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

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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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

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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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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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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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning. To be honest, I hate the term blended learning. Let me explain why: In today’s world of education, blended learning gets thrown around for any type of new education involving technology. . What Does Blended Learning Mean for K–12?

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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

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

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. Ensure SPED accommodations are being met.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Courses about Student Mental Health Strategies for Addressing Student Anxiety With the strategies and interventions you learn in this course, you will be able to create a classroom environment where students can successfully cope with stressors and instead focus on learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2019

How will assessment and feedback change or improve? What professional learning support is needed to maximize the use of flexible spaces? One strategy that addresses all of the questions I posed is a move towards pedagogically-sound blended learning. What will be the role of technology?

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

According to Project Tomorrow’s 2017 Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning , 56 percent of parents of school-aged children are concerned that their child isn’t learning the right skills in school to be successful in college or a future job. Collaboration and Blended Learning Fosters Critical Skills. CDW Segment.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

In conjunction with the seventh annual Digital Learning Day , Future Ready Schools (FRS), an initiative of the Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed), released a new guide for school districts interested in using “blended learning” to support their approach to instruction.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 16, 2017

When implementing a blended learning model, it is important for schools to be aware of key components and steps to integrate into their plan. Although it may seem easier to dive right in, schools cannot go technology-first into a blended learning model. A blended learning model must consider these factors.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Learn what digital badges are, when to use them, and how to implement them in your classroom. Yes, you can do this in your remote, online, or blended learning environment! These two creative ladies will help us learn how we can use digital badges in the classroom to engage and motivate our students. Click To Tweet.

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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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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

The idea of using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver professional learning and development to K-12 educators is not new—but it’s not quite mainstream, either. The organization has been providing LMS-based professional learning for the state’s educators since 2004. “We Hint: Think AI.)

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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. As I visited each school, I felt like a proud parent and can't say enough about their collective efforts to improve professional practice.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 24, 2016

Both Stacey and Lynn are recent facilitators of the Friday Institute’s Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning Program , where they they worked with a national cohort of school leaders that implemented blended and digital learning in their schools. Gear: Personalized Professional Learning ).

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 8, 2017

The same ideals that make 21st-century teaching and learning engaging to students are quite often the same reasons online learning is appealing to teachers. The Top Five Benefits of Online Professional Development. Also, they can leverage technology to grow their professional learning networks domestically and internationally.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Many school districts are now going through a process of determining which pandemic-related practices should be kept, improved, or discarded, and the use of remote and blended learning technologies is frequently being raised during these types of discussions. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The post Asynchronous Learning Tips for Teachers – SULS097 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode and blog post, I am sharing asynchronous learning tips for teachers. Asynchronous Learning Tips for Teachers. Work with Shake Up Learning and Kasey Bell. Asynchronous Learning Tips for Teachers.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 10, 2023

The post 10 Things for Teachers to Try in 2023 – SULS0182 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. We will explore strategies, digital tools, professional learning, and much more! We can definitely find ways to use things like Chat GPT and other similar AI tools in our learning and assessments.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 17, 2020

She urged schools to adopt a “restart plan” early to close substantial learning gaps. The first critical step is to focus on accelerated learning to help students complete unfinished grade-level content. Mabry encouraged a set of strategies that are, in many ways, what would be expected in a COVID-free climate.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Student Jemar Lee explains why blended learning was ideal for him. Source: Foundation for Blended and Online Learning. Consider that digital learning encompasses a wide range of tools and strategies The student-teacher relationship is at the heart of education. Why Students Choose Online and Blended Schools.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 9, 2023

A Balancing Act Students in Orange Public Schools, like most students across the country, experienced interrupted learning during COVID-19, placing greater demands on them and their teachers. The challenge was addressing this unfinished learning with a dwindling teaching force. We were looking at those comparative results.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Michele Dawson, Senior Director of Instructional Technology in Compton Unified School District, CA, and Kelly Urlacher, Senior Curriculum Designer at DreamBox Learning, had a conversation of essential approaches for supporting these students in “ Key Strategies to Making Access and Equity a Reality for ELL Students.”. Leadership 3.0

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2021

are motivated to improve teaching and learning in new environments and adopt strategies that promote social justice,” said Matt Kennard, CEO of BetterLesson. Objectives include increasing the use of student data to inform instructional strategy best practices. Learn more about the 2020 matching grant program here.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 28, 2020

The post A Framework for Blended PD (Part 3) – SULS073 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Delivering virtual or blended professional learning can be challenging. Today, I’m sharing Part 3 of my series on Blended PD. A Framework for Blended PD. Evidence of Learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2021

which contains new tools to help Emergent Bilingual students as they learn academic English and empower educators to streamline instruction and ensure their efficacy.”. This new feature supports a blended learning model and the need for teacher-led, targeted instruction. About Cambium Learning Group.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

APRIL 20, 2022

Sharing ways to support staff and build morale does not diminish the pain educators have endured in the years of high-stakes assessments and accountability coupled with pandemic teaching and mandates. Educators feel constant pressure to institute a new initiative or try new instructional strategies from our district and division offices.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 23, 2020

They are negotiating lots of uncertainty while navigating a different way of learning, all of which affect their overall well-being. In a recent edWebinar sponsored by the FastBridge Assessment System by Illuminate Education , Gregory Fabiano, Ph.D., He recommended SAEBRS, a tool that assesses socio-emotional and behavioral challenges.)

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 14, 2020

As schools across the globe begin to plan for the new normal and redefine the school day and location, we must also rethink our professional learning plans for teachers and staff. I’m sharing a framework for Blended PD. I have put together a Blended PD Framework that I hope will help us approach this problem with purpose.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

They can be used in flipped classrooms or in blended learning environments. Evaluate digital content critically The Internet is full of all kinds of information and unless you know how to critically assess sources you will probably end up wasting your time reading pseudo-knowledge from pseudo experts.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Come learn with us and get FETC takeaways! We will explore strategies, digital tools, professional learning, and much more! (10 Learn practice strategies, organization techniques, and a whole list of tools to make teaching this year EASIER! Emoji Assessments for Any Classroom – SULS0168.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

In this episode, Kasey interviews Mike Marotta, co-author of Inclusive Learning 365. Together they discuss how inclusive learning is meeting the needs of all learners. Mike shares tips and strategies to help teachers shake up inclusive learning in their classrooms. Fighting Exclusion: Shake Up Inclusive Learning.

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