How a School Designed Their CTE Curriculum and Instruction
By Amber Villa-Zang, Atlas featuring Patty Adolfs, Oakland Schools This blog is adapted from a webinar, which you can download here. Patty’s journey in curriculum development started 7 years ago when she worked at an Oakland County School District, which uses Atlas to...
AI’s Impact on Education: Wider & Wiser Curricula
Educator Insights | September 13, 2024
Written by Charles Fadel This blog is a modified extract for Faria Education, from CCR’s recent book: Education for the Age of AI. It gives a realistic overview of AI and its impact on education. Why Wider? For Versatility The world around us is changing in profound... 
Demystifying Differentiation: Practical Strategies for Your Classroom
Educator Insights | September 6, 2024
I want to dive into a topic that’s both essential and, at times, misunderstood: differentiation. Let’s clear the air right from the start about what differentiation is not. It’s not creating an individualized education plan for every student, nor... 
Using Total Participation Techniques in the Classroom
Educator Insights, Teaching Strategies | August 23, 2024
Hands On, Mind On Tell me, I forget. Show me, I remember. Involve me, I understand.~ Ancient Chinese Proverb What are Total Participation Techniques? Presida and William Himmele state, “A Total Participation Technique is a teaching technique that allows a teacher to... 
15 Approaches to Student-Centered Learning
Educator Insights, Teaching Strategies | August 9, 2024
Rachelle Dene Poth, teacher Riverview School District, writes: “When students have choices in how to show what they have learned, they are more likely to be engaged and excited for learning. They will feel valued, and the lesson and learning will be more...