A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

With station rotation or centers as it is often referred to at the elementary level, the overreaching goal is to use valuable class time more effectively. A modified two-station model could be used at the secondary level, where half the class works with the teacher while the other completes independent work using technology.

Blended Learning 545

Blended Learning Elementary Flipped Classroom Secondary 545

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2024

Here is where station rotation can be an invaluable asset as a data-enhanced teaching strategy to close learning gaps by maximizing the time available in class. Integrate an adaptive learning tool to collect usable data and set students on an appropriate path. Leverage a timer for pacing and to aid in self-regulation.

Data 360

Data Differentiated Instruction Adaptive Learning Secondary 360

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. Here is where student voice comes in, something I refer to as the gateway to personalization at every grade level. Apparently, this was not the case.

Personalized Learning 398

Personalized Learning Data Strategy Secondary 398

EdTech4Beginners

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Instead of spending hours in the library or trying your luck with search terms, you can simply ask a question and use its answer as a reference point for your essay. Adaptive learning is not a bad thing in its own right. Taken in moderation it can help students learn in a way that is most natural to them.

Industry 264

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Back channel refers to the idea of a secondary discussion happening in the same environment as a primary presentation or demonstration. In today’s classroom there is the possibility to use digital technology to allow, promote, and sanction secondary communication. Archived for Students. Contribution for all.

Assessment 60

Assessment Tools LMS Learning 60

Bryan Alexander

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Primary and secondary schools are a battleground between iPads and Chromebooks, it seems. Personalized learning is winning a growing amount of attention, but no off-the-shelf tech solutions. I’m not referring to the uses of tech in sports, but funding.

Trends 40

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Wired Campus

APRIL 30, 2015

The textbook in many cases becomes more of a reference point. So on the flip side of this market, textbook publishers and learning companies lose massive portions of what should be their core revenue stream to this secondary market. And then for students, what we’re obsessed with is digital adoption.

E-rate 28

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