A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 24, 2021

While an array of successful strategies associated with more traditional methodologies still have value today, we need to rethink how and when they are used. In terms of pedagogy, personalized learning strategies and project-based learning should be emphasized.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JANUARY 8, 2025

The post 6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2025 first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy. Listen to this post as a podcast: Sponsored by Alpaca and Brisk Teaching Every January for the last ten years, we have chosen a small collection of tech tools we think are worth checking out. That will be the same this year.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Remote teachers also need time, which is why having them follow a traditional school day schedule doesn't make much sense, especially when asynchronous tasks can be employed, freeing up much needed minutes or even hours. New learning models and innovative pedagogies will take hold. Some set aside a half-day.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 26, 2020

A more practical approach is to be more diligent as to the specific strategies that help learners master it in ways beyond just traditional means. Pedagogy Whereas instruction is what the teacher does, pedagogy is the “how” and empowers learning on behalf of the students. It is essentially the science and art of teaching.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2020

To adequately prepare, schools should consider focusing their efforts and resources on the following three areas: Hybrid Learning Models : Hybrid learning combines both traditional and non-traditional learning strategies as well as digital tools to create a cohesive learning experience for kids. There is a difference.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Other pieces included topics that I traditionally cover but with new angles such as pedagogy, change leadership, and school culture. Personalized learning quickly became a focus area based on impressive outcomes from some of the schools I had been working within in an on-going and job-embedded fashion.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 21, 2020

The premise of a hybrid learning model is to combine traditional and non-traditional methodologies to improve education while ensuring that high-quality learning for all kids is the gold standard. Failing to prepare for the unknown or addressing the slew of challenges that arose when schools were closed means that nothing was learned.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

When aligned with personalized pedagogy , harnessing the power of digital tools can help students take charge of their learning and become more self-directed in their education. This process of choice not only increases engagement and authenticity but also adds value to the learning experience.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 8, 2021

Core elements include making instruction, pedagogy, and curriculum personal for students, which aids in alleviating many behavioral issues that arise. Below I have taken the traditional RTI pyramid of supports and added how personalized learning strategies could be implemented to ensure better learners are getting what they need.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

Adaptive Technologies Nothing replaces sound instructional design and pedagogy. Tasks and assignments can be completed over a specific time period using strategies addressed in this post as well as more traditional options such as research papers or projects.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

A good rule to follow is pedagogy first, technology second when appropriate. This framework is based on traditional elements of education yet encourages movement from acquisition of knowledge to application of knowledge. best practices Digital Leadership digital learning ICLE pedagogy'

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2021

A shift to remote learning and social distancing forced schools to revert back to more traditional arrangements, but new opportunities came in the form of virtual environments consisting of vibrant bitmoji classrooms, breakout rooms, purposeful use of technology, and the effective use of learning management systems.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Most of this work is focused on digital pedagogy so naturally, I am focused on observing and collecting evidence to get a handle on both the level of instruction and the learning that is taking place. Over the past couple of months, I have been working with a variety of schools and districts in the role of a coach.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 17, 2021

Investments now will serve to provide needed assistance while paving the way for sustainable changes to pedagogy in the future. As I was on-sight with them in a socially distanced cafeteria, I facilitated a more traditional workshop. During my first session of the day, I worked with administrators to best support their teachers.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

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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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 21, 2019

I have reflected a great deal on the objective aspect of the lesson and in my coaching with schools on pedagogy have advised them to move away from this traditional component of lesson design and implementation. However, it is crucial that kids understand what is to be learned on any particular day.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 27, 2015

This framework, based on traditional elements of education yet encouraging movement from acquisition of knowledge to application of knowledge, charts learning along the two dimensions of higher standards and student achievement. Pedagogy first, technology second when appropriate.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 19, 2017

The challenge for education is to begin to embrace new modes of thinking and innovative practices that are disruptive in nature and difficult to assess using traditional metrics. Traditional measures of success often blind us from the truth. This shift will not be easy, but the outcome could pay off tenfold.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

South had us actively learn science instead of just taking notes and then a traditional assessment. Even when faced with perplexing unknowns, the pedagogy employed by Mr. South allowed us to use extensive knowledge and skills we didn’t know we had to create solutions and take action to further develop skills and knowledge.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 13, 2025

The question itself highlighted the limitations of traditional grading, a system that has been shown to be problematic by so many people in education circles but still remains as the most common way schools manage and assess student learning. “They’re really respectful. They’re really curious.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

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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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 6, 2018

Throughout the school year, I have been assisting them with digital pedagogy as it relates to blended learning and the use of flex spaces. The idea was to see if the goals for digital pedagogy and blended learning in flex spaces were well on their way to being accomplished. There are several variations on this method: 1.

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Pedagogy and Formation

MARCH 5, 2025

Formation as the Practice of many Practices I write in my book 'Pedagogy and Education for Life' that: Education is the whole of life of a community, and the experience of its members learning to live this life, from the standpoint of a specific goal. He argues that simply passing on knowledge doesnt change people.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

The purposeful use of technology and sound pedagogy that empowers kids to think through relevant applications should be the drivers. However, we cannot forget the power of television, newspapers, radios, and other traditional sources. Learning going forward should be anything but common.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 6, 2014

This technique typically makes students uncomfortable at first as they have become so conditioned by our traditional culture of education where they would rather be spoon-fed information instead of having to think. best practices inquiry New Milford High School pedagogy science Tahreen Chowdhury'

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2024

Educators should use the framework as a dynamic tool to scaffold instruction and assessment while moving to more personalized pedagogies. This means utilizing a mix of traditional tests, performance tasks, technology, portfolios, student reflections, and feedback. It can also be leveraged to ensure technology is used purposefully.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 20, 2020

But many schools limit what is possible by adhering to rigid and outdated frameworks like traditional subject and grade divisions. This approach will help them better understand cause and effect, how traditional subjects relate to one another, how systems operate and how people interact. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 7, 2019

The benefits speak for themselves, which compels all of us to ensure that this becomes a mainstay in pedagogy as well as learning environments. These can range from traditional electives or more innovative options that align to student interests and current trends in the workforce.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 23, 2017

The study found that students who used standing desks, more formally known as stand-biased desks, exhibited higher rates of engagement in the classroom than did their counterparts seated in traditional desks. Simply put, if the space doesn’t match the desired learning pedagogy, then it will hinder student learning outcomes.

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ED Surge

MARCH 18, 2024

Navigating this terrain requires a delicate balance, ensuring that the joy and engagement of games enhance rather than detract from educational objectives while aiming to foster an inclusive and responsive pedagogy. It recognizes the importance of enjoyment, curiosity and exploration in facilitating effective learning experiences.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

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 Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 3, 2014

This often produces a disastrous effect as the pedagogy does not support the use of the technology tool in arriving to or assessing learning outcomes. Vicki Davis has created a resource that identifies how traditional writing can be taken to the next level with cloud-based tools.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2012

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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Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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Cult of Pedagogy

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I even discussed the push to move away from traditional seating arrangements in order to promote collaboration. Instruction Best Practices Pedagogy Opinion' They should be student-centered, integrate technology, flexible, allow for creativity, support higher-order thinking, and celebrate student accomplishments.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Sound pedagogy consists of effective instructional strategies that involve all learners, a focus on higher-order thinking skills, scaffolding techniques , construction of new knowledge, and relevant application of thinking. If a student, or adult for that matter, is bored, then we better accept what might happen.

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