Getting Started with Personalized Learning Full Transcript Below VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Hey guys it’s Chad, and today I’m going to talk about something that is a buzzword that I’m hearing at conferences, meetings, and in almost every district I go to, and that’s getting started with personalized learning. Now personalized learning, is trying to individualize and personalize the learning experience … Read More
Standards-Based Grading : Understanding a Score
As educators and administrators explore standards-based grading, it’s important for all parties to understand what a score in the classroom truly means. There is a number of standards-based grading experts who write full books on what a score within a standards-based grading system actually means. However, in this blog we’ll be focusing on the basics of a score’s meaning and … Read More
The Importance of Communication in Personalized Learning (Video)
FULL VIDEO TRANSCRIPT BELOW Hi guys. Today I want to talk about something that’s probably one of the most important things that happens outside of your classroom, and that is how important parent communication is to personalize, self paced in mastery learning. There’s a fundamental truth and that’s that some of these things are relatively new in education. … Read More
Getting Started with Twitter Chats for Teachers
Are you missing out on Twitter chats for teachers? With over 500 million tweets being sent every day, it’s no wonder Twitter is quickly becoming a favorite hangout spot for educators all over the world. Wait…what? I thought Twitter was just for the kids..or the Kardashians… A lot of people have a very misconstrued view of Twitter. While yes, there … Read More
Standard Based Grading : 4 Pillars
Standards-based grading is a mind-shift for traditional thinkers! With this transition, educators must feel a strong base as they make daily decisions in the classroom. How do you do this well? Make smart educational decisions secured by the 4 Key Pillars of Standard Based Grading. Direct Correlation Between Specific Vocabulary and A Numeric Value Most Standards-Based Grading scales utilize a … Read More