“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…