Full Description
Connect Common Core, inquiry, and technology!
While technology ushers in exciting and innovative educational opportunities, finding best practices for its complete integration remains a challenge.
Christopher Moersch, founder of the internationally recognized and research-based LoTi Framework, provides a concrete tool for implementing digital age best practices. With discussions on how to promote networked collaboration, bolster purposeful inquiry, and anchor student decision-making and learning with technology tools and resources, Moersch uses research-based instructional strategies to deliver:
A concrete road map for a smooth digital transition into new Common Core Standards
Lesson plans, benchmarks, and instructional units to help bridge the link between 21st century skills, Common Core Standards, and student achievement
Practical tips for classroom, building, and district implementation of digital age best practices
Tools and guidance for successful PLCs
Make the critical connection between effective implementation of 21st century skills/themes and student academic achievement part of your school's pedagogy!
"When schools need to equip students with the skills to facilitate creativity, here is the blueprint. This carefully crafted advice has been road-tested and it works."
—Neil MacNeill, Principal
Ellenbrook Independent Primary School, Ellenbrook, WA
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Section I. Digital Age Best Practices
Chapter 1. Bolstering Purposeful Inquiry Through Student Questions
Chapter 2. Promoting Shared Expertise With Networked Collaboration
Chapter 3. Personalizing and Globalizing Content by Making Authentic Connections
Chapter 4. Accelerating Individual Growth Through Vertical and Horizontal Differentiation
Chapter 5. Anchoring Student Learning With Digital Age Tools and Resources
Chapter 6. Clarifying Student Understanding With Formative Assessments
Chapter 7. Implementing Student-Centered Learning Environments
Section II. A Converging Educational Landscape
Chapter 8. A National Perspective
Chapter 9. The Atlantic City Experience
Section III. Implementation Plan
Chapter 10. Differentiated Professional Development
Chapter 11. Three-Stage Model
Section IV. Instructional Leadership
Chapter 12. 5Cs of Instructional Leadership
References
Index
