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Reflecting on a Study of Competitive Programming and Cultural Inclusion

bobbyc August 12, 2023 August 12, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth, coaching, Collaboration, Collaborator, Computer Science, education, Learning Designer, programming

Length of Study The study is designed to take place over two academic terms, which provides adequate time to collect meaningful data. The inclusion of an initial summer term without competitive programming establishes a baseline for comparison. The second summer term incorporates competitive programming using standardized questions, allowing assessment of this pedagogical approach. The fall …

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Exploring the Best Source for Digital Fitness Tools in Physical Education

Digital Education Leadership August 8, 2023 August 8, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth

Introduction: The ever-changing dynamics of education have seen a profound integration of digital tools, transforming the interactions between educators and students. This transformation is particularly noteworthy within the domain of physical education (PE), where the utilization of digital fitness tools has opened up innovative avenues for collaboration and assessment. As the demand for efficient digital … Continue reading Exploring the Best Source for Digital Fitness Tools in Physical Education

Using Digital Equity Plans and Learning to Construct an Equitable Classroom for Youth with ACEs

Michael Medoro: Digital Education August 7, 2023 August 7, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth

As noted by Kelsie Anderson in her 2019 article for Digital Promise titled, How Access to Technology Can Create Equity in Schools, “when used effectively, technology can…remove barriers to learning materials, support students where they are across varied learning contexts and needs, and give educators more insight into the learning environments they’re creating”. Anderson goes […]

AI-driven Personalized Learning

Digital Education August 5, 2023 August 5, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth, blog

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into teaching plans may transform traditional classrooms into student-centered environments. AI-driven personalized learning can be designed to meet individual student’s needs, preferences, and pace, enabling a more efficient and engaging learning experience. AI technology plays a big part in the personalized learning approach because “it allows the differentiation of instruction, assessment,…

Leveraging GitHub Co-pilot to Enhance Introductory Programming Education

bobbyc August 5, 2023 August 5, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth, Connected Learner, Learning Designer

Overview Introductory programming courses are the foundation for students to gain fundamental coding abilities and analytical thinking skills required for various fields. However, programming poses unique challenges for beginners, like struggling with syntax, grasping complex concepts and developing logical reasoning. As computer science education continues to evolve, AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot are emerging that …

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Can Technology Help Foster Resilience Touch Points for Educators?

Michael Medoro: Digital Education July 24, 2023 July 24, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth

ISTE Coaching Standard 3 Collaborator reads, “Coaches establish productive relationships with educators in order to improve instructional practice and learning outcomes”. ISTE Coaching Standard 3.1 specifically reads: “Establish trusting and respectful coaching relationships that encourage educators to explore new instructional strategies”. In my previous blog I talked about “resilience”. I would like to continue building […]

Digital Learning Content That Is Relevant To Different Cultures

Digital Education Leadership July 23, 2023 July 23, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, recognizing the value of diversity and inclusivity has become paramount to fostering meaningful learning experiences for all students. An effective approach to achieving this is through the use of digital learning content that is culturally relevant. This content acknowledges and respects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of … Continue reading Digital Learning Content That Is Relevant To Different Cultures

Culturally Responsive Computing Approaches

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Introduction Culturally responsive computing (CRC) is an approach to designing technology education programs and tools that responds to the cultural contexts of learners and represents an intersection between computer science, education, and sociocultural understanding. It has roots in the extensive and well-studied area of culturally responsive teaching (CRT), which argues that empowering diverse students requires …

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Are we prepared to welcome AI into our classroom?

Digital Education July 22, 2023 July 22, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth, blog

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into various aspects of our lives has become normal nowadays. Education, as an essential part of our lives, is no exception to this transformative technology. AI in education has emerged as a crucial topic, and there has been an increase in efforts to bridge the gap between educators and the potential…

Can technology help build resilience strategies for students with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)?

Michael Medoro: Digital Education July 10, 2023 July 10, 202301 - Visionary leadership, 02 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments, 03 - Digital age learning environments, 04 - Professional Development & Program Evaluation, 05 - Digital Citizenship, 06 - Content Knowledge & Professional Growth

ISTE Coaching Standard 3 Collaborator reads, “Coaches establish productive relationships with educators in order to improve instructional practice and learning outcomes”. ISTE Coaching Standard 3.4 specifically reads: “Personalize support for educators by planning and modeling the effective use of technology to improve student learning”. The question I have posed in relation to this Standard is, […]

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