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Developing Learning Walk Protocols

A Principal's Reflections

Another positive outcome of learning walks is the building of better relationships since the non-evaluative nature of the process focuses on meaningful growth around targeted look-fors. Regular leadership meetings can also be leveraged to ensure everyone is in lockstep. 2017 Dec;13(4):327-333. I suggest a two-pronged approach.

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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. Kirschner, P.

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What is Blended Learning?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Along similar lines, referencing Picciano (2009), Fabbian et al (2017) define a blended learning class as one that “integrates face to face (F2F) and online activities in a planned, pedagogically valuable manner while online activities replace a portion of F2F time” (pp.314-315). Fabbian et al, 2017). 314-315).

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Summer 2017 Learning Series-6 Awesome Tools To Try This School Year

The Web20Classroom

Then you can add check points along the way to ensure students are aligning their learning to your outcomes. The possibilities for students to demonstrate what they know and for educators and leaders to get back time in faculty meetings are truly endless. Send a tweet, write a blog post, lead a PLC meeting, share in a faculty meeting.

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ISTE 2017 Preview: What to Expect from This Year’s Conference

eSpark

As we countdown to ISTE 2017 , here’s a few things we’re excited to see, do, and learn about during the conference. Her keynote address is sure to get ISTE attendees thinking outside the box as they work to provide better outcomes and opportunities for students nationwide. Jennie Magiera Keynote Address. Writing in the Digital Age.

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6 Ways to Improve Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

2017): Research has noted that many professional development initiatives appear ineffective in supporting changes in teachers’ practices and student learning. We define effective PD as structured professional learning that results in changes to teacher practices and improvements in student learning outcomes. Darling-Hammond, L.,

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Meeting the Educational Challenges of COVID-19 Together

MIND Research Institute

The study looked at data for over five million students in grades 3 through 8 who had taken NWEA’s MAP Growth assessments in 2017-2018. ST Math meets WWC quasi-experiment and ESSA Tier 2 requirements, and the program's unique, patented approach delivers robust results on a national scale. Psychology Today. Hiefield, M. Hohlfeld, T.,

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