A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 2, 2014

It appears that much of the focus for improvement has been on creating rigorous classroom instruction to increase student achievement measured by the highly contested standardized tests. Students who are not performing at grade level in the core subject matters (Dove & Honigsfeld, 2013, pp. Struggling Learners. References Dove, M.

Common Core 239

Common Core Assessment Strategy Advocacy 239

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Google has added some new features to Classroom. Like any edtech tool or feature, these new Classroom additions can be abused, focusing not on historical thinking skills but low level learning. Soon you’ll be able to keep your students focused by creating locked quizzes using Google Forms while in Classroom. Locked quizzes.

Google 50

Google Classroom Assessment EdTech 50

edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2020

Two months after the COVID-19 crisis forced educators across the United States to leave their classrooms and start teaching online, the scope of the changes and challenges have now become clear, and educational leaders have started to identify what’s working and what still needs improvement. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

Online Learning 54

Online Learning Student Data Privacy Learning Data 54

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

When given agency, teachers understand the what, why, and how so they can genuinely embrace what they are learning and put those skills to use in their classroom instruction. He has been recognized by EdScoop (EdTech Hero, 2017), SETDA (Leader of the Year, 2013), and Common Sense Media (Educator of the Year, 2012). Bruce holds an M.B.A

Professional Learning 52

Professional Learning Data Future Ready Academic Standards 52

edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

School leaders and classroom teachers need reminders that just because a specific program or pedagogy has evidence that it works, that doesn’t mean it will work in every classroom. Using a Level 4 (lowest level) program, for instance, is a chance for districts to innovate and contribute to the knowledge base.

Education 40

Education Professional Learning Strategy Data 40

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2018

No classroom walls divide them. “It There are no classrooms but rather a series of contiguous, multipurpose spaces arrayed around the central stairs, which themselves double as social meeting areas or lecture seats. The 10 grades are each split into groups with a designated base (analogous to a homeroom) and teacher.

Personalized Learning 96

Personalized Learning Groups Report Study 96

Educator Innovator

APRIL 23, 2014

In the summer of 2013, 15 teachers in Philadelphia gathered around a classroom table at Arcadia University to hack some toys. By Kira Baker-Doyle, Assistant Professor of Education, Arcadia University. Learn more about the Arcadia Connected Learning Certificate.

Learning 28

Learning MOOC Course Knowledge Base 28