A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 25, 2021

My challenge and motivation were to create a teacher-facing resource that would also be applicable to administrators, instructional coaches, and other educators who actively work in schools. It requires educators to develop and utilize instructional practices and pedagogical techniques that meet the unique needs of all students.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 13, 2022

But most schools still are struggling to transition their day-to-day classroom instruction to include more critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and other ‘future-ready’ student competencies in ways that are substantive, meaningful, and aligned to those vision statements and graduate profiles. Tuesday, June 14.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

My role has not only been to provide strategies and ongoing coaching but also to make recommendations on solutions that can make the lives of teachers, administrators, and students easier in the process. Workspace : Consider this the place to organize all of those Google apps and tools. Below you can see all that H?para

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

However, K–12 teachers and researchers are discovering that mixing STEM instruction with regular coursework gives students a chance to use real-world issues to better absorb the material. . The CT Competencies provide a framework to help teachers leverage computational thinking across all areas of the curriculum, not just in CS classes.”.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

The significant shifts in adapting to remote learning involve how time is used, providing flexible pathways, ensuring there is regular feedback and the purposeful use of digital tools when appropriate. Adaptive Technologies Nothing replaces sound instructional design and pedagogy.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Over the past couple of months, I have been working with a variety of schools and districts in the role of a coach. Most of this work is focused on digital pedagogy so naturally, I am focused on observing and collecting evidence to get a handle on both the level of instruction and the learning that is taking place. It is in many cases.

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Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2023

Young, a learning specialist and instructional technology coach at Plainfield School District in Illinois, describes digital literacy as “having all the skills that are necessary not only to be safe but productive and successful in the digital world we live in.”

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, educators face numerous challenges when designing instruction that promotes deeper learning for all students. How do teachers ensure that instruction and facilitation of learning are accessible, inclusive, and equitable?

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Studies suggest that instructional coaching is one such thoughtful intervention, providing a critical form of professional development to improve teacher practice (Kraft, Blazar, & Hogan, 2018; Knight, 2007). New rubric guides classroom technology use. The rubric includes a total of six indicators of impactful technology use.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

They fit into the categories of SEL, digital instruction, engagement/management, and leadership. Recently, while discussing the next steps for schools this fall with two instructional designers in the webinar “10 Ways to Move Learning Forward”, we identified ten considerations for school. All opinions are my own.

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Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2020

Teachers across the nation were asked to transform how they deliver instruction after schools closed due to COVID-19. Supporting Teachers through Virtual, Personalized Coaching. The surprise need to change our instructional model gave the Professional Learning department the perfect opportunity to reimagine professional learning.

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Edsurge

JULY 25, 2022

This approach helps teachers reflect deeply and hold evidence-based discussions with coaches and colleagues. Individual coaching can be a great addition to a district’s PD plan, but this is a resource-intensive approach. New teachers get frequent support by sharing short videos with coaches through Teams by Swivl.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Scaffolding instruction—to support students through successive levels of understanding and skill acquisition—is widely seen as the best way to achieve this objective. And STEM Integration Transformation Coach Victoria Thompson is committed to facilitating their efforts. EdSurge: What role does scaffolding play in effective instruction?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I wanted to have as many tools in my belt as possible when the new school year rolled around,” she said. Educators require support in harnessing technology for diverse student needs, emphasizing digital competencies and 21st-century skills. We accomplish these goals in a number of ways as part of our instructional design process.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Putting all kids in front of a device and having them engaged in an adaptive learning tool all at the same time is not personalized. The key is to shift the balance of power and time from instruction (what the teacher does) to learning (what the kid does). Many times, blended instruction is confused with blended learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2022

As an Instructional Technology Coach in Georgetown County, South Carolina, I have the amazing opportunity to work closely with teachers and students as they use educational technology in meaningful ways. . Set a timer for 3-6 minutes, and instruct the students that they are tasked with writing the BEGINNING of that story.

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Edthena

JUNE 3, 2022

The self-reflection process requires dedicated time and thinking, which competes against preparing for teaching. Technology such as AI Coach by Edthena can serve as a teacher self-reflection tool. The AI Coach platform features a virtual coach that guides teachers through a four-phase coaching cycle.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Brookman coach our teachers in improving their instructional pedagogy.) A recent example: how I crosswalked edtech with competency-based design principles, as featured in Eliot Levine 's July 2021 CompetencyWorks blog entry.) Explaining briefly what the edtech tool is, and how it works. So she posed a challenge.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Yet reading scores are below 2019 levels for certain grades even in some states that quickly returned to in-person instruction, such as Florida.” I believe that eventually, all schools will transition to mastery/proficiency/competency-based programs that are student-centered and student-driven. Let’s do it! . Learn More !

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 18, 2023

You can see a wide range of opinions, including some who would like to see AI tools outright banned. There is a fine line between “using AI as a tool” and “using AI to cheat,” and many educators are still determining where that line is. Active Encouragement: Some schools encourage teachers to use AI tools in their classrooms.

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As a coach or school leader, you’re observing myriad classrooms and teaching practices. Inside our video coaching and professional learning platform, you can capture teacher proficiency on specific skills alongside your conversational feedback. You give teacher feedback through detailed notes of strengths and areas for growth.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

The conference features 7 tracks for a customized experience: Assistive technology Campus leader Coach District administrator Educator Information technology Library media specialist FETC workshops and sessions are presented by experts and innovators who are making a difference across the K-12 education spectrum.

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2020

In the lingering aftermath of COVID-19, community colleges will largely be flying blind—gauging employer demand and tooling up to train and educate people to meet that demand will be very difficult. The labor market information provider EMSI has offered a new Health Risk Index , an online tool to guide the campus decision.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

We’ll see more schools and districts placing a priority on SEL instruction just like math or reading. We’ll also see a greater increase in educators looking for solutions for their students with challenging behaviors and looking for tools like DESSA to help schools design interventions for students in specific social emotional competencies.”

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The Thinking Stick

JULY 31, 2023

We explore the innovative teaching strategy of using video games as a powerful tool to enhance literacy skills and engage students in reading. Dr. Miles Harvey is a scholar gamer, middle years esports coach, streamer, and teacher educator from the University of New Mexico researching media literacy and digital game-based learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2021

District leaders and coaches can design and issue custom micro-credentials when teachers demonstrate skill mastery within the Edthena video platform. We built upon our powerful, evidence-based Explorations tool so districts can now easily design and implement a set of custom micro-credential experiences.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

He is also one of the SCMS Academic Team Coaches, which led to the start of the journey that is the basis for today's blog entry. Chad and the other Academic Team coach and SCMS science teacher Sarah Parnell pitched the idea of having an Academic Team elective class for its team members during the same period.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2021

In-person schooling provided an environment for students with cognitive or physical challenges to be fully supported with personalized instruction, tailored supports, and customized technologies. Alexis Mays Fields, Special Education Coach for Center City Public Charter Schools, D.C. According to the Office of Civil Rights of the U.S.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Julie Graber and I often get asked if the 4 Shifts Protocol can be used as a comprehensive walkthrough or observation tool. The last thing we want is for principals, coaches, or mentors to walk into a teacher’s classroom with a big list from the protocol saying ‘nope, nope, nope!’ We’re not interested in judging anyone.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 12, 2018

Also known as digital badges, these tools are increasingly used to improve student focus as well as provide a means to incentivize teachers to complete new disciplines. Teachers can decide on specific professional goals , such as improving their math instruction or creating a makerspace in their classroom,” Cator says.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2017

Second, Iowa had formed a collaborative to investigate, develop, and implement competency-based education (CBE) pathways for students and create a framework to guide the statewide implementation of CBE. The collaborative identified blended learning as one vehicle to implement competency based education and personalize student learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Smith has demonstrated strong leadership skills throughout her 27-year career in education, which has included roles as an assistant director of summer and graduate placement programs, teacher, principal, coach, curriculum specialist, and, now, director of federal programs. About Curriculum Associates.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 3, 2015

As instruction becomes increasingly personalized for students, teachers are ready for those same principles to drive their on-going professional development. "Teachers " Angela, Teacher and Instructional Coach. Micro-credentials are “a tool to build networks.” "Teachers are hungry to learn.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 30, 2018

An increase in the amount of job-embedded coaching work I did in schools over an extended period of time also influenced my thinking. The ultimate goal is to develop competent thinkers and doers who can not only use knowledge in new ways but also construct their own.

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Edthena

AUGUST 11, 2021

Learn how Jim Knight’s Impact Cycle offers a tool for instructional coaches looking to help teachers set and meet PEERS goals. Coaches Don’t Have To Solve The Problem Or Know What To Say, Says Elena Aguilar. Coaches Don’t Have To Solve The Problem Or Know What To Say, Says Elena Aguilar. Find out why.

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EdTechTeam

JANUARY 8, 2020

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but instructional coaching isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Despite your enthusiasm for instructional coaching and your passion for helping teachers improve their craft, not everyone will be as receptive to your recommendations as you probably hope.

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Buncee

MARCH 15, 2021

In a day where there is an app for everything, wondering about the true impact a tech tool has made on students’ learning, engagement, and retention can be daunting. In her text, Differentiated Instruction Made Practical , Harvard’s Dr. Rhonda Bondie teaches about ABC + Motivation which is certainly connected to the power of Buncee.

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