A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Educators should be willing to adapt their teaching methods and materials based on feedback and assessment results while connecting relevant trends and issues. Technology can also play a significant role in creating a personal touch, offering adaptive learning platforms and tools that cater to individual progress and needs.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Use a URL shortener to make links easily accessible in a slide presentation or push out using a Learning Management System (i.e., Leverage an adaptive learning tool if your school or district has purchased a license. Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology). My favorites at bit.ly and tinyurl. Incorporate movement (i.e.,

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 6, 2021

These stations can consist of targeted instruction, independent work, collaborative tasks, and adaptive learning tools. There is frequent re-grouping based on student progress over the year.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Utilizing adaptive learning tools as part of a station rotation model or playlist provides tasks that align with individual strengths and weaknesses. Path could come in the form of customized curriculum, asynchronous virtual courses, selecting the order in a playlist , or independent study.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

It is also important to point out the following: You don’t need technology to personalize learning. Putting all kids on a device simultaneously and having them watch a video or work on an adaptive learning tool is not personalization. There is not one best or right way to personalize.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Here are some tips to help you develop station rotation effectively : Develop a template and share it on-screen with context Integrate a timer Use available data to group/regroup and target instruction Integrate an adaptive learning tool Keep rotations between 3-4 Use an exit ticket (2-3 scaffolded questions/problems) at the end of the block for accountability (..)

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Station 2 (Personalized or adaptive learning) : In this station, students can work through the curriculum and concepts based on strengths, weaknesses, or personal interests. During this time, students can also have their questions answered.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Leverage any adaptive learning tools that have been purchased. These can be used to differentiate but also free up the teacher to provide targeted instruction or one-on-one support. Both strategies allow learners to work in a self-paced format. Look at some free options. HERE you can find a list.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Students deserve leaders willing who are willing to extend themselves beyond their comfort zones in order to create a culture that aligns with a new vision for learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 4, 2024

Having all students on technology at the same time using an adaptive learning tool where there is no discourse, collaboration, or relationship building is impersonal at best. The ads and pitches contained compelling messages about how various tools would meet the needs of every learner while closing achievement gaps.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

When it comes to personalized learning , the “personal” should be emphasized. Putting all kids in front of a device and having them engaged in an adaptive learning tool all at the same time is not personalized.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2018

Emerging technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, open education resources (OER), coding, and adaptive learning tools are moving more into the mainstream in some schools. Makerspaces have moved from fringe initiatives to vibrant components of school culture.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 30, 2023

This will help you to determine how much time each student needs to learn the material. Consider common formative assessments, routine benchmarks, or the regular use of adaptive learning tools to get and then act on quality data.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 26, 2020

Most schools and districts are good at collecting data through benchmark assessments and adaptive learning tools. Where the challenges and inconsistencies arise is how it is analyzed and then used effectively to personalize learning. Just throwing technology into the mix isn’t a pedagogical solution. I will say this again.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2019

When it comes to differentiation and summative assessment I recommend the integration of adaptive learning tools. If you are looking to spread your wings, check out this list crowdsourced by Tom Murray. Yes, there is a cost to these.

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