Engaging Faculty with Cohort-Based Professional Development

Faculty technology support is often a function of an Information Technologies department. Whether it involves an established platform or something entirely new, professional development is typically provided as individual, fragmented offerings following a “point and click” methodology.  However, a more successful approach may be to take faculty beyond the usual IT workshop. For our recent … Read more

The Power of Formative Assessment: 7 Ways It Can Benefit Learners

As schools increasingly look to personalized learning paths to drive student outcomes, teachers must first understand what their students do and do not know how to create those paths. Formative assessment gives teachers the data they need to make informed classroom decisions.  Formative assessment is an incremental practice to evaluate student learning and provide feedback to improve … Read more

Creating Voice & Choice in Professional Learning: A Virtual Virginia Spotlight

Providing students with an engaging learning experience is a primary focus for many teachers. And rightfully so. Innovative pedagogy encourages teachers to empower students with personalized, meaningful learning opportunities. So when it comes to professional learning, shouldn’t teachers also be the recipients of relevant and meaningful learning opportunities that help expand their knowledge base and … Read more

12 Classroom-Ready, Effective Tier 1 Instructional Strategies

Schools are looking for ways to address learning gaps and maximize instructional time in the wake of disrupted learning. Effective Tier 1 instructional strategies are essential to supporting students in the classroom. Teachers must provide high-quality instruction for their students, and building a robust instructional strategy is an excellent place to start. However, delivering comprehensive … Read more

Creating Voice & Choice in Professional Learning: A Virtual Virginia Spotlight

Providing students with an engaging learning experience is a primary focus for many teachers. And rightfully so. Innovative pedagogy encourages teachers to empower students with personalized, meaningful learning opportunities. So when it comes to professional learning, shouldn’t teachers also be the recipients of relevant and meaningful learning opportunities that help expand their knowledge base and … Read more