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The Professional Learning Sweet Spot

A Principal's Reflections

For the most part, this consisted of attending mandatory district “PD” days, professional learning communities (PLC)’s or approved off-site experiences such as conferences, workshops, or webinars. It was at this time that I began to shift away from PD and instead embrace a culture of professional learning.

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Choice Boards 101: Strategies to Ensure Classroom, Professional, and Virtual Learning Success

A Principal's Reflections

As of late, I have been working with quite a few districts on personalization through a variety of blended learning strategies. I can honestly say that I have learned so much from them over the years as to what pedagogically-sound blended learning really is, and, in my mind, they are a global exemplar for others to emulate.

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8 Reasons to Love Blended Learning with Google (Part 3) – SULS090

Shake Up Learning

The post 8 Reasons to Love Blended Learning with Google (Part 3) – SULS090 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I can’t wait to share with you 8 Reasons to Love Blended Learning with Google, and give you a sneak peek into my new book! Did you miss Blended Learning with Google Part 1 or Part 2 ?

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3 Ways to Streamline Expectations While Making Things Easier for Educators

A Principal's Reflections

The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. I always like to focus on the small wins when I am facilitating professional learning with schools and districts. My favorites are Mentimeter and Padlet.

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5 Keys for Successful Remote Learning

A Principal's Reflections

From here, schools can begin to focus on a remote blended learning model that can serve as a foundation for all K-12 classrooms to create a more personalized experience. Professional Learning Many schools were not prepared when the pandemic hit. If professional learning was not emphasized, it’s definitely not too late.

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Avoiding Synchronous Video Fatigue During Remote Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Facilitating professional learning using video conferencing tools is exhausting. I have experienced this firsthand over the past couple of weeks as I have worked with numerous districts on remote and hybrid pedagogy through all-day virtual workshops. Remote blended learning and authentic challenge problems always work well.

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Virtual Learning Done Right

A Principal's Reflections

A foundation can then be established for more personalized approaches such as pedagogically-sound blended learning, self-paced activities, and bitmoji classrooms. There needs to be a shift from “PD” to professional learning that is ongoing, job-embedded, and research-aligned.

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