If you really want to make a drastic change this year, try the One Word Resolution! When you focus on one word every day, all year long, you are creating a new habit
Read MoreToy drives, food drives, and donations are regular occurrences in K-12 schools and students enjoy giving gifts or food to get extra points for class competitions, or just to help another organization in need
Read MoreThe world is now a digital village. Everything we do can be brought together and put into perspective using a network of communication. The subject of digital citizenship and literacy is very important in our lives today
Read MoreI doubt that there are a lot of people who have an in-depth knowledge of what this term means. Personalized learning is very important for teachers because it helps to change the perspective of how they handle students
Read MoreThere are several School Organizational leaders that I meet with regularly ranging from District leaders, principals, to Instructional Coaches and the one thing that they commonly share is this feeling of isolation and disengagement from their peers and colleagues in the workplace.
Read MoreWith the constant push of the internet and its advancements’ micro-blogging isn’t to far behind. Microblogging is where Blogging and instant messaging meet! This advancement allows people to share information with an audience in a short form that is connected to an already active community
Read MoreAre you ready for Cameras in the classroom? There has been a growing trend on the usage of cameras in the classroom to support teachers. Teacher preparation and support has become recent trend in the United States.
Read MoreEven at elementary school age, children today have smartphones. They were practically born into the information age and everything they do basically revolves around technology
Read MoreSelf reflection and video recording in the classroom is starting to become normal occurrence. Individual teachers are starting to upload their individual classroom videos and receive feedback from Instructional Coaches
Read MoreIt can be challenging for Instructional Coaches to select a focus for the year. Yes, an Instructional Coaching agreement with your administration can help, but what if the principal changes their vision throughout the year?
Read MoreThe world today has evolved. We are in the digital age and everything in and around us has transcended to ICT. Now, we even wonder as to how people survived when there was no internet or the kind of advancement we have in technology today
Read MoreThere are many ways Instructional Coaches can support the teachers in the classroom, but many times agreements must be in place before coaching begins
Read MoreFor most individuals, the term “collaborative learning” really sounds strange. But the meaning of this term is very simple, as it is already being applied in almost all learning institutions – knowingly and unknowingly to us. Collaborative learning is necessary for growth
Read MoreWhat if I told you that teachers can receive their own support system. With the use of today’s technology, it is now possible! Everyone needs a coach! Coaches provide an outside perspective and can see things that we may be doing wrong, or need to do better, which can help us perform at a higher level
Read MoreIf you are excited about online resources and learning! Here are some coding opportunities for you!
Read MoreThe technological world now has a mind blowing effect in the society which also includes the way education has evolved. If statistical figures are anything to go by
Read MoreSocial and Emotional Learning is the process through which children effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions
Read MoreAs a beginning of the year coaching you want to be successful… right? In order to be effective as a literacy coach you have to understand that your teachers are not children. There is a slight learning curve that comes along with becoming a new coach
Read MoreIf you have a student in need of support or that are in risk of falling further behind. These are programs that will help. According to Nancy and Robert an effective pull-out program for students fall into these three categories.
Read MoreOf course we know that when parents feel welcomed and are invited in the school often they are more likely to be involved in their children’s education.
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