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The Evolution of Digital Curricula


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The proliferation of digital devices such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets is changing the way many teachers are delivering instruction in their classrooms. Many are trading in textbooks for interactive digital tools such as videos, multimedia lessons, and games that they are using to engage and motivate students.

That digital shift has prompted teachers to re-evaluate their roles in the classroom, changing from being simply knowledge experts to learning guides. And technology advocates contend that digital curricula can help put students at the center of their learning, connect what they’re doing in school to real-world applications, and better prepare them for college and the workforce.

Guests:
Chris Merker, science teacher, East Hampton Middle School in East Hampton, N.Y. (@merknet)
Aimee Kennedy, principal, Metro Early College High School in Columbus, Ohio (@aimeek1225)

Katie Ash, staff writer, Education Week and Education Week Digital Directions, will moderate this chat. (@EWKatieAsh)

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Harnessing the Potential of Instructional Coaching


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In this chat, Elena Aguilar, author of The Art of Coaching, will take your questions on the complicated, often mysterious processes that go into what she calls "transformational coaching." She'll explore the challenges that teacher-coaches face in their day-to-day work in schools and offer practical tips on developing strong coaching relationships and outcomes.

Guest:
Elena Aguilar, instructional and leadership coach, Oakland Unified School District, Calif., and author, The Art of Coaching: Effective Strategies for School Transformation. Aguilar also writes Education Week Teacher’s blog The Art of Coaching Teachers. (@ArtofCoaching1)

Anthony Rebora, managing editor, Education Week Teacher, will moderate this chat.


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