Hartford Public Schools has created a video library in order for teachers to analyze their own instruction. In order to do so, the district identified 66 K-12 classrooms where teachers were exemplifying high-quality practice. These exemplary classrooms are called “lab classrooms”. Then, the district provided training for the teachers on how to record and upload…
JW Marshall, an experienced education technology professional and host of MarketScale’s EdTech podcast, recently interviewed Edthena founder, Adam Geller, about the topic of how video can be used in k12 education. You can listen to the full interview above, and we’ve shared some of the highlights below. Adam, to start out, if you would give…
This is an unprecedented period as more and more schools are beginning to close down. However, educators are still trying to find ways to either engage with their students or at least, continue to develop professionally. Here are some useful resources and articles for educators to consume during this time. Helpful tips for K-12 teachers…
Presenting teachers with choices during professional development can increase engagement and provide an archetype that they can use in the classroom. Exposing teachers to inquiry-based PD experiences provides a strategy that could be used to drive student learning. Giving teachers the opportunity to brainstorm key questions encourages inquiry and establishes autonomy and ownership of the…
We get it. Unplanned changes that aren’t in your budget are an overwhelming strain as an education organization. Teachers suddenly asked to teach online need professional development and feedback to adjust to a new mode of teaching. Teachers still need to be observed in order to become certified, even if you can’t make the trip…