What’s New at LVP?

We’ve spent summer 2021 refreshing our Learner Variability Navigator (LVN) with an equity lens. The goal is to reflect the latest research and effective practices for learning, as well as further incorporate the perspectives of educators, edtech teams, and diverse stakeholders within our work. We conducted multiple focus groups, tapped the expertise of our Practitioner Advisory Board, and worked with researchers of color to update our Learner Models, focusing on culturally responsive practice and social emotional learning.

Take a look at our new evidence-based factors and strategies designed to reach all learners, especially those who have been historically marginalized:

Sense of Belonging (updated as of December 2021)

Where to go for research and strategies to make your classroom or edtech product welcoming to all students.

added research on equity in social emotional learning and development across all learner models
developed a Sense of Belonging factor in all learner models
developed a Sense of Belonging signature workspace to support educators in designing learning environments where all students feel they belong
added a Culturally Responsive Practice Guide
conducted the Creating a Sense of Belonging: A Critical Need for Student Engagement and Success webinar with Juliana Urtubey, 2021 National Teacher of the Year
rearranged factor categories in the factor map to lead with student background and social and emotional learning
renamed the Learning Needs Explorer to the Learner-Centered Design Tool to reinforce centering the whole learner and leading with their strengths.

Culturally Responsive Practice (updated as of December 2021)

Where to go to find ways to ensure your classroom practice or product development values and nurtures cultural diversity.

added culturally responsive strategies across PreK-12 models, such as discussing race with students, selecting culturally responsive texts, strengths-based approach, building empathy, and several more
added culturally responsive strategies for adult learners, such as building empathy, developing your cultural awareness, strengths-based approach, and discussing race.

Literacy Pre-K-3 Model Update (updated as of August 2021)

Where to look for new research and strategies on writing, which is tightly connected to reading and literacy.

expanded the Literacy PK-3 model to include Handwriting Skills and Foundational Writing Skills.
early writing skills begin developing in the home through activities such as imagining and drawing.
educators can use both explicit instruction and playful literacy activities to encourage learners’ writing skills.
writing skills interact with other factors developing in the whole child such as Working Memory and Self-regulation.

We would love to get your feedback on our updates and the Navigator in general. Please complete this survey or email lvp@digitalpromise.org. Thank you!

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