Transform.Ed Briefing #77
Inside the Briefing: From enhancing educators' data literacy skills to promoting data-driven learning approaches among students for informed decision-making
Quick Update 🔔
🌏✨ GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP SCHOOLS COHORT 4: Applications Opening Now!
In less than 1 month (August 01), the new cohort begins its journey to shape future global citizens. Don’t miss this chance to deliver an enriching learning experience designed by UNESCO MGIEP. Recommend your school or any others in your network today!
🌏✨ SIMA INDIA SDG CHALLENGE COHORT 1: Applications Opening Now!
The 1st cohort of the SIMA INDIA SDG Challenge was launched to encourage educators in implementing an SDGs-related impact project in their community or school. Seize this opportunity to make the SDGs a reality in the classroom and create lasting change! Don't hesitate to recommend your school or others in your network today!
Big Ideas 💡
Futures of Education in a Digitally Globalized Era
By Prof. Michael J. Reiss | .ed Magazine
Data-Driven Decision-Making in Education: 11 Tips for Teachers & Administration
By The School of Education | American University
Poll of the Week 📊
Poll Results from Last Week
In response to the question “Which of the following data-driven resources, in your opinion, is the most effective in teaching learners about decision-making?” the breakdown of results are as follows:
75% chose Real-world scenario role-playing, and the remaining 25% voted in favor of Data visualization.
Would you like to discuss these results in the community?
Policy Pulse 🏛
Policy Brief » Teacher Data Literacy: It’s About Time
By Data Quality Campaign
The policy brief offers recommendations to promote and support data literacy among educators in the United States. Educators can employ data literacy skills in evaluating students’ learning performance, narrowing achievement gaps, and creating data-driven policies. These recommendations can serve as an example for other regions which reinforce the importance of global collaboration between educational institutions to provide educators training and support in enhancing student learning outcomes through effective use of data.
Global Events for Your Calendar 🗓
Jul 05 | FREE ENTRY » Panel Discussion: Enabling Mental Well-Being of Educators | 26th Educational Leadership Forum
This is an Online Event hosted by the Global Citizenship Foundation.
Jul 09 | FREE ENTRY » Ed-Leaders Meetup | 26th Educational Leadership Forum
This is an Online Event hosted by the Global Citizenship Foundation.
Jul 11 | FREE ENTRY » Distinguished Global Lecture | 26th Educational Leadership Forum
This is an Online Event hosted by the Global Citizenship Foundation.
Jul 24 | FREE ENTRY » 12 Data Visualization Tips & Tricks: Going Deeper
This is an Online Event hosted by Great Data Minds.
Sep 28 | PAID ENTRY » School Data Analysis - Using Data To Improve Learning
This is an Online Event hosted by ZenPD.
Lights, Camera, Education 🎬
Film » It All Starts Today
A teacher from a small, depressed town is trying to do something useful. This is a powerful story about an educator trying to make a difference in the lives of his students with passion and commitment.
Documentary » He Named Me Malala
A look at the events leading up to the Taliban's attack on Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai for speaking out on girls' education, followed by the aftermath, including her speech to the United Nations.
Courses and Learning 🧑💻
Self-Paced Course » Using Data for School Improvement
By the Study.com
Books 📚
Evidence-Based Teaching Resource » Visible Learning for Teachers: Maximizing Impact on Learning
By John Hattie
Community Connect 💭
What types of training or support do teachers need to effectively integrate data-driven tools into their teaching in classrooms?
Share your ideas on our community post.
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The Global Citizenship Foundation is a leading specialist international organization based in South Asia (NCR Delhi, India) and the European Union (Tallinn, Estonia). Its principal mandate is to realize the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 and Target 4.7 (Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development). Since 2016, the GCF has impacted education in 70+ countries, striving to transform education for human and planetary flourishing.
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