The Thinking Stick

OCTOBER 2, 2017

If we know this is the best type of professional development, and we have research that shows time and time again that the traditional PD model adopted by schools; the one-off PD day, the yearly conference, the after-school two-hour session, do not lead to improved teaching or changes in student performance. There is no quick fix.

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Course Online Learning Report Blended Learning 58

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

For the better part of my educational career, I always referred to any type of learning to assist me as a teacher or administrator as professional development (PD). The experiences where I had some level of choice were the most meaningful to me and resulted in real changes to my educational practice. Thus, my thinking changed.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Also, gain insights into the upcoming Elevating Innovation Virtual Conference taking place next month, promising exciting opportunities for professional development. Don’t let these outstanding PD prospects pass you by! The post Elevating Innovation – SULS0205 appeared first on Shake Up Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

For sustainable change and innovative practices to take hold let’s evaluate the level of educator agency in our schools. Have a back channel established and monitored using a tool like TodaysMeet to take educator voice to the next level. Image credit: www.peoplematters.in

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Advocacy Digital Badges Education Meeting 178

More Verbs

OCTOBER 5, 2016

We went on to align the Framework with other aspects of our work, including MLTI, MLTI AEV, non-MLTI professional development, iLearnMaine Educator Micro-credentials, and with the Maine Digital Learning Plan that we’re currently drafting. Here are notes and useful links related to the DOE MLTI Update for Fall 2016.

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Survey Professional Learning Outcomes Report 150

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Take a look at our Year in Review! We saw a of myriad new and exciting programs—like centers where high school students apply industry skills, collaborative spaces for students across multiple grade levels, and physical environment extensions for blind students. 11 States Visited. We hope to visit even more districts in 2019!

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Data Conference Assessment OER 167

edWeb.net

MAY 25, 2021

Many products are selected at the district level or are the purview of curriculum coordinators in individual schools. Acknowledge they are busy, find out if they want to be a part of the conversation, and let them guide you to the next person, if applicable, rather than just ignoring them. Virtual professional learning is taking over.

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