and how we can support our teachers and students in the classroom while discussing Artificial Intelligence.

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What is Prompt Designing?

How to determine your AI Program for the job you need to work on

Microsoft CoPilot

Google Gemini

Magic School AI

Difft

How to Write a Prompt

Persona: Identify your role

Aim: State your objective

Recipients: Specify the audience

Theme: Describe the style, tone, and any related parameters

Structure: Note the desired format of the output

How to support students in learning how to use AI as a tool and not a cheating device

Conversation Takeaways

Different AI tools have different features and philosophies, so it's important to explore and find the ones that work best for your needs.

When writing AI prompts, consider the persona (your role), aim (objective), and recipients (audience) to create effective prompts.

Piecemeal prompts can be more tailored to specific students or situations, while including all information in the first prompt can provide a comprehensive starting point.

Understanding your audience and their needs is crucial in creating successful AI prompts.

AI is a powerful tool, but it cannot predict the future, understand emotions, or provide a straight answer to every situation. Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used as a tool to enhance student learning and create engaging and interactive learning experiences.

AI prompt engineering is a method of using AI to generate prompts and content for educational purposes.

It is important to teach students how to use AI effectively and responsibly, and to understand its limitations.

AI can be used to automate certain tasks, such as generating quizzes or summarizing information, but it is not a substitute for critical thinking and creativity.

Educators should embrace and leverage AI in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap of ISTE Conference

02:26 Exploring AI Tools: Microsoft Co-pilot, Google Gemini, Magic School AI, Diffed, Canva AI

11:40 Understanding the Limitations of AI

25:18 Debate: Including All Information in the First Prompt vs. Piecemealing

25:47 The Role of AI as a Tool in Education

31:17 Teaching Students to Use AI Effectively

36:22 The Purpose of AI in Education

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Ryan Read has an Ed.D in Instructional Technology with thirteen years experience in the field. He has been a part of several conferences presenting on the use of iPad, chromebook, Blended Classroom and Technology Integration and the use of his creation, App Dice.  A Google Level 1 and 2 Educator. Ryan continues to explore the changes in Educational Technology and classroom integration with the latest technology. Ryan is also the host of his own podcast, The Pixel Classroom Podcast and his weekly comic book review show, Read's Reads.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herc78/

Twitter: twitter.com/ryan7read

Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/ryan7read.bsky.social

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@herc78

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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Jason McKenna, Vice President of Global Educational Strategy from Vex on the program to discuss how your school district can bring a complete robotics curriculum into your K12 classrooms today!

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New Products for the Summer of 2024

What is new at VEX Robotics?

Financial Considerations

How to create a classroom full of “risk takers”

Preparing students to become the leaders of tomorrow

Helping students feel comfortable in the classroom and creating an environment where students want to have classroom conversations.

The importance of rewarding your students for failing.

Instilling creative and innovative thinking skills students need to create an implement change.

Professional Development for Teachers

How to learn more?

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Why Educational Robotics?

VEX Robotics is educational robotics for everyone. VEX solutions span all levels of both formal and informal education with accessible, scalable, and affordable solutions. Beyond science and engineering principles, VEX encourages creativity, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving among groups. It allows educators of all types to engage and inspire the STEM problem solvers of tomorrow!

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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Christine Cunningham, Senior Vice President of STEM Learning at the Museum of Science, Boston to discuss how educators and parents worldwide can use their new YES STEM Curriculum in their classrooms!

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STEM is for everyone/every student—YES applies a new model for equity-oriented and socially engaged engineering learning developed by the Museum’s education division, encouraging all children to see themselves as engineers and passionate problem solvers poised to make a difference in the world.

YES units situate every lesson in a societal context, spurring students to consider the impacts of both scientific problems and engineered solutions on different individuals, groups, and systems. Learners are encouraged to value diverse approaches and reflect on the social, environmental, and ethical implications of their proposed designs.

Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) is the newest engineering and STEM program from the award-winning PreK-12 education division of the Museum of Science. It builds on 20 years of work by the Museum’s highly successful Engineering is Elementary (EiE®), which currently reaches 4 million youth every year in all 50 states and more than 30 countries.

The YES Professional Learning Team provides invaluable support for educators looking to learn more about teaching STEM.

As part of the Museum’s Year of the Earthshot, a yearlong exploration of climate action and sustainable solutions, new YES and EiE curricula empower kids to confront climate change.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Equity-Oriented Engineering

New Climate Solutions K-12 Curricula

Professional Learning Opportunitieis

Summer STEM Activities

Webinars & Workshops

Youth Engineering Solutions

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About the Museum of Science, Boston

As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good. Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year—at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online. Established in 1830, the Museum is home to such iconic attractions as the Theater of Electricity, the Charles Hayden Planetarium, and the Mugar Omni Theater. The Museum influences formal and informal STEM education through research and national advocacy, as a strong community partner and loyal educator resource, and as a leader in universal design, developing exhibits and programming accessible to all. Learn more at mos.org.

YES (Youth Engineering Solutions) is the evolution of the award-winning youth STEM curricula program, EiE (Engineering is Elementary), both part of the preK-12 education division at the Museum of Science, Boston. At YES and EiE, we educate the next generation of problem solvers through high-quality, standards-aligned PreK–8 engineering, computer science, and STEM curricula. We also invest in educators through our exceptional professional learning offerings, including workshops, webinars and teacher educator institutes. Learn more about YES at mos.org.

Dr. Christine Cunningham is the Senior Vice President of STEM Learning at the Museum of Science in Boston. She aims make engineering, science, and computer science education more equitable and accessible, especially for populations that are underserved and underrepresented in STEM. Her research focuses on articulating frameworks for precollege engineering education and exploring affordances of engineering for learners. Christine is the founding director of Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) and Engineering is Elementary (EiE), which develop equity-oriented, research-based STEM curricula and professional learning resources for preK-8 youth and their educators. Previously, Christine was a Professor of Practice in Education and Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University. She holds joint B.A. and M.A. degrees in biology from Yale University and a Ph.D. in Education from Cornell University.

Links of Interest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eiemos

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/museumofscience

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EiE_org/

Twitter: https://x.com/museumofscience

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/youth-engineering-solutions

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/museum-of-science-boston

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@EieOrg

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BostonMOS

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/museumofscience/

TikTok:      https://www.tiktok.com/@museumofscience

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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Cathy Collins, a Library Media Specialist and ISTE+ASCD Board Member on the show to discuss the ISTELive 2024 conference and how school districts can leverage Artificial Intelligence to teach Digital Literacy.

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New Book: Teaching News Literacy in the Age of AI: A Cross-Curricular Approach

How to support Digital Literacy as we move into a world filled with Artificial Intelligence

ISTE Conference 2024

New ISTE+ASCD Learning Principles

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The Future of ISTE+ASCD

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Cathy Collins has worked as a Library Media Specialist for over 20 years at the K-12 level. She holds a Doctorate in Education with a specialization in Curriculum, Leadership, Teaching and Learning; and additional Masters Degrees in Education and Library Science. She has published her writing in various journals including “EdWeek,” “Library Media Connection,” “NEA Today,” and AASL’s “Knowledge Quest” and is the author of “Teaching News Literacy in the Age of AI: A Cross Curricular Approach” which will be published by ISTE.  She is a Fulbright/Teachers for Global Classrooms Fellow and is the recipient of an AASL Intellectual Freedom Award. She is a 2023 MSLA “Virtual Influencer” and 2023 Service Award recipient and was named an MSLA “Super Librarian” and Innovator.  She is a member of the ISTE+ASCD Board of Directors and served on the MassCUE Board as PD Chair from 2015-2019. She is passionate about STEM/STEAM, global education and media literacy. In addition to having coordinated the Chinese Exchange Program at Sharon High School for many years, she has journeyed with her students to India, Peru and Tanzania, Africa through World Challenge as a Teacher Leader. Dr. Collins served as the lead instructional designer in 2021 for an online course for K12 teachers hosted by the US State Dept., “STEM Innovations and Global Competence.”

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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Laura Thomas on the program to discuss the 2024 ISTELive conference!

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ISTE 2024 Sessions to Check Out!

ONSITE ATTENDEE CONTENTChallenge Design: Getting Started and Going Deeper Learn how to design experiential, standards-driven, problem-based challenges that grow with you and your students. This session will introduce you to a process for designing experiences to teach and practice academic content alongside skills and dispositions. Sunday, June 23, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Colorado Convention Center, 603

Higher-Order Thinking Playground — Engage in Critical Creative Thinking Activities and Resources!Monday, June 24, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Colorado Convention Center, Playground A

Two Great Things, Better Together: Designing PBL Challenges for SEL & Academics Learn how to design experiential, standards-driven, problem-based challenges that grow with you and your students, designed to teach and practice both academic content and skills and dispositions. Magnify the power of both your SEL & PBL efforts by taking a developmental approach to design, facilitation and assessment. Tuesday,  June 25, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Colorado Convention Center, Mile High Ballroom 4EF

VIRTUAL ATTENDEE CONTENT

Challenge Design: Getting started and Going Deeper - Learn how to design experiential, standards-driven, problem-based challenges that grow with you and your students. This session will introduce you to a process for designing experiences to teach and practice academic content alongside skills and dispositions. Sunday, June 23, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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After nearly a decade of teaching high school English, debate, theatre, and speech, Laura Thomas joined the Education Department faculty at Antioch University New England, first as the assistant director/director of what would become the Antioch Center for School Renewal and later as the director of the Experienced Educators Program, which provides MEds and certificates for working teachers. Laura’s portfolio includes Antioch’s PBL/Critical Skills Classroom concentration (a K–12 teaching methodology that combines project-based learning, social and emotional learning, and 21st-century skills in meaningful, authentic contexts) and its related programs in Integrated STEAM Education and Teaching and Learning

Laura’s primary areas of study center on the development of teachers’ assessment and pedagogical approaches, social justice and equity (particularly in rural schools), resistance to change, and student-centered classroom practice. In 2020 she completed a four-year clinical experience as a school librarian in a 60-student K–6 school. She was named a 2010 Phi Delta Kappa Emerging Leader and serves as a community facilitator and consulting editor for Edutopia as well as an ISTE community leader. She’s been published in Edutopia, Edweek, Kappan, and the Journal of Staff Development, and is the author of Facilitating Authentic Learning (Corwin Press, 2011). She lives in Keene, New Hampshire. Director of the Experienced Educator Program

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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Ernie Delgado on the program to discuss the upcoming Innovative Educator Conference happening in Southern California on July 29-31.

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Innovative Educator Conference (Website)

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How will AI impact our students in the future

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Ernie Delgado is an EdTech innovator with over three decades of experience, serving as the CEO and Founder of Beyond Technology Education. His work is dedicated to helping schools and districts develop meaningful technology plans that go beyond hardware and software, emphasizing staff development, curriculum integration, AI strategy, student safety, and engagement. He has created the Next Generation Technology Program (NGTP), a robust framework for aligning technology vision, goals, and strategies with instructional and operational needs. This model has been implemented successfully in various educational settings, and his companies provide comprehensive solutions in computer science, renewable energy, and career preparation.

Born and raised in San Pedro, California, Ernie is deeply connected to his Mexican heritage and is the owner of a 100% Hispanic-owned education company. He is dedicated to supporting educators and students from Hispanic communities, providing resources and mentorship that empower individuals to succeed. His company, recently chosen as a Strategic Partner with Global School Consultants, supports schools with technology services across Central and South America and will be the producer of the Innovative Educator Conference in Panama in 2025. His personal and professional involvement in the US Latino community reflects his commitment to his heritage and his dedication to uplifting and supporting Latino individuals and businesses.

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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Rayna Freedman on the program to discuss how she has revolutionized learning in her 5th grade classroom through Project Based Learning. In this episode we learn her strategies for creating student podcasts, blogs, and keeping parents engaged throughout the school year.

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Dr. Rayna Freedman is a 5th grade teacher at the Jordan/Jackson Elementary School in Mansfield, MA. She has taught grades 3-5. Rayna has a B.S. in Education from the University of Vermont and a M.Ed in Educational Technology from Lesley University. She received her doctorate through Northeastern in teaching, learning, leading, and curriculum. Rayna is the Past President of MassCUE. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer, Google Level 1 and 2 certified educator, a BrainPOP consultant and certified educator, Magic School AI Pioneer, Trainer, and Certified Educator, Flip Ambassador, Fablevision Ambassador and Wakelet Ambassador. Rayna has presented for ISTE, Ed Tech Teacher, MassCUE, Vietnam Technology Conference, CUE Nevada, NYSCATE, Tech and Learning, Medfield Digital Learning Day, FETC, BPLC, and BLC. She believes in student agency and the power of building relationships and community.

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