A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

As of late, I have been working with quite a few districts on personalization through a variety of blended learning strategies. After my fourth coaching session with them, the principal asked if I could create a choice board for his staff to work through and learn to use even more technology tools effectively.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Whatever the case, the end result is rarely an invigorating learning experience, and time is rarely well-spent. It is uncommon to leave PD sessions with applicable ideas and strategies that we can implement immediately to positively change school culture. The time for fluff and theory is over.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Today, we’re exploring the concept of self-directed learning strategies. Alright, let’s now get into the nitty-gritty of self-directed learning strategies that can transform how we teach and how our students learn. and adapt their learning strategies accordingly.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2024

During this time, her interest in the relationship between student learning outcomes and data-driven insights first emerged, guiding her approach to understanding student progress and informing future educational strategies. We approach this with a combination of professional development and ongoing, job-embedded support.

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 29, 2022

When it comes to maximizing your ST Math implementation, providing your educators with added support from ST Math’s professional learning (PL) team can give your school or district greater learning outcomes. Learn From the ST Math Experts. I love the brain research and engagement strategies embedded into the training.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 8, 2019

Sherry is a highly regarded national speaker and consultant, providing educational agencies with expertise in the areas of instructional leadership, effective classroom practices, classroom walkthroughs, effective use of data and guidance on how to create structures for successful classroom coaching.

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Discovery Education

JULY 27, 2023

We all know professional learning helps teachers learn about changes in the profession and how to better serve their students. As schools work to find high-quality educators, creating dynamic […] The post Planning a Dynamic Professional Learning Session appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 30, 2022

One of the most powerful teaching and leadership strategies is the act of modeling. It goes beyond just telling people what to do by instead showing them how to do it as a means to either support learning or change. In the classroom, modeling aids in making concepts clear where students learn by observing.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 8, 2021

According to experts from the edWebinar, “ The Transformation and Funding of PreK-12 Professional Learning in the COVID Era,” sponsored by Simba Information, a business of Market Research.com, research shows that recent trends in professional learning are here to stay. How Vendors Can Help.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education and select social impact partners present curated professional learning resources at no cost to support educators’ continued professional learning. STEM Professional Learning Resources.

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Digital Promise

JULY 21, 2020

With continued interest in our real world learning tools, and a desire to extend the conversation beyond our schools and into our communities, the League of Innovative Schools and the Education Innovation Clusters networks launched a joint cohort in December of 2019.

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eSchool News

MARCH 1, 2023

Additionally, Hattie will now serve as a technical advisor for i-Ready Assessment, bringing over 30 years of research on what works best to improve learning. Additionally, Hattie will now serve as a technical advisor for i-Ready Assessment, bringing over 30 years of research on what works best to improve learning.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

This new strategy leverages the knowledge and skills of tech-savvy teachers and ensures that colleagues can cover for one another if someone’s personal circumstances don’t allow them to conduct a synchronous lesson on a particular day. Bridging the Digital Learning Gap. 84 percent of teachers said VILS enhanced student engagement.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 14, 2021

During these sessions, I get to see firsthand how they are implementing ideas and strategies into practice to grow. While giving keynotes and facilitation workshops is something I love, both lack an on-going component, which is one of the most critical aspects of professional learning that leads to scalable results.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 20, 2023

I often get asked both through social media and in person how to become a consultant. Initially, I had to pause and reflect before responding as I wanted to be very clear on how my journey was more complex than it might seem. Just like for our learners, professional learning needs to be personalized and differentiated.

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The PL2C Blog

JANUARY 22, 2018

We know that each educator has specific learning goals and each classroom is different and micro-credentials support this by offering a means for deeper personalization within the professional learning experience. However, we should consider the consequences of the competencies themselves for personalizing learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2023

So we really have been making sure that we support our intervention teachers with good resources as well as professional learning where you want to come back every year and continue to be an intervention teacher and support struggling kids…Coming out of the pandemic, some student struggles with learning have increased.

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N2Y

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Anthony Johnson, EdD, Learning & Development Specialist. Donnetta Buggs, Online Professional Learning Manager. Our experts will show you how to deliver a complete and balanced literacy reading program using Unique Learning System’s Monthly Lessons.

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Waterford

MARCH 5, 2024

Phonics helps students learn how to read and write by showing which letters make which sounds, and how to put those sounds together to form words. While phonological awareness helps young learners grasp these basic sounds, phonics takes it to the next level by showing how sounds match up with letters.

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More Verbs

JULY 8, 2015

As we think about our teachers becoming highly skilled at using technology in the classroom, we could certainly generate a very long list of skills, approaches, tools, apps, strategies, and other competences we’d like them to get good at. These become our 12 buckets that would make up our professional learning curriculum for teachers.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

They need practical strategies that are not just effective but also can be developed in a reasonable amount of time. To achieve this goal, we must first examine the foundational elements that lead to successful teaching and learning, whether the environment is remote or hybrid. Educators desperately want and need support.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 11, 2021

Pedagogical leadership encompasses all the many ways to support effective teaching and learning. Instructional design is a significant component as teachers need continuous feedback on how to implement the curriculum in innovative ways that result in improved outcomes. However, the pedagogical leader doesn’t stop here.

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Waterford

JULY 12, 2023

Use Expert-Led Communication Strategies to Engage the Families in Your District Check out Waterford’s on-demand webinars , including “ Driving Impactful Family Engagement with CARES ,” and learn how you can build a school environment that values families and advises teachers as they connect and collaborate with families.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

Microcredentials provide an opportunity for educators to pursue focused professional learning at their own pace, and on their own schedules. This online panel discussion, originally recorded on May 30, 2018, covers what you need to know and how to make the most of microcredentials. It’s an exciting and daunting topic.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

They shared how teachers got better using technology, reached out more for feedback, collaborated more, and improved classroom management. What are your exemplars of effective remote or hybrid teaching and learning, and why? How are you sharing these with colleagues and staff or using them for professional learning and feedback?

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edWeb.net

MARCH 17, 2023

With the NAEP data confirming what they suspected, educators are now working to create strategies for systemic interventions that include tools to monitor student progress across a range of activities to ensure that students have the support they need to be classroom ready.

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More Verbs

JANUARY 9, 2020

One of the things that has weighed on me with the new Tech Director position in Bethel is trying to figure out how to support all our staff (K-12) with coaching, professional learning, and support for learning through technology. They are thirsty for learning more about how to leverage their technology in the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 16, 2023

Look no further than using AI to conduct queries on any aspect of educational practice, such as grading, pedagogy, professional learning communities, virtual learning, or the use of technology. For example, you can ask why cooperative learning is a sound strategy and how to implement it correctly.

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Edthena

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With that many new teachers starting each year, 85 percent of whom came from a non-traditional teaching background, the district administrators were challenged with how to mentor and coach these (and other) teachers effectively with limited resources. Filling teacher vacancies is one challenge.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

The idea of using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver professional learning and development to K-12 educators is not new—but it’s not quite mainstream, either. The organization has been providing LMS-based professional learning for the state’s educators since 2004. “We Hint: Think AI.)

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Thus, providing support in the form of professional learning is something that all districts and schools should be investing in, whether internally or externally. The best part of this was how she told the educators that they would be empowered to provide feedback to the district on how to implement the hybrid model best.

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The Innovative Educator

JULY 5, 2017

As a result, I challenged myself and others to come up with strategies to invite diversity. Strategies to invite diversity 1) Converse Take note of whom you are engaging with in conversation. 8) Invite Conference organizers can be more intentional about how they get the word out about their event.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2020

I have seen incredible lessons and activities that have both engaged and empowered learners through the purposeful use of technology, sound pedagogy, and personalized strategies. For virtually everyone, hybrid learning represents a monumental shift from what has been done in schools. However, it can be done at any time.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis.

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Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2020

Our team at Lexington County School District One in South Carolina has focused on mitigating one of these complexities by addressing the human need for connection, support, and ongoing professional learning. Supporting Educators through the Shift to Digital Learning. Supporting Teachers through Virtual, Personalized Coaching.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology.

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