Performance Support Vs. Learning #BacktoBiteSize

Presented by ​​Dr. Jeff Wilhelm, Distinguished Professor of English Education, Boise State University, and Director, Boise State Writing Project; Brittney Smith, Senior Manager of Education Partnerships (East), News Literacy Project; Pamela Brunskill, Senior Manager of Education Design, News Literacy Project; and Shaelynn Farnsworth, Senior Director of Education Partnership Strategy, News Literacy Project

Given the right environment and support, how many students do you think are capable of high levels of education achievement? How much do you think students vary from one another in how they learn? Do you support or oppose creating a tailored instruction program in your community’s schools? These are just a few of the questions asked in a Digital Promise/Learner Variability Project national survey, “Learning in the 21st Century: How Teachers View Students’ Potential and Their Learning Experience”. This edWebinar highlights key findings from the survey that focused on learner variability, tailored instruction, use of edtech, and what informs teacher practice.

Over the past decade, we have amplified the voices of online learners in our annual reports. Voice of the Online Learner explores the ever-changing landscape of online learning by examining student behaviors, preferences, and experiences. The report’s authors recently hosted a webinar to share what they found.https://universityservices.wiley.com/

The World Economic Forum estimates that 40% of core skills required for jobs will change over the next five years. That presents huge challenges for universities and their students, and it is a challenge that needs to be addressed.