Corwin 25th Anniversary Timeline
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]
15 Reasons Why Educators Should Be Connected
It sounds like a club. The Connected Educators. Perhaps they may even sound like a group of educators who meet at the Hall of Justice, slap on capes and go to fight some sort of injustice in the world. Ok, so I’m showing my age
Risk-Taking is Essential for Professional Learning
You can view the original post here. Risk-taking is the make-or-break ingredient of effective professional learning. Without it, we are just going through the motions of “doing professional learning.” We gather ideas and strategies, but none of these impact student learning until we change our teaching in very
7 Ways to Build Trust and Buy-In for Observation-Based Professional Learning
You can view the original post here. “There is no more powerful way of improving on the job than by observing others and having others observe us.” —Roland Barth (2006) Any form of professional learning that engages teachers in observing a live lesson together calls for a
Observe Together to Deepen Professional Learning
This article was originally posted on TonyaSinger.com Collaboration can be shallow or deep, a way to maintain business as usual, or a driver for collective change. To go deep together with the collective trust and courage essential for asking and acting on tough questions, we need
Teachers and Technology Infographic
Check out this cool Teachers and Technology Infographic with stats on the most commonly used devices in the classroom, what method of professional learning teachers prefer, what percentage of teachers feel comfortable with technology, and much more!
Connected Educators
Contributed by Spike Cook For school leaders, it is imperative to be the change you want to see in your school. As we understand more about the 21st century, and the changing nature of information, personalized learning, and preparing students for jobs that don’t currently exist, school
8 Education Books for the Digital Age: Corwin Connected Educators Series
This post was originally published on Brilliant or Insane. [caption id="attachment_3950" align="alignleft" width="300"] via: Corwin.com/connectededucators[/caption] Ask any of the thousands of teachers who regularly use Twitter, Pinterest, or Facebook about connected education, and you may get an earful about using digital tools as a means to connect
The Corwin PPLG Fun Day
Every year, Corwin gathers for a week to brainstorm, debrief, and plan for the next year. One day is each department's "Fun Day": a day to relax, laugh, and bond as a team. This year, Corwin's Publishing and Professional Learning Group (PPLG) went to a
Collaborative Inquiry: Helping Relationships
This is the first post in a three-part series on Collaborative Inquiry. Read Part Two: Partnership Principles 1-3 and Part Three: Partnership Principles 4-7. Collaborative teacher inquiry is a promising strategy for improving students’ well-being and achievement. During a collaborative inquiry cycle, teachers come together to: identify the