A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 22, 2023

During this school year, I have been working with Stryker Local Schools in Ohio. Like all my implementations where the work is job-embedded and ongoing, learning walks are a core component. In September, the leaders and I conducted walks in every classroom over two days. As a result, I provided them with close to 5000 words of feedback. With the suggestions in hand, the leaders were empowered to review what we had seen and my recommendations to determine the focus for an upcoming professional de

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Professional Learning Learning Assessment Education 361

MiddleWeb

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Recounting her visit from a grandfatherly apparition grabbed the attention of Stephanie Farley’s students and launched a study of storytelling. Putting “stunt teaching” into action – sometimes with colleagues – builds engagement and opens the door to choice, challenge and play. The post Teaching Stunts Offer Choice, Challenge, Play first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Study 122

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Word problems for 2nd graders are the topic of our blog post today. Now, why are word problems such a big deal, you ask? Well, they’re like mini-stories where math is the hero, swooping in to solve everyday challenges. But they’re not just fun narratives; they’re a stepping stone to critical thinking, laying the groundwork for more complex math problems and life skills.

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Libraries Education Student Engagement Exercises 89

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Animals that start with A are the topic of our blog post today! In the realm of the animal kingdom, diversity is the name of the game. From the stealthy predators of the deep sea to the agile hunters of the African plains, each species brings its own unique set of traits and behaviors to the table. As an educator with a penchant for nature, I find that diving into the fascinating world of animals not only broadens our understanding of biology but also offers us valuable life lessons in adaptatio

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Education Training Examples Technology 86

This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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