Deeper Learning Digest: When Digital Learning Fosters Deeper Learning
March 01, 2019 01:55 pm
Technology can be a powerful way to support deeper learning. Don’t believe it? Take a look at how thousands of students and teachers use technology to bring learning to life.
Today’s digest highlights examples of effective use of technology in classrooms, how teachers can design for deeper learning, and news from the Deeper Learning Equity Fellows.
Technology Supports Deeper Learning on Digital Learning Day
When used effectively, technology can foster deeper learning environments in classrooms. Yesterday, a national celebration of great teaching and technology, Digital Learning Day (DLDay), showcased just how true this is, with countless examples of students collaborating, solving problems, and communicating with their peers and instructors, all while using digital tools.
Students also conducted research on projects, explored potential career pathways, prepared for job searching by writing resumes and conducting mock interviews, and worked toward independent learning goals.
But don’t take our word for it. See real examples of students in action bringing their learning to life with the help of technology in these #DLDay tweets.
Mrs. Fletcher’s 7th grade SS students combining multiple digital learning tools to exhibit creativity, inquiry, & research skills by creating digital notebooks via @googlesites utilizing Tour Builder through @googleearth & @googlemaps WOW! #DLDay @OfficialDLDay @OneLowndes pic.twitter.com/dvl5ZocAAJ
— Lowndes Middle (@LowndesMiddle) February 28, 2019
BLENDED LEARNING! Students at @LMS_EaglesNest used online and hands-on experiments to detect charges, transfer the charges using friction, and investigate the flow of the charges. #InspireEmpowerLead #atraditionofexcellence #DLDay @OfficialDLDay pic.twitter.com/mr3eiNgnFo
— Hanover Schools (@HanoverSchools) February 28, 2019
Learning about IT and business communications at RHS for Digital Learning Day 2019.#DLDay pic.twitter.com/dItSrUPyBh
— Susan Harris (@read2emSusan) February 28, 2019
Seniors are choosing templates and are beginning to construct their resumes for @SunValleyHS Mock Interviews, on 3/14. They will then complete cover letters, peer edit, and practice interviewing skills, in preparation for the big day! #DLDay #PennDelcoProud @OfficialDLDay pic.twitter.com/vEcmrTx49R
— Mr. Hill (@MrHillSVHS) February 28, 2019
Student’s have found a variety of ways to integrate digital and more traditional strategies to help them read and process text for their independent reading goals! @CommonLit is a very effective resource for them! #DLDay #innovate54 #happycampi pic.twitter.com/GkzyjqOJQy
— Lori Durchslag (@LoriDurchslag) February 28, 2019
How Can Teachers Design for Deeper Learning?
How can teachers design for deeper learning? Watch this free webinar with EdTechTeacher instructor Tom Driscoll to find out how to build deeper learning classrooms and schools that promote the application of student knowledge in authentic and challenging ways.
Apply Now! Deeper Learning Equity Fellows Accepting Nominations
Deeper Learning Equity Fellows are now accepting nominations and applications for the next cohort of fellows! They are seeking emerging leaders who are ready to address disparate equity issues in their own communities. Nominations and applications close on April 15, 2019, so don’t wait!
Deeper Learning in Action
Twitter can be a great place to see what’s happening to promote deeper learning outcomes in (and out!) of classrooms across the country. Here are a few examples. Be sure to follow @DeeperLearning and check out #DeeperLearning for more!
Student’s have found a variety of ways to integrate digital and more traditional strategies to help them read and process text for their independent reading goals! @CommonLit is a very effective resource for them! #DLDay #innovate54 #happycampi pic.twitter.com/GkzyjqOJQy
— Lori Durchslag (@LoriDurchslag) February 28, 2019
My kids were ready for the lenses of questioning! I learned all about this at #DL2018 @deeperlearning and I was so happy to finally use it! I was super impressed with their questions about the Declaration of Independence! #deeperlearning @LemonsMill pic.twitter.com/4VQ7XyZ3Kl
— Emily Lavender (@emily_lavender) February 19, 2019
New image gallery of teachers & students engaging in @deeperlearning provides FREE photos available for use: https://t.co/L3TDARUzx4
— Attendance Works (@attendanceworks) February 26, 2019
#NewTechNetwork students feel honored and aren’t afraid to take risks. #NTAC18pic.twitter.com/i4ctBcwpS1
— New Tech Network (@newtechnetwork) February 28, 2019
The ‘Deeper Learning Digest’ is a bi-weekly roundup of articles, blog posts, and other content around deeper learning. Be sure to follow @deeperlearning on Twitter, @deeper.learning on Instagram, and like Deeper Learning on Facebook to stay up to date on all deeper learning news.
Featured Photo By Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action.