Digital Learning Today

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes ISTE Authors Luis Perez and Kendra Grant to discuss the importance of bringing in UDL, or Universal Design for Learning into your classrooms and coaching conversations.

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UDL is a framework for designing instruction that meets the needs of every learner. This book is meant to support your professional learning, giving you options and choice in how you build your knowledge. You can wade in, take a shallow swim or dive into UDL as you develop your instructional practice and create a more inclusive learning environment that plans for variability, celebrates diversity and offers flexibility in how students learn and grow. In the process, you’ll learn how to foster high achievement for all students, including those with disabilities or limited English proficiency.

In this updated edition, readers will learn how to incorporate accessible learning materials and technologies into their instructional design to ensure choice for learners and help them develop into independent, motivated expert learners.

This edition:

Explores how UDL is key to creating an inclusive learning environment that is equitable, culturally relevant, safe and welcoming.

Expands the learning to include virtual classrooms, and emphasizes how UDL is key to ensuring rich, engaging and purposeful online learning.

Examines the application of UDL principles to multiple grade levels and subject areas in both in-person and online environments.

Dives deeper into the authors’ UDL Planning Guide guide at a variety of UDL levels of understanding (Wade in, Shallow Swim, Deep Dive).

Features ideas and examples (on the companion website) from educators around the world to illustrate multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression.

Along the way, the authors draw connections to the ISTE Standards (Educators and Students sections), helping teachers strategically use technology to not only support the three principles of UDL but support the development of independent, self-regulatory empowered learners.

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In this Episode, we Discuss:

What is the UDL framework?

How do you build accessibility in UDL?

How do you design for UDL?

Understanding the layers of UDL

What is the goal of UDL?

Kendra Grant

Kendra Grant (@KendraFGrant) has held many roles in education, including teacher, district special education coordinator and assistive technology (AT) specialist for a large school district. She was also the owner of a professional learning company delivering large-scale technology implementation across North America. Grant recently moved into corporate training, with the goal of creating a more inclusive workplace built upon Universal Design for Learning. Grant holds a master’s of educational technology (MET) from the University of British Columbia and is a Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP).

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/KendraFGrant

Luis Pérez

Luis Pérez (@eyeonaxs) is a technical assistance specialist at CAST. He holds a doctorate in special education and a master’s degree in instructional technology from the University of South Florida. He was selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) in 2009, and as a Google in Education Certified Educator in 2014. More recently, Pérez was recognized with an ISTE Making It Happen award. He is past president of ISTE’s Inclusive Learning Network, which named him its 2016 Outstanding Inclusive Educator. In addition to Dive Into UDL (ISTE), Pérez is also the author of Learning on the Go (CAST Publishing).

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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/eyeonaxs

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In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes Betty Chandy, Director of the Virtual Online Teaching (VOLT) Certificate program and the Experiences in Applied Computational Thinking (EXACT) certificate program at University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education to discuss the options that teachers have in todays virtual learning environment to advance their careers.

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What does Higher Education look like post-pandemic?

What opportunities are available for teachers looking to advance their careers?

What is the VOLT Certificate from the University of Pennsylvania?

How does it work?

For teachers who are presently teaching in classrooms

How do we leverage technology in a way that is meaningful to students

6 Modules of Study

How much does it cost?

Time commitment?

2-4 Semesters

What will the certificate do for a graduate?

How can a teacher successfully be both a full time educator and student?

The advantages of an online education to advance their career?

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Betty Chandy has worked extensively with technology professional development technology for teachers in the greater Philadelphia area, and internationally. Presently she is the Director of the Virtual Online Teaching (VOLT) Certificate program and the Experiences in Applied Computational Thinking (EXACT) certificate program at University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. She develops and conducts technology workshops for various target groups such as students, teachers, as well as school and higher education administrators by engaging extensively with the stakeholders to understand their most pressing needs, and designing programs that are contextually relevant.

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Website: https://www.gse.upenn.edu/academics/faculty-directory/chandy

Twitter: https://twitter.com/chandy_b

About the University of Pennsylvania VOLT Certificate

With the shifting landscape of hybrid, blended and online education, and with the continued focus on using technology for student centered learning, it is important to stay abreast of the research and understanding of the pedagogical practices in digitally enhanced learning spaces. The Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania is now accepting applicants for the Spring 2023 Cohort of its fully online certificate program -- Virtual Online Teaching (VOLT) certificate. This program is designed to help K-12 teachers effectively use technology to support student centered spaces, and design instruction in both blended and fully online environments. The program also meets the requirements of Pennsylvania Department of Education's Online Instruction Endorsement. Interested applicants can apply now at https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3fqM84IAJys3Vr0

Key features:

Work completely online, with synchronous and asynchronous meetings and assignments, over two semesters. • Learn about teaching in blended as well as fully online environments

Work on creating a fully online course, which is ready to launch by the end of the program. • Enjoy flexible 6 module format.• Earn University of Pennsylvania Continuing Education credits • Earn PA State Department of Education's Online Teaching Endorsement and Act 48 credits (for PA certified teachers only)

Small class size of 15-20 students

Program cost: $6680 ($3340 per semester) (Alumni discount available)

Application deadline is 12/12/2022

The program’s 6 modules draw from the following overarching themes:

Design of Learning Environments: This strand deals with the general design considerations that apply to learning environments, such as curriculum, assessment and instruction. What are the elements of a well-designed technology enhanced learning environment? How can educators rethink assessment in online environments? How can we support diverse learners with the help of technology? Moving beyond best practices, this course delves deep into the theories and frameworks that guide the design of learning environments. The modules feature the most up-to-date education technology learning trends. Participants consider who is learning, how they learn, what design variables are needed to ensure learning takes place, and societal and technological influences on learning.

Digital Literacies : This strand is designed to explore how literacy and learning have shifted and continue to shift in interaction with the constant and rapid changes in the new media and technology environment. How do students engage in online and social media spaces? Are the students digital natives? What does it mean to be a digital native? The course highlights how digital literacies are situated, and how these socio-cultural understandings illuminate issues of power, authority, and agency.

Online Classroom Management : This strand prepares teachers to develop skills that enable them to design positive learning environments and equips them with the ability to continue learning within the ever-changing technology landscape. Participants in the program and trained to be proficient in the basics of computer literacy, familiar with various online tools, proficient in creating, managing uploading digital material, comfortable using conferencing tools and social media, and be able to seamlessly weave different elements of online portals for use within the learning environment.

Interested applicants can apply now by clicking on the online application HERE.  To apply, you would need the completed online application, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (an unofficial copy can be uploaded when applying) and an optional statement of purpose (300 words).  More information about the program can be found on our website at this link - PennGSE VOLT. You can also contact Dr. Betty Chandy, Program Director, at [email protected] for more information or details.

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In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes BloomTech CEO Austen Allred on the program to discuss how alternative education, such as online tech training programs, can be a reliable and faster path to a high-paying job. He says that education shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all, and nontraditional education can be the best option for many people—from recent high school graduates to career changers.

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How can K12 school districts prepare students for postsecondary education?

What skills are needed by students who are entering postsecondary education?

Are students ready for this?

What skills are employers looking for from our new graduates?

Are students ready for this?

Should there be better communication between

K12 and Higher Education

K12 and the Workforce

What are some of the features that postsecondary education must incorporate to better serve students leaving K12?

Flexibility - responsive, effective programs for people on any schedule (not just async and MOOCs)

Career-focused support that’s in line with market needs

Hands-on experience that mirrors on-the-job work

Accelerated paths to jobs

Accountability to graduates’ results

How is Bloom Institute of Technology (BloomTech) supporting students as they enter their postsecondary careers?

Where can we learn more about BloomTech?

What can/should K12 teachers be keeping on their minds this year as we begin a new and long school year?

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About our Guest: Austin Allred

Austen Allred is the co-founder and CEO of BloomTech. A native of Springville, Utah, Austen’s start-up journey began in 2017 with him living in his two-door Civic while participating in Y Combinator, a San Francisco-based seed accelerator. This experience became the foundation of BloomTech’s rapid growth.

Before founding BloomTech, Austen was the co-founder of media platform GrassWire. He co-authored the growth hacking textbook Secret Sauce, which became a best-seller and provided him the personal seed money to build BloomTech.

Austen’s disruptive ideas on the future of education, the labor market disconnect, and the opportunity of providing opportunity at-scale have been featured in: The Harvard Business Review, The Economist, WIRED, Fast Company, TechCrunch, The New York Times, among others. Austen is fluent in Russian and currently lives in San Francisco with his wife and two kids.

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Website: bloomtech.com

Twitter @Austen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austenallred/

About BloomTech

BloomTech designed everything within its learning experience with one goal: to help learners get a well-paying job, faster, and with less risk. The innovative edtech company teaches the skills employers want plus supports learners in the job search, every step of the way.

Founded in 2017, Bloom Institute of Technology (formerly Lambda School and also known as  BloomTech) was built on the premise that traditional higher education is broken. Too many people are left out and left behind, leaving them without the opportunities that come from a well-paying job. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, but is proud to be a remote-first organization, employing leaders from all corners of the U.S.

bloomtech.com

https://twitter.com/bloomtech

https://www.instagram.com/bloomtechofficial/

https://github.com/bloominstituteoftechnology

https://www.linkedin.com/school/bloominstituteoftechnology/

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Ripple Effects

John Ray-Keil, CEO / Heidi Raykeil, Chief Product Officer

Founded in 1997 by child advocate/media creator Alice Ray and technology innovator and producer Sarah Berg, Ripple Effects is a multi-award winning, social enterprise (WMBE) dedicated to using emerging technologies to prevent social injury and promote school and life success for all youth The company provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive, personalized, evidence-based digital programs for delivery of social-emotional-behavioral supports and training for PreK-12 students and staff. In 2022, its program, Ripple Effects for Teens, was designated by CASEL as a Promising Program for social and emotional learning, meeting or exceeding most of CASEL’s criteria for high-quality SEL programming.

The Ripple Effects Digital Suite of preK-12 Programs:

Ripple Effects’ personalized digital programs and educator tools help preK-12 students address risk factors, mental health, trauma, inequity, behavior issues, SEL skill deficits and everyday challenges:

Bouncy’s Ready to Learn Resilience program – Early Learners (PK-1)

Ripple Effects for Kids – Elementary (2-5)

Ripple Effects for Teens – Secondary (6-12)

Educator Ally – Professional Development for Educators

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Website: https://rippleeffects.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/changehappening

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJlOzUi4vBKPgOSHEBcvgOA/videos

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ripple-effects

Wacom

Erin Winer, Director of Marketing / Larry Torri, Director of Sales

Wacom is the leading manufacturer of pen tablets and interactive pen displays. Its multiple partnerships including Foxit, Pear Deck and Explain Everything, and Kami, provide endless ways for teachers to integrate Wacom into the classroom.

Wacom is doing a giveaway of a classroom set at ISTE.

Wacom is expending Chromebook compatibility for its products, bringing intuitive and natural pen technology to the fast-growing number of Chromebook users.

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Website: https://www.wacom.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/wacom

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wacom

YouTube: http://youtube.com/wacom

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wacom-americas

Epson

Remi Del Mar, K12 Product Manager

Epson is focused on making it easier for teachers to integrate projection technology into their classrooms with its BrightLink GoBoard and its BrightLink Academy eLearning courses. With GoBoard, teachers can connect up to 30 student devices and bring the interactivity down to the student devices. Teachers can also tie video websites and more into lessons with the software.

Projection technology provides teachers with flexible display options that fit varied teaching styles. Epson’s projectors can be used as traditional displays, or for collaborative group work, or for distance learning.

Epson’s displays have an advantage over flat panels in that they provide big, bright images that can be seen even from the back of the classroom, and also save wall space which many teachers see as a big benefit.

Links of Interest

Website: https://epson.com/usa

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/EpsonAmerica

Facebook: http://facebook.com/Epson

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/epsontv

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/1344009

Avantis

Chris Klein, Head of Education

Avantis Education’s VR products (ClassVR, Avantis World, Eduverse Expeditions and VRroom) are designed specifically for education. This differentiates them from other VR products on the market and makes it easier for teachers to implement these products in the classroom to engage students in curricula.

Avantis Education announced the Eduverse at ISTE. This is a web-based platform where students can experience immersive online content and interact with each other as avatars in a secure, controlled metaverse. The Eduverse helps make the K-12 metaverse accessible to teachers and students regardless what devices they use.

Avantis Education’s newest product is Eduverse Expeditions, which is a free offering to help schools use their Google Expeditions kits. It comes with a library of VR and AR content including 3D models which Google Expeditions did not have.

Links of Interest

Website: https://www.classvr.com/us/

Eduverse Platform: https://eduverse.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/classvr

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZDaMcAls6HPLXQCGv3otkQ

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/classvr-virtual-reality-for-the-classroom/

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In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Caroline Haebig, author of the new ISTE publication “The Maker Playbook” to discuss the importance of giving students the opportunity to explore their world and ask questions about their surroundings.

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About our Guest: Caroline Haebig

Based in Wisconsin, Caroline Haebig has extensive experience designing and leading professional learning for teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators nationwide. Focused on helping educators develop innovative teaching, learning, and assessment practices, she has successfully facilitated student, teacher, and administrator preparation for school system 1:1 technology initiatives to support student learning and led district -wide work in the areas of inclusive maker learning and technological literacy.  Caroline Haebig is also the author of The Maker Playbook: Designing Inclusive Learning Experiences, a book for K-12 leaders and educators. An accomplished educator, Haebig was named an ISTE Emerging Leader, Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and a recipient of the Wisconsin State Superintendent Service-Learning Award, the University of Indiana Jacobs Educator Award, and the ISTE Outstanding Young Educator award.

About the Book

School leaders and classroom teachers alike are looking for ways to integrate maker learning into their work in meaningful ways, but they simply don’t have the time, capacity or resources to review, synthesize or adapt existing models into their own school systems. The Maker Playbook offers a vision and the tools needed to streamline the process, including high-impact strategies you can put directly into action to foster an inclusive maker learning environment.  In these pages, you’ll find ready-to-use strategies and resources to guide learners in the design thinking maker learning process. With the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines as a basis, you’ll get ideas for helping all students learn, and guidance for developing the scaffolding to help all learners reach levels of higher-order thinking and engagement.

About ISTE

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is home to a passionate community of global educators who believe in the power of technology to transform teaching and learning, accelerate innovation and solve tough problems in education. ISTE inspires the creation of solutions and connections that improve opportunities for all learners by delivering: practical guidance, evidence-based professional learning, virtual networks, thought-provoking events and the ISTE Standards. ISTE is also the leading publisher of books focused on technology in education. For more information or to become an ISTE member, visit iste.org. Subscribe to ISTE’s YouTube channel and connect with ISTE on Twitter or Facebook.

ISTE BOOKS

ISTE books and jump-start guides address both established and emerging industry topics, and are aligned with the ISTE Standards, providing clear, practical guidance to help educators meet the standards. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, librarian, district leader or teacher educator, ISTE books are your answer to effective districtwide PD and professional learning to meet your goals or tech initiatives.

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In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Brian Grey from Remind to discuss the importance of creating a clear two-way communications system between school districts and community members.

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In This Episode ...

We will discuss back-to-school and why school will be even more challenging this year – what is driving this

The Relationship Gap and how it’s contributing to the widening learning gap

Two-Way Communication – Crucial to building relationships

Mobile-First – Reaching people where they are

Accessible Communication (SMS Messages)

Multi-Language Friendly

Why communication is more important than ever (Why Remind is doing and tie back into the areas above)

How to access your education anytime and anywhere.

com/plans

About Remind

Remind is the leading two-way communication platform in education, helping educators reach students and parents where they are. With easy-to-use features that allow schools, districts and other educational organizations to activate engagement across their communities, Remind connects the people and resources that help give every student the opportunity to succeed.

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Website: https://www.remind.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/remindhq

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

About our Guest

Brian Grey is the Executive Chairman of Remind.com, the largest network of teachers, students, parents, and administrators in the U.S. With nearly 30 million monthly active users, Remind’s communication platform is rapidly emerging as a vital service that supports 2-way communication, family engagement, and personalized learning for all stakeholders who share Remind’s vision to give every student an opportunity to succeed. Headquartered in San Francisco, Remind is venture backed by firms including Kleiner Perkins, Social Capital, GSV Acceleration, and OwlVC.

Prior to joining Remind, Brian held several leadership roles in the technology and sports media sectors, including serving as CEO of Bleacher Report, SVP/GM of Fox Sports Interactive, and VP/GM of Yahoo! Sports. He has also served as a technology and digital media startup company advisor and investor, serving as an independent CEO advisor to 20 startup CEOs representing a wide array of industries and venture capital investors including Accel Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Battery Ventures, GGV Capital, Greylock Partners, Kleiner Perkins, Redpoint Ventures, Social Capital, and Trinity Ventures.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bgrey/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgrey

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In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Stephen Heywood and Scott Killian to discuss how one school district is harnessing the power of digital video to enhance the impact of curricular and athletic activities in their community.

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In This Episode ...

The problem – Covid restrictions limiting the possibility of in-person school events such as graduation and plays etc.

The Solution- Deploying a live streaming system with PTZOptics

The Outcome- How the school is using the system and what they plan for the future with it

About (Company)

PTZOptics is a U.S-based company based in Downingtown, Pa., that manufactures robotic pan, tilt and zoom video cameras. With a variety of cabling options, network connectivity and remote control capability, PTZOptics cameras are ideal for video production and live streaming applications. Learn more at www.ptzoptics.com

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YouTube: @ptzoptics

Twitter: @PTZOptics

About our Guests

Scott Killian

My “day job” per se is working as the owner and operator of Ron’s Sign Shop in Hubbard, Ohio. We’re a small family sign shop, that during the COVID-19 pandemic spread our wings into the digital media and marketing world. I am also a supplemental employee for the Hubbard Village School District, working primarily in the music and athletic department. I direct the Jazz and Pep Bands, as well as instructing the marching percussion section of the Hubbard High School Marching Band, “The Musical Pride of Hubbard”. I coach the Varsity Boy’s Bowling team, and am one of the founding contributors to the athletic department’s now sponsored social media pages. I worked as a technical advisor for the theater department for the better part of the last 15 years, working on sound and lighting production.

Stephen Heywood

I have been in the broadcasting and live streaming industry for 15 years. Specializing in Telestream’s Wirecast, Newtek Tricaster, Streamlabs OBS, vMix and other software and hardware switchers. I recently took on a position with Haverford Systems which is the parent company to PTZ Optics as a Broadcast Engineer. I am on the product team and work with a lot of the other departments on understanding the products and testing workflows with the products in a “real-world” environment. I have also been in ministry my whole life. I am also on staff as an Assistant Pastor, Media Director, and Children's Pastor. In my personal time, I have my own personal brand called “The Tech Buzz” that shifted over the years from tech, to broadcasting, to now retro and arcade gaming. I run a highly successful show every Friday night at 6pm ET called “The Retro Buzz.” This show we speak to industry professionals and bring the news of all the retro and arcade gaming industry.

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In this episode of The TeacherCast Podcast Jeff sits down with Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Education Impact US for LEGO Education to discuss the brand new SPIKE Essential.

SPIKE Essential joins LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime, LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Essential, and LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Prime in the suite of solutions offered as part of the LEGO Learning System to deliver STEAM knowledge, academic practices, and 21st-century skills through a progression of playful experiences from primary to secondary school. Year-over-year students build increasing sophistication, independence, and fluency in approaching problems hands-on, and cultivate essential skills like creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.

The LEGO Learning System meets every student where they are on their learning journey and delivers learning outcomes that future-proof their skills. Its scalable design, along with personalized professional development resources, makes it easy to implement at the classroom, school or district level – all at once or by introducing individual solutions over time. Combining the technology-enhanced LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Portfolio and non-tech LEGO® Education BricQ Motion solutions, the Learning System makes abstract concepts more tangible as students move from simple explorations to tackling increasingly complex real-world challenges. With unlimited possibilities for playful hands-on STEAM learning, students become life-long confident learners.

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How is LEGO Educationrethinking learning?

Why is hands-on, purposeful play so important?

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About LEGO Education

LEGO® Education offers a range of playful, hands-on STEAM learning experiences based on its comprehensive learning system for students in early learning, primary and secondary education, as well as through after-school programs and competitions. From the Early Learning portfolio to the LEGO® Learning System, these solutions create an active and collaborative environment where learners of all levels and abilities build their confidence, future-proof their skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning.

LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the SPIKE logo are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2021 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

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Designed for ages 6+

Costs $274.95 per set, which can be shared by up to two students at a time

Includes 449 LEGO bricks (including replacement elements)

Sturdy storage box with color-coded sorting trays

5 hardware components

5 curriculum units with 7-8 lessons of 45 minutes each

Each unit contains 6-10 hours of educational content and 30+ minutes of language arts and math extensions for each lesson

A system of exciting STEAM solutions for an integrated continuum of learning including curriculum, bricks, hardware, programming and professional development

The suite of products included in the LEGO® Learning System are LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential and LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime with hardware and programming elements for premium, technology-enhanced STEAM learning experiences, and LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Essential and LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Prime for non-tech solutions with a focus on physical science

Built-in scaffolding for easy implementation at the classroom, school or district level

Flexibility to implement the full system at once or introduce individual solutions over time to secure deeper learning across grade levels, with or without technology

More than 130 hours of playful learning backed by 40 years of experience and based on Learning through Play principles

About our Guest: Dr. Jenny Nash

​​Dr. Jenny Nash serves as the Head of Education Impact Team for LEGO Education in the US, where she provides direction and leadership in delivering meaningful education opportunities for students. With previous experiences as a professional development provider and Middle School Science teacher, Jenny is an advocate for hands-on, inquiry-based learning for students and building confidence in teachers to provide this type of learning.

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In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Sue Ann Towle from MetaMetrics to discuss the Lexile & Quantile Educator Academy, a new self-paced professional learning program to help teachers learn how to have a deeper understanding of Lexile and Quantile frameworks.

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Both the Lexile and Quantile courses offer an interactive curriculum featuring direct instruction, knowledge checks, summative assessments, and performance tasks. Each course is 10-hours, self-paced and asynchronous. Upon completion of the professional development courses, teachers become Certified Lexile or Quantile Educators. In addition, in more than 20 states, teachers will be awarded CEUs or professional development hours on completion of each course.

Summer has long been the time for teachers to take advantage of professional development opportunities, particularly options that are self-directed. A recent study by Rand’s American Teacher Panel revealed that 99 percent of teachers surveyed said they participated in professional learning activities over summer break.

“After facing the challenges of the 2020-2021 school year, teachers tell us they are looking for professional development opportunities to help individualize instruction when they return to the classroom in the fall,” said Malbert Smith, CEO and co-founder, MetaMetrics. “With our Lexile and Quantile certification courses, teachers can leverage the measures their students are likely already receiving through a state or classroom assessment and learn about strategies and resources for implementing individualized instruction.”

Teachers who complete the courses will gain a deeper understanding of how to make the Lexile and Quantile frameworks actionable for learning and discover award-winning tools and resources on the Lexile or Quantile Hub to support their efforts. They will also learn strategies for communicating effectively with parents about student performance and growth and ways to use the universal measures with their colleagues.

Educators who participated in a preview of the Quantile Certification Course had high praise. “This has been a very valuable course. I had zero background in all things related to Quantile measures,” said Laura Graham, elementary teacher at Pender County Schools in North Carolina, “This will help me better plan for my students, sharing with my colleagues, and communicating with parents. The myriad resources allow me to expand my knowledge of teaching mathematics.”

Each course is $99. For information about volume discounts, contact [email protected]. To enroll or learn more, go to EducatorAcademy.Lexile.com.

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MetaMetrics is an award-winning education technology organization that offers the only scientifically valid, universal scales for measuring silent and oral reading and listening (Lexile) and math (Quantile) with plans to develop measures for writing. The Lexile and Quantile Frameworks measure student ability and the complexity of the content they encounter. Lexile and Quantile measures and related technologies link assessment to instruction and provide next steps for students of all ages and abilities. The measures also provide valuable insights about students’ potential for growth. MetaMetrics’ measures, products and services are licensed to dozens of education product companies to help achieve that growth. For 35 years, MetaMetrics’ work has been increasingly recognized for its research-based approach to improving learning. For more information, visit metametricsinc.com.

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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 new Lexile & Quantile Educator Academy. Prior to joining MetaMetrics, she was director of channel management at Pearson, responsible for development, training and implementation for seven K-12 digital classroom assessments.

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In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we learn about two great STEM Challenges for K12 Students.

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About: Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms.

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CITGO Fueling Education ChallengeCITGO Fueling Education Challenge

• Closing Date: 3/22/2021
• Grades: 5-8

Participating as individuals or groups of 2-4, students in grades 5-8 are asked to identify a community problem and submit a 1–2-minute video discussing a solution aligned to one of the four following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: safety and well-being, quality education, sustainable cities and communities, and life on land.

The Fueling Education Challenge extends the CITGO Fueling Education partnership program with Discovery Education, which paves the way for the next generation of STEM leaders. Through educator resources, student challenges, and dynamic video content, Fueling Education hopes to fuel the spirit of innovation in students everywhere.

Learn more and find no-cost resources to support the Challenge entry at: https://www.fuelingeducation.com/student-challenge/about-challenge

Stanley Black & Decker Making for Good ChallengeStanley Black & Decker Making for Good Challenge

• Closing Dates: 1/28/2021
• Grades: 9-12

Working individually or in teams of 2-4, students in grades 9-12 are challenged to develop a unique product design solution that either meets an underserved societal or environmental need. To enter their idea, participants must submit a 60-90 second video outlining their solution and how it meets the need they are acting to solve.

CITGO and Discovery Education launched Fueling Education to pave the way for the next generation of STEM leaders. Through educator resources, student challenges, and dynamic video content, Fueling Education hopes to fuel the innovation spirit in students everywhere.

Learn more and find no-cost resources to support the Challenge entry at: https://www.innovation-gen.com/student-challenge/about-challenge

About Our Guests:Stanley Black & Decker: Ray Fu, Innovation Strategy Leader for StanleyX, mentor for the winners from 2019 

• CITGO: Mark Mitchell, Neighbor, engineer, who mentored Lydia with her Beat the Heat Car Seat invention she created for the Fueling Education student challenge 

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• https://www.fuelingeducation.com/student-challenge/about-challenge 
• https://www.innovation-gen.com/student-challenge/about-challenge 
• Link to a press release about the challenges: https://www.discoveryeducation.com/details/citgo-stanley-black-decker-and-discovery-education-invite-students-to-solve-real-world-problems-for-a-chance-to-win-50000/ 

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