EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

5 Strategies to Help Superintendents Lead Digital Transformation. Creating dedicated time for professional development is essential, said Schuler. . “We We have 45 minutes every Thursday morning for sacred, professional learning community time,” he said. . Create Balanced Academic Assessments. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Digital Promise

JULY 29, 2019

Scaffolding Learning to Support Refugee Students focuses on implementing scaffolds to assure learning is both accessible and meaningful to students. The CAPS Network has built out a Profession-Based Learning stack to address rich experiential learning opportunities. Start earning these micro-credentials today!

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Data Driven Instruction: How Student Data Guides Formative Assessments. As personalized learning becomes a more mainstream pedagogy in K–12 classrooms, teachers have started to adapt assessment processes to get a deeper look at student growth. . What Are Summative Assessments Vs. Formative Assessments.

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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. One of these tools is the Digital Practice Assessment (DPA). This need served as a call to action of sorts and catalyzed my current work.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2024

In a world of standardized tests and rigid curricula, fostering a culture of continuous, personalized growth for teachers allows them to stay abreast of current trends and effective strategies, maximize time, and become the best iteration of themselves for the learners they serve. Offer teachers a diverse menu of learning opportunities.

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Digital Promise

JULY 20, 2020

Whenever I’ve introduced a new strategy to a teacher, usually the first thing they want to know is will it work for their students, in their classroom, in their context. Knowing which strategies are research-based is one thing, but applying those strategies successfully can be a complex process with many variables to consider.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Performance Suite –a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum and instruction to harmonize K-12 classroom teaching practices on a single platform. Liberty Elementary School in Tulare, Calif.

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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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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

APRIL 2, 2023

To help you get started, I've compiled ten specific strategies that I used during my tenure as a high school principal and now help other leaders with during coaching cycles. When a teacher struggles with assessments, provide or co-create an example assessment. We then share collective insight while processing the feedback.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Taking this away and replacing with non-evaluative strategies consisting of coaching and feedback will go a long way towards creating an empathetic environment. An emphasis on priority standards can significantly reduce teachers' burden while streamlining other pedagogy aspects, such as assessment.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

One of the best parts about job-embedded, on-going work with school districts is facilitating a variety of professional learning opportunities. Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

BOSTON In 2024, more than 2,600 districts, schools, and state departments purchased or renewed licenses to Lexia Aspire Professional Learning or the Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs. It tells teachers what were looking for. Its the door to everything.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Finally, technology can be harnessed to transform teaching and learning by enhancing assessment and feedback. Technology can be used to create assessments, quizzes, and evaluations, providing teachers with real-time data on student progress, enabling them to give feedback and adjust instruction accordingly.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

It is nearly impossible to create a culture of learning if there are elements of boredom, inactivity, and lack of relevance. This is a lesson I learned most recently as a presenter and workshop facilitator. Early on, I used more traditional strategies since this was a new arena for me.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

This includes digital pedagogy that consists of purposeful use, a move to personalized learning through blended strategies, use of data to differentiate, innovative assessment, and performance tasks. It can also set the state to the creation of a viable virtual learning option for students who prefer this model.

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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.”

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

Learning Management System (LMS) The consistent use of an LMS such as Google Classroom, Schoology, or Canvas works to create a more equitable virtual environment for all kids and families. It can become the hub for all lessons, videos, activities, assessments, student work, and SEL check-ins using Google or Canvas forms.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

They also shared that the facilitation of professional learning improved, a greater reach was achieved thanks to technology, previously unknown teacher strengths were unearthed, and there was the ability to get into more classrooms. What are your exemplars of effective remote or hybrid teaching and learning, and why?

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 25, 2021

Before going full steam ahead, gather key stakeholders to develop a shared vision that includes rationale, goals, expected outcomes, expectations, and means to assess the initiative's effectiveness. A great strategy empowers people to take action. Professional Learning Change will only succeed if the right supports are in place.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Herein lies why it is crucial to make sure that passive consumption of content and low-level activities are followed with more opportunities for active learning. From here, schools can begin to focus on a remote blended learning model that can serve as a foundation for all K-12 classrooms to create a more personalized experience.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 4, 2021

A more sensitive and pragmatic strategy is to develop systemwide supports for learning recovery through acceleration. Emphasize rigorous and relevant learning through scaffolded questions and tasks that teach priority standards while allowing immersion in key concepts and skills. assessments to priority standards.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

By prioritizing adaptability, engagement, and evidence-based strategies, this system promises to reshape the educational experience. The Pillars of Digital Leadership , Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) and associated rubrics serve as springboards to move organizational leadership to the next level.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We live in exciting times as unprecedented access to knowledge, research, and effective strategies at our fingertips can assist educators in creating meaningful experiences for students that align with both needs and strengths. One thing is for certain: learning is not linear. It starts at the top with leadership. Case in point.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 9, 2023

I shared the following piece of advice recently on social media: Educators are overwhelmed and an endless array of initiatives, ideas, and strategies will do more harm than good. The most essential element in learning is the teacher in the classroom. Less is MORE. My main point here is twofold.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2024

While it won't replace the irreplaceable human touch in the classroom, AI can significantly enhance teaching and learning by offering personalization, efficiency, and insightful data analysis. Personalized Learning Pathways Imagine a classroom where each student receives instruction tailored to their specific needs.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2020

As I’ve worked with educators all over the country, I’ve heard countless anecdotes of book study groups where people have come together to explore ideas and support one another to implement the strategies in the classroom. Consider bringing Balance with Blended Learning into your professional learning community.

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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?

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Upload all learning materials into one digital spot While Heather’s French learners added all of their content into Google Drive, as the Innovation Coach, she and her educators upgraded to Hāpara Workspace. This technology gave them one spot to upload all learning materials for a single lesson or project.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 30, 2018

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). As a Personalized Learning Coach, I primarily focus on professional development for teachers.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2025

An Enhanced AI-Powered Assessment Tool: Originally launched in 2024, this tool is the first in a new suite of AI-powered teaching tools currently under development, and it empowers educators to create high-quality assessments using vetted resources right from within Experience.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

As technology changes, so must pedagogy, especially assessment and feedback. Leaders should always be looking to improve instructional design and establishing accountability protocols to ensure efficacy in digital learning. Tell your story, build powerful relationships in the process, and empower learning with a brandED mindset.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2024

This collective wisdom can be harnessed to develop more effective teaching strategies and curricula. They can generate creative solutions and innovative approaches, such as personalized learning, by sharing ideas and perspectives. This can lead to more engaging and effective learning experiences using high-agency strategies.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 7, 2022

You can read a summary of the most used strategies with a high degree of fidelity HERE. Personalized pedagogy sets the stage for the purposeful use of technology to better assist in meeting students' learning needs while providing educators with timely data.

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