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How to Make Learning Stick

A Principal's Reflections

Learning is shaped by specific conditions that are either created or engaged in by chance that allow for authentic application through an immersive experience. As I wrote in a recent post, direct instruction serves a purpose and can be an invaluable strategy to help set the stage for learning. Cognitive overload inhibits learning.

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4 Question Types for Deeper Learning

A Principal's Reflections

They comprise the core of any meaningful learning experience and are at the heart of virtually every type of pedagogical approach. Poorly constructed questions can stifle learning by creating confusion, intimidating students, and limiting creative thinking. Sometimes the most practical way is to look at what is used daily.

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Reflections From 10 Years of Verizon Innovative Learning Schools

Digital Promise

Digital Promise is excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its partnership with Verizon for the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program. What started as eight schools in four districts in 2013 has grown to nearly 600 schools and more than 100 districts in 2023.

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Understanding Teacher Engagement in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

This cloud reflects the actions or physical manifestations of engagement, such as learning, interest, participation, focus, attention, and curiosity. I’ll be opening registration for cohort 2 of my Blended Learning Coaching Course in January! .” Below is the wordcloud created from their responses.

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The Role of Place in Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

The physical and virtual environments where learning takes place play a pivotal role in shaping the effectiveness and depth of personalized learning strategies. It is not merely a backdrop but an active participant in the learning journey. The influence of virtual learning environments cannot be ignored either.

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How to Have Deeper Learning and Better Schools

The CoolCatTeacher

Deeper Learning can happen as we work to connect with students and transform them into critical thinkers as well as knowledgeable about our content areas. Listen to Jal Mehta Talk about Deeper Learning in Schools. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show.

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Redesigning for Deeper Learning: 10 cohorts for international school educators!

Dangerously Irrelevant

I am SUPER EXCITED to be offering this professional learning opportunity for international school educators! ALL on instructional redesign (or leadership) for deeper learning. Leadership for Deeper Learning track – April 3 and 10. Learn more and register with the Consilience Education Foundation. Interested?

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