“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…
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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…
Welcome to Fall’25 – Introducing the 5E Model!
“Our lessons, units, and courses should be logically inferred from the results sought, not derived from the methods, books, and activities with which we are most comfortable. Curriculum should lay out the most effective ways of achieving specific results… in short, the best designs derive backward from the learnings sought.” –Understanding by Design, Wiggins and…