Mike Palmer

Did you know the K-12 professional development market is worth $18 billion? Yet only 29% of teachers are satisfied with current PD offerings. It's time to reimagine professional development that works. In my latest blog post, I dive deep into: • Why traditional PD is failing our educators • How credit-bearing programs boost teacher retention • A real-world case study showing 20% improvement in student achievement • The ROI of strategic professional development Plus, discover how one high school teacher transformed her career and expanded college access for low-income students through targeted PD—at a fraction of traditional costs. Want to create PD programs that teachers value while achieving your district's goals? The solution might be simpler than you think. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gAduGyx3 American College of Education #EducationLeadership #TeacherPD #K12Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #EdLeaders

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With the increased pace of education technology innovation spurred by generative AI, we understand that parents, school leaders, educators and students are questioning how to harness the potential for these new tools to improve education while also maintaining a stringent focus on student data privacy and security. 

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Honoring Robert Mislevy, Celebrating How Evidence-Centered Design is Changing the Game Join us in recognizing Evidence-Centered Design (ECD), a transformative approach to integrating rigorous assessment, learning, and instructional design. ECD has revolutionized the build of digital-first learning and assessment systems. ECD enables collaboration among multi-functional teams by clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of subject matter experts, psychometricians, game and LX designers, etc. It facilitates integration across all development phases—from aligning educational objectives to designing tasks and scoring. This approach enhances team efficiency and alignment. ECD was pioneered by Bob Mislevy, Linda Steinberg, and Russell Almond. This post particularly celebrates Bob Mislevy for his decency, kindness, warmth, and incandescent intelligence. Beyond his methodological contributions, Bob’s empathetic listening, thoughtful consideration, and gentle responses have made him a cherished mentor and colleague. His commitment extends beyond ideas to fostering a culture of rigorous, just, and generous science. Mapping the full impact of ECD would be a monumental task. However, instances of ECD in action include: Digital Learning Platforms include Khan Academy, Age of Learning, & Curriculum Associates. Learning games like SimCityEDU: Pollution Challenge!, Glasslab Interactive Inc, and Roblox. The College Board @Advanced Placement redesigns. Language proficiency tests like TOEFL and Duolingo English Test. International assessments like the OECD Education and Skills' PISA exam. U.S. Department of Defense military training simulations. Professional certification and licensing exams such as Cisco Networking Academy Certification Exams. Assessments aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. What examples demonstrate the broad applicability of ECD's systematic approach in various sectors? How have ECD and Bob Mislevy made a difference for you? Valerie Shute, Andreas Oranje, Alina von Davier, Mario Piacentini, Laura Slover, Jeremy Roberts, Derek Lomas, Susan Lyons, Malcolm Bauer, Laura Hamilton, Edmund Gordon, Kadriye Ercikan, Randy Bennett, Sunil Gunderia, Lydia Liu, Kristen DiCerbo, John Behrens, E. Wyatt Gordon, Sasha Barab, Jim Gee, Jessica Lindl, Elizabeth Albro, PhD, James Pellegrino, Jennifer Randall, Ed Dieterle, Kristen Huff, Seth Corrigan, MPH, Phd,

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Strategic Frameworks > Overspending on external consultants Most higher ed leaders are struggling to differentiate their institutions. And the struggle + slow pacing are impacting the overall budget. That's why we created the Differentiation Toolkit. In just eight weeks, not 12-18 months, you can: → Pin down what truly makes your school unique with Brand Anthropology. → Focus your efforts with a targeted Competitor Analysis. → Align your offerings with real Labor Market Demands. Watch the video below to see how to save time and money while getting ahead.

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Ideally, a robust system should have both capabilities: - A tagging structure for content attributes - An integrated standards alignment feature for the content itself

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🚀 Boost Your AP Computer Science Class with Minecraft🚀 Are you ready to transform your classroom into a hub of creativity and computational thinking? Join us for a free three-hour professional development session designed specifically for teachers: the Minecraft Education AP CSP Course! 🗓 Date & Time: Monday, August 5, 2024 · 12:00 PM EST, 09:00 PST. This immersive session will introduce you to the endless possibilities of Minecraft Education and an in-depth exploration of MakeCode. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to create engaging, interactive learning experiences that captivate and inspire your students. 🔍 What You’ll Gain: Hands-on experience with the Minecraft Education platform. Strategies to integrate Minecraft into your curriculum seamlessly. Insights into leveraging MakeCode to foster computational thinking and creativity. Whether you're new to Minecraft or looking to deepen your skills, this course is the perfect opportunity to innovate your teaching methods and enhance student engagement. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Don't miss out on this chance to empower your teaching and bring a new dimension to your classroom! 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/exJUbEYA #MinecraftEducation #MakeCode #ProfessionalDevelopment #EdTech #CSP #ComputationalThinking #CreativityInEducation #webinar

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I think about this frequently---as educators, how do we best prepare students for a life with AI without short-cutting the quality of the true knowledge base that students need to have to be successful in their chosen careers? How can we use AI to improve instructional design and curriculum as a whole? What learning options can be included? Think of all the learning supports that can be incorporated to support those first and second year students...if you are able to retain those students at your institution, think of the added revenue that would create. The value of AI may be simply added retention. Consider the business adage, it's easier to keep a current customer than get a new one. AI may be the tool to help Higher Ed retain more of their "customers" How Higher Ed Can Adapt to the Challenges of AI (chronicle.com)

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Does your Edtech product meet these common district requirements in a cost-effective way?

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🚀 Driving the Future of Higher Ed 🌟 Six visionary leaders have been named Innovation Fellows to reshape the landscape of higher education! 🎓 Their mission? To tackle today’s challenges head-on and fuel growth through cutting-edge initiatives. From student success to digital transformation, these Fellows are ready to ignite change and lead the evolution of institutions nationwide. 🎯 Who are they? Experts in policy, technology, and education with a proven track record of impact. Stay tuned as these change-makers lead the way in transforming how we learn, grow, and succeed in a rapidly shifting world! Link in the comments. 💡 #HigherEd #Innovation #Leadership #DigitalTransformation

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Five Indirect Benefits of Testing What are a few more covert reasons to assess learning in the classroom? https://lnkd.in/eAf2CqUT #communication #educate #educator #educators #education #learn #learner #learners #learning #school #schoolsuccess #studentsuccess #teach #teacher #teachers #teaching #highered #highereducation #cognition #learningstrategies #learningstrategy #students #studentsuccess #studentengagement #assessment #assessmentforlearning

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Exploring the intriguing world of topology in K-12 Math. Dive into my latest post to discover how integrating topics like knot theory and Euler's Polyhedron Formula can transform math learning.

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At Stackle, we're passionate about fostering peer learning and diverse perspectives. Our Reflect and Compare Activity brings this to life within Canvas, transforming how students engage with course material and each other. Educators, how do you see this tool enhancing collaborative learning in your courses? Let's discuss! #PeerLearning #EdTechInnovation

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AI literacy is essential for our students future success in every industry.

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The 7th in our Professional Development series on ISD is now live on YouTube. Thanks to the efforts of Dennise Cardona and @ Elizabeth Mahler, EdD this series is really well produced. This one covers Behavioral Objectives and is something you will want to share with those interested in learning how to write these correctly. At less than 4 minutes in length, it is also an example of how to design a Micro Learning lesson. #ISD #faculty #microlearning https://lnkd.in/ekiNy2EG

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I always enjoy Dr Philippa Hardman's substack. This week she points to some interesting data on how Instructional Designer roles are evolving. The trend toward SMEs becoming instructional designers is interesting. I see instructional design as a significantly growing field, but with more technical and SME skill than in the past (to work with AIs). It's also a general direction I see many jobs trending. More interdisciplinary. More meta-skills. #ai #instructionaldesign #curriculum #highered https://lnkd.in/e52bVJCc

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Important points here from Robert Ubell. Having served on both sides of the OPM + Institution equation, I've seen the benefits and pitfalls of these relationships firsthand. In my role with Learning Sandbox I'm seeing many institutions building internal capability (some very quickly) and turning to fee-for-service providers (like us) to fill the gaps or speed up their processes. https://lnkd.in/exhY4_8N

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The article by Natalia Kucirkova from International Centre for EdTech Impact; WiKIT and Pati Ruiz from Digital Promise offers a very concise and clear overview of existing certifications of #edtech #efficacy and #effectiveness plus explains the 5 Es evaluation framework.

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Standards integration vs alignment can make all the difference in efficacy.

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Wow---think I've discovered a new teaching and course development tool to explore. Anyone used this? #ai #onlinelearning #cooltools This AI Tool Turns Course Materials Into Podcasts. Professors See Potential. (chronicle.com)

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