Getting the most from collaboration tools
Communication and collaboration are not the same thing. There are many tools that allow educators and administrators to talk to each other, but to take advantage of edtech’s…
learning communities
10 findings about K-12 digital learning
Digital learning itself is expanding in schools, but access to classroom and home technology still remains a major obstacle, according to a new study from Schoology. The State…
Using technology to embrace the “un-faculty” meeting
I’m not sure if teachers dreaded faculty meetings more than I did, but while standing in an auditorium filled with tired-looking faculty after a long day of teaching,…
3 tips for maximizing your PLC participation during the new school year
For educators across the country, it’s time to get back at it. Summer is over, and if we are not yet back in school teaching, we are sorting…
Are you using your school’s PLC to its fullest?
When professional learning communities (PLCs) meet frequently to examine and analyze student work and data, higher levels of teacher morale emerge, according to a new report from the…
How peer video coaching is completely changing how our teachers teach
Peer-to-peer video comments are changing how one district's teachers think about their practice.
Embrace the power of learning communities
During my second year of teaching, I learned an invaluable lesson: learning communities have the power to enrich our professional and personal lives. I learned this lesson firsthand…