Charlotte, NC (Wednesday, May 8, 2024)— Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA) today announced the extension of a multi-year collaboration with global education technology leader Discovery Education to create dynamic digital learning environments across the state. Through the continuation of this partnership, Georgia Cyber Academy's K-12 teachers will continue to integrate Discovery Education's dynamic digital resources into their instruction to spark student curiosity and support higher academic achievement. I'll go.
Georgia Cyber Academy is a statewide, tuition-free, online, accredited public charter school for students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Georgia, serving approximately 11,000 students. GCA's team of dedicated educators helps students reach their full academic potential through live, interactive classroom participation and an engaging curriculum that supports individualized and differentiated student learning pathways. Create an exciting virtual learning environment where you can.
Recognizing the continued need for a suite of digital solutions that enable K-12 teachers to create learning environments that capture the attention of their students, GCA administrators renewed their long-term relationship with Discovery Education. By leveraging these resources, GCA teachers ensure that all learners reach their full potential, are career and college ready, and are active contributors to society. You can create lessons to help you prepare for your role. GCA's updated Discovery Education solutions include:
discovery education experience. Discovery Education provides educators with a vast collection of high-quality, standards-compliant content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources. experience provides a powerful K-12 learning platform that promotes engaging instruction in any environment. These resources come from trusted partners, align with state and national standards, and help educators bring the outside world into everyday teaching and learning. Integrating the Discovery Education learning platform into your existing information technology architecture is now easier than ever with expanded and permanent partnerships with Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, Brightspace, ClassLink, and Clever. .
science notebook. Access through Discovery Education's award-winning digital platform Discovery Education experience, Science Techbook is a K-12 core curriculum that includes engaging digital resources, hands-on activity kits, virtual investigations, and custom professional learning. This comprehensive resource includes ready-to-use phenomenon-driven lessons to motivate students, powerful technology tools to personalize access (like toggle-on Spanish translation), and time-saving teacher tools to streamline preparation and grading. contained. Science Techbooks are available in both print and digital formats and provide a seamless classroom experience with immersive and interactive ways to explore, including hands-on engineering activities, interactive labs, STEM connections, and more.
Through digital, print, and blended options, Science Techbooks support students in discovering how science is practiced in the real world, with an emphasis on deep understanding and application of grade-appropriate science content. We offer a wide range of high quality resources.Recently, Discovery Education science notebook Certified to meet the rigorous, evidence-based ESSA Tier III standards as set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Social studies technical book. Also accessible through Discovery Education's award-winning digital platform Discovery Education experience, Discovery Education's Social Studies Techbook is a standards-aligned core curriculum resource that uses an inquiry-based approach to improve literacy and critical thinking skills and helps students master the 5Es (Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend). , Evaluate). . From stories of ancient cultures to current events, this comprehensive digital textbook takes concepts from the page and brings your lessons to life. Additionally, users of this resource have access to core content from two of her Lexile levels, an authentic Spanish translation, 180 additional languages with Google Translate, and innovative strategies for teaching all students .
“Georgia Cyber Academy is committed to creating interactive virtual learning environments that support personalized, differentiated, and student-centered educational experiences,” said Maria Blencoe, Georgia Cyber Academy Communications Director. “With our expanded partnership with Discovery Education, we will continue to help educators achieve this goal for all students.”
All GCA educators also have access to the Discovery Educator Network. Discovery Educator Network, a global community of education professionals, connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual meetings, a dedicated community platform, and in-person events to foster valuable idea sharing and inspiration. .
Lindley McNab, Partnerships Manager at Discovery Education, said: “We are proud to support Georgia Cyber Academy’s innovative efforts to provide a personalized, differentiated, and student-centered educational experience.”
To learn more about Discovery Education's award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media. X (old Twitter)LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook.
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About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is a global edtech leader that supports learning wherever it happens with cutting-edge digital platforms. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional support, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences that engage all students and drive higher academic achievement worldwide. Let us help you achieve your goals. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and their 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in more than 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners with school districts, states, and trusted organizations to deliver cutting-edge education technology solutions that support the success of all learners. Provided to teachers. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
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