LessonCast helps learning communities design professional development that targets specific needs and changes instructional practice. We support a continuum of professional learning that spans support for teachers new to the classroom, experienced teachers with expertise to share, and leaders guiding a community in improving instruction. The Common Core Conundrum – Why We Can Set the How or the What but not Both
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Archive for December 2011
Is PD Effective? Proof is in the Classroom
In my last blog entry, I asked the question, What is job-embedded professional development (PD) anyway? To sum it up, my criteria included the following professional learning characteristics: Relevant -Is this directly related to our work in increasing student learning? Timely -Am I getting this information at the right time? (not too late or too soon to be helpful) Actionable –Can I use this new learning right away? Previously, I did not tackle the question, Is the PD even effective? Educators who are committed to making a difference in the …
Why Educators Should Think Like Entrepreneurs
Becoming an ed-tech entrepreneur has not only taught me to think differently about creating a business, but it’s also changed how I approach being an educator. For example, here are some of the lessons I’ve learned: 1. Don’t wait for “someone else” to solve a problem. You know the issues that need solving because you live and breathe them, which means you’re in the best position to articulate and perhaps even develop the solution. You are also surrounded by other education experts who may also have workable ideas. 2. Connect …
STEM Education Matters: Resources, Stats and Infographics
Through my recently created position as STEM literacy liaison, I’ve developed a deeper understanding of the great need for STEM education and why all teachers need to make sure their students are prepared to enter STEM careers. I thought it might be helpful if I gathered the resources and statistics I discovered this past year into one place that others could use as resource. Below are statistics, and links to reports, infographics and YouTube videos. Infographics: There were several great infographics published this past year on STEM. Here are a …
