As summer nears and educators reflect on the past school year, remember to consider more than just the amount of content and standards covered. Students’ final grades are an important metric, but more important is the larger question of if effective learning communities were created in classrooms. In this PLtogether Lounge Talk, Edthena founder &…
Educators know that June is a special time. The academic year has come to an end and many are wondering how to keep themselves busy with the newfound free time. However, we at Edthena believe that something crucial must happen between the last day of school and getting one’s self to the closest (or farthest)…
Curious about micro-credentials? Wondering what they even are and how they can benefit teachers? A rundown on what you need to know about micro-credentials and three ways they boost professional learning for educators are outlined in this EdTech Digest article by Adam Geller, founder and CEO of Edthena. A key take-away is how micro-credentials, digital…
Conversations on race and equity have been magnified Addressing these issues in classrooms requires a social and emotional approach for students Social justice is about all people being able to benefit from something better Classrooms are often thought of as a microcosm of society. It should be no surprise then that equity and inequity are…
Educators often review videos of their teaching to reflect on and strengthen their instructional practice. But what about increasing inclusion in the classroom for students? Video can and should also serve this larger purpose of student equity. Dr. Bryan Carter is the undergraduate program director and a professor at the City University of Seattle in…