Educational practices

PSI Talent Management Launches the AIM Learning System, A New Approach to Blended Learning

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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GLENDALE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PSI Talent Management today announces the launch of the AIM Learning System, a flexible blended learning solution built to drive the most critical employee learning and development objectives in a hybrid world. The AIM Learning System is a scalable, job-related competency development program that leverages best practice learning principles to create personalized learning journeys for all employees, from first-time manager through to leadership. Uniquely, the AIM Learning System provides bite-sized development content that includes talent assessments, e-learning modules, micro readings and videos, application activities, and instructor-led webinars.

Key Points: 
  • GLENDALE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PSI Talent Management today announces the launch of the AIM Learning System , a flexible blended learning solution built to drive the most critical employee learning and development objectives in a hybrid world.
  • The AIM Learning System is a scalable, job-related competency development program that leverages best practice learning principles to create personalized learning journeys for all employees, from first-time manager through to leadership.
  • Uniquely, the AIM Learning System provides bite-sized development content that includes talent assessments, e-learning modules, micro readings and videos, application activities, and instructor-led webinars.
  • PSI's evidence-based blended learning solution is unique in that it helps organizations bridge the gap between talent acquisition and employee development by providing clarity, consistency, and continuity.

Turning Names New Chief Product and Technology Officer

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Education, Articles, Human behavior, Educational technology, E-learning, Educational practices, Educational psychology, Pedagogy, Learning pathway, Blended learning, Virtual learning environment, Interactive Learning

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Turning, the world's premier provider of learning engagement SaaS platforms and hybrid learning solutions for education, business, and civic sectors, has named Kathryn Stewart as the Chief Product and Technology Officer to align the company's global technology, DevOps, and engineering operations.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Turning, the world's premier provider of learning engagement SaaS platforms and hybrid learning solutions for education, business, and civic sectors, has named Kathryn Stewart as the Chief Product and Technology Officer to align the company's global technology, DevOps, and engineering operations.
  • "I'm excited for the what the future holds for Turning and the wide range of learners, workers, instructors, and trainers we serve."
  • While at Turning, Stewart led the development of Dojo360, its most advanced hybrid learning platform building interactive learning pathways for synchronous or asynchronous instruction.
  • "Kathryn is a world-class product and technology leader uniquely qualified to lead Turning into our next stage of growth," said Turning CEO Murad Velani.

New Inquiry Based Science Curriculum Help Students Improve Collaboration and Teamwork Skills, Research Shows

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Education, Articles, Learning, Standards-based education, Education reform, Educational psychology, Science education, Educational practices, Next Generation Science Standards, Inquiry-based learning, Curriculum, Twig Education

The inquiry-based science curriculum is designed to engage students in interactive science investigations connected to real-world phenomena and scenarios.

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  • The inquiry-based science curriculum is designed to engage students in interactive science investigations connected to real-world phenomena and scenarios.
  • Teachers who participated in the study reported more collaboration among their students, as they worked together to investigate, question, and explain core science theories.
  • "Using KnowAtom's (NGSS)-based curriculum, students take the lead on how to conduct their own investigations into NGSS phenomena," said Francis Vigeant, founder and CEO, KnowAtom.
  • Teachers had more time to work one-on-one with struggling students and small groups when students were given more responsibility to lead their own investigations into core science concepts.

Easy Group to Sponsor Symposium at University of Toronto Libraries: “Virtual Studies in the Age of Online and Hybrid Learning”

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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Easy Group of Toronto has chosen to put its support towards helping international students to better understand how to learn and study during this unprecedented time.

Key Points: 
  • Easy Group of Toronto has chosen to put its support towards helping international students to better understand how to learn and study during this unprecedented time.
  • International students have been the ones suffering the most during this transitional period from on-campus classes to online and hybrid models of teaching and learning.
  • Topic: Virtual Studies in the Age of Online and Hybrid Learning: Are international students receiving a fair and equitable experience?
  • Easy Group Inc. was founded in Toronto in 2014 as a best in-class tutoring service for international students.

BYJU’S Accelerates Its Plans to Build the World’s Largest Learning Brand With $500M Acquisition of Leading U.S.-Based Kids Digital Reading Platform Epic

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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Byju Raveendran, Founder and CEO, BYJUS said, Our partnership with Epic will enable us to create engaging and interactive reading and learning experiences for children globally.

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  • Byju Raveendran, Founder and CEO, BYJUS said, Our partnership with Epic will enable us to create engaging and interactive reading and learning experiences for children globally.
  • Together, we can help empower future generations of kids by fostering a lifetime love for reading and learning.
  • Similarly, BYJUS has started to lay the foundation for encouraging a playground of active learning through its synchronous and asynchronous learning programs.
  • Designed for unlimited discovery and unmatched safety, Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids.

New Constructivist Teaching With 5e Model Promotes Diversity of Thought and Hands-on Participation in the Classroom

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Education, Learning, Articles, Educational psychology, Curriculum, Didactics, Education reform, Educational practices, Pedagogy, Connected Mathematics

The collaborative KnowAtom curriculum promotes differentiation in how students learn core science concepts and helps spark excitement about the scientific process in K-12 students.

Key Points: 
  • The collaborative KnowAtom curriculum promotes differentiation in how students learn core science concepts and helps spark excitement about the scientific process in K-12 students.
  • Waters investigated the implementation of KnowAtom's hands-on science curriculum by 4th- and 5th-grade teachers.
  • Waters' study reported a dramatic change in how students learned using the KnowAtom curriculum with 5econstructivist teaching techniques.
  • Students are encouraged to work together to overcome obstacles and model their knowledge in response to real-world scenarios.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK BOOSTS STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND OUTCOMES WITH INNOVATIVE ‘BLOCK AND BLEND’ COURSE DELIVERY DURING COVID-19

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Articles, Education, Educational technology, Distance education, Pedagogy, Experiential learning, Educational practices, Education in the United States

The University conducted a pilot of a block and blend teaching and learning model to optimize COVID-necessitated distance learning outcomes and pave the way for innovative course formats in the future.

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  • The University conducted a pilot of a block and blend teaching and learning model to optimize COVID-necessitated distance learning outcomes and pave the way for innovative course formats in the future.
  • By moving to block, students study one module at a time, instead of three, says Aaron Burrell, Associate Director Digital Learning and Innovation at the University.
  • During a four-week block, students are expected to engage in 12 hours of tutor structured learning time each week.
  • While block learning can be fully online or face to face, it can also be delivered through a blend of the two.

Highlights - The Slovenian Presidency of the EU presents its policy priorities in CULT committee - Committee on Culture and Education

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Articles, Educational practices, Pedagogy, Education, European Union, Blended learning, Sustainability

The Presidency has expressed interest to work towards cultural rights and heritage as central starting point for designing sustainable solutions for the EU's development.

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  • The Presidency has expressed interest to work towards cultural rights and heritage as central starting point for designing sustainable solutions for the EU's development.
  • It is also expected that the Presidency works towards blended learning solutions and propose an European agenda for adult learning as immediate response of Member States and the Commission to lessons learned from the covid-19 crisis, but also putting education and skills at the centre of political action in the context of the Porto declaration.
  • The Slovenian Presidency will also address the need to develop youth civic spaces as an answer to the shrinking space for civil society for young persons, but also mobility of young people and cross-border solidarity also in the context of the lessons learned from the Covid-19 crisis.

Creative Learning Systems Awards California Elementary School Third in Their Annual Learning Is Different Here™ Contest

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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LONGMONT, Colo., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Creative Learning Systems (CLS), the pioneer in comprehensive K12 STEM solutions and developer of the nationally known SmartLabLearning program, announced today that Missouri's California Elementary School has been awarded third place in their Learning Is Different Here multimedia contest.

Key Points: 
  • LONGMONT, Colo., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Creative Learning Systems (CLS), the pioneer in comprehensive K12 STEM solutions and developer of the nationally known SmartLabLearning program, announced today that Missouri's California Elementary School has been awarded third place in their Learning Is Different Here multimedia contest.
  • "At CaliforniaElementary School," tells Principal Gary Baker, "we strive to createa solid foundation to ensure that our students will be college- and career-ready.
  • Creative Learning Systems has pioneered converting traditional learning environments to project-based learning experiences since 1987.
  • Today, Creative Learning Systems partners with the most innovative school leaders nationwide to provide personalized, project-based learning experiences and environments that increase a student's capacity through engaged, active, and social problem-solving.

Creative Learning Systems Awards Greenville's The Oakwood School Second Place in Their Annual Learning Is Different Here™ Contest

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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LONGMONT, Colo., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Creative Learning Systems (CLS), the pioneer in comprehensive K12 STEM solutions and developer of the nationally known SmartLabLearning program, announced today that Greenville, NC's The Oakwood School has been awarded second place in their Learning Is Different Here multimedia contest.

Key Points: 
  • LONGMONT, Colo., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Creative Learning Systems (CLS), the pioneer in comprehensive K12 STEM solutions and developer of the nationally known SmartLabLearning program, announced today that Greenville, NC's The Oakwood School has been awarded second place in their Learning Is Different Here multimedia contest.
  • "The SmartLab HQ has become the focal point of student-driven inquiry on campus," tells Head of School Dan Quesnel.
  • Creative Learning Systems has pioneered converting traditional learning environments to project-based learning experiences since 1987.
  • Today, Creative Learning Systems partners with the most innovative school leaders nationwide to provide personalized, project-based learning experiences and environments that increase a student's capacity through engaged, active, and social problem-solving.