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The Harvard Family Research Project separated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education to become the Global Family Research Project as of January 1, 2017. It is no longer affiliated with Harvard University.
Volume VII, Issue 3, August 2015
Here’s a little-known fact: In 1870, students in the U.S. averaged under 80 days in school each year and supplemented their formal schooling with their own curriculum. They borrowed books from libraries, read newspapers, and formed literary circles (our modern-day communities of practice), where they debated the “hot topics” of their time.1
Today, thanks to rapid technological advances, children and youth – in fact all of us – have even broader resources for learning. For professionals, perhaps one of the best choices to further their knowledge and skills is to create a cohesive blended learning experience using a variety of different digital tools and in-person sessions. Digital learning allows adults to learn anywhere, anytime they want, in ways that are convenient for their busy schedules.
In this issue of the FINE Newsletter, we explore how blended learning can promote professional learning in family engagement. We take a look at the lessons we and others have learned developing blended professional learning opportunities and highlight interactive resources that support these efforts.
Commentary
Lessons From Blended Professional Learning: The Case of Family Engagement |
Tips & Tools
Bridging Worlds Interactive Case: Family Engagement in the Transition to Kindergarten The transition to school is an important milestone in the lives of children and families. In this interactive case, you will explore the complex issues surrounding the transition to kindergarten and the importance of family engagement in the process. |
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Create Your Own Case Toolkit: Building Your Family Engagement Skills and Knowledge The Create Your Own Case Toolkit is part of Harvard Family Research Project’s professional development efforts to build capacity for partnerships between families, schools, and communities. The toolkit consists of three components: (1) six steps to follow, with related exercises, (2) a collection of family engagement cases, and (3) a Facilitators Guide. |
Voices From the Field
Teaching the Bridging Worlds Case |
SNAPSHOTS!
Get Your Professional Development Notes Organized: The Office of Head Start National Center on Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness Noteworthy App 2.0 |
Family Involvement News
September 2015 Family Involvement News |
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