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Implementing Mindfulness Practices in Schools

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2024

Implementing Mindfulness Practices in Schools In recent years, mindfulness has gained significant traction, not just in adults’ lives but also in educational settings. Ways to Implement Mindfulness in Schools 1. Let’s explore why and how mindfulness practices are making their way into classrooms worldwide.

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The Three Principles of Effective Implementation

Education Elements

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In a previous blog, “Implementing the Best in Imperfect Conditions” Chelle Minnihan and I skimmed the surface of three essential conditions for effective implementation. Now, we venture deeper into these crucial aspects and how they can help you achieve your district’s goals.

Strong Planning, Coaching, and Implementing with Fidelity– A Blended Learning Success Story

Education Elements

APRIL 23, 2024

This model was the best fit with existing campus and district initiatives, including the implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) in Math and ELAR classes. As part of the school action plan, the school selected a blended learning redesign model.

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Leading the Way: Insights on Successful K-12 Implementation

Education Elements

OCTOBER 31, 2023

One of the most important roles of a leader is the development and implementation of a plan. How good a job one does at that vital step can make all the difference in the plan’s success or failure. Effective leaders know how to create opportunities for change, opportunities for collaboration, and how to measure progress to fuel success.

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Implementing A Strategic Plan Well To Define Your District’s Legacy

Education Elements

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, implementing initiatives can make all the difference between thriving and merely surviving. The art of implementing initiatives well is a skill that requires a combination of strategy, systems, and responsive leadership.

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Implementing a successful classroom management plan

Hapara

JANUARY 24, 2024

In fact, I didn’t know how to implement a classroom management plan, let alone a successful one. Implementing and maintaining a classroom management action plan Get to know your learners What improves student performance? The first step in implementing a plan is getting to know your learners.

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Implement Single Sign-On for Educator Efficiency and Security

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Districts may also wish to implement SSO solutions for added security. With an SSO solution in place, educators have all their applications and programs in one location. This makes the educational technology they use for teaching easier to locate and manage, even while managing a busy classroom. While there are many…

Education

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Racing to Implement the Science of Reading: Setting a Pace for Achieving Success

Education Elements

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

During speeches in January, several state leaders kicked off the year with strong commitments of money and resources to improve literacy in their schools through the immediate implementation of evidence-based reading instruction, often referred to as the “science of reading.”

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The Roses and Thorns of an LMS Strategy: How to Flourish with the Right LMS

Speaker: Amanda Davis, Chief Experience Officer and Liam O'Malley, VP of Association Solutions

Implementation. Is your organization or association leaning into the always-evolving eLearning environment to ensure you have the tools and content to remain relevant through all this change? There are many complex decision-making processes within your learning & development strategy and LMS lifecycle management, including: Selection.

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Three Keys to Successful K-12 Strategic Plan Implementation

Education Elements

APRIL 25, 2023

As a consultant who has helped dozens of districts design and implement strategic plans, I also knew I could apply some of the principles we use when supporting districts to my weightlifting journey. In our work, we’ve found that the successful implementation of a strategic plan comes down to three key areas:

Training

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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

He discusses common mistakes when teachers implement mastery learning as well as the types of classes that work well with mastery learning. The Top Mistake People Make When Implementing Mastery Learning 00;05;39;14 – 00;05;49;00 Vicki Davis So okay, so fill in the blank. And there's been some pushback.

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Implementing Blended Learning: A Success Story at Hall Success Academy

Education Elements

JUNE 6, 2023

We can all learn important lessons about how to implement successful shifts by learning about the story of the HSA campus redesign team, including teachers, school principal, assistant principal, working alongside our Education Elements team. It takes dedication, hard work, and a team of educators who are committed to making a difference.

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Best differentiation strategies in the classroom teachers can begin implementing now

Hapara

JANUARY 17, 2024

He recommends embarking on this nonlinear process by implementing learning strategies and seeing how the students respond. Determine what can be implemented or changed in order to move ahead successfully. How can an educator best implement differentiated instruction? Allow for some degree of trial and error.

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How to Apply the Concepts of Neuroscience to Create a Thriving Learning Culture

Speaker: Margie Meacham, Founder and Chief Freedom Officer at LearningToGo

Training programs that implement psychological safety principles offer their staff members a setting where people can feel accepted, respected, and empowered to learn. According to business research, psychological safety is a critical component of successful individuals and teams.

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The Art of Implementing Strategic Plans

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast One of the most important roles of a leader is the development and implementation of a plan. From the beginning, Kim made it clear why implementing well is so important. Years of experience have taught both superintendents valuable lessons about implementation.

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3 supports for educators implementing restorative justice practices

eSchool News

MAY 8, 2023

Research-based guidance offers insights on how to structurally support educators through restorative justice implementation, and there are resources for teachers and support staff as they integrate restorative practices into their roles. Provide educators with training, coaching, and resources to recognize their roles within their school.

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Eye on Zero Trust: How to Implement Identity and Access Management in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

Developed in 2009 by former Forrester Research analyst John Kindervag, the zero-trust security model revolves around the motto “never trust, always verify.” It is an evolving methodology in cybersecurity that governs user access to data and networks.

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What is culturally responsive teaching and how to implement it in your classroom?

Neo LMS

AUGUST 30, 2022

Strategies for implementing culturally responsive teaching. The post What is culturally responsive teaching and how to implement it in your classroom? Read more: 5 Strategies to make your classes more inclusive. There is no one right way to approach culturally responsive teaching. appeared first on NEO BLOG.

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Implementing the “Best” in Imperfect Conditions: Tips for Making Changes to Instructional Practices at Scale

Education Elements

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the Chief Learning Officer of Scholarus Learning , I was there to provide inputs on how change might be implemented since Scholarus works with thousands of schools providing consulting, surveys, and custom curricula.

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Steps to a Successful SEL Implementation

EdNews Daily

AUGUST 19, 2022

The post Steps to a Successful SEL Implementation first appeared on EdNews Daily. As we built that out, we started creating our own lessons using some of the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) curriculum. We assembled […].

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Learning Technology

The 4 Phases of a Cybersecurity Strategy That Schools Must Implement

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2022

Despite the increased cyber risks K–12 schools face, some still don’t have a formal cybersecurity plan in place. A poll from EdTech: Focus on K–12 in October found that, of the first three phases of a proactive cybersecurity strategy, prevention is the area where K–12 IT leaders feel they need the most help.

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Driving equitable learning with thoughtful software implementation

eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2023

However, in the face of this challenge, lies an opportunity to foster equitable learning through thoughtful implementation of software solutions. Thoughtful implementation of software in education can be a game-changer, paving the way for equitable learning opportunities for all.

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Avoid These Four Pitfalls When Implementing Online Education Software in K–12

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

Technology is no longer a complementary tool in the classroom; it’s the primary operational hub for education. Case in point: Ed tech adoption in K—12 grew by 99 percent in 2022.

Software

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K–12 Schools Implement Connectivity Solutions to Narrow the Homework Gap

EdTech Magazine

JULY 19, 2022

It was several weeks into school closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic when Dave Peterson looked out his office window at Washington’s Sunnyside School District and saw something unusual: A young man was sitting outside his house, trying to connect to Zoom over a smartphone hotspot so he could sign in to class.

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Designing, Assessing, and Implementing Educator Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

JANUARY 31, 2020

After a year of collaborative development, we are excited to announce the release of the Design, Assessment, and Implementation Principles for Educator Micro-credentials. By providing the suggested implementation support, you can make professional learning through micro-credentials even more meaningful. How can I learn more?

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6 Strategies for a Successful MTSS Implementation

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) presents districts with many challenges because it requires a fundamental change in how all personnel interact with and support students. Figure out what’s working, what’s not, and if an implementation was already tried, why it didn’t work.

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How Blended Learning Implementation Supports School Improvement Goals

Education Elements

MARCH 28, 2023

The bright morning sun floods in through the yawning glass windows and casts long shadows in the front of the classroom. My colleague and I and about ten-odd teachers sit huddled at the desks near the back; some of them are poring over resources on their screens, others using markers, pens, and paper cutouts on small chart paper.

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What We’re Reading: 3 Resources for Implementing Edtech

Edthena

JULY 6, 2023

Nowadays, an important responsibility of administrating student and teacher learning includes implementing edtech for a school or district. We’ve rounded up three resources for implementing edtech, including AI tech tools teachers can use right now. Check out the highlights of what we’ve been reading below.

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Q&A: Susan Bearden Pushes Ed Tech Users to Implement Interoperability Standards

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Consumers expect their apps and gadgets to work together seamlessly, but in K–12 education, it’s often a battle of the brands. Susan Bearden, director of digital programs for InnovateEDU and their Project Unicorn lead, is focused on helping schools build a more harmonious future for their technology.

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Overcoming 5 Barriers to the Implementation of PBL

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

” The post Overcoming 5 Barriers to the Implementation of PBL appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. John Larmer on Episode 385 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast.

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How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs

EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs. jena.passut_7651. Wed, 05/09/2018 - 11:57. What’s the best way to define a makerspace? Fleming, who also runs and manages her own business, Worlds of Making , says too often schools build library makerspaces just for the top engineering students or the gifted and talented students.

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4 Ways to Support K-12 District Implementation of Your Ed-Tech Product

Ed Tech from the Ground Up

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Here are tips for making sure your product is implemented properly across schools. The post 4 Ways to Support K-12 District Implementation of Your Ed-Tech Product appeared first on Market Brief. This CEO's ed-tech company is signing more district-wide contracts.

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Video: Pleasanton ISD begins new school year, implements social emotional learning curriculum

EdNews Daily

AUGUST 11, 2022

Students to receive tools on how to cope, deal and manage their time By Tiffany Huertas A Texas school district is implementing a program this new school year to help support students academically, socially and emotionally. How to manage their time,” Megan Stuart, school counselor at Pleasanton Junior High School said.

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Six Ways Instructional Leaders Can Support Curriculum Implementation

Education Elements

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

As we start the calendar year, many of us have the desire to set ambitious goals to change how we work to make it more fulfilling and sustainable.

Education Elements

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A “Roadmap” to Implementing Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

As we scale our work from 58 teachers to 15 districts, Digital Promise’s Micro-credential Implementation Roadmap has been an invaluable resource. This new tool provides a variety of resources to support organizations’ readiness for and management of micro-credential implementation. Implementation. Preparation.

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10 ways educators can implement Google Docs for learners in their classrooms

Hapara

JULY 19, 2023

But there are all kinds of engaging ways you can implement Google Docs for learners. Learn how to use Google Docs and Slides Now that you have engaging ways to implement Google Docs for learners, you may need help getting started. Luckily there are simple step-by-step training guides available online.

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Building the ‘why’ into a districtwide literacy implementation

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

With approximately 29,000 students and 42 schools, including 21 elementary schools, special program schools, and four early childhood centers, Rockford Public Schools is quite large, so implementing changes takes a lot of time.

Elementary

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EdXchange: Implementing the Science of Reading with Unique Learners

N2Y

AUGUST 8, 2023

Watch our webinar to learn how to effectively implement the Science of Reading in special education based on expert guidance and concrete examples.

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Lesson Implementation Guide

N2Y

JULY 25, 2023

Read n2y’s lesson implementation guide that explains what each section of a Unique Learning System lesson plan is and how it supports unique learners.

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What is Fidelity of Implementation?

Battelle for Kids

APRIL 19, 2017

Fidelity of Implementation is the commitment to following all policies and procedures when delivering an intervention. It is a critical aspect of any program implementation and research endeavor to evaluate effectiveness.

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Implementing Effective MTSS Programs for Student Success

edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The conversation had two parts: a practical case study from the Owensboro Public Schools (KY) covering what a successful MTSS intervention looks like, followed by a breakdown of how to replicate a successful implementation of this type of program in your district. Megan Gruis, Ed.S., And, what resources do they need in order to do so?

Outcomes

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25 Focus Areas For Implementing Personalized Learning

Education Elements

JUNE 28, 2017

In 2015 we published the first edition of our Personalized Learning Implementation Framework (aka PL Framework) based on lessons learned from working with schools and districts over the previous five years.

Personalized Learning

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Best Practices for Implementing STEM Resources

techlearning

APRIL 24, 2023

What to consider when implementing a variety of STEM programs and products into a classroom

STEM

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Implementing Mindfulness Practices in Schools

The Three Principles of Effective Implementation

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Strong Planning, Coaching, and Implementing with Fidelity– A Blended Learning Success Story

Leading the Way: Insights on Successful K-12 Implementation

Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

Implementing A Strategic Plan Well To Define Your District’s Legacy

Implementing a successful classroom management plan

Implement Single Sign-On for Educator Efficiency and Security

Racing to Implement the Science of Reading: Setting a Pace for Achieving Success

The Roses and Thorns of an LMS Strategy: How to Flourish with the Right LMS

Three Keys to Successful K-12 Strategic Plan Implementation

What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

Implementing Blended Learning: A Success Story at Hall Success Academy

Best differentiation strategies in the classroom teachers can begin implementing now

How to Apply the Concepts of Neuroscience to Create a Thriving Learning Culture

The Art of Implementing Strategic Plans

3 supports for educators implementing restorative justice practices

Eye on Zero Trust: How to Implement Identity and Access Management in K–12 Schools

What is culturally responsive teaching and how to implement it in your classroom?

Implementing the “Best” in Imperfect Conditions: Tips for Making Changes to Instructional Practices at Scale

Steps to a Successful SEL Implementation

The 4 Phases of a Cybersecurity Strategy That Schools Must Implement

Driving equitable learning with thoughtful software implementation

Avoid These Four Pitfalls When Implementing Online Education Software in K–12

K–12 Schools Implement Connectivity Solutions to Narrow the Homework Gap

Designing, Assessing, and Implementing Educator Micro-credentials

6 Strategies for a Successful MTSS Implementation

How Blended Learning Implementation Supports School Improvement Goals

What We’re Reading: 3 Resources for Implementing Edtech

Q&A: Susan Bearden Pushes Ed Tech Users to Implement Interoperability Standards

Overcoming 5 Barriers to the Implementation of PBL

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs

4 Ways to Support K-12 District Implementation of Your Ed-Tech Product

Video: Pleasanton ISD begins new school year, implements social emotional learning curriculum

Six Ways Instructional Leaders Can Support Curriculum Implementation

A “Roadmap” to Implementing Micro-credentials

10 ways educators can implement Google Docs for learners in their classrooms

Building the ‘why’ into a districtwide literacy implementation

EdXchange: Implementing the Science of Reading with Unique Learners

Lesson Implementation Guide

What is Fidelity of Implementation?

Implementing Effective MTSS Programs for Student Success

25 Focus Areas For Implementing Personalized Learning

Best Practices for Implementing STEM Resources

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