Unfinished Learning- Nov 2022 Digest

Below is a short summary of unfinished learning articles and how our readers can best use them in the classroom, boardroom, or home.

From the classroom to the boardroom, unfinished learning is a key challenge facing the education world. 

Students have fallen behind due to a number of factors. Some major causes were the rapid shift to distance learning due to the pandemic, reduced classroom time, and unaddressed IEP hours. Educators, edtech leaders, and parents have rallied together to address unfinished learning at the micro and macro levels. 

Sharing their creative spirit and pulling from diverse disciplines in education, psychology, sociology, business, and technology, edCircuit contributors have explored unfinished learning in the month of November and brought their own ideas on how education can best get students back on track.

Identifying The Causes of Unfinished Learning

• 6 CAUSES OF UNFINISHED LEARNING: this article discusses the keys to recognizing multifaceted issues of unfinished learning that educators across the country are taking to task every day in the classroom.
• 4 STRATEGIES TO COMBAT UNFINISHED LEARNING: some simple strategies for combating unfinished learning at school and home so students can close educational gaps.

Supporting Educator Success 

Sponsored by iTutor

• UNLOCKING POSSIBILITIES WITH HIGHER EDUCATION: An interview with Alma Olivas-Aguilar, Career & College Readiness Coordinator for WCD6 in Colorado, who has spent her life guiding people to the unlocked doors that lead to higher education.
• A VEHICLE TO EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT: an interview with Brandon Clayton, community outreach and engagement specialist for iTutor and his experience supporting educators. 
• 3 AGILE PRINCIPLES FOR EDUCATORS – A NEW APPROACH: Agile’s core ideas are based on simplicity, transparency, and efficiency, which not only are successful in technology industries but have been proven to support teachers to reach their classroom goals.

Student Driven Recuperation to Address Unfinished Learning

• ADDRESS UNFINISHED LEARNING USING CREATIVITY AND ARTS: an exploration of a holistic approach to build student enthusiasm, curiosity, and engagement to combat unfinished learning.
• 3 AGILE PRINCIPLES FOR STUDENTS: Building an agile mindset is essential for students to build skills for the future, combat unfinished learning, and create organizational strategies that will last for a lifetime.
• #RELATIONSHIPGOALS WITH INDEPENDENT READING:  If we are interested in growing Independent Reading, we need to trust students and create an environment that actively supports this time.
• USING STUDENT SELF-SELECTED GROUPS FOR CLASSROOM SUCCESS: The practice of self-selected groups teaches students to value diverse teams and look for the strengths in others.

Ensuring Unfinished Learning Doesn’t Effect Safe Laboratory Environments

Sponsored by Science Safety

• THE IMPORTANCE OF CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLANS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS: School districts need to have a Chemical Hygiene Plan in place with safety focused and site-specific  criteria and components. Many of these processes lapsed due to the pandemic and need refreshing. 
• STEM LEGAL LIABILITY IN SCHOOLS – IMPROVED SAFETY: Most accidents and injuries in science, STEM, and CTE programs are considered ‘preventable’. This article discusses safety functions that can protect students. 

Shows & Podcasts

Note: Several new shows and topics will be released over the next few months in preparation for the 2023 season. In the meantime, please explore episodes published this month such as:  

• Learning Can’t Wait – Interviews with leaders who challenge status quo to rebuild the system for students
• Mind The Gap – A global education conversation YouTube video series
• Author Chats – K12 Authors discuss their latest publications and provide insights into their inspirations. 
• CoSN podcast – Certified education technology leaders discuss digital equity, innovation, IT leadership, cybersecurity, and more.

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