Making Learning Stick: Expanding Student Thinking in the 5E Model

“We learn best when we actively try to explain what we already know and to make it coherent to ourselves as well as to others.”   — Jerome Bruner (1961. The act of discovery. Harvard Educational Review, 31(1), 21–32.  Dear Colleagues, As we continue our exploration of the 5E instructional model, this newsletter focuses on the…

Explore: Building Knowledge Through Inquiry and Action

“The role of the teacher is to create the conditions for invention rather than provide ready-made knowledge.” — Seymour Papert (1980. Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas. Basic Books.)  Dear Colleagues, In this newsletter, we’re shining a light on the Explore phase of the 5E instructional model, a stage where curiosity takes the lead and…

Designing for Engagement: Strengthening the “Engage” Phase with RSI in Mind

“Formative assessment, implemented correctly, is a continuous measure of student success throughout any unit of study. When we provide students with quick, real-time information about their progress, they gain valuable knowledge that transcends any grade.” -Miriam Plotinsky Dear Faculty, As we continue to enhance the quality and impact of our online courses, this month we’re…