Thoughts on the session by Tista Lythe and Jayne-Ann Young at the 2nd International Visible Learning Conference in Carlsbad, CA. Contributed by Kimberly Huesing, Director of Elementary Education, Carlsbad Unified School District This was a “Hands On” session that provided a glimpse into the type of data, data
Thoughts on the session by Harry and Rosemary Wong at the Second International Visible Learning Conference in Carlsbad, CA. Contributed by Kimberly Huesing, Director of Elementary Education, Carlsbad Unified School District While I was not scheduled to attend this session, I switched with a colleague because I just
Thoughts on the session by Colby Tofel-Grehl at the International Visible Learning Conference in Carlsbad, CA. Contributed by Jeffrey Spanier, English and AVID teacher, Carlsbad High School, CA. Subtitle (according to Ms. Tofel-Grehl): “Turns out Severus Snape was a better teacher than we thought”. During Ms. Tofel-Grehl’s presentation I
Thoughts on the session by Diane Sweeney at the International Visible Learning Conference in Carlsbad, CA. Contributed by Jeffrey Spanier, English and AVID teacher, Carlsbad High School, CA Mrs. Sweeney gave an excellent presentation on maximizing the use of teacher coaching in a school or school district. I
Thoughts on Julie and Ray Smith’s session at the International Visible Learning Conference in Carlsbad, CA. Contributed by Kimberly Huesing, Director of Elementary Education, Carlsbad Unified School District Dr. and Dr. Smith combined to jointly share an intriguing presentation regarding formative assessment. Information regarding the role of
Thoughts on Ainsley Rose’s session at the International Visible Learning conference in Carlsbad, CA. From Erin Johnson, First Grade Teacher, Carlsbad Unified School District This session focused on how our mind frames affect our profession as educators. It was extremely interactive and hands-on. Participants were engaged, discussing, and
Highlights from "Developing a System-wide Approach to Support Students in Teaching Themselves," a session by Michael McDowell of Tamalpais Union High School District at the International Visible Learning Conference. Contributed by Jeffrey Spanier, English and AVID teacher, Carlsbad High School, CA The major focus of this breakout session was
Highlights from the session by Clare Kanakis and Simon Kanakis at the International Visible Learning Conference in Carlsbad, CA. Contributed by Jeffrey Spanier, English and AVID teacher, Carlsbad High School, CA A similar story told at this breakout session: Visible learning alive and well, but thriving in classrooms
Thoughts on the panel by Kate Cunich, Ginger Henry, Ronda Jenson, Carla Williams, and Pam Williams at the International Visible Learning Conference in Carlsbad, CA. From Erin Johnson, First Grade Teacher, Carlsbad Unified School District The presenters shared with their audience the model that Missouri has implemented with
Highlights from the session by Morten Fahlvik and John Leighton at the International Visible Learning Conference in Carlsbad, CA. Contributed by Kimberly Huesing, Director of Elementary Education, Carlsbad Unified School District Technology integration is key to student interaction in our schools these days. The intentional use of technology