Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment

• 21st Century Skills/Deeper Learning
• Personalized Learning
• Collaborative, Relevant, and Applied Learning
• Leveraging Technology
• Assessment—Analytics Inform Instruction

Personalized Professional Learning

• Shared Ownership and Responsibility for Professional Growth
• 21st Century Skill Set
• Diverse Opportunities for Professional Learning Through Technology
• Broad-Based, Participative Evaluation

Collaborative Leadership

• A Shared, Forward-Thinking Vision for Digital Learning
• A Culture of Collaboration, Innovation, Capacity Building, and Empowerment
• High Expectations for Evidence- Based Transformations to Digital Learning
• Transformative, Coherent Thinking, Planning, Policies, and Implementation

Community Partnerships

• Local Community Engagement and Outreach
• Global and Cultural Awareness
• Digital Learning Environments as Connectors to Local/Global Communities
• Parental Communication and Engagement
• District/School Brand

Budget & Resources

• Efficiency and Cost Savings
• Alignment to District and School Plans
• Consistent Funding Streams
• Learning Return on Investment

Robust Infrastructure

• Adequacy of Devices; Quality and Availability
• Robust Network Infrastructure
• Adequate and Responsive Support
• Formal Cycle for Review and Replacement

Use of Space & Time

• Flexible Learning; Anytime, Anywhere
• New Pedagogy, Schedules, and Learning Environment for Personalized Learning
• Competency-Based Learning
• Strategies for Providing Extended Time for Projects and Collaboration

Data & Privacy

• Data and Data Systems
• Data Policies, Procedures, and Practices
• Data-Informed Decision Making
• Data Literate Education Professionals

The goal is to feature choices each day that address these critically important topics, highlight examples of successful strategies, and share practical ideas.