A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2024

As I engage with districts and schools regularly, they frequently inquire about ways to gauge the outcomes and efficacy of their innovative strategies, such as BYOD, 1:1, blended and personalized learning, classroom and school redesign, branding, makerspaces, and professional development.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2022

While having a focus and knowledge of pertinent strategies is a good start, there needs to be an emphasis on changing practice. While the transition to personalization can occur using high agency strategies as detailed in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms , it is critical that the right culture is in place.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 7, 2022

Thus, educators need not only a vision for how to personalize learning effectively but also essential supports that will help to ensure success. The most crucial aspect when it comes to personalizing learning is the teacher in the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Instructional leaders understand that management is a necessary evil associated with the position, but not something that should come at the expense of improving the learning culture in order to increase achievement. Below I offer ten specific strategies implemented during my time as high school principal that you can begin to adopt now.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

It represents a dramatic shift from how schools have been run and structured for over a century, as what started as a personal use of technology has become systemic to every facet of leadership. Many kids have flourished during remote learning as they have been able to follow a unique path or learn at their own pace.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

While it is understood that management is a necessity associated with the position, it should not be something that comes at the expense of improving the learning culture. In Digital Leadership I offered ten specific strategies implemented during my time as principal that you can adopt now, which you can read about below.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 6, 2021

With so much information being collected, there’s a danger that a teacher or administrator could see data that’s not necessary to their job and could compromise privacy laws. The first step was adopting data standards for all of their programs and informing the vendors of this new requirement. Join the Community.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 21, 2020

Personalization Personalized learning represents a movement from the “what” to the “who” as a means to facilitate student ownership of the learning process. It consists of high-agency strategies that focus on voice, choice, path, pace, and place both with and without technology.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2015

As much as Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s) as well as other blended and virtual options have begun to compensate for the challenges that isolated and rural areas of the world face, many educators appreciate and still find great value in face-to-face learning experiences. For more information and to register click HERE.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Leaders must begin to establish a vision and strategic plan to create classrooms and buildings that are more reflective of the real world while empowering learners to use technology in powerful ways through either personalized or blended strategies and increased access in the form of BYOD or 1:1. This needs to be prioritized.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

You can either lurk and learn or develop your own Personal Learning Network (PLN) to farm the best ideas and strategies that are actually working in similar demographics. Consider a daily or weekly YouTube video that can be embedded in a mass email to showcase how teachers are successfully implementing remote learning.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 26, 2015

We hear a lot about 'personalized learning' – the importance of reaching every student at their level, including their interests and passions, and giving them choices. When we started working with the Digital Promise Schools , I thought “personalizing learning” was our end goal. I know learners.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2017

In response to these challenges, the NYCDOE launched WeTeachNYC in September 2015, an online professional learning space for teachers and school leaders.WeTeachNYC was designed based on three core understandings: Educators benefit from having a centralized space where resources and opportunities are easily discoverable.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2021

1, 2021) –– The Kansas State Board of Education is providing statewide access to LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning for educators in prekindergarten through third grade to individuals entering the early education field. For more information, visit www.lexialearning.com.

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Edsurge

MAY 26, 2017

In response to these challenges, the NYCDOE launched WeTeachNYC in September 2015, an online professional learning space for teachers and school leaders.WeTeachNYC was designed based on three core understandings: Educators benefit from having a centralized space where resources and opportunities are easily discoverable.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Disruptions like school openings and closures, shifts between remote, hybrid, and in-person learning, new policies and procedures, and the loss of shared traditions have made things difficult for everyone. Read on for tips, strategies, and reminders to help bring kids back into the fold. Weave in SEL throughout the year.

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Waterford

APRIL 15, 2024

It has the potential to revolutionize learning experiences, enhance family engagement , and drive academic achievement. Leveraging AI can power differentiated instruction, personalize learning pathways , develop racially and culturally inclusive content, and provide invaluable feedback to educators and administrators.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Principal Nicki Slaugh and her staff are committed to evaluating and reflecting on their pedagogy to provide their students with the most effective learning experiences. They engage in professional learning every Friday, as it is built into their schedule. It is an organic process that enriches the learning of all involved.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

At last February’s Board meeting, 10-year old Ryan inspired the adults in the room to see how tech can be leveraged for learning in a whole new light. Ryan had this chance to shine because of Fresno’s Personalized Learning Initiative (PLI), which has been fostering student voice, choice and collaboration over the last two years.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Some of you may use your professional development this summer to focus on culturally responsive teaching. You’ll learn how to identify the signs of student engagement and analyze highly engaging lessons so you can replicate effective strategies in your own instruction. This needs to be an area of understanding for every teacher.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

So, what does meaningful professional learning look like? I really dig the quote from Abigail Adams as it applies to both formal and informal pathways. Personal Learning Network (PLN) Social media allows any educator to learn anytime, anywhere, with anyone they want.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2017

LearnLaunch Institute , the Massachusetts Personalized Learning Edtech Consortium (MAPLE) functions as a professional learning community for 32 district members that aim to implement personalized learning. You can personalize learning just fine without technology. But it can help.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce new and enhanced math and reading solutions that engage and inspire students to learn, while giving educators the evidence-based instructional resources they need to accelerate learning and help all students achieve. “At

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 24, 2020

Dr. Liz Brooke is Lexia Learning’s Chief Learning Officer. In this role, she guides the pedagogical approach and research strategy for Lexia’s personalized literacy programs. The post Strategies to Mitigate the Impacts of COVID Slide appeared first on edWeb. This article was modified and published by eSchool News.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how these two popular blended learning platforms can improve K–12 classrooms. What Does Blended Learning Mean for K–12? Personalized Learning Is the Ultimate Goal. The goal of tradigital learning is to differentiate lessons for each student.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Relationship over reproach: Fostering resilience by embracing a trauma-informed approach to elementary education. You’ll learn how to identify conditions such as PTSD and how to help students through natural and healthy grieving processes. Some students are not yet ready or cannot return to in-person learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

However, I do know one thing, and that is, there is no one right or wrong way to develop realistic strategies for remote learning. These aren’t an effective practice in school, and thus it shouldn’t be a go-to as a means to validate a remote learning plan. Use playlists and choice boards. Thanks @E_Sheninger !

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Moreover, Peters believes that dysteachia is impacting all students who are not reading at grade level because most teachers are using instructional methods that don’t or can’t adjust to students’ different learning needs. Early identification is one of the best strategies for helping struggling readers achieve literacy success.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Practices such as BYOD, 1:1, blended learning, personalized learning, classroom and school redesign, branding, makerspaces, professional learning, etc. The DPA creates the context for our work with leaders and teachers, providing authentic baseline data to support personalized professional learning.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 22, 2017

Their program embodies four of the key features identified by educational researchers as characterizing high quality professional learning experiences, the effective design of online communities for teachers, and best practices for integrating informal online professional learning with formal district professional development.

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Mira Education

MAY 20, 2024

Revisit Your Vision In your leadership practice, how you approach vision and strategy is as important as the vision and strategy you set. Intentionally invite your team to help co-create the vision and strategy for next year.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 17, 2019

The ACT Network schools share their solutions not only across the network, but nationally at two Forging Innovation in Rural Education (FIRE) Summits and on KVEC’s place-based learning platform, The Holler. Micro-credentials provide personalized professional development opportunities aligned to theory of action plans.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Kimberly Sheppard is a personalized learning coach for Henry County Schools in Georgia. In that capacity, she is participating—along with eighty or so of her Henry County colleagues—in the Assessment for Learning micro-credential project , led by the Center for Collaborative Education (CCE). What challenges did you overcome?

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edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2016

Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). Now don’t get me wrong, I still highly value face-to-face experiences, as there are some natural limits to learning exclusively in a social media vacuum. Read the original post here.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It can assist in explaining concepts, solving problems, clarifying doubts, or providing general information across different subjects and grade levels. Teachers can provide a brief outline or specific topics they want to cover, and ChatGPT can suggest activities, resources, or strategies to enhance the learning experience for students.

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