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How to Leverage Ed Tech for Inquiry-Based Learning in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

Active learning has been found to be successful in many online and in-person learning environments, and one approach is inquiry-based learning. Ramsey Musallam, a teacher at California’s Sonoma Academy and an adjunct professor of education at Sonoma State University and Concordia University, has developed inquiry-based…

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Inclusion and Co-Teaching in the Personalized Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

Inclusion is essential for special education (SPED) because it promotes the social and academic development of students with disabilities, fosters a sense of belonging, and prepares them for life outside of school. It aligns with legal and ethical imperatives, is often cost-effective, and encourages teacher development.

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#EDvice: Practical Strategies in 90 Seconds or Less

A Principal's Reflections

It all began with goal setting for the Google Teacher Academy for Administrators, and I haven’t looked back. The time has come for me to challenge my personal status quo. Upon further reflection—and so I can grow—I decided to dedicate more time to developing short video clips in lieu of blogging each week.

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Shifting Our Practice

A Principal's Reflections

In my previous post , I dove into the concept of shifting our focus from “what” to “who” in order to set the stage for personalization. While the transition to personalization can occur using high agency strategies as detailed in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms , it is critical that the right culture is in place.

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Your Ticket to More Effective Lessons

A Principal's Reflections

It was a one-size-fits-all approach centered on the teacher making all the decisions from an instructional standpoint at the expense of developing competent learners who can think. The exit ticket puts the “ personal ” in personalized as each learner determines where they are in relation to the learning target.

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Learner Paths are Rarely the Same

A Principal's Reflections

Herein lies the foundational tenant of personalized learning, something I shared in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms : Personalization is ALL kids getting what they need when and where they need it to learn. It can be used in the development of personalized pedagogical techniques in alignment with virtually any strategy.

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Charting a Student's Journey: A Guide to Crafting Effective Learning Paths

A Principal's Reflections

One of the key factors that drive the individuality of learning paths is the inherent uniqueness of each person's cognitive and emotional makeup. The distinct paths learners follow reflect their personal quests to align their educational experiences with their passions and long-term aspirations. In a study conducted by Means et al.