Roll Out the Right Way
The wisdom is out there. Simon Sinek advises us to Start With Why before we move forward with an initiative. Leadership expert John Kotter, in his book Leading Change, tells to include important elements such as establishing a sense of urgency, creating a Guiding Coalition, and developing a vision. The Why, Urgency, Guiding Coalition, and Vision are all […]
What it Really Means to Be an Entrepreneur
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”What it Really Means to Be an Entrepreneur” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:34px|text_align:left|line_height:1.5em” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Slab%3A100%2C300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Deciding to be an entrepreneur, your own boss, sounds great in concept but as I mentioned in my last article, the day-to-day life of operating your own company is far from the glamorous images most imagine or perhaps see on television. I have heard countless […]
3 Things That Can Help Make Digital Learning Successful
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”3 Things That Can Help Make Digital Learning Successful” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:34px|text_align:left|line_height:1.5em” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Slab%3A100%2C300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Let’s face it. The day is rapidly approaching when every student, in every school, across the country will use a device in school. Or, for that matter, TWO devices! Many districts have already started the process of embracing this reality and shifting towards more digital […]
Real-World Learning with Google Apps
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Real-World Learning with Google Apps” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:34px|text_align:left|line_height:1.5em” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Slab%3A100%2C300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]As teachers head back to the classroom for the new school year, many are still wondering how they are going to get everything accomplished on their massive to-do list. Standards? Technology Integration? Real-life application? Engaging learning? How can students get the best of each of these while learning […]
Make Sure Students Do These 8 Things in your Classroom!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Make Sure Students Do These 8 Things in your Classroom!” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:34px|text_align:left|line_height:1.5em” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Slab%3A100%2C300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Let’s say for a minute that, together, we do some distillation. Let’s boil down learning to what we truly need to make it happen in its most concentrated form. I will name off some of the ingredients in your average school day…Classroom? Don’t […]
Computer-Adaptive Tests vs. Fixed-Form Assessments
Computer-Adaptive Tests vs. Fixed-Form Assessments As technology makes adaptive testing easier than ever, do fixed-form assessments still have a role? K-12 education leaders, especially assessment and curriculum directors, must make difficult choices regarding which screeners, diagnostics, formative assessments, and summative exams to use. By comparing the benefits and drawbacks of computer-adaptive testing and fixed-form assessments, […]
4 Reasons to Use an Item Bank to Construct Formative Assessments
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”4 Reasons to Use an Item Bank to Construct Formative Assessments” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:34px|text_align:left|line_height:1.5em” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Slab%3A100%2C300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Have teachers ever been asked to do more? They’re simultaneously responsible for providing engaging instruction on academic standards, helping students navigate complex social-emotional challenges, and serving as community leaders inside and outside of school. In this demanding environment, any solution that saves […]
8 Questions for Admins Planning eLearning Days
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”8 Questions for Admins Planning eLearning Days” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:34px|text_align:left|line_height:1.5em” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Slab%3A100%2C300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]eLearning has been gaining popularity in recent years. As more districts consider this alternative to the traditional make-up day, many administrators have questions about how to ensure a successful eLearning day for students, teachers, and the community. Here are eight common questions district leaders need to […]
Roll Out the Right Way
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Roll Out the Right Way” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:34px|text_align:left|line_height:1.5em” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Slab%3A100%2C300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]The wisdom is out there. Simon Sinek advises us to Start With Why before we move forward with an initiative. Leadership expert John Kotter, in his book Leading Change, tells to include important elements such as establishing a sense of urgency, creating a Guiding Coalition, and developing a vision. The Why, […]
3 Things That Can Help Make Digital Learning Successful
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”3 Things That Can Help Make Digital Learning Successful” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:34px|text_align:left|line_height:1.5em” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Slab%3A100%2C300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Let’s face it. The day is rapidly approaching when every student, in every school, across the country will be using a device in school. Or, for that matter, TWO devices! Many districts have already started the process of embracing this reality and shifting towards […]
