This is part two of the summer PD series, based on the requests I received from the elementary level teachers that I work with. Part one, which is here, is about common mental health conditions seen in children who may come into your class. Maya Angelou
First posted on www.tonyasinger.com. This is the third blog in a series on using Twitter for professional learning. In Part I we explored the question “Should Twitter replace professional development?” In Part II we delved into the pros and cons of Twitter for professional growth. Now let’s get specific about
Many recent conversations with educators have focused on personal professional learning. It shouldn’t be too surprising. It’s more effective than traditional workshops, which might focus on your concerns, might encourage collaboration and rarely offer follow-up support. By contrast, personal professional learning starts with your needs
This article was originally published on ZacarianConsulting.com. How do two separate people from different places and with different roles actually go about writing one sentence let alone a book? Our answer takes some explaining as it reflects what we believe is needed in education, now. Partnerships are
First posted on www.tonyasinger.com. In part I of this three-part blog series, I challenged the notion that Twitter should replace professional development. A total replacement would be tragic, but using Twitter to enhance professional learning has serious potential. Before delving into the power of synthesis in part III, let’s
First posted on www.tonyasinger.com There is buzz online about Twitter replacing professional development. As a tweeter, I get it. Weekly twitter chats are dynamic for connecting with colleagues across the globe, and new ideas and inspiration fill my Twitter feed every day. (If you are new
Roughly ten years ago I had the opportunity to teach in a classroom that received a grant titled “Classrooms for the Future”. The problem was, despite added pieces of hardware and software to my classroom, this was not the future. Nor would this be the
Contributed by Spike C. Cook Ed.D. There has been a great deal of research indicating students experience a summer learning loss, but have you ever thought that could happen to educators? The answer is a resounding yes! Of course the summer is a great time to relax
“Successful and lasting instructional transformation is too complicated to happen in a helter-skelter fashion, and schools will not make sustained improvements if they simply skip from one trend to the next. Therefore, Professional Learning that makes an impact should provide a clear focus for sustained
We're celebrating our 25th Anniversary! Watch the timeline below to learn about Corwin's history and continuing impact in Professional Learning. [embed]https://youtu.be/ZKL0YJ3OpOk[/embed]