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The Professional Learning Sweet Spot

A Principal's Reflections

On-going and job-embedded experiences lead to sustained changes to practice and improve student outcomes when it comes to results. It is crucial always to align any professional learning with current trends and needs. A dynamic mash-up of workshops and coaching definitely falls into the sweet spot. That’s just how it goes.

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The FREE Lesson Plans and Resources You Aren’t Using! (but should be) – SULS0148

Shake Up Learning

They are growing a collection of high-quality resources with clear learning outcomes, teacher lesson plans, and student resources. When our students can see themselves in the content it leads to greater student engagement and better learning outcomes. How do I get started with OER? About Rich Dixon.

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Marketplace trend update: 6 ed-tech developments

eSchool News

In addition to portfolios, MyMantl will offer digital badging tools, competency-based education program designers and job tools. Additionally, Brightspace includes real-time learning analytics to provide teachers with engagement data that can help them improve student outcomes. This August, Subaru of America, Inc.

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3 Ways Districts Can Rethink Teacher Professional Development

eSpark

The widespread adoption of classroom technology for blended learning has had a tremendous impact on students all over the US. We’ve known for decades that differentiating content for students based on their level of performance has a massive impact on academic outcomes.

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3 Ways Districts Can Rethink Teacher Professional Development

eSpark

Read on for three ways that districts can rethink professional learning. 1 Provide relevant differentiated experiences for teachers The widespread adoption of classroom technology for blended learning has had a tremendous impact on students all over the US.

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What Education Technology Could Look Like Over the Next Five Years

MindShift

Deeper Learning: The expert panel identified several long-term trends that will greatly influence the adoption of technology in classrooms over the next five years and beyond. Access to mobile technology especially has helped students feel comfortable in the role of digital creator.