Dr. Shannon Doak

JUNE 7, 2019

They emphasize the “4 Cs” of creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking, and are distinguished by the extent to which they are driven by student interest, engagement, and design. Technology is also able to support the 4Cs of education (Critical Thinking, Communication, Creativity and Collaboration).

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Edthena

MARCH 9, 2021

Distance learning students should understand what engagement looks like and taught how to monitor levels through critical thinking questions. Doug was interviewed for the teacher professional development blog PLtogether. Parents can support student engagement through critical thinking questions.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2018

While in some cases, technology is used in powerful ways to support students in developing critical thinking and collaboration skills, and to develop a sense of agency, in other situations it is used in things like drill and practice exercises, test prep, and reading online content.

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Edthena

DECEMBER 10, 2020

As a result of students learning from home, they have more time to explore and work on critical thinking math questions and concepts to foster their love of math. . Deborah was interviewed for the teacher professional development blog PLtogether.

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Letters and Ink Blog

JULY 25, 2022

In my opinion, the classic icebreaker or introduction activities we’ve been subjected to for years are the worst part of meetings, professional development, and back to school. STEM Competitions Get students energized and ignite their competitive side with a variety of critical thinking competitions!

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Digital Promise

JULY 25, 2017

Many times, the problem is due to lack of vision, professional development, resources, or adequate support. These learning scenarios support the development of skills such as critical thinking, inquiry and research, creativity, problem solving, designing and collaboration. It’s lack of equity.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Beyond that, a recent evaluation of instructional coaching programs shows that coaching is more effective than traditional professional development (PD) models in creating meaningful change in teacher practice and student achievement. However, in many districts, coaching is not yet established as a norm in PD efforts.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Studies suggest that instructional coaching is one such thoughtful intervention, providing a critical form of professional development to improve teacher practice (Kraft, Blazar, & Hogan, 2018; Knight, 2007). New rubric guides classroom technology use. The Dynamic Learning Project is now open to all interested schools.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Dr. Ekchian also raved about the professional learning opportunities the program provided. The quality of professional development was incredibly unique and timely,” she said. And the coaching…really gave that support necessary for every teacher….So So it came as a natural transition, rather than an unexpected pivot.”.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 13, 2015

– Going deeper with the components of high-quality PBL – A PBL case study – Making sense of PBL in our own context – Getting set up with Feedly and some awesome school leadership blogs. And that means schools should consider a reframing of their own learning time.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Through school visits and panel discussions with TDSB officials, district leaders explored local policies and systems, the use of data for equity, and professional development and training for teachers and leaders, keeping an eye and ear toward what they could bring back to their own school communities.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

According to Tarrant’s professional development coordinator, Rachel Mark, empathy education fits into Vermont’s required “Transferable Skills,” specifically “Responsible and Involved Citizenship,” which includes the ability to “demonstrate ethical behavior and the moral courage to sustain it.”.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 21, 2016

At the center of this challenge were the 40 Deeper Learning micro-credentials developed by Digital Promise to support educators as they design learning experiences that equip students with the competencies in collaboration, effective communication, and critical thinking vital to succeed.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Key components of the one-to-one Literacy Initiative include: Increasing student access to devices to help support oral language development, language production, and efficiency. Providing professional development to support teachers’ effective use of technology in classrooms. Accessed 29 Sep.

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