July 7, 2025
5 Innovative Ways Renaissance is Shaping the Future of Learning

Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this podcast episode, Jeff speaks with Eric Swanson, Senior Vice President Product Management, Practice and Instruction at Renaissance Learning to learn about Renaissance Next for Leaders, and the future of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom.
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- Curriculum Design and Implementation: Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.
- Effective Instructional Coaching: Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage.
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Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Renaissance Next: Transforming Classroom Instruction
- Renaissance Next for Leaders: District-Wide Data All in One Place
- Embracing AI to Improve Teaching and Learning
- Renaissance Launches New Core Publisher Experience to Transform Classroom Instruction
About Renaissance
As a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, Renaissance is driven by a powerful mission: to accelerate learning for all students. For over 35 years, the company has been dedicated to providing educators with the insights and tools needed to "See Every Student." Today, more than 40% of U.S. schools rely on its interconnected ecosystem of solutions, which includes industry-leading tools for assessment (Star Assessments), practice (Accelerated Reader, Freckle, myON), and instruction (Nearpod). By creating a seamless flow between assessment data, personalized practice, and teacher-led instruction, Renaissance empowers educators to make informed decisions that help every learner achieve their full potential.Links of Interest
- Website: https://www.renaissance.com/
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- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/renaissance-learning/
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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RenaissanceLearning
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