Teaching & Learning Academy

SXSW EDU® Emphasizes Pedagogy and the Power of Community in 2024 Programming Lineup

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Accessibility, WOMEN, Bank, COLOR, Cooking, Equity, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, SXSW, JPMorgan Chase, Aircraft, Parent, Supreme court, STEM, Web access management, Justice, Bank of America, Social work, Teaching, University, New Space, OECD, Conference, Foot, GAP, Learning, Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative, Teaching & Learning Academy, ALL, Education, Innovation, Aldrin, SUCCESS, Board President's XI (India), Thunderbird School of Global Management, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Environment, Harriet Miers Supreme Court nomination, Student, ACTION, EdX, Disability, WEF, Associate, Tutoring, Management, Tourism, Native, Policy, United

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SXSW EDU® announced the majority of the conversations, panels, and workshops making up its 2024 Conference & Festival. The renowned education convening, held from March 4-7, 2024, will feature 208 sessions and counting, all selected through the community-driven PanelPicker® process. With a heavy focus on tracks such as Teaching & Learning and Equity & Justice, accepted programming will cover topics ranging from utilizing AI to help teachers simulate success to navigating post-SCOTUS affirmative action.

Key Points: 
  • The renowned education convening, held from March 4-7, 2024, will feature 208 sessions and counting, all selected through the community-driven PanelPicker® process.
  • The top five overarching tracks hosting the most approved content include Teaching & Learning, Equity & Justice, Leadership for Tomorrow, Health & Wellbeing, and Community Initiatives.
  • "The PanelPicker process illuminates the most relevant topics and issues that matter to SXSW EDU's global community.
  • (Work Reimagined)
    Juanita Soranno, Vice President, Global Social Impact & Innovation, edX
    To learn more about the exciting 2024 program, please visit sxswedu.com/ schedule .

University of Phoenix Competency-Based Education Program Team Wins Catalyst Award

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Education, Technology, Other Education, Internet, Training, University, Faculty, Student Services, Educational technology, Strategy, Teaching & Learning Academy, University of Phoenix, Institute of Learning Innovation, Student, Enrollment, Green, CBE, Experiential learning, Management, Nursing, Anthology, College

University of Phoenix leaders Marc Booker, Ph.D., vice provost, Strategy, Doris Savron, vice provost, Colleges, and the Competency-Based Education (CBE) Program team, have been named winners of the Catalyst Award for Teaching & Learning.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix leaders Marc Booker, Ph.D., vice provost, Strategy, Doris Savron, vice provost, Colleges, and the Competency-Based Education (CBE) Program team, have been named winners of the Catalyst Award for Teaching & Learning.
  • Winners are recognized across nine categories and selected by a cross-functional team of Anthology experts and represent the very best in their field.
  • The Competency-Based Education Program team was awarded the Teaching & Learning award for their efforts in leveraging tools and resources to transition University of Phoenix standard academic degree programs into credit-based CBE delivery models , which allow students to earn certain graduate degree programs in less than year for under $11,000.
  • “We’re proud to partner with institutions who are innovating to advance student success.”
    The University of Phoenix Competency-Based Education Program team will also be announced alongside other Catalyst Award winners during Anthology Together , Anthology’s annual user conference to be held July 17-19 in Nashville, Tennessee.

NEW KEYNOTE AND FEATURED SESSIONS ADDED TO SXSW EDU® LINEUP LEADING UP TO 2023 CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, Safety, Teaching & Learning Academy, Weakness, University of Oregon, Next, AI, Teaching, University, Mental health, Policy, The Texas Tribune, OpenAI, History, Health, Johns Hopkins University, ChatGPT, Learning, BRIC, HBCU, COVID-19, Education, Loneliness, Social media, Life, Child, Partnership, Tutoring, Nursing

AUSTIN, Texas , March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With South by Southwest EDU® just under a week away, we're excited to share new and exciting Keynote and Featured Sessions being added to the lineup. Leading experts and advocates spanning policy, higher education and media have been confirmed to facilitate conversations dissecting several of the most pertinent topics impacting the education sector today ranging from school safety to the teacher pipeline. The newly added sessions are as follows:

Key Points: 
  • The newly added sessions are as follows:
    On May 24, 2022, 19 schoolchildren and two educators were killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, in the second deadliest such shooting in U.S. history.
  • This conversation will explore how nonprofits, corporations and institutions of higher education must work together to invest in educational equity.
  • Join us as we explore cutting-edge advances and exciting possibilities for teaching and learning in the age of AI.
  • Alison Mann, Manager & Co-President + Co-Founder & CEO, BRIC Foundation
    To learn more about programming at the conference and festival, go to sxswedu.com/program .

Education Week Announces 2023 Leaders To Learn From

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 6, 2023
K-12, Disability, Uncertainty, Life, Education Week, Teaching & Learning Academy, Family, Main Directorate of Special Programs of the President of the Russian Federation, Phoenix Union High School District, New York City Department of Education, Kern High School District, Boston Public Schools, Diversity, School, Student, Mineral Wells Independent School District, Multimedia, Automotive Supplier Innovation Program, Supervisor, Education minister, Nursing, Hospital, Management, Education

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Week released today its 11th annual Leaders To Learn From special issue, highlighting the work of 8 district leaders who have deployed innovative solutions to fix some of the most pressing challenges facing K-12 schools in this critical period.

Key Points: 
  • This year's EdWeek's Leaders To Learn From showcases leaders who have used their talents to get better outcomes for students.
  • These leaders represent one of the most diverse groups of honorees since Education Week first began elevating outstanding district leaders more than a decade ago.
  • "As our schools navigate a time of significant change and uncertainty, I am deeply impressed with the resilience and innovation of our 2023 Leaders To Learn From," said Education Week President & CEO Michele Givens.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Leaders To Learn From and to nominate future Leaders, please visit leaders.edweek.org
    View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/education-week-announces-2023-l...

D2L Welcomes Educators to Refreshed Teaching and Learning Studio

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Stoke, Teaching & Learning Academy, Student, Learning, Knowledge, Finger, Spotify, Deep Learning Studio, Mindfulness, Teaching, D2L, Availability, Science, Nursing, Tutoring, Apple

The D2L Teaching and Learning Studio features a new podcast, master class series, and blog resources for educators and practitioners in K-20

Key Points: 
  • The D2L Teaching and Learning Studio features a new podcast, master class series, and blog resources for educators and practitioners in K-20
    TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, today relaunches the D2L Teaching and Learning Studio––a space for teachers, professors, instructional designers, and education leaders to find new, innovative, and strategic ways to help build better learning experiences.
  • With access to experts and up-to-date research, the D2L Teaching and Learning Studio gives educators the chance to build personal and professional skills, become part of a community of likeminded educators, and learn about both new and current teaching techniques and practices.
  • "That's why I'm so happy we have the D2L Teaching and Learning Studio to share wisdom, ideas, and stoke the passion within us all to teach––and to learn."
  • To learn more about the D2L Teaching and Learning Studio, download the podcast, or sign up for the master class series, please visit d2l.com/teaching-and-learning-studio/ .

TRACEY BRYANT STUCKEY, MAKING NATIONAL IMPACT IN THE WORLD OF K-12 EDUCATION FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Certification, Science, Student, Classroom, COVID-19, Maintenance, NB, Maintenance of Certification, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, PD, Teaching & Learning Academy, MOC, Learning, Program, Tutoring

HEMINGWAY, S.C., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tracey Bryant Stuckey, a South Carolina NBCT, is making waves within the national education world to support teachers in becoming Nationally Board Certified or renewing through the Maintenance of Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).

Key Points: 
  • HEMINGWAY, S.C., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tracey Bryant Stuckey, a South Carolina NBCT, is making waves within the national education world to support teachers in becoming Nationally Board Certified or renewing through the Maintenance of Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
  • All of this is done virtually, with teachers collaborating from all over the country.
  • From inception, Stuckey's goal was to "empower teachers to grow big with their students to make teaching/learning a joyful experience."
  • For more information on Tracey Bryant Stuckey & PD opportunities, visit www.traceybryantstuckey.com .

Frontline Education Announces Virtual Roundtable with Tech & Learning on Addressing Equity with Analytics-based Strategies

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
GLOBE, Gaps, Information, Efficiency, Education, K-12, Educational technology, Language, Associate, CA, Front line, Teaching & Learning Academy, Tech, Financial management, Learning, Student, Time management, Solution, Time, Tutoring, Management, Medicaid

What: While one pillar of equity in education is accessibility, true equity goes beyond that and considers each student as an individual who deserves full access to a quality education.

Key Points: 
  • What: While one pillar of equity in education is accessibility, true equity goes beyond that and considers each student as an individual who deserves full access to a quality education.
  • Frontline Education and Tech &Learning will co-host a webinar focused on analytics-based strategies through the lens of equity.
  • Panelists will present on the national landscape and the critical importance of equity in K-12 education.
  • Who: A panel of educators and experts will discuss and address ways to meet the challenge of equity in K-12 education.

The Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) Recognizes Twenty for Its Inaugural Educator Leadership Award

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 8, 2021
Leadership, School, Student, Academy, Partnership, Teaching & Learning Academy, Eric Solorio Academy High School, Chicago Public Schools, Careers advisory service, Multimedia, Academy for Urban School Leadership, Education, Management, Tutoring

Awardees were selected due to their strong leadership in advancing the education of students in under-resourced environments.

Key Points: 
  • Awardees were selected due to their strong leadership in advancing the education of students in under-resourced environments.
  • Award recipients demonstrated resiliency, compassion, grit, urgency, and a commitment to bringing equity in education by delivering a high-quality education to students in under-resourced environments.
  • Sherly Chavarria, Chief of Teaching & Learning, Chicago Public Schools
    Victor Iturralde, Principal, Solorio Academy High School was awarded AUSL's Principal Leadership Award.
  • Twenty years ago, Mike Koldyke, Donald Feinstein Ph.D., and then Chicago Public School CEO Arne Duncan founded the Chicago Teacher Residency.

Melissa Spencer, Certified Brain-centric Instructional Designer® by Carr Knowledge & ICNTL

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Knowledge, Education, Certification, Teaching & Learning Academy, Doctor of Philosophy, Institute, Photo identification, Cognitive-cultural economy, Brain, Organization, BCD, Research, Thought, Medicine, Marketing

SEATTLE, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Melissa Spencer, SeniorExecutive Partner, Gartner, Inc., completed the Brain-centric Instructional Designer (BcID) Certification from Carr Knowledge & The Institute for Connecting Neuroscience with Teaching & Learning.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Melissa Spencer, SeniorExecutive Partner, Gartner, Inc., completed the Brain-centric Instructional Designer (BcID) Certification from Carr Knowledge & The Institute for Connecting Neuroscience with Teaching & Learning.
  • The BcID certification promotes the learning sciences in cognitive neuroscience competency standards through a uniform global program.
  • Understanding how their brain processes information, and presenting this critical information so they understand it, every time, is both revolutionary and liberating."
  • Carr Knowledge and its allied BcIDs advance the Cognitive Culture to hypergrowth industry across all segments through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high cognitive standards of neuroscientific, psychologically safe, and professional practices.