Event Information
ASCD Annual Content
Recorded Session0-3 Minutes: Welcome & Overview
-Introduction: Briefly introduce the session goals and the presenters.
-Objectives: Outline what participants will achieve by the end of the session.
3-15 Minutes: Key Findings from ELI
-Presentation/Discussion: Provide a brief overview of the Exponential Learning Initiative and its key findings on how virtual and hybrid models can accelerate learning.
-Real-World Examples: Highlight five distinct program models that foster effective learning acceleration.
15-30 Minutes: Introduction to Bismarck Public Schools Empower[Ed] Model
-Presentation/Discussion: The Empower[Ed] team will discuss their model, including how it was conceptualized, piloted, and scaled. They’ll share practical resources that they used to develop their model.
30-45 Minutes: The Student Experience
-Hands-On Activity: Participants will use Empower[Ed] resources to experience their model firsthand. This activity is designed to make the learning experience real for participants.
45-55 Minutes: Debrief
-Discussion: Participants and presenters will debrief the activity and respond to questions that surfaced throughout the session.
55-60 Minutes: Closing
-Wrap-Up: Summarize the key takeaways from the session and encourage participants to reflect on how any practices shared could be applicable to their contexts.
-Call to Action: Encourage participants to share their next steps and share final resources to support planning for innovative learning models.
https://practices.learningaccelerator.org/artifacts/report-where-why-how-deepening-analysis-of-the-u-s-k-12-virtual-learning-landscape
https://sites.google.com/bismarckschools.org/empowered/home
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/bscs-career-and-technical-academy-combines-company-concerns-student-solutions/
https://www.nd.gov/dpi/news/empowered-success-bismarck-public-schools
https://www.k12dive.com/news/district-of-the-year-bismarck-public-schools-north-dakota/701853/
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