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    7 Essential strategies for designing effective instruction

    May 13, 2025 Darri Stephens

    Planning and designing effective instruction is crucial for student learning. Explore effective instructional strategies and resources.

    Darri Stephens

    Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.

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    5 Impactful active learning strategies for the classroom

    June 12, 2024 Darri Stephens

    Explore impactful active learning strategies teachers can use in the classroom to engage students through effective instruction.

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    Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.

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