A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We live in exciting times as unprecedented access to knowledge, research, and effective strategies at our fingertips can assist educators in creating meaningful experiences for students that align with both needs and strengths. One thing is for certain: learning is not linear. It starts at the top with leadership. Case in point.

Learning 406

Learning Competency Based Learning Personalized Learning Data 406

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

As the number of districts and states adopting micro-credentials into their professional learning strategy continues to grow, it is critical that stakeholders step back to take a pulse of the ecosystem. Supporting Professional Learning Structures. Micro-credential Assessment Infrastructure.

Competency Based Learning 134

Competency Based Learning Policies Professional Learning Report 134

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 19, 2017

One of the biggest reasons for my growth as an educator has been competency-based learning. A growth mindset allowed me to learn that failure can be productive and growth comes from ongoing reflection and practice, not a one-and-done attempt. What an incredible way for teachers to learn and grow professionally.

Competency Based Learning 158

Competency Based Learning Personalized Learning Professional Learning Assessment 158

Digital Promise

APRIL 8, 2016

Studies suggest American schools invest $18 billion in teachers’ professional learning annually. But considerable evidence indicates that formal professional development often misses the mark. And while teachers are also learning in informal ways, existing systems don’t track or make the most of that growth. .

Digital Badges 120

Digital Badges Competency Based Learning Professional Learning System 120

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Shifting from an industrial-age education model to a post-industrial learner-centered model is an essential part of preparing students for college and 21 st century careers, and the process works best when the learner-centered approach is applied to the professional learning of teachers and administrators, as well as the education of their students.

Professional Learning 40

Professional Learning Competency Based Learning Industry Assessment 40

techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Snoopy Snow Brawl is a multi-player coding game that encourages kids to use problem solving, strategy and algorithms in a snowball fight between Woodstock and his bird friends that Snoopy referees. Other features and functionality include interactive puzzles, word-free block based programming, different stages for all learners, and more.

Tools 69

Tools PresenceLearning Edmodo Blackboard 69