Written feedback allows teachers to internalize the information provided after a classroom observation and formulate opinions regarding how they wish to respond. Teachers also prefer to respond back to the principal using written communication. Teachers also reported...
Its almost the middle of summer. If you are adept at relaxing, then performing walkthroughs is probably the last thing on your mind. However, eventually the summer will end, school will begin again, and if you are a school leader, the question that will arise in your...
Last week I found myself talking to hundreds of educators and administrators at ISTE 2014 in Atlanta. While it is always exciting to share our work with people, I feel the greatest part of these shows is in simply listening to people who are out in the field and...
In the last few months I have been obsessed with smartwatches which are the latest gadget hype. These watches are intended to be a remote extension of your phone, cramped with a lot of smart functionality and average price tag of about $200. For those of you old...
This study was born out of my passion to spend less time in my office and more time in classrooms. What I have learned from this study is that teachers want school leaders to visit their classrooms and see the great things they are doing with their students. To...
Is great teaching the key to raising student achievement? Absolutely! This is the message we hear over and over again from our customers and partners in the US, Canada and the UK . But knowing what great teaching looks like, or helping good teachers improve is...
