The Importance of Communication in Personalized Learning (Video)

Chad OstrowskiBlog, Mastery Done Better, Start Here, Video(s)

   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

Jeff GargasBlog, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Mastery Done Better, Start Here, Teacherpreneur Better

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

Rae HughartBlog, Grade Better, Mastery Done Better

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

3 Easy Ways To Universally Design Your Classroom

Chad OstrowskiBlog, Differentiate Better, Innovate Better, Mastery Done Better

Universal Design For Learning - 3 Easy Ways to Design Your Classroom

Universal design for learning, or UDL, is a common phrase that I’m sure you’ve been hearing tossed around at professional development workshops, team meetings, or just in general educational forums. Universally designing your classroom essentially means that you design your curriculum and delivery of that curriculum to meet the needs of all learners in your class. This means you should … Read More

Standards-Based Grading: The Basics

Rae HughartBlog, Grade Better, Innovate Better, Lesson Plan Better, Mastery Done Better

Standards-Based Grading is a HOT topic right now as educators evaluate what the term “grading” means in the classroom. As grades continue to dictate a student’s ability to be accepted into a university, qualify them for specific career paths, and award financial support, administrators, teachers, and parents have begun taking a special interest in the ideal equation for a “perfect … Read More