Students love using their technology (i.e., cell phones) and enjoy the freedom of choice within class assignments. When students are allowed to create projects that communicate their learning through familiar, […]
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The Problem of Practice (PoP) protocol builds teacher and leader capacity by identifying real-world problems, leveraging the already-existing expertise, and proposing solutions that can be directly implemented. This is a
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Building leadership capacity requires intentionality and clarity. Both aspects can be achieved through the Problem of Practice (PoP) process. Previous blogs set the stage by discussing the history, roles, and
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Building capacity for teachers and leaders within schools is critical for long-term success, and the protocol known as Problem of Practice (PoP) is one way to do so. The process
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For long-term success, schools must build teacher and leadership capacity. This process cannot be outsourced but requires implementation within the school culture and community. To help, the Stride Professional Development
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In the previous post, game-based learning (GBL) was highlighted as an instructional technique, and this instructional style will take time to develop and refine. When creating a game-based lesson, you
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Educators recognize every day that students and families are looking for something more – they want hope in the present and for the future. Truthfully, this includes teachers and leaders
Game-based learning (GBL) is a learning approach that combines game principles and mechanics with classroom instruction technics. Gamification teaches skills, engages students in learning, and motivates them to succeed. The
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For students who have experienced trauma, triggers are not readily known meaning that outbursts can occur in classrooms. A teacher’s response will either escalate or de-escalate the situation. In the prior
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Every school has students that endure a shattering personal event and suffer in silence. Teachers, leaders, and counselors know this but often forget to be looking for the subtle and
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