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Edtech Tools for SPED, Math, and Reading

A Principal's Reflections

My role, like in many other similar districts across the country, has been to assist the teachers and administrators with digital pedagogy leading to purposeful use and efficacy using the framework below. During a planning call prior, I was asked to work with special education, math, and reading teachers in particular.

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Give and Take Ideas to Support Teachers

A Principal's Reflections

Now is not the time to revert back to traditional observation and evaluation protocols because, quite frankly, they will not result in improved outcomes. An emphasis on priority standards can significantly reduce teachers' burden while streamlining other pedagogy aspects, such as assessment.

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Common Misconceptions of Educators Who Fear Technology

A Principal's Reflections

Education is currently at a crossroads as traditional methods and tools are changing as a result of advances in technology and learning theory. We are beginning to see some schools across the country take the lead in merging sound pedagogy with the effective integration of technology. Cross-posted at teach.com.

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Moving Forward

A Principal's Reflections

In order to promote the embracement of new ideas, strategies, and techniques we need to collaboratively work with staff to transform traditional classroom environments into vibrant learning communities where all students are authentically engaged. Change Leadership Students Stakeholders pedagogy'

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A School's Transformative Journey

A Principal's Reflections

To put some perspective on this, not one traditional classroom had an Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) in it four years ago. Professional Development Without this element in place change surely will not occur. As there were not many quality professional development options in place when we started our journey we made our own.

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New Zealand has a problem with mathematics. Can a new strategy make a difference for students?

The Hechinger Report

In New Zealand, where schools operate far more independently than traditional public schools in the United States, it would be the job of principals like Rodgers to determine how best to teach the countrys math standards. Clair principal, who helped provide professional development to teachers during the Numeracy Project years.

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Meeting the Core Human Needs of a Teacher

Cult of Pedagogy

When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. ” This is a big shift from traditional coaching, she says, “which is about data cycles and analyzing student work, learning targets and all of that. Teaching is intense, vulnerable work.