Mindful Leadership for Change
[…] the trust that is required to innovate. Leaders and Managers Leading groups in varied places on the journey are similar to but not exactly the same as differentiated learning. With adults, this is their profession, they trained for this career. The more leaders are aware of the needs and wants of a group or individuals, the […]
Santa Ynez Valley Union High: An Organic Project-Based Learning Journey
[…] new principal of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School on California’s central coast. After a few years away from a high school campus, my goal was to make instruction – specifically deeper, inquiry-based learning – my priority. Over the past seven years, I have been fortunate enough to dive deep into problem and project-based learning. […]
A Transformative School Year with AI
[…] surrounding the ethical use of emerging tech will continue next school year.” He believes that more edtech platforms will increase their integrations of AI-related tech to provide differentiated instruction and personalized pathways to every learner.” Check out his AI-themed Wakelet collection that he and colleague Lois Alston created. I believe that emerging technology has provided […]
Deeper Learning Requires Deeper Relationships?
[…] Morning circle time isn’t a new structure for many schools, but often the emphasis in more traditional schools is to get students settled and ready to receive instruction. Those purposes exist for the schools that I visited too, but the time felt less hectic and more oriented toward togetherness rather than simply preparing for […]
Preparing to Reopen: Six Principles That Put Equity at the Core
[…] masks? How will students who struggle with social-cognition understand teacher and peer cues through masks? How will we find the appropriate balance of distance learning and in-person instruction for students who are medically fragile? How will we protect and care for our own family members who may be medically fragile or on a different […]
Why Every K-12 District Should Invest in Social and Emotional Learning
[…] Schools that recognize the importance of SEL. Over the past few years, we shared SEL resources with our schools including integrating SEL into reading, math and other core instruction; teaching explicit SEL skills such as listening; and engaging deeply with family and community partners to embed SEL throughout students’ out-of-school time as well. Students experience […]
Building School and Classroom Community During Distance Learning
[…] To get started, help students get used to the modalities that will be used during distance learning and work to develop rules and routines. Ensure that the instruction is developmentally appropriate and repeat and review as necessary. This is important so that technology is not a barrier to participating in learning. During the first […]
Camera ON or Camera OFF? It’s a Complicated Question
[…] to sit with a student and read their body language; even the general mood or vibe of a class. All of these signals help educators to shift instruction, provide feedback, and meet the needs of their students. When classes pivoted online last spring, video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, GoogleMeet, and Microsoft Teams filled […]
Help Students Thrive in Remote Learning Environments with Formative Assessment
[…] each lesson, for every subject, throughout the school year is at the heart of formative assessment. The formative assessment process includes gathering evidence of student learning during instruction, which provides data for feedback and determines the progress students are making toward learning targets. Step #3: What’s needed to close the gap? Once you identify […]
Supporting English Language Learners in Math During Distance Learning
[…] a language-rich environment where there is space for all students to participate in argumentation and explanation. While virtual learning platforms have made it possible for some live instruction to continue during school closures, this type of learning environment presents additional challenges for students who are learning English. Many language supports and resources that students […]
