A Principal's Reflections

JULY 3, 2022

When it comes to crafting a strategy, it is always critical to think about the following prior to preparing any message or interaction: Why is this important to get across, and when? Below are the strategies that can harness these to ensure how you communicate has an impact. How will I convey the information?

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Her newest books are THE READING STRATEGIES BOOK 2.0 2023), TEACHING WRITING IN SMALL GROUPS (March 2021), A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO READING CONFERENCES (2019), and UNDERSTANDING TEXTS AND READERS (2018).

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Jennifer Seravallo is dedicated to helping reading teachers improve their teaching methods by providing practical tips and in-depth insights into differentiated reading strategies. How do you select the right reading strategies?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Here’s more from the Ask a Tech Teacher group: The Future of Online Learning: Benefits and Strategies for Educators The educational scene has been revolutionized by the concept of online learning. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 16, 2024

By implementing effective strategies, educators can transform classrooms from places of passive absorption into dynamic hubs of active participation and intellectual growth. The following passage explores some of these strategies that can ignite a passion for learning within students. According to a study by Fredricks et al.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 3, 2024

Employing a simple feedback strategy like “keep, start, stop” helps you quickly take the temperature of the class and make any necessary adjustments to ensure the rest of the year is as productive and positive as possible. routine, strategy, activity) that you’d like to do in this class? The results were shocking!

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2022

Morale can best be defined as the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time. Below are some simple strategies that you can use immediately and long-term, many of which are research-based. Thriving cultures that produce results make every effort to keep this on the positive side.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2020

This encourages them to think about the topic the group will be discussing in advance of the conversation and identify some aspect of the topic that interests them. This creates opportunities for the teacher to group students strategically to ensure students are more likely to engage in conversation. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

169 tech-centric situations—tech topics most important to your teaching as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations Today’s tip: Evaluate websites Category: Parents When students use the internet to research a topic, likely they get hundreds—or thousands—of possible resources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

But how do you guarantee these strategies lead to meaningful progress? These platforms can facilitate group discussions, project collaborations, and peer-to-peer learning. Incorporate digital storytelling and group projects using multimedia tools. Encourage them to reflect on what strategies work best for them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Collaboration: Students can work in groups while ensuring individual accountability. Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking. Vocabulary Development: “Speak like a Geek” allows students to teach and learn domain-specific terms.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 23, 2021

If the phrase “concurrent classroom” is unfamiliar, it’s when teachers have a group of students in the physical classroom and a group joining simultaneously online via video conferencing. On Thursday night, I presented a 30-minute webinar with AJ Juliani for educators focused on the concurrent classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Thankfully, I found a group of people who welcomed me and let me know I wasn’t alone. Nobody noticed when I went days without talking or sat by myself at lunch, reading a book to avoid drawing attention to my loneliness. I often wondered if people would notice if I was gone. I began to question if I had any value to give the world.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 1, 2022

As an educator, you need to find the best ways to increase student self-efficacy and implement those strategies in your classes. 8 strategies to improve student self-efficacy. There are a few strategies you can use in your online classes to improve students’ self-efficacy. It can also happen in smaller groups.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Los Angeles, CA – PRP Group, a Hawke Media Company, and K20 Connect announced a strategic partnership to provide a comprehensive range of communication solutions aimed attackling challenges faced by educational institutions. Additional services include education strategy, governance, executive coaching, and education marketing.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 28, 2024

True leaders recognize that their achievements are reliant on the collective success of their team, rather than building a group of followers or disciples. By embracing these strategies, educational leaders can create environments that not only foster academic success but also nurture the development of future leaders.

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MiddleWeb

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Michelle Russell recently revisited random grouping for her math students and found the environment was much better. Included: a free grouping card site. The post Random Groups for Math Discovery and Practice first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It’s one of the most effective strategies in education today—here’s why: Boosting Academic Performance Personalized learning experiences meet students where they are, and it shows in their results. Tools like Gradescope group similar answers, speeding up the grading process and ensuring consistency.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2025

Pitch conclusions to the group (on Project Pitch Day). Write another paragraph about what student already knows on the topic and what s/he needs to learn. Create a list of five research questions to guide inquiry including where to find the answers. These will be approved by the teacher. Use tools similar to those used on Project Pitch Day.

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ViewSonic Education

APRIL 7, 2025

Keep reading for classroom-ready strategies tied to each of the 8 learning stylesor explore how ViewSonic Education Software can support diverse learners today! Well break down each of the 8 learning styles, highlight what makes it unique, and share practical strategies you can start using right away.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Does s/he work well in groups? Does s/he try to solve tech problems themselves before asking for teacher help? Does s/he use core classroom knowledge (i.e., writing conventions) in tech projects? Does s/he use the internet safely? Does s/he [whichever Common Core Standard is being pursued by the use of technology.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 18, 2021

Matthew Perini, Harvey Silver, and Jay McTighe propose a simple yet powerful strategy called “pile of words.” ” I love the pile of words strategy because it positions the students at the center of learning. Step 2: Group students and give them time to discuss and define. Which words do they know?

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

In a coaching session last week, it became clear that teachers could use basic templates to help them conceptualize how to take strategies they have used in the past to create lessons that will work in a concurrent classroom (or in an online learning scenario). I do, We do, Groups Do, You Do: Interactive Modeling Session.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

To help meet this need, 95 Percent Group launched 95 Foundational Tools. 95 Percent Group expanded its Top 10 Tools suite to include 95 Foundational Tools in order to help schools across the country provide the school community with much-needed science of reading professional learning. “For

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

Given that reality, I wanted to share a collection of strategies designed to engage students in active learning online. The classic fishbowl activity splits the class into two groups. If teachers are hosting small group virtual sessions, this strategy can be adapted for a virtual conferencing session. Sort It Out.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

As I transitioned from the principalship to supporting districts and schools, I learned that blended learning was a powerful pedagogical strategy that could unleash students' potential while meeting their diverse needs. There are many ways to blend, but it is vital to have a firm understanding of the underlying premise of this strategy.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

By analyzing vast amounts of data, AI algorithms can uncover patterns and trends that human analysts may miss, leading to more informed and effective strategies. It can revolutionize various practices by addressing gaps in efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

Pairing the video with an engagement activity can also provide teachers with a strategy for checking to ensure that students watched the video. This activity can act as a formative assessment strategy to gauge what students learned by watching the video and what gaps or misconceptions still exist that need to be addressed.

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Group work is a valuable instructional strategy that allows students to engage in collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. However, many teachers struggle with implementing group work effectively. However, many teachers struggle with implementing group work effectively.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 8, 2021

Tier 2 – Targeted supports using the data collected from the Tier 1 interventions are used to provide small group instruction that focuses on specific learning and behavioral needs. As we dove into the different tiers of support at MMS, I quickly made a connection to the essential elements and strategies inherent in personalization.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2020

Teachers are questioning how the instructional strategies they have used in the past will work if students are coming to school on a modified schedule or if they are learning online. First, I want to review the benefits of the station rotation model: It frees the teacher to work with small groups of students.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Even though collecting informal data may be more challenging online or in a concurrent classroom composed of a group of students in class and another group online simultaneously, it’s critical that teachers understand where students are and what they need to continue making progress. Where did you learn this information?

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Plus, they can add Google Drive files for learners to collaborate on, with the option of creating a copy for each group in the class. Educators can also quickly create groups in Workspace and assign content and activities to specific groups. Groups can be based on interest or ability to differentiate instruction.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2020

I have seen incredible lessons and activities that have both engaged and empowered learners through the purposeful use of technology, sound pedagogy, and personalized strategies. Move to blended strategies Another way to get back some time is to look at how it is being used.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2022

While having a focus and knowledge of pertinent strategies is a good start, there needs to be an emphasis on changing practice. 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.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Instead of simply listening to a teacher explain a concept, unpack a text, or model a strategy, students are challenged to ask questions, think critically, experiment and explore, and collaborate with classmates to learn. Yet, teachers have a lot of concerns about using media in the classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

As schools prepare to accommodate more in-person learning, many are opting for a hybrid schedule that divides the student body into two groups that will alternate days on campus to keep numbers lower in classrooms and allow for social distancing. The rest of the week is divided between the two groups of students.

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