Dr Shani Hartley’s Post

"We were all set to develop resources inspired by the work of Barak Rosenshine, but TeachingHOW2s proved to be a foolproof solution, removing the bulk of the work associated with creating evidence-based teaching and learning resources." – Sabeena Shah, Director of Quality, West London College. Earlier this year, West London College partnered with TeachingHOW2s to enhance professional development for its 185 educators across three locations. By integrating the HOW2 Platform into its 360 CPD cycle, the college is empowering its staff with relatable, research-informed teaching resources that save time and elevate practice. The partnership with TeachingHOW2s is thriving, fostering a vibrant community of shared learning, and keeping learners at the centre of West London College's approach to CPD. 💡 Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/nek950UhpJL #CollaborationInEducation #CPD #EvidenceBasedTeaching

Launching online short courses? 🎓 Check out our latest case study to see how University of St Andrews launched its online short courses with Canvas LMS and Eduframe, the Continuing Education Storefront & SIS for Canvas, all while preserving its prestigious reputation. Curious to see how they did it? Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dEtGZwX5

This week at #AARE2024, I’ve been reminded of the incredible impact of evidence-informed practice on teaching and learning. The conference has been an inspiring platform for sharing research, exploring innovative approaches, and reinforcing the value of evidence informing meaningful educational outcomes. One initiative I’m particularly proud of is the Association of Independent Schools NSW Evidence Institute Growing Evidence-Informed Practice professional learning program, co-designed with the Centre for Educational Measurement & Assessment (CEMA) The University of Sydney. This program empowers educators to confidently integrate research and data into their teaching, equipping them with the tools to make evidence-informed decisions that directly benefit students. The power of evidence-informed practice lies in its ability to bridge the gap between research and the classroom. It ensures that teaching strategies are innovative and effective, fostering improved outcomes for students across diverse contexts. Programs like Growing Evidence-Informed Practice highlight how collaboration between education professionals and researchers can drive this impact. As educators, we often ask ourselves: How do we ensure that our methods truly meet the needs of our students? Evidence-informed practice offers ways to provide the clarity and direction needed to navigate the complexities of contemporary teaching. What strategies do you use to incorporate evidence-informed practice in your work? Dr Shani Hartley

Exploring volume, capacity, and estimation through hands-on activities is essential for young learners. These engaging experiences allow children to playfully understand these important concepts. Encourage your child to explore at home—simple tasks like estimating how much water a container can hold or comparing the capacity of different jars can spark curiosity and enhance critical thinking. Real-life experiences like these will strengthen their skills in estimation and basic calculations! #NcFfs #foundationalstage #nep2020 #joyfullearning

New to TEACH4SD? ☀️ What is TEACH4SD, who is part of it, and what is the mission? 🗒️ TEACH4SD is a four-year research and development project, co-funded by the European Commission’s Erasmus+ Programme. Our mission is to lead the development, test, and validation of practices of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in vocational and educational training and higher education institutions across Europe. 🌱 But we can’t do it alone🌍 TEACH4SD brings together 16 partners from five countries, each comprising a Higher Education Institution, serving as the national project lead, a Vocational Education and Training institution, and an industry partner. The project is additionally supported by an EU policy partner. Our national lead institutions are: VIA University College Denmark (overall project lead) Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering, Spain Hogeschool Saxion, Holland TUIASI, Romania Odisee Belgium #teach4sd, #europeanyearofskills #ESD #leadthetransition #greentransition #erasmusplus #centresofvocationaexcelence #uddpol

One question we might ask ourselves at the start of this school year: How do we want the experience of school to be different in the future than it is today? Looking at education through an experience lens is a powerful and underused approach, via Richard Culatta, ASCD ISTE https://lnkd.in/eGgEXB2E

How can customised assessments change the way schools evaluate student performance? In our upcoming webinar on 21st September 2024 at 5:00 PM, we’ll explore how Ei CARES helps schools create assessments that align closely with their students’ needs. By tailoring questions to match specific learning goals, you can gain clearer insights into where students are excelling and where they need more support. Join Sudeshna Roy, Uzma Faiyaz, and Varsha R. Nair as they guide you through the process of customising assessments and using data to improve learning outcomes. This session will provide practical strategies to make assessments a more effective part of your teaching approach. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gEAJecWp #EiWebinars #EiCARES #CustomisedAssessments #Education #LearningOutcomes #EdTech #TeacherSupport

Revolutionizing Education: The Need for Dedicated Skills Courses Join Peter Hostrawser, Alli Privitt, M.A. and guest Dan Gonzalez as we explore the future of dedicated courses and the vital role of industry-agnostic skills in education. Discover insights from experienced speakers on how to foster essential skills development for students of all ages. Don't miss this enlightening discussion on reshaping education for tomorrow! #EducationRevolution #SkillsDevelopment #IndustryAgnostic #FutureOfLearning #DedicatedCourses #EdTech #StudentSuccess #TeachingStrategies #SkillBuilding #LearningForLife

Our Managing Director Paul Bacsich will be in Berlin this week at the OEB Global Conference #OEB24 this week. He is interesting in discussing the following issues with experts and vendors with particular orientation to K-12 (schools) and Higher Education in a range of countries • latest trends in AI-imbued virtual learning environments (VLE, LMS) and online exam systems • latest public market research and competitor research for online learning that you have found useful - or do you have to commission specialist research? • alternative models for schools and higher education in your country that are better but also cheaper (to students and/or government) • the role that distance digital schools (virtual schools) are playing in your country and how one could increase their presence • the precise role that competency-based education is playing in your country • the role of government OER policy and K-12 OER repositories in your country

Quite an incisive learning for me at the OEB Global Conference 2024 in Berlin that has brought together participants from the higher education, workplace and government sectors to critically examine how technology opportunities and challenges are transforming the world of learning. This vibrant and thought-provoking conference and exhibition with keynote plenaries from world-class speakers, debates, panel discussions, and endless networking opportunities provides the perfect environment to stimulate, explore and inform working practices to create a better digital learning world. There is a gap on what modern day universities and other learning institutions are offering as courses and real world challenges that we face as humanity. This calls for a rethink and a continuous recalibration of the education delivery models and systems, learning process and training to meet the growing complex challenges that continue to emerge. Such a gathering of minds is rightfully placed within the framework of what ails our world. I am particularly thrilled to network and discuss specifics to the challenges in the global south and to explore opportunities for collaboration in delivering practical solutions that work for our parts of the world. #Learning #Networking #Relearning #Unlearning #Surgingforward #Newknowledge