Accelerating Learning Now and in the FutureMitigate Learning Loss in Your Learning Programs Throughout the Year Creating meaningful and effective learning experiences can be one of education’s greatest challenges, but it also can bring the greatest and most innovative rewards. As you look ahead, a partnership with Discovery Education can strengthen teacher practice and accelerate student learning with timely, resources that motivate students and inspire teachers throughout the entire year. To support you in meeting these needs, we are aligning our content to the 5 pillars of accelerating learning. 5 Pillars of Accelerating Learning Many studies and practices around accelerating learning revolve around steps outlined in a 2014 ASCD publication, Learning in the Fast Lane by Suzy Pepper Rollins. We’ve evaluated these steps from ASCD, weighed them against the current needs and challenges, and talked to school and district leaders to deliver an updated list of five key pillars: 1.Prime Emotion & Spark Student Curiosity 2.Establish Clear Learning Goals & Continually Check for Understanding 3.Build Background Knowledge While Focusing on Grade-Level Content 4.Make Learning Accessible for All Students 5.Foster a Culture of Collaborative Learning 1. Prime Emotion & Spark Student Curiosity Promote learning based on student needs, preferences, and interests whenever possible to encourage a student-centered mindset where they have the ability and the motivation to guide themselves through new concepts. Supporting Tools & Resources: Virtual Field Trips Keeping You Connected to Curiosity Channel STEM Careers Phenomenal Science Social-Emotional Learning Center 2. Establish Clear Learning Goals & Continually Check for Understanding By providing specific expectations and multiple ways to demonstrate their understanding, learners can explore a concept creatively while working toward a clear, standards-aligned goal. Options like online assessments, collaborative boards, and self-made videos can better engage students in ways that fit their strengths. Supporting Tools & Resources: SOS Instructional Strategies Assessment Builder Professional Learning NOW: Creating Clear and Concise Learning Goals Accelerating Learning Guide: 5 Strategies for Moving Students Forward Dive deeper into the 5 Pillars of Accelerating Learning by downloading the full guide today! Download Now Choose Title ... Choose School or District ... Can't find your School or District? Click here to contact us. Comments I agree to receive information and offers from Discovery Education in accordance with the following Privacy Policy. Submit 3. Build Background Knowledge While Focusing on Grade-Level Content Evaluate what students need to master the concept, and then provide scaffolded support to make it happen. It’s critical to keep students immersed in grade-level content when providing this extra practice, such as strategic “cheat sheets” or a visualization of important concepts. Supporting Tools & Resources: SOS Student Learning Activity Videos Learning at Home Instructional Inspiration 4. Make Learning Accessible for All Students Accessibility and creating equitable learning experiences are intrinsically linked to accelerating learning—how can we reach and support vulnerable and underrepresented students? For many, the quality of content and embedded tools can increase equity and accessibility. Supporting Tools & Resources: Immersive Reader functions within Studio, our collaborative authoring tool. Transcripts and closed captions for audio or video content. Enhanced text features like read-aloud, page ruler, and masking functions. Multimodal content options, such as audio, text, video, images and interactive tools. Language and translation options for digital resources. 5. Foster a Culture of Collaborative Learning Teachers need to be trusted by students, in class or at a distance. Educators need opportunities to interact with other educators to expand their professional learning. Leaders need to open lines of communication with families and teachers. Supporting Tools & Resources: Studio, our collaborative authoring tool The Discovery Educator Network (DEN) and Ongoing professional learning events Timely Resources for Accelerating Learning This Summer and Beyond We offer compelling resources to help educators get the most out of Discovery Education, understand how to reach all students, and develop engaging strategies that support equitable learning. Keeping You Connected to What Matters Most On-DemandDuring this spring thought leadership collaborative, we explored timely topics and challenges facing school systems today, including accelerating learning. View details Accelerating Learning with Discovery Education Interactive CourseExclusive to Discovery Education partners, this interactive course reveals innovative ways to accelerate student learning with our high-quality content, instructional tools and strategies, and dynamic professional learning. View details Executive Briefing: Accelerating Learning On-DemandWatch this exclusive webinar where we heard from curriculum leaders nationwide as they discussed actionable strategies and resources that can be used to accelerate learning. View details NEW Ready-to-Use Activities to Support Summer Programs In addition to the resources that Discovery Education provides to engage students and accelerate learning, teachers can take advantage of a new collection of ready-to-use activities designed specifically to support summer programs. New activities for grades K-8 are based on ELA and Math standards that our partners have prioritized as learning recovery needs. Each activity incorporates science or social studies content that engages students and supports background knowledge development. In addition, there are 25 new Social-Emotional Learning activities based on our most popular content with students. Are you a current Discovery Education partner?View these activities in the Student Learning Activities Channel. Current Discovery Education partners can get resources connected to all five accelerating learning pillars through our comprehensive Studio Board! Go There Now Request a Demo