A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

As I continually work with more and more districts and schools on an ongoing basis, ideas keep percolating in my mind as to the pedagogically-sound strategies that educators can use now. Modeling on my part and active application on their end, make these learning experiences that much richer.

Khan Academy 536

Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Educreations 536

Neo LMS

MARCH 6, 2018

In our third and final blog in our series on the Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) we’ll explore successes in the elementary school context. Next Generation Learning: Elementary School. Redwood Heights Elementary School (RHS) is an elementary school in Oakland, California.

Elementary 170

Elementary Blended Learning Learning Personalized Learning 170

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Read more: Why blended learning will become an educational norm. In Ontario, Canada, for instance, the somewhat shocking facts are: 99% of all Ontario elementary and secondary students have access to computers at school. It seems that technical training is less relevant here than e-learning course design. Skills gap.

Secondary 300

Secondary LMS E-rate Dropout 300

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

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Moodle Digital Badges Edmodo Classroom 253

Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

If an exam showed that a student struggled with identifying theme, for instance, I would come to the data talk prepared with learning strategies and together we would develop a plan for remediation. Webinars —covering topics such as using video in K-12 classrooms, game-based learning, and journaling.

Competency Based Learning 88

Competency Based Learning Assessment Game-Based Learning Learning 88

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2017

For example, imagine that you are an elementary school principal who is looking for opportunities to strengthen specific third grade math skills in the new school year. This gives teachers options—a collection of proven strategies and approaches that they can try in their classrooms. Hold PD discussions at sites across a district.

Data 91

Data Blended Learning LMS Knowledge Base 91

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

I glanced at the clock for the third time in five minutes and realized I still had two hours left of my training on Canvas, our new learning management system (LMS). My district signed a large contract with Canvas in 2016, and as a result, a two-day training on the LMS became a requirement for almost everyone on staff.

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LMS Training Blended Learning Groups 84