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Using Student Discourse to Increase Engagement

A Principal's Reflections

As Weimer (2015) suggests, learner-centered teaching approaches, which prioritize student voice and active participation, can significantly enhance the impact of student discourse. Quality discussion involves purposeful questions prepared in advance, assessment, and starting points for further conversations. National Academies Press.

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Why School Leaders Need a Coach: The Critical Role of Job-Embedded and Ongoing Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Coaches support leaders in developing adaptive strategies, resilience, and flexibility, ensuring they are equipped to lead effectively amidst changing contexts and challenges ( Sheninger, 2015 ). Corwin: Thousand Oaks, CA. Sheninger, E. Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms: Preparing Learners for Their Future. Sheninger, E. & Cavazos, B.

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Practical Tips on How to Teach Reading from Jennifer Serravallo

The CoolCatTeacher

Her books and resources are used around the world: THE WRITING STRATEGIES BOOK (2017) and THE READING STRATEGIES BOOK (1st edition) (2015) have have been translated into French, Chinese, and Spanish. Her newest books are THE READING STRATEGIES BOOK 2.0

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Celebrate Pi Day and Maths Day

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Daniel Tammet, a high-functioning autistic savant, held the European record for reciting pi from memory to 22,514 digits in five hours and nine minutes until 2015 when Rick de Jong of the Netherlands recited pi to 22,612 digits in five hours and 34 minutes. It took over nine hours. That remains the world record to date.

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Assessment and Grading in Distance Learning – How to Get Better

The CoolCatTeacher

Finalist for Book of the Year Award in Education, Foreword Reviews, 2015. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Guskey, T. On Your Mark: Challenging the Conventions of Grading and Reporting. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree. Disclosure of Material Connection: This episode includes some affiliate links.

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Top Education Tweets of the Week: November 7, 2015

The CoolCatTeacher

Top Education Tweets of the Week, November 7, 2015. #1 — Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) November 7, 2015. #2 — Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) November 5, 2015. #3 — Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) November 5, 2015. #3 — Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) November 5, 2015. #4 Crazy stuff! dW6lF6evQA.

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The Epic E-Book of WebTools

The CoolCatTeacher

She shares ideas and resources about her school library and makerspaces on her website [link] Kristina was named the School Library Journal Librarian of the Year in 2015, a National School Board 2016 – 2017 “20 to Watch” emerging education technology leader, and a 2018 Library Journal Mover & Shaker.