TL;DR: Assessment should be a series of events, each leading to the next moment of improvement. Reimagine assessment by determining what you value and seeking assessment that leads to instruction. Understand that “one and done” is not enough and consider consistency and recency when assessing. As I am writing this, March Madness is ramping up. It is my favorite time … Read More
Finding the Right Speaker to Connect with your Staff
TL;DR: Choosing a speaker for your staff is a big decision. Tips and strategies to choose the right speaker to kick off back to school, and carry the message throughout the year. District leaders often bring in an educational speaker to kick off the year or assist when launching new initiatives. Frankly, I love this stuff. One of my favorite … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #12 – The Changing Face of Professional Development
This episode has Dr. Jennifer Chang Wathall joining me to talk about how the current global situation has changed the way teachers are professionally developed. While we discussed many things, the most talked about topic was: #transformlearning #transformpedagogy Follow Jennie on twitter @JenniferWathall The two books that she mentions are: eLearning Ecologies Deep Learning MORE EPISODES
5 Out of the Box Ways to Engage TEACHERS in Professional Development
In This Post: As a Student Learning Coach, providing meaningful professional development for my teachers is so important. There are 5 out of the box ways to engage teachers in PD. What better way to guide discussions than by leading with the students? Inviting students in and having teachers watch drives engagement. Google Classroom isn’t limited to your class, it … Read More
Is Effective PD A Myth? (video
Video Highlights: Let’s break down why effective professional development for teachers is NOT a myth, and how you can ensure you’re creating effective PD for your teachers. Effective PD is NOT a myth! There are tactical steps you can take to ensure that you are building effective professional development for your teachers. Establish your long term goals and break them … Read More