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Empowering Learners Through the Achievery: Narrowing the Achievement Gap

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Pennsylvania Convention Center, 121A

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Presenters

Dr. Eric Carbaugh

Faculty - Mathematics - Professor

James Madison University
@emc7x
@EricM.Carbaugh

Eric Carbaugh is a professor of education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. As an educational consultant, he has worked with teachers and leaders at over 100 schools and districts on a variety of topics related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. In addition to several articles and book chapters, he has co-authored of several books, including Building Educator Capacity Through Microcredentials; Designing Authentic Performance Tasks and Projects: Tools for Meaningful Learning and Assessment; and The Differentiated Flipped Classroom: A Practical Guide to Digital Learning. Eric holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology from the University of Virginia.

Session description

ASCD has worked with AT&T to develop their free, engaging, supplemental learning activities platform to help educators close the achievement gap. Learn more about how you can access and utilize The Achievery from AT&T to help your students learn from this unique online platform.

Purpose & objective

The purpose of the presentation on "Empowering Learners Through the Achievery: An Interactive Approach to Narrowing the Achievement Gap" is to highlight an interactive approach that empowers learners and addresses the achievement gap in education. The learning objectives are:
1. Explain the concept of the achievement gap and its impact on student outcomes.
2. Present the Achievery approach as an interactive and learner-centered method to narrow the achievement gap.
3.Share interactive learning strategies that actively engage students in the learning process.
4. Present assessment methods that align with the Achievery approach, focusing on formative assessment and ongoing feedback.

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Outline

Greet the audience, introduction, and a brief overview of what will be covered in the presentation.
Discuss the rapidly changing educational landscape.
Explain how these trends and challenges impact educators and their role in addressing them.
Provide examples and practical tips for implementing these approaches effectively.
Share examples of how technology can enhance teaching, engage students, and facilitate learning.
Share practical tips and resources for implementing these strategies effectively
Provide examples and resources to help educators create inclusive and supportive learning environments
Invite participants to stay connected, share their experiences, and continue learning together

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Session specifications

Topic:

Instructional design & delivery

Grade level:

PK-12

Skill level:

Beginner

Audience:

Principals/head teachers, Teachers, Technology coordinators/facilitators

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Equity and Citizenship Advocate

Ensure all students have access to the technology and connectivity necessary to participate in authentic and engaging learning opportunities.
Model digital citizenship by critically evaluating online resources, engaging in civil discourse online and using digital tools to contribute to positive social change.

For Students:
Innovative Designer

Students select and use digital tools to plan and manage a design process that considers design constraints and calculated risks.

Disclosure:

The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session