A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

When it comes to education training, the main pathway to improvement is through professional development. Professional development (PD) is something that is typically "done" to educators. On the other hand, professional learning is something they actively WANT to engage in to grow. Think about this for a second.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 30, 2022

It goes beyond just telling people what to do by instead showing them how to do it as a means to either support learning or change. In the classroom, modeling aids in making concepts clear where students learn by observing. Learning, in many cases, results from observation (Holland & Kobasigawa, 1980).

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2023

Consider the following questions when it comes to professional growth: Who do we serve? During the spring of 2022, I met Nicki Slaugh , who serves as principal, and many of her staff at a school system where we were all there to facilitate professional learning on Personalized Competency-Based Learning (PCBL).

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2021

Coaching is a critical component of supporting teacher effectiveness. The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the importance of instructional technology, and instructional technology coaching is key to assisting teachers with powerful uses of technology.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 14, 2021

I absolutely love coaching educators in small groups. While giving keynotes and facilitation workshops is something I love, both lack an on-going component, which is one of the most critical aspects of professional learning that leads to scalable results. We must inspect what we expect.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular. As an edtech professional, what’s your career path?

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 16, 2023

The rapid shift to virtual learning was a necessity and, like always, educators rose to the occasion like they always do even though training in this area didn’t really exist at scale. A few years later, we are beginning to get an idea of the most pressing issue at hand, which is learning recovery.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 7, 2021

What are the key ingredients for a beneficial professional learning experience? At the top of the list, you will probably find that successful professional learning is ongoing, personalized, and of high quality. These components are naturally embedded within effective coaching and/or mentoring.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 20, 2023

For various reasons, educators are enamored by the keynoting circuit, facilitating presentations at both national and international events, and coaching in school systems. I often get asked both through social media and in person how to become a consultant. Now I have a standard answer. My first step was to create an LLC during the pandemic.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 18, 2021

I have always done this because I know that timely information has been critical to my professional growth. During my recent work with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), I had the honor of sharing what I have learned from the field while helping them look at and analyze evidence from their change efforts during our time together.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 26, 2021

Google's Applied Digital Skills Curriculum is a fantastic free resource of lesson plans, videos, and learning experiences for students everywhere. Today's guest Coach Victor Hicks talks about how he's used the curriculum for grades kindergarten and up. Coach Victor Hicks – Bio As Submitted. All opinions are my own.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Micro-credentials allow educators to continue their professional learning on their own schedule, without having to leave their homes. This flexibility makes micro-credentials an ideal form of professional learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital Promise & Verizon Innovative Learning Schools.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

Here’s a look at some recent trends in teacher PD: What activities should be in a professional development plan? Learn more about professional development topics. What is an example of a professional development goal? Learn more. What is the most common professional development for teachers?

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Eventually, I began revising my resume and linking to instances where I actively cultivated leadership characteristics or built capacity through coaching sports, writing curriculum, and advising clubs. Learn from more experienced leaders : Seek out mentors or coaches who can provide guidance and support as you develop.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

To achieve this goal, we must first examine the foundational elements that lead to successful teaching and learning, whether the environment is remote or hybrid. Regardless of the terminology used, these represent more personalized pathways that focus on student agency leading to empowerment and more ownership of the learning experience.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic challenges schools around the world to keep students engaged in remote learning and to use technology in new ways, many have turned to instructional technology coaches (also referred to as edtech coaches) for support. Our new report presents findings from a survey of edtech coaches in the U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 1, 2022

August 2-7th: Coaching or Mentoring. You love being an edtech professional but what’s your career path? More and more teachers–both new and experienced–are looking for coaching or mentoring to fill gaps in their learning, keep up to date on the latest teaching strategies, and solve problems they didn’t expect.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 15, 2021

Department of Education grant to support the Instructional Coaching for Tech-Enhanced Approaches in Mathematics (iCoachTEAM) project. This project is inspired by the Dynamic Learning Project (DLP), a three-year initiative to increase educational equity and impactful use of technology through instructional coaching.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

Key points: Video-based coaching offers insight on teacher practices and makes feedback more effective I’m a first-year teacher. Department of Education looked at video-based coaching in about 100 elementary schools. One group had five rounds of coaching in which they recorded themselves teaching and received feedback on the video.

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Edthena

JANUARY 11, 2024

With so many options and tools out there, the challenge for many K-12 leaders and teachers is identifying which tools can actually help enhance the learning experience. Why AI Coaching Matters Donna discussed Edthena’s AI Coach platform, which uses artificial intelligence for instructional coaching.

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Digital Promise

JULY 23, 2020

However, districts lose millions of dollars each year in unused education technology products , often because teachers lack professional development support that can help them overcome their fears around incorporating technology tools in their teaching practice. Coaches provide a safe environment for experimentation and growth.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Furthermore, the human capacity for growth and learning is boundless. The recognition that there is no absolute pinnacle of achievement fosters a mindset of continuous improvement, encouraging a commitment to learning, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence. In her words, they never settle for average.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 7, 2021

I love coaching as it provides a lens to see how teachers and administrators act on feedback to grow and improve. Even though this year has been dramatically different as a result of the pandemic, I have found myself even more busy supporting districts through job-embedded and on-going professional learning.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Learn why an EdTech Menu is a fantastic tool to help you create uniform professional development sessions that are prepackaged and ready to go at a moments notice. The post Would You Ever Consider Creating an EdTech Menu To Support Your Instructional Coaches and Professional Development Program?

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Digital Promise

APRIL 22, 2021

One of the most enjoyable aspects of the teaching profession is that there is always something to learn and refine. This year in my role as a trainer, I leaned into reading articles from outlets such as Edutopia, Education Week, and MindShift to increase my knowledge about effective remote learning strategies. Shared reflection.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

I have three kids in school, coached in school districts with tens of thousands of students, and supported programs running in schools across the country. In so many ways I’ve seen how schools, coaches, and teachers have cleared the hurdle of offering an education to students nationwide. Making personal connections.

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eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2024

They create collaborative and supportive learning cultures, attract high-quality teachers, and promote strong student outcomes. While it might seem like some people are simply cut out to be strong leaders, I believe with coaching more districts can develop administrators ready for the complexity of leading a building.

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Digital Promise

JULY 15, 2021

In response to COVID-19, OTAN was uniquely prepared to ramp up their digital professional development, offering weekly Zoom office hours for adult educators who suddenly found themselves teaching and supporting learners remotely. Each team is also assigned a coach for brainstorming, guidance, and networking. What have I learned?

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

As classroom coaching grows rapidly as a form of teacher professional development, districts are increasingly outfitting schools with not just one, but multiple coaches, with each playing a different role. So what can administrators and coaches do to ensure that these lines of communication remain open? Take stock.

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Digital Promise

JULY 14, 2020

Three years ago, as part of the Dynamic Learning Project pilot (DLP) , we set out to better understand how teacher coaching could move us closer to bridging the digital use divide in the classroom. Over the past decade, instructional coaching has increasingly attracted the interest of researchers and practitioners alike.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2024

The core of implementation, meanwhile, is coaching each teacher for the specific challenges they will face in their classrooms. The key to success is ensuring that teachers understand the vision for how to implement the curriculum and are therefore motivated and prepared to use it to help children learn in ways that are relevant to them.

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Edthena

MARCH 12, 2024

With more than 10 years of experience supporting educators and organizations, our team has encountered several myths regarding instructional coaching. Myth 1: Instructional coaching is only for struggling teachers Instructional coaching (and coaching in general) is not something that is only for people who are struggling.

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Edthena

APRIL 17, 2024

In Spokane Public Schools , a forward-thinking approach to professional development is making waves, under the strategic direction of Nick Lundberg, Title I and Special Programs Coordinator. EdWeek | Can AI Do Teacher Observations and Deliver PD?

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Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2020

Educators around the world have been increasingly relying on technology for distance learning. For many, this transition wasn’t easy, and is a reminder that professional development is critical. The Google for Education Certified Coach program. How coaching will impact schools. How coaching will impact schools.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 13, 2021

Schools who are trying to focus on deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion are finding the protocol to be helpful in their efforts. with your own lessons and/or around instructional coaching). 1 introductory session for instructional / technology coaches and principals.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 10, 2020

Options range from continuing home learning programs full-time, to fully reopening classrooms with or without additional public or outdoor spaces and staggered schedules, to hybrid approaches. Even if physical buildings are forced to remain closed, we must remember that schools themselves are not closed—learning must, and will, continue.

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