A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

Educators now shoulder the burden to create lessons and activities that will enable students to learn at home. Virtually none have received extensive professional learning in this area. Greg Kulowiec provides an excellent working definition: App Smashing is the process of using multiple apps to create projects or complete tasks.

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot more to understanding the engagement of a strong classroom, according to professional learning expert Jim Knight. In fact, there are four indicators that teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders can look for to understand students’ engagement in learning—and none of them involve hand-raising.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Research note: As Wall (2021) indicates, there is a definite connection between trauma and student behavior as well as student learning. Even when connecting at a distance instead of in person, we can all benefit from learning some skills to connect with students on an emotional level, even while delivering classroom instruction.

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More Verbs

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Assessment, Feedback & Continuous Improvement : Providing timely feedback to drive continuous improvement, or capturing evidence of what they know and can do. Student Motivation & Engagement : Ensuring that students are mentally and physically present and engaged.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

More and more schools across the country are thinking beyond academic initiatives, working to broaden the definition of success to ensure all students are healthy, safe, and engaged in their learning. This finding aligns with a growing trend toward a “whole child” approach.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2023

At the same time, teachers will focus on assessing individual students to understand their unique learning needs. Diagnostic assessments will be critical to delivering the instruction individual students need. The only way to do this will be using assessments that help identify exactly what students need.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 14, 2020

As schools across the globe begin to plan for the new normal and redefine the school day and location, we must also rethink our professional learning plans for teachers and staff. No matter what you call it–blended PD, virtual PD, online PD, remote PD, or hybrid PD, we need to rethink our professional learning methods.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Online assessments are becoming more common, and students who have strong digital literacy skills often score higher on them. Students who lack these skills may not be able to effectively demonstrate mastery of key concepts in math, reading or writing on online assessments. They can also take practice assessments using the devices.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

What happens when a state has a professional learning mandate for teachers but no funding to offer them? Or taking any professional learning seminar requires hours of travel with no viable substitutes to cover the class? Another example is a series of credentials for special education, a definite need in their area.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Indeed, once you understand how to foster self-directed learning, it’s like unlocking a whole new world of educational potential. You’ll definitely want to read “What is Self-Directed Learning?” It’s not just learning, but understanding how you learn.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

Leverage a full-service, multi-year professional learning plan from EL Education to support teachers; and. ? MMSD is deeply committed to accelerating the achievement of all our scholars,” said Cynthia Green, MMSD Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. . ABOUT KIDDOM.

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edWeb.net

JULY 30, 2021

Iterative process: Again, schools should continuously assess what is and isn’t working, modify their plans, and try again. Assess the climate for belonging: It’s not enough to say all students and staff belong—they need to feel it at every level (interpersonal, institutional, and instructional). Three Keys to Creating Equity.

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Edthena

AUGUST 4, 2021

Forget scouring YouTube and welcome to your district’s secure video library hosted by Edthena, where you can curate model teaching videos to your professional development heart’s content. Support professional learning and school initiatives with a library of teaching videos.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Yet, there is clear value in digital credentials within higher education and job-embedded professional learning. Rob Coyle Digital Credential Program Manager at 1EdTech Coyle: It seems every credentialing organization has its own definition of microcredentials, alternative credentials, digital credentials and badges.…

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 19, 2017

A growth mindset allowed me to learn that failure can be productive and growth comes from ongoing reflection and practice, not a one-and-done attempt. So last year, when my district revamped their professional learning strategy with a competency-based focus, micro-credentials naturally played a big part.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 4, 2023

CITES advances the conventional definitions of accessible and assistive technologies by providing a practical blueprint for districts to create inclusive environments for all members of their population.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 7, 2011

In an article for SEEN Magazine Dr. Daggett provides some nice working definitions for these two terms: Rigor - Academic rigor refers to learning in which students demonstrate a thorough in-depth mastery of challenging tasks to develop cognitive skills through reflective thought, analysis, problem solving, evaluation or creativity.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

In the C&I department, Katie supervises a team of 15+ instructional design coaches that serve about 20 school districts, oversees a national coach mentorship program, and also created and oversees Edge•U Badges, an anytime anywhere professional learning program for educators. I don't really know what that means. for this episode.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Your Instructional Coaching Department Mission Statement, in reflection of this definition, needs to be crafted as an official document and widely recognized in the school district by all members. To establish Microsoft Teams as a Digital and Professional Learning platform. Conclusion.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2022

Additionally, the partnership will equip CCSD with a full-service, multi-year professional learning plan from EL Education to support teachers, plus access to peer-to-peer communications within Open Up’s K-8 EL Education digital community. To learn more about Open Up Resources’ mission and work, click here.

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Hapara

JUNE 21, 2023

ISTE takes the definition a step further, explaining that digital citizenship is focused on developing “thoughtful, empathetic digital citizens who can wrestle with the important ethical questions at the intersection of technology and humanity.” They also need to learn that communication will change depending on the platform and audience.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

The non-profit collaborative helps educators apply research about learning and school design, and works with them to create environments in which 21st century learning can flourish. Its toolkit includes methods for defining success, learning and assessment. It starts with fine-tuning a community’s definition of success.

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MIND Research Institute

JUNE 24, 2022

Recover Learning Loss with New Features. This is definitely not a goal to approach alone. External assessment integration for Middle School including NWEA MAP and iReady diagnostic integration. Professional Learning at Its Most Efficient. Updated default sequence to prioritize key standards and concepts.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

A recent national survey found that although four out of five teachers are interested in SEL professional learning , only 55 percent have received it. Watch a sample professional development video lesson. Learn about Rethink Ed SEL, the first combined instructional and assessment program.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

When teachers engage in this collaborative culture, they share best practices, develop interdisciplinary projects, and contribute to professional learning communities, leading to more innovative teaching strategies and cohesive learning environments. But culture is an elusive concept and mandates a definition here.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Your Instructional Coaching Department Mission Statement, in reflection of this definition, needs to be crafted as an official document and widely recognized in the school district by all members. To create a pathway of learning for staff members to become members of globally recognized professional learning communities.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 16, 2021

Dynamic Learning is something I introduced in my first book, Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic. Blended Learning with Google is a follow-up to the first book with a Google twist. “Static learning is learning that lacks move- ment, action, or change.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 1, 2022

We can’t talk about equal opportunities and equal outcomes for students if we don’t begin with literacy,” said Pulver definitively. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Literacy Instruction in the Real World: How to Reach Each and Every Student ,” sponsored by Lexia Learning. With only 34% of U.S. Join the Community.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Here is how I responded: "Education technology – or edtech – is the study and practice of effective teaching and learning processes and strategies that incorporate devices, apps, programs, and media. Edtech can be used in traditional classrooms, at home, and as part of learning in almost any setting." Education is not made up of tools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

Learn about this program, how you can join in, and how you can become a better mentor. Jennifer Gonzalez has released her 2018 Teachers Guide to Technology with over 200 education technology tools including tools for assessment, flipped learning, presentations, parent engagement, video engagement and more.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2018

During the conference, ISTE opened enrollment for ISTE U , an online professional learning hub for teachers and leaders to build critical skills for teaching and learning in a digital world. Teachers can also map learning objectives to assessments and activities to ensure lessons are focused.

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The Principal of Change

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Meeting the social-emotional needs of our students in a remote learning environment. 8 Ideas to Consider for Remote Learning (Part 1). In this post, I want to share the second part of the last post and discuss ideas for self-assessment, connected learning, critical thinkers, and problem-finders/solvers. Self-Assessment.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

In my last post, “Common Assessments” vs “Common Understandings” , I was reminded of how powerful comments are on a blog, and why blogging is a hugely powerful tool for not only sharing your learning, but learning from others. 2 What I think we mean is that we are looking for “common understandings”, not “common assessments”.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 7, 2018

The first task of the Guide , which was assembled by a large taskforce of state and district leaders, private sector partners, and stakeholders, is to provide a definition: Quality instructional materials are content-rich materials, aligned to standards that are fully accessible and free from bias. Join the Community.

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2017

How a school defines student success influences its design and impacts critical aspects such as professional learning, curriculum, assessment and school culture. The Road Ahead A key piece of choosing next steps for LAB is accepting that all 20 competencies don’t have to be emphasized equally in instruction and assessment.

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edWeb.net

JULY 9, 2022

As a result, they asked multiple stakeholder groups their definition of a highly qualified, diverse staff. Finally, assess the current system, which will allow the district to make rational judgements about next steps. Wilson shared that in her district they struggled to define what it means to have a highly qualified, diverse staff.

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MindShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Joe’s conference really helped us center that schools can be liberatory spaces, but it definitely has been historically a space that has been violent towards kids,” said Nguyen Huynh, a teacher at DeJean Middle School in California. Huynh has faced a few issues getting parents on board with nontraditional assessment.

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