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By David Ogul
Sinem Siyahhan is shedding new light on the old adage “a family that plays together, stays together.”
Taking a decade of research into the learning and bonding that occur when families play video games together, the assistant professor of educational technology and learning sciences in the School of Education at Cal State San Marcos teamed with fellow researcher Elisabeth Gee in compiling a new book, “Families at Play: Connecting and Learning Through Video Games” (MIT Press, 2018) that underscores how gaming favorites from Halo to Minecraft can be tools for connection rather than barriers isolating different generations. Continue reading: Video Games
By David Ogul
The one constant in Dr. Katie McNamara’s three-decade career as an educator has been an unflinching commitment to equity. Which is why the superintendent of the South Bay Union School District opted to pursue her Ed.D. in educational leadership at Cal State San Marcos.
“I really love that Cal State San Marcos is committed to social justice and serving a diverse community,” McNamara said. “It was a perfect fit for me.”
Her experiences through the Joint Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program offered in partnership with UC San Diego played a critical role in McNamara’s recent selection as Superintendent of the Year for San Diego and Imperial counties by the Association of California School Administrators. The group praised McNamara’s passion for excellence in all students, for opening opportunities to achieve regardless of a child’s background or circumstances, and for inspiring everyone in the district – from parents to principals and from bus drivers to accounting clerks – to share in that commitment. Continue reading: Superintendent
To meet each student’s needs, teachers know how important it is to personalize learning. These tailored strategies give students voice and choice in their learning, increasing engagement and generating better outcomes. But what do these tailored strategies look like in the classroom? To personalize learning effectively, teachers need to experience it for themselves.
On July 27, the fourth annual BetterTogether: California Teachers Summit will bring new and seasoned teachers together at 30+ locations across the state to strengthen our teacher network, share resources and experience what it looks like to personalize learning for ourselves. The Summit will feature TED-style EdTalks presented by teacher leaders and a choice of discussions in an Edcamp format led by teachers, for teachers. This format encourages peer-to-peer dialogue and empowers teachers to lean into their own learning. Continue reading: Better Together
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