Even If The Lesson Is Ugly, Classroom Videos Are Beautiful Opportunities For Teacher Reflection

Educator Voices
Jul 12, 2019

Not every lesson is a masterpiece. But Courtney Groskin, a learning technology coach, doesn’t think they need to be.

Courtney supports teachers in the St. Vrain Valley School District in Colorado. She says she sees the beauty in a majority of the videos she watches of her teachers. Not because they are all exemplars of perfect classroom instruction but because her teachers use video to reflect on their practice and refine their teaching.

We recently talked with Courtney about her experiences using video to accelerate her teacher’s professional development.

Can you provide an example of how video-reflection has positively benefited the teachers you work with?

Resources for Teachers & Instructional Coaches – June 2019

Noted & Notable
Jun 26, 2019

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Playbook for Video-Powered Professional Learning (Language Magazine)

News about Edthena
Jun 13, 2019

 Language Magazine included Evidence of Practice book in its June “Resources” section. Video observation and feedback can accelerate teacher growth when used as part of a comprehensive professional development plan. Evidence of Practice: Playbook for Video-Powered Professional Learning helps educators across all disciplines create and implement a plan to reap the benefits of video…

Resources for Teachers & Instructional Coaches – May 2019

Noted & Notable
May 30, 2019

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