A Principal's Reflections

JULY 25, 2021

Hence the need for clarity when time and resources are put forth to move a system in ways that produce better learning outcomes for all students. The planning process should lead to the development of goals, preferred outcomes, and success measures. Learning is the fuel of leadership.

Outcomes 545

Outcomes Professional Learning Strategy Assessment 545

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 9, 2023

Meaningful change to improve learner outcomes can/will still happen with a moderated approach. The most essential element in learning is the teacher in the classroom. This could come in the form of questioning techniques, assessment development, prioritizing standards, and creating performance tasks or projects. Less is MORE.

Social Media 451

Social Media Outcomes Professional Learning Assessment 451

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

All services and offerings that we provide support longitudinal and evidence-based change to improve learner outcomes backed by research. Additionally, strategic planning and resource management are central to optimizing educational outcomes within budget constraints. SET grounds everything we do at Aspire Change EDU.

System 445

System Education Outcomes Strategy 445

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

We spent countless hours crafting detailed outlines, complete with objectives, activities, assessments, and even a backup plan in case of inclement weather. Lesson plans should be more streamlined, focusing on essential learning outcomes and incorporating innovative strategies to enhance the learning experience.

Personal Learning Network 325

Personal Learning Network Outcomes Professional Learning Strategy 325

EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

This means that administrators can’t see what has produced better learning outcomes for students as a result of their purchases.”. High-Outcome Schools Focus on Collaboration and Games. “There are very few studies being done on the overall effectiveness of edtech interventions,” The Tech Edvocate reports.

Outcomes 419

Outcomes Survey EdTech Game-Based Learning 419

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Now is not the time to revert back to traditional observation and evaluation protocols because, quite frankly, they will not result in improved outcomes. An emphasis on priority standards can significantly reduce teachers' burden while streamlining other pedagogy aspects, such as assessment. If possible, try to eliminate all of these.

Professional Learning 530

Professional Learning Meeting LMS Strategy 530

The Web20Classroom

MAY 19, 2019

Professional learning for educators comes in many flavors: Face-to-face, blended, online Content-driven, instructional practices, Edtech focused Faculty meeting, half-day, conference session If we were all to think long enough we could come up with a list of the best professional learning we've participated in and what made it great.

Professional Learning 176

Professional Learning Learning Outcomes Meeting 176

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 14, 2021

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. The only way to do this is to roll up our sleeves and jump into the digital learning environment with our teachers and students.

Strategy 543

Strategy Professional Learning Groups Google 543

Edsurge

MAY 20, 2024

In the post-COVID pandemic educational setting, assessment offers ways to gain crucial insights into student thinking and learning and the areas requiring support for progress toward learning goals. The first step is to consider the idea of school culture and how it underpins the related concept of assessment culture.

Assessment 194

Assessment Professional Learning System Survey 194

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

Not only was there a focus on solid instruction, but we also provided numerous supports for our teachers in the form of ongoing and job-embedded professional learning opportunities. If the expectation was to integrate technology with purpose to support or enhance learning, we made sure everyone was prepared to do just that.

Digital Divide 533

Digital Divide Learning BYOD Case Study 533

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 2, 2022

Hechinger Report just published an article on how having teachers study student data doesn’t actually result in better student learning outcomes. We implement benchmarking assessments and professional learning communities (PLCs). We’re not closing gaps with other countries on international assessments.

Assessment 355

Assessment Outcomes Data Study 355

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 25, 2024

A SWOT analysis can be a valuable tool for leaders to assess their institution's overall health and identify potential areas for growth. This information can help them make informed decisions about resource allocation, curriculum development, professional learning, and strategic planning. How do we know?

Differentiated Instruction 448

Differentiated Instruction Analysis Comparison Assessment 448

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

AI encourages cheating A common fear is that students will use AI to bypass learning. While AI tools can indeed generate answers or essays, this highlights the need to rethink assessment strategies. This suggests that the AIAS not only fosters ethical AI use but also enhances learning experiences in diverse contexts.

Guidelines 132

Guidelines Assessment Digital Citizenship Professional Learning 132

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

Depending on the instructional outcomes, a fifth station can be added, which typically involves independent work. Teachers who establish and successfully roll out four to five stations complete the first stage of tradigital learning. . Stage two involves differentiating those stations. Let us know how you fare on this journey.

Digital Learning 420

Digital Learning Blended Learning Learning Outcomes 420

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

As such, teaching, learning, and leadership must change if growth and improvement are the goals. It requires all leaders, regardless of title, to seek out answers to crucial questions that can pave the way for innovative ideas aimed at improving outcomes for all learners while fostering better relationships with stakeholders.

Social Media 404

Social Media Outcomes BYOD Strategy 404

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2024

Through shared problem-solving, knowledge sharing, and mutual support, teams can develop resilience, increase their capacity for innovation, and ultimately achieve their desired outcomes. Collaboration is a cornerstone of effective educational improvement, especially when it comes to making the shift to personalized learning.

Personal Learning Network 367

Personal Learning Network Outcomes Personalized Learning Professional Learning 367

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 7, 2022

It is an essential step in making formative assessment as meaningful as it does in Waggle. Waggle has robust hints embedded in every practice assignment and immediate feedback for every learning activity. The premise of personalization is all learners getting what they need when and where they need it to learn.

Personalized Learning 539

Personalized Learning Data Meeting Outcomes 539

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Given the rapid advances in AI and the momentum in the education field to understand how these technologies can support teaching and learning, last year the Gates Foundation launched a pilot initiative to provide funding to test new AI ideas that are in support of equitable K-12 mathematics outcomes.

Tools 390

Tools Professional Learning Academic Standards Examples 390

Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2024

Data-driven decisions are increasingly recognized as a critical component of K-12 education, enhancing personalized learning, improving assessment and feedback, optimizing resource allocation and fostering early intervention. Data informs us how best to respond to student needs and work toward the greatest student outcomes.

Outcomes 162

Outcomes Data Strategy Assessment 162

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Course: Designing Blended Learning for Student Engagement and Achievement “By the end of the course, you will be able to design and implement meaningful blended learning experiences with objective-aligned assessments and activities that foster core 21st-century skills.” See the course 10. Check out the course 17.

Blended Learning 502

Blended Learning Social Media Differentiated Instruction Learning 502

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

We must commit to creating meaningful, purposeful professional learning experiences for our educators. We must commit to creating meaningful, purposeful professional learning experiences for our educators. From there, you can construct a solid professional learning plan for your team.

Professional Learning 148

Professional Learning Learning Assessment Data 148

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Through this collaboration, Otus is now Discovery Education’s preferred platform for assessment, data, and learning insights. Built by teachers for teachers, Otus creates efficiencies in data management, assessments, and progress monitoring to help educators focus on what matters most—student success.

Social Media 103

Social Media Data Education Assessment 103

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 25, 2019

Over the years, I have not shied away from discussing the need to align ideas and strategies to research as well as evidence that shows in some way that there is an improvement in student outcomes. The bottom line is why make an investment to improve teaching, learning, and leadership but have nothing to show for it?

Outcomes 335

Outcomes Social Media Industry Strategy 335

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In the Digital Promise Data Equity Cohort, districts are engaging in an Inclusive Innovation research and development (R&D) process to identify equity gaps within their data systems and create action plans to use data interoperability to promote deeper understanding and more equitable outcomes in their schools. what’s your opinion?—but

Data 409

Data Schoology Outcomes System 409

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Becoming over-reliant on it might dilute intended outcomes or even result in a regression of practice. Learn more about professional learning offerings on AI from Aspire Change EDU HERE or email aspirechangeedu@gmail.com Discounting AI to support and improve education could be a mistake.

Data 400

Data Examples Tools Outcomes 400

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2019

How will assessment and feedback change or improve? What professional learning support is needed to maximize the use of flexible spaces? The space will not improve outcomes all on its own. How will it promote higher levels of student agency? How will pedagogy change in ways that emphasize path, pace, and place?

Blended Learning 400

Blended Learning Learning Social Media Outcomes 400

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. Professor Hattie’s Visible Learning research and our i-Ready Assessment program are a natural complement to one another.

Professional Learning 97

Professional Learning Assessment Learning Data 97

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2024

We merged quantitative and qualitative measures to validate each innovative idea's reasons, processes, and outcomes in detail. Among these resources stands the Innovative Practices Assessment (IPA), which was created to fill a void in moving from ideas and innovative practices to results that improve the learning culture.

BYOD 274

BYOD Data Future Ready Outcomes 274

Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

In July 2018, Digital Promise launched a new Maker Learning Leadership Cohort dedicated to professional learning, peer connections, and school transformation in the Pittsburgh region. For Duquesne Elementary educators and students, maker and STEAM learning sit at the intersection of core content and real-world skill acquisition.

Maker Movement 327

Maker Movement Learning Robotics Elementary 327

Neo LMS

MAY 17, 2022

Differentiation in PD changes professional development into continuous professional learning, with teachers training at their own pace while collaborating with their peers at different levels of expertise. Do a needs assessment for teachers. Of course, it will also improve student outcomes and achievement. .

LMS 427

LMS Training Survey Assessment 427

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As such, we created a professional development model that focuses on providing: Ongoing opportunities for teachers to participate in professional learning. This eight-step model is centered on collaboration to help improve both teaching and learning. Collaborative teaching opportunities.

Differentiated Instruction 120

Differentiated Instruction Strategy Professional Learning Analysis 120

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Barringer explained that state leaders are intrigued by micro-credentials as ways to pivot the conversation on professional learning away from accountability and toward developing the capacity of teachers. Assessment of micro-credentials is labor intensive, many acknowledged. Several themes emerged from the presentations.

Professional Learning 252

Professional Learning Assessment Conference Groups 252

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 19, 2018

The actual game was more or less an assessment of what my players had learned during practice. The positive impact of a good coach can be felt for years and lead to success in both professional and personal aspects of life. Coaching is so much more than the result of a game, match, or competition.

Professional Learning 365

Professional Learning Data Study Outcomes 365

eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2021

16, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, announced today that all schools throughout Alabama can now boost literacy instruction via LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning. About Cambium Learning Group. BOSTON (Aug.

Professional Learning 107

Professional Learning Course Learning Differentiated Instruction 107

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Puentedura added: The data can be used, not just as a question of how to assess something, it can be used to scaffold and underpin what happens in a classroom. The role of adaptive technology and analytics was to grow student agency in their own learning path, whether its mastering outcomes or failing forward.

Data 125

Data Analysis EdTech Learning Analytics 125

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 4, 2018

All of these experiences empowered us to think about and then create a deep learning experience that could be easily accessible to all educators across the globe. Below you will see how the course is structured as well as learner outcomes. Actively apply what has been learned to initiate sustainable change and achieve efficacy.

Course 223

Course Digital Badges Learning Professional Learning 223

Digital Promise

APRIL 17, 2019

This network helps us organize and maximize resources to advance student outcomes. Using available micro-credentials from Digital Promise, each educator can create a personalized professional development plan that builds on the expertise they feel they most need in the classroom and in our schools.

Digital Badges 256

Digital Badges Professional Learning Data Elementary 256