Opportunity to reimagine education
According to Education reimagined: The future of learning:
Quality learning must be built on the interests of students along the following dimensions:
- Connecting to purpose and meaning
- Challenging students to have high expectations
- Positioning learning goals that focus beyond the basics
- Using engaging pedagogies
- Building relationships and belongingness
- Providing opportunities to contribute to the world
(Fullan 14). As educational institutions transition to hybrid models, they have the opportunity to reimagine education and build a learning environment that incorporates all of the dimensions of a quality learning experience. Schools and institutions of higher education can create strong learning communities focused on core concepts and centered on solving authentic problems. Students will gain valuable life skills, preparing them to positively contribute to their communities and to be successful in their future work.
By implementing new strategies, educators are contributing to the collective experience of hybrid learning and to the science of teaching. Instructors should, therefore, find ways to document their own learning and reflect on their professional practice. Reflecting through a private journal or public blog on the teaching practices educators implement will ensure that the educational profession continues to move forward during these unprecedented times. When you are ready, we encourage you to share what you learn from your transition to hybrid learning through Twitter with the hashtag #MicrosoftEdu.