Ditch That Textbook

DECEMBER 15, 2017

For me, professional development has often meant sitting through a staff-wide meeting about topics with limited interest and little time to practice hands-on. That kind of professional learning stinks. Thankfully, we have TONS of options for fun, hands-on, relevant professional learning — on our own terms.

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Professional Learning How To Learning Education 181

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2023

We invite educators and district administrators who want to learn about and share their experiences to join our brand-new edWeb community, Tutoring for Schools , and engage in an exceptional discourse on the most effective ways of implementing tutoring support tools in the classroom.” Visit Varsity Tutors for Schools to learn more.

Professional Learning 90

Professional Learning Learning STEM Outcomes 90

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2021

The profiles are part of the school’s embrace of personalized learning, which centers on the belief that a teacher lecturing at the front of a classroom is a bad fit for today’s students. Personalized learning has, in recent years, become one of the most talked-about trends in education.

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Personalized Learning Education Learning Elementary 145

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 30, 2022

Leading professional learning, teaching a lesson, participating in a PLC (professional learning community), or flipping a faculty meeting are all ways that leaders can model the same practices that they want their staff to embrace. This is just one example.

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Professional Learning Social Media Strategy Examples 523

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. Personalized strategie s such as station rotation, choice activities, playlists, and the flipped approach maximize the amount of time that is already available.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 7, 2022

While a one-size-fits-all approach served its purpose for some of us, it doesn’t meet the diverse needs of kids today. Thus, educators need not only a vision for how to personalize learning effectively but also essential supports that will help to ensure success.

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Personalized Learning Data Meeting Outcomes 538

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Managing budgets, developing memos, attending meetings, responding to emails and phone calls, and other tasks also consumed a significant portion of my time. For learning, consider curating data weekly and present at an upcoming staff meeting. These suggestions should be clear, straightforward, actionable, and timely.

Personal Learning Network 542

Personal Learning Network Strategy Conference Assessment 542

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Hence the need to personalize learning. One of the major hurdles they encounter is the stigma associated with intervention, a key component of personalization. Professional Learning Educators play a pivotal role in shaping students' experiences, and providing them with the necessary tools and knowledge is essential.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 25, 2024

This information can help them make informed decisions about resource allocation, curriculum development, professional learning, and strategic planning. Opportunities What emerging trends or technologies can enhance teaching and learning? AI, virtual reality, personalized learning ) and why?

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Differentiated Instruction Analysis Comparison Assessment 432

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. Asynchronous Personalized Learning The critical tenet of personalized learning is all learners getting what they need when and where they need it.

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LMS Learning Schoology Professional Learning 516

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2022

Co-plan lessons, meetings, and professional learning De-emphasize non-essential tasks that don’t impact student learning Eliminate distractions such as social media and web browsing Prioritize passions and interests related to your position or responsibilities Seek collegial support as these people know you and your culture best.

Personal Learning Network 513

Personal Learning Network Social Media Personalized Learning Examples 513

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Additionally, this allows teachers to personalize the learning experience to meet all students' needs by providing them with access to different resources that can help them learn at their own pace and in their own way. Refer to the Rigor Relevance Framework to assist in integrating technology with purpose (image below).

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Technology Learning Assessment Data 536

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?

Learning 522

Learning STEM Strategy Professional Learning 522

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

First and foremost, a pedagogical leader must be deeply knowledgeable about educational theory and practice, staying abreast of the latest research and innovations in teaching and learning. They should also have a keen understanding of the unique needs and abilities of their students and be adept at tailoring instruction to meet those needs.

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System Education Outcomes Strategy 429

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2015

It was an incredible opportunity to get back to Hawaii for a professional event as opposed to a vacation. This was the fourteenth time the school had put on the event and it was awesome to see and meet so many passionate educators on a Saturday. This is not fair to say the least.

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Professional Learning Learning Personal Learning Network Conference 150

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2023

During the spring of 2022, I met Nicki Slaugh , who serves as principal, and many of her staff at a school system where we were all there to facilitate professional learning on Personalized Competency-Based Learning (PCBL). It was so exciting for us to meet someone who shared our passion and vision.

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Competency Based Learning Professional Learning Strategy Examples 472

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

How does a fifth grader feel getting ready to do a live edtech demo at their local school board meeting? At last February’s Board meeting, 10-year old Ryan inspired the adults in the room to see how tech can be leveraged for learning in a whole new light. Here’s a video of Ryan’s command performance.)

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Learning Analytics Personalized Learning Learning Microsoft 129

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.

Education 510

Education Professional Learning Personal Learning Network Outcomes 510

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2017

In response to these challenges, the NYCDOE launched WeTeachNYC in September 2015, an online professional learning space for teachers and school leaders.WeTeachNYC was designed based on three core understandings: Educators benefit from having a centralized space where resources and opportunities are easily discoverable.

Personalized Learning 111

Personalized Learning Libraries Professional Learning Learning 111

eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

BOSTON (April 21, 2022) – Hemet Unified School District in Riverside County, California, has adopted LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs for its teachers and administrators. It also offers professional learning sessions led by national LETRS experts.

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Professional Learning Differentiated Instruction Learning Company 52

edWeb.net

MAY 23, 2019

According to Learning in the 21st Century: the 2019 Digital Promise LVP Survey , 83% of teachers think students are capable of high achievement, but just 26% think students are reaching those levels today. When schools talk about personalized learning, one of the first things they need to do is consider these jagged profiles.

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Personalized Learning Learning Strategy Policies 67

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. Thus, the options are Zoom, Webex, and Google Meets.

LMS 539

LMS Schoology Education Conference 539

Edsurge

JULY 23, 2018

Moving towards personalized learning can be fraught with tension. Putting vision into practice Any school district knows, creating a vision for personalized learning is useless if you do not provide staff the steps to actually get there. How do you set a vision? What supports do you need in place?

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Personalized Learning Learning Conference Meeting 73

Edthena

AUGUST 13, 2021

On this episode of the Teaching Leading Learning K-12 Podcast, Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller talked with Steve Miletto talked about all things professional learning, including how video is changing the game for giving educators feedback about their teaching. We know this is important, but we can’t get to it yet.

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Professional Learning Video Learning Examples 98

Edsurge

MAY 26, 2017

In response to these challenges, the NYCDOE launched WeTeachNYC in September 2015, an online professional learning space for teachers and school leaders.WeTeachNYC was designed based on three core understandings: Educators benefit from having a centralized space where resources and opportunities are easily discoverable.

Personalized Learning 99

Personalized Learning Libraries Professional Learning Learning 99

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Whether it be in the form of endless piles of paperwork, never ending observations, meetings with parents, attending events, developing a master schedule, or constructing a school budget – there never seemed like enough time in my day to even get those responsibilities done. Consider flipping your faculty meetings.

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Digital Badges Personal Learning Network Flipped Classroom Meeting 413

techlearning

AUGUST 5, 2019

As  the Educational Technology Coach and a District Personalized Learning Coach for Verona Area High School, in Verona, Wisconsin, a key part of my role is supporting my colleagues as they learn to integrate technology into the classroom.  In

Professional Learning 97

Professional Learning iPad How To Learning 97

Digital Promise

MAY 10, 2021

Should you continue to use the products you implemented before the rush to distance learning? Should you expand the use of new tools that educators found to meet immediate learning needs? Are there new tools to consider that address your communities’ new and evolving needs as you move to hybrid and in-person learning?

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EdTech Education Professional Learning Training 299

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2024

As I engage with districts and schools regularly, they frequently inquire about ways to gauge the outcomes and efficacy of their innovative strategies, such as BYOD, 1:1, blended and personalized learning, classroom and school redesign, branding, makerspaces, and professional development.

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BYOD Data Future Ready Outcomes 261

edWeb.net

MARCH 6, 2019

iNACOL defines personalized learning as “tailoring learning for each student’s strength, needs, and interests—including enabling student’s voice and choice in what, how, when and where they learn—to provide flexibility and supports to ensure mastery of the highest standards possible.”

Personalized Learning 53

Personalized Learning Learning Student Engagement eBook 53

edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2018

Continuous, effective professional learning can help teachers and administrators improve teaching and learning, but research shows traditional forms of professional development have become expensive and ineffective. This trend is disrupting traditional models for professional development.

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Professional Learning Survey Social Media Learning 45

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.

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Professional Learning Personal Learning Network Learning Blended Learning 100

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2022

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. This course is a follow-on to the introductory class, Tech-infused Teacher , digging into the digital ideas and tools used by innovative teachers to extend and enrich student learning. The Tech-infused Class. Certificate. Group enrollment.

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Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Personal Learning Network 316

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Leaders must begin to establish a vision and strategic plan to create classrooms and buildings that are more reflective of the real world while empowering learners to use technology in powerful ways through either personalized or blended strategies and increased access in the form of BYOD or 1:1. This needs to be prioritized.

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Social Media Outcomes BYOD Strategy 403

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2021

The pandemic has also placed immense stress on them as they balance support for teachers and meeting the demands of stakeholders. As I work with schools on hybrid learning , I see firsthand the immense pressure on leaders to solve what seems like endless challenges that come from every direction. Learning is the fuel of leadership.

Personal Learning Network 546

Personal Learning Network Professional Learning Personalized Learning Strategy 546

MindShift

JANUARY 26, 2021

The profiles are part of the school’s embrace of personalized learning, which centers on the belief that a teacher lecturing at the front of a classroom is a bad fit for today’s students. Personalized learning has, in recent years, become one of the most talked-about trends in education.

Personalized Learning 45

Personalized Learning Education Learning Training 45

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Grades and assignments may differ of course, but how can a teacher candidate show they have gone beyond the required curriculum to deepen skills learned through coursework and hone better classroom practice and potentially increase their marketability to principals and schools? Micro-credentials provided a way.

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Training Elementary Course Personalized Learning 337