A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Technology has the potential to transform teaching and learning in a number of ways. One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Hence the need to personalize learning. One of the major hurdles they encounter is the stigma associated with intervention, a key component of personalization. Professional Learning Educators play a pivotal role in shaping students' experiences, and providing them with the necessary tools and knowledge is essential.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

Asynchronous Personalized Learning The critical tenet of personalized learning is all learners getting what they need when and where they need it. There needs to be a shift from “PD” to professional learning that is ongoing, job-embedded, and research-aligned.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

Below is more detailed information on the components of the system. Effective communication is vital, as it ensures that all stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and students, are well-informed and engaged. By relying on evidence, educators can make informed decisions that enhance student learning and achievement.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 7, 2022

Thus, educators need not only a vision for how to personalize learning effectively but also essential supports that will help to ensure success. The most crucial aspect when it comes to personalizing learning is the teacher in the classroom.

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eSchool News

MARCH 1, 2023

Additionally, Hattie will now serve as a technical advisor for i-Ready Assessment, bringing over 30 years of research on what works best to improve learning. Notably, the Visible Learning research, which is at the center of these services, is the world’s largest evidence base on what works best to improve learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

BOSTON (June 29, 2022) – Cicero School District 99 in Illinois has adopted Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs for its teachers and administrators. It also offers professional learning sessions led by national LETRS experts. About Cambium Learning Group.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

School leaders must build trust, foster a positive school culture, and make informed decisions based on data and human judgment. Learn more about professional learning offerings on AI from Aspire Change EDU HERE or email aspirechangeedu@gmail.com Prompt all you want. Be wary of the glitz and surface-level presentations.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2015

As much as Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s) as well as other blended and virtual options have begun to compensate for the challenges that isolated and rural areas of the world face, many educators appreciate and still find great value in face-to-face learning experiences. For more information and to register click HERE.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

All of these organizations are shifting the needle and rocking professional learning nationwide. This resource is sure to jumpstart your next professional learning or team building activity! The organization helps district leaders plan, implement, and measure high-quality professional learning within their schools.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

It represents a dramatic shift from how schools have been run and structured for over a century, as what started as a personal use of technology has become systemic to every facet of leadership. Many kids have flourished during remote learning as they have been able to follow a unique path or learn at their own pace.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2017

In response to these challenges, the NYCDOE launched WeTeachNYC in September 2015, an online professional learning space for teachers and school leaders.WeTeachNYC was designed based on three core understandings: Educators benefit from having a centralized space where resources and opportunities are easily discoverable.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

At last February’s Board meeting, 10-year old Ryan inspired the adults in the room to see how tech can be leveraged for learning in a whole new light. Ryan had this chance to shine because of Fresno’s Personalized Learning Initiative (PLI), which has been fostering student voice, choice and collaboration over the last two years.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2024

As I engage with districts and schools regularly, they frequently inquire about ways to gauge the outcomes and efficacy of their innovative strategies, such as BYOD, 1:1, blended and personalized learning, classroom and school redesign, branding, makerspaces, and professional development. The IPA doesn’t just look at innovation.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

The idea of using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver professional learning and development to K-12 educators is not new—but it’s not quite mainstream, either. The organization has been providing LMS-based professional learning for the state’s educators since 2004. “We Hint: Think AI.)

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

BOSTON (April 21, 2022) – Hemet Unified School District in Riverside County, California, has adopted LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs for its teachers and administrators. It also offers professional learning sessions led by national LETRS experts.

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Edsurge

MAY 26, 2017

In response to these challenges, the NYCDOE launched WeTeachNYC in September 2015, an online professional learning space for teachers and school leaders.WeTeachNYC was designed based on three core understandings: Educators benefit from having a centralized space where resources and opportunities are easily discoverable.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 26, 2015

We hear a lot about 'personalized learning' – the importance of reaching every student at their level, including their interests and passions, and giving them choices. When we started working with the Digital Promise Schools , I thought “personalizing learning” was our end goal. I know learners.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2021

1, 2021) –– The Kansas State Board of Education is providing statewide access to LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning for educators in prekindergarten through third grade to individuals entering the early education field. For more information, visit www.lexialearning.com.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. I always like to focus on the small wins when I am facilitating professional learning with schools and districts. Thus, the options are Zoom, Webex, and Google Meets.

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Digital Promise

MAY 10, 2021

Should you expand the use of new tools that educators found to meet immediate learning needs? Are there new tools to consider that address your communities’ new and evolving needs as you move to hybrid and in-person learning? Which learning goals might edtech support? How is this tool different?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Leaders must begin to establish a vision and strategic plan to create classrooms and buildings that are more reflective of the real world while empowering learners to use technology in powerful ways through either personalized or blended strategies and increased access in the form of BYOD or 1:1. This needs to be prioritized.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2022

An equitable learning culture at the district and school level can only be created through the development of policies, procedures, and vision that result in systems geared toward supporting the uniqueness of all learners. There also must be ongoing professional learning for teachers, coaches, administrators, and other related staff.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Another successful strategy is to develop an informal walk-through schedule with your leadership team. This is extremely important in terms of technology integration in the classroom and professional learning to improve practice. We formally observed each of our teachers three times a year regardless of experience.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

In the edWebinar “ Students Leverage Technology Tools and Makerspaces to Personalize Learning,” Grace Borst, Innovation Specialist at St. While students miss class for open lab, the teachers recognize the benefits of letting students explore technology to help them achieve both personal and educational goals. Join the Community.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 21, 2020

Personalization Personalized learning represents a movement from the “what” to the “who” as a means to facilitate student ownership of the learning process. Check out this post for more detailed information. Blended Learning One of the best strategies to personalize the experience for students is blended learning.

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The 21st Century Principal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

Our children need to have adults in their lives that know and understand the art of developing personal learning networks and connecting with others. There are still far too many educators shirking this responsibility of teaching children art of developing personal learning networks. Basics of reputation management.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2017

LearnLaunch Institute , the Massachusetts Personalized Learning Edtech Consortium (MAPLE) functions as a professional learning community for 32 district members that aim to implement personalized learning. You can personalize learning just fine without technology. But it can help.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

You can either lurk and learn or develop your own Personal Learning Network (PLN) to farm the best ideas and strategies that are actually working in similar demographics. Consider a daily or weekly YouTube video that can be embedded in a mass email to showcase how teachers are successfully implementing remote learning.

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Edthena

JUNE 6, 2024

They discuss: The emergence of AI in education How AI can support teacher professional learning How the AI Coach platform works/supports teachers and coaches Should AI Coach replace in-person coaching? Ensuring privacy and secure data handling Adam emphasized the importance of privacy in using AI tools in education.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 15, 2019

Whether classroom resources are digital or not, educators can collect data every day to inform their instruction. Although the majority of teachers now use some form of data-driven learning, Haggen and Lucas reminded attendees that both formal and informal data are essential to informing instruction. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 22, 2017

Their program embodies four of the key features identified by educational researchers as characterizing high quality professional learning experiences, the effective design of online communities for teachers, and best practices for integrating informal online professional learning with formal district professional development.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

My journey as an educator began thirty years ago and—I’ll admit—references to personalized learning were never mentioned or formally discussed back then. We consider physical changes as being individual and unique, yet do we recognize that each person’s learning journey can be just as individual?

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edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2016

Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). Now don’t get me wrong, I still highly value face-to-face experiences, as there are some natural limits to learning exclusively in a social media vacuum. Read the original post here.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Principal Nicki Slaugh and her staff are committed to evaluating and reflecting on their pedagogy to provide their students with the most effective learning experiences. They engage in professional learning every Friday, as it is built into their schedule. It is an organic process that enriches the learning of all involved.

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Waterford

APRIL 15, 2024

It has the potential to revolutionize learning experiences, enhance family engagement , and drive academic achievement. Leveraging AI can power differentiated instruction, personalize learning pathways , develop racially and culturally inclusive content, and provide invaluable feedback to educators and administrators.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 10, 2015

What Is A Personal Learning Network? What is a personal learning network, or rather a Personal Learning Network? How about a Professional Learning Network? What Is A Personal Learning Network? . The post What Is A Personal Learning Network? by TeachThought Staff.

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