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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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

The math department at Corinth High school has been using the flipped approach with Bitmoji classrooms as well as self-paced programs with a great deal of success. For more remote and hybrid learning strategies and resources click HERE. Under the current circumstances, I would agree.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Mark Sparvell cites current research about what students really want in their classroom and how social-emotional learning relates to education technology. Mark has taught both pre-service and post-graduate studies.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Lincolnshire, IL – National momentum around the science of reading continues to increase and with it the demand for professional learning for the entire school community. This need for professional learning is compounded by a U.S. This need for professional learning is compounded by a U.S.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

If the pandemic has taught us one major lesson, it’s that the system has not worked for many learners. Below are some topics where vital lessons have been learned. When the dust settles, long term planning should commence to install or upgrade air filtration systems and make hand sanitizer stations permanent.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

Since pacing is a pivotal component of both personalized and blended learning, I did another Google search for ways to integrate timers into Google Slides. The key with a choice board to use as a part of professional learning with adults or classroom learning with students is sound blended pedagogy.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

When it comes to education training, the main pathway to improvement is through professional development. Depending on where you reside or your school system, this typically consists of a few days to begin the new academic year and a few random days going forward that are often associated with student holidays.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. I always like to focus on the small wins when I am facilitating professional learning with schools and districts. My favorites are Mentimeter and Padlet.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 23, 2022

If we burn out teachers our education system will never meet the needs of learners. Eric Sheninger (@E_Sheninger) January 19, 2022 As someone who is in schools on a weekly basis and working side by side with educators under these conditions, I always ask what could be done to make their professional lives a little bit easier.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2022

While the transition to personalization can occur using high agency strategies as detailed in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms , it is critical that the right culture is in place. Examples include flexible schedules, virtual options, learning academies, use of data, and high-functioning PLCs. Here is where leadership is pivotal.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

Through my work with schools on remote and now virtual learning, I have decided to create a one-stop resource that others can use based on successful programs such as the Bullitt Virtual Learning Academy in Kentucky and Davis Connect in Utah. A straightforward way to set this stage is to unpack the standard(s) into a learning target.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I felt I had a system that worked, and introducing this ‘nonsense’ wouldn’t add anything to my classroom and would only create more work for me and be a distraction for my students,” she said. Mrs. Stamey is not alone in her initial reluctance to use technology in her classroom.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

“We found that the teacher who was the most effective using AI was the most experienced teacher, had the best relationship with his students, was the most calm and was running a solid classroom,” recalls Desai, The Calculus Project’s director of school and district support and a former math teacher.

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Digital Promise

MAY 4, 2021

Low science and math proficiency in Nevada’s public school system indicates there are inherent and structural inequities that exist. As we recognize that educators’ capacity is already limited with classroom-related responsibilities, we also understand their time for seeking out professional learning opportunities is also limited.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

The rapid proliferation of technology combined with the closure of schools due to COVID were powerful change agents that placed enormous pressure on educational systems this year. Some educational systems made significant progress or changes to adapt to the demands of the moment, while others stagnated and floundered.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

5, 2025) Lexia Aspire Professional Learning , a science of reading-based professional learning solution from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand , has been awarded the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Accreditation Seal. BOSTON (Feb. For more information, visit www.lexialearning.com.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

How can schools and districts systemically create a vision of teaching and learning that’s personal, authentic, relevant, and harnesses the power of technology? FRS) , is helping thousands of schools create these types of learning experiences for kids. Personalized Professional Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2023

Whether you lead a district, organization, school, or classroom, you should always strive to get better. Consider the following questions when it comes to professional growth: Who do we serve? Rubrics were everywhere and accessible in Google Classroom. A standout example of this is Quest Academy Junior High School in Utah.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 2, 2017

Prepare to have your mind shift about how we sit in classrooms today! Go to www.coolcatteacher.com/bloomz to find out why Bloomz is the best parent-teacher communication system out there. I’ve included a comparison matrix with features to help you figure out what system is best for you. This episode is sponsored by Bloomz.com.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Other topics covered in the top 25 include early childhood, Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), and STEM. We’ve hosted 10 Lunch and Learn Weeks this year, a big jump in the popularity of this format for a deeper dive into a topic that features the voices of a wide range of educators and experts.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

Even in schools outside of the Verizon Innovative Learning network, coaches reported that they were valued more by teachers and administrators than prior to the pandemic. Now, with video conferencing tools, coaches are able to “visit” more classrooms on a given day.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

They shared how teachers got better using technology, reached out more for feedback, collaborated more, and improved classroom management. How are you sharing these with colleagues and staff or using them for professional learning and feedback? Your superstars can also lead professional learning.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 14, 2021

We just need two things: great instructional materials designed for the latest research in science education, and transformative professional learning to advance instructional practice and get the most out of the materials. It seems simple. Naiveté is what gets us to start trying, right? This was the beginning of a revolution.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 11, 2021

The pedagogical leader works to create collaborative benchmarks that lead to continuous improvement across the system. It requires a deeper understanding of how the brain works and research-based strategies that teachers can readily implement in their classrooms. However, the pedagogical leader doesn’t stop here.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At its core, personalized learning is about recognizing that no two students learn exactly the same way. It moves beyond the one-size-fits-all approach by focusing on each student’s strengths, needs and learning pace. Pay careful attention to processes and systems that will support teachers and students.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how schools should define and act on digital learning. Classroom technology implementation can go only as far as what is offered and supported by the school. Teachers noted difficulty in integrating new technology in their instruction as well as a lack of time to get familiar with new classroom tools.

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Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Classrooms have come a long way since chalkboards, overhead projectors and film strips (remember those?). Today, technology is transforming the way students learn and teachers approach instruction, making the K-12 classroom more engaging and personalized than ever. For example, Ms.

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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 plan for some sort of cooperative learning using virtual breakout rooms. They are your best resource.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

To that end, we chatted with HP Teaching Fellows Rola Tibshiran i, Vicky Masson , Joseph Filipic , Jim Pedrech and Chad Sorrells about how critical professional learning networks (PLNs) have been to both their craft and their well-being. The HP Teaching Fellows, part of the Reinvent the Classroom initiative, is one such network.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

Even if teachers cannot require that students attend a live meeting due to concerns around access, connectivity, and availability, these sessions can be recorded and posted on class websites, Google Classroom, or a learning management system. GoldenCircleGoal. Then teachers can reference this goal during conferencing sessions.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

Educators now shoulder the burden to create lessons and activities that will enable students to learn at home. Virtually none have received extensive professional learning in this area. If the plan is to just “deliver” content though video, this constitutes no real difference from direct instruction in the classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2018

ISTE Partners Teachers and Vendors to Revamp Classroom Tools. Technology is becoming ubiquitous in daily classroom activities, opening a floodgate for education application development. This kind of contextualized feedback is missing from current systems, like ratings in app stores, according to Culatta. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Lifelong Learning Report: Trends & Insights from K-12 to Career is a comprehensive study analyzing the evolving landscape of education and the role technology plays in shaping the future of learning.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2020

As a classroom teacher, I have always kept a bright orange poster on display that asks students two critical questions: Do you know it? Many professional learning opportunities give teachers the chance to add to their bank of knowledge, but don’t encourage teachers to put what they know into action. Can you show it?

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Digital Promise

MARCH 3, 2020

Teachers around the nation are being called to integrate computational thinking into their classrooms to prepare all students to thrive in a computational world. To do this, teachers need meaningful professional learning experiences and resources to integrate computational thinking in equitable, authentic, and sustainable ways.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The new DoS-MiddLES builds off the original Dimensions of Success for Out-of-School-Time (DoS-OST) system developed in 2009 under The PEAR Institute (NSF Awards #2101554, #1008591). Contact Virginia Andrews, ISRYs Research Project Manager, at vandrews2@mclean.harvard.edu to learn more!

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 1, 2020

educational system faces change and uncertainty. Still, there are central components of our educational system that will remain constant. They reflect the architecture of the educational environment and create the conditions in which learning occurs. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the U.S

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