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Developing Learning Walk Protocols

A Principal's Reflections

It is hard to debate the value of learning walks when it comes to improving practice. It is hard to debate the value of learning walks when it comes to improving practice. When developing a learning walk protocol, consider the following: Focus Determine a realistic number of practices that you would like to see during visits.

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ISTE 2017 Schedule #iste17

The CoolCatTeacher

ISTE 2017 starts this weekend. They also bought Haiku Learning and have since created PowerSchool Learning, the best learning management system (in my opinion.). I’ll do my best to “bring it” for those of you who add me to your busy ISTE 2017 program. Monday, June 26, 2017. So, I said yes!

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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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10 Hits and 10 Misses for 2017

Ask a Tech Teacher

Before you look at what statistics say are the most popular posts, tell me what your most popular categories are by voting in this poll: Loading… Here they are–my top 10 and bottom 10 of 2017 (though I’ve skipped any that have to do with website reviews and tech tips because they’re covered in separate posts): Top Ten Hits.

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Different Ways to Show Learning

A Principal's Reflections

We were also exposed to learning style theory and the many benefits it had on meeting the diverse needs of students. A recent review of the scientific literature on learning styles found scant evidence to clearly support the idea that outcomes are best when instructional techniques align with individuals' learning styles.

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Self-Regulation in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

I can empathize with their frustration, but I attribute these behaviors to underdeveloped self-regulation skills, especially in online and blended learning environments. However, students are unlikely to develop these skills in learning environments where they are positioned as passive receivers of information.

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The 2017 EdNext Poll on School Reform: Digital Learning

Doug Levin

Credit where it is due: the 2017 EdNext Poll on School Reform expanded coverage of the topic and, while not perfect, is much improved. I have been critical of the treatment of technology in both the 2015 and 2016 Education Next back-to-school polls for a variety of reasons. Here is what savvy readers should know about this year's findings.