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Leveraging Technology to Engage Students in Meaningful Career-Focused Learning

Defined Learning

After 12 years of teaching in Florida’s public school system, Brian Tupper’s principal let him know he was considered a “non-fiction reading teacher”, rather than a World Cultures and Geography teacher. Frustrated with the educational system, Tupper resigned and took a job teaching at Korea International School on Jeju, Island, South Korea.

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Building Career Aspirations in STEM: Helping Students See Their Future Selves

Defined Learning

Over the course of the year, I teach lessons that expose my students to a variety of different experiences that mirror what real scientists do. We engineer vehicles that are powered by rubber band energy to learn about motion and explore ecosystems by collecting data about organisms in our schoolyard.

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 Greater Impact with High-Quality Instructional Materials

Defined Learning

They are intended to support teaching and learning through effective instruction helping students achieve academic success. HQIM are designed to provide teachers with resources that are: Aligned to academic standards Reflect the best available research and are Engaging and relevant to students.