A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 30, 2020

It is a real thing I assure you, and it applies to Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or any other similar platform. Facilitating professional learning using video conferencing tools is exhausting. I bet many of you have experienced the same thing in meetings and professional development since the pandemic began.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

The main takeaway with time though is to develop ways to give it unconditionally to teachers and not schedule or mandate anything else in its place, such as meetings or PLC's. Eliminating Meetings Let's be honest for a minute. No one truly likes meetings, and the value of them is open to interpretation.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

Going forward, a sound plan should be developed so that all learners have a positive educational experience that meets their needs. Those that implemented their plans with fidelity still could not fully ensure that all kids completed assigned work, let alone learned. In particular, we have seen some kids flourish in this environment.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

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. Professional Learning Many schools were not prepared when the pandemic hit. If professional learning was not emphasized, it’s definitely not too late.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. However, the pedagogical tenets remain the same.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Move to blended strategies Another way to get back some time is to look at how it is being used. Implementing pedagogically-sound blended learning can free some up to manage both groups of learners better or even catch up on tasks.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

One important lesson learned was that face-to-face learning does not meet the needs of every child. A foundation can then be established for more personalized approaches such as pedagogically-sound blended learning, self-paced activities, and bitmoji classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Blended learning is not new. Blended Learning Classrooms are made of “bricks’ and “clicks” and every teacher should be ready.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

Much of that time has been focused on how to teach in online or blended learning environments. That was important work necessary to meet the short-term demands of the pandemic. Others did not have the infrastructure, devices, or professional learning necessary to navigate this sudden shift online.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Below I will address these through a new lens from which we can begin to transform teaching, learning, and leadership in a post-COVID19 world. Student engagement, learning, and outcomes : How will learning change in ways that better meet the needs of all learners? Digital amplifies this process.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

Digital learning not only affects instruction, but it impacts student learning and therefore becomes the responsibility of the entire school. . While it’s recognized as a key tool to enhance the learning experience, technology alone cannot be expected to meet goals without proper implementation.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2017

Three years ago, with the help of the education agency the Grant Wood Area Education Agency (GWAEA), Iowa rolled out its initiative to implement blended learning as a model for the state. In a competency based system, students advance upon proficiency and receive rapid differentiated support based on their individual learning needs.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 16, 2023

Knowing where kids are and then developing strategies to meet their respective needs is one of the most effective ways to close learning gaps post-pandemic. If you are interested in learning more, drop your email in the comments section. So how do we begin to address this issue?

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 27, 2020

Set up a weekly Zoom meeting and chat about your reading over coffee or a glass of wine. Professional learning over the summer should be personalized and fun! Several people have asked me about my books on blended learning, so I put together the cheat sheet below for anyone interested.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 7, 2017

The district provides opportunities to its students through its emphasis on the fundamental ABCs – adapting, balancing, and collaborating – which they will highlight at the spring 2017 League of Innovative Schools meeting in late April. The district-wide implementation and emphasis on blended learning was strategic.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 5, 2021

While this is undoubtedly important, it is also vital to gather input on professional learning and resources that are needed— more of this down the road. From here, specific requests can be made for professional learning support on personalized strategies. It’s no shock that their number one response is time.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

Consider a daily or weekly YouTube video that can be embedded in a mass email to showcase how teachers are successfully implementing remote learning. Provide professional learning support Just because schools are closed doesn’t mean professional learning should stop.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 13, 2025

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast One of the biggest challenges of classroom teaching is meeting every students unique needs. Students learn and grow at different paces, so how does one ensure that students in the same class are having their needs met? Teachers and learners alike have thrived with this approach.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Now don't get me wrong as this has been incredibly fulfilling and a great learning experience for me. However, you just can't replace face-to-face professional learning, in my opinion. Or you can even tweak it to meet your specific needs as this is what Nathan Hall did for his staff. The teacher has two options here.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 28, 2020

Provide support Support can come in many forms, such as resources, time, and professional learning opportunities. Digital leadership is essential, and it compels us to meet our stakeholders where they are at while employing a multi-faceted approach. During uncertain times you can’t communicate too much.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2018

The case for blending and online learning. When implemented well, online and blended learning options give teachers an opportunity to transform the educational experience—to meet the needs of a broader group of learners, individualize instruction, and transform education for everyone.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

In these conversations, one topic that has regularly come up over the last few weeks is the relationship between blended learning environments and engaging, relevant learning experiences. Commit to the shift by including blended learning in every curricular decision the district makes.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 16, 2021

The post Blended Learning with Google Toolkit for Teachers – SULS0101 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I share The Blended Learning with Google Toolkit, a free download to help teachers create dynamic, blended learning experiences for students with Google tools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

Responding to the COVID-19 age, TGR Foundation and Discovery Education introduce the first module in a new series of no-cost digital professional learning resources , empowering educators with new strategies to support student success far beyond school campuses.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 18, 2020

The post How to Create Google Classroom Blended Learning Lessons (Part 3) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As schools switch to blended learning and remote learning models, educators need to know how to create Google Classroom blended learning lessons that are engaging and relevant for students!

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2016

These detailed stories have the ability to provide great context through an explanation of the following: Goals Challenges Solution Success Overall, a case study provides readers with details on how problems were solved, outcomes achieved, and how investments in professional learning led to a positive cultural shift.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The post 8 Reasons to Love Blended Learning with Google (Part 3) – SULS090 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I can’t wait to share with you 8 Reasons to Love Blended Learning with Google, and give you a sneak peek into my new book! Did you miss Blended Learning with Google Part 1 or Part 2 ?

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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

Speaking on panel at the PBS Digital Innovators event, Brown talked up the rise of the online spaces for collaboration, also known as personal learning networks (PLN) as enabling anyone, even those who in remote areas or who feel more introverted, to come together to collaborate and share ideas. Meeting in person humanizes the online space.

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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. However, requiring teachers to learn different things at once can be counterproductive. Offer asynchronous training.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 22, 2020

prepare for online and blended learning, more and more schools are relying on Google Classroom and Google Meet to deliver online lessons and assignments. In this post, I will share how to integrate Google Classroom with Google Meet. What is Google Meet? How to Integrate Google Classroom with Google Meet.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 18, 2021

The post 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Google Meet – SULS0110 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode with Shake Up Learning Trainer and Community Manager, Pam Hubler, we explore the new updates to Google Meet. 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Google Meet. Click To Tweet. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 14, 2019

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 15, 2019

The post 15 Ways to Use Google Classroom in Professional Learning – SULS034 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. But did you know, Google Classroom is also a great learning tool for adults, too? Today, I am going to share with you 15 Ways to Use Google Classroom in Professional Learning.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 27, 2019

Day 3 – student agency and deeper learning, with a strong emphasis on project- and inquiry-based learning; school models that foster deeper learning and student engagement; innovation leaders across the state presented what they’re doing in a PBL showcase. Things have gone very well so far.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year. How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”. The sudden shift in the learning environment last year may have provided an obstacle for the way we wanted to see this happen. Planning Blended Learning for another year.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2020

We struggle when we can't envision a way to meet these lofty and wide-ranging expectations. For many teachers, meeting impossible expectations while being micromanaged just feels too difficult—and not the particular type of difficult we thought we were signing up for when we chose a career working with kids.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

JULY 26, 2020

Digital learning coaching has been weighing heavily on my mind. Kentucky's Digital Learning Coaches had their first official conference last month (virtual of course). Kentucky's Digital Learning Coaches had their first official conference last month (virtual of course). Explain It, See It, Discuss It, Try It.

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