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Uncommon learning: creating schools that work for kids

By Learning Forward
August 2015
By Eric C. Sheninger  UnCommon Learning provides a process for schools to integrate digital media and new applications with purpose and build a culture of learning with pleasure. The author shows school leaders how to transform a learning culture through sustainable and innovative initiatives into one that lets students use real-world tools to do real-world work and develop skills society demands. The book addresses such innovations as makerspaces, blended learning, and microcredentials. Vignettes illustrate key ideas and implementation tips. Relevant links add depth and provide further details on each initiative. Pertinent graphics and data show how each initiative has had a positive impact on student achievement. An appendix at the end of the book provides additional resources to assist leaders with implementation. Through a partnership

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