Posts about Professional Learning
Why Teachers Need to Start Using ChatGPT ASAP
Curious about how ChatGPT can be used in education? This blog explores how the powerful AI tool is transforming classrooms—helping teachers create customized lesson materials, supporting English Language Learners,
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Leading Learning Communities with Bold Kindness
Leading with care, conviction, and intentional actions strengthens relationships and fosters a supportive, connected culture. Read practical strategies leaders can use to apply bold kindness in their learning communities leading
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5 AI Tools to Boost Engagement at the End of the School Year
As the school year comes to a close, educators often face the challenge of maintaining student engagement while managing increased responsibilities. This article explores five AI-powered tools that can help
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Building a Future-Focused Blueprint Part 3: Transferring Career-Connected Professional Learning Experiences into Authentic Student Learning
Dive into student experiences and instructional models to help you implement learning activities related to careers and career connections in the classroom to prepare all students for future success in
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Bridging the Gap Part 1: How Great Path Academy Revolutionized College and Career Readiness
Learn how two teachers at Great Path Academy in Connecticut developed a college and career readiness program tailored to support all students by leveraging Defined's platforms equipping students
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Our Stories Have Power: Building School Culture One Voice at a Time
This article explores how students, staff, and administrators can shape school culture by embracing storytelling, empowering voices, and working together as co-authors of their community's narrative. Through real
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Building a Future-Focused Blueprint Part 2: Constructing Bridges Between Professional Learning, Business, & Industry
Learn how to help teachers create relevance to real-world applications by integrating business and industry into the classroom to help students understand why they're learning the content and
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Top 5 Career-Connected Deeper Learning Blog Articles from 2024
Check out our top 5 career-connected deeper learning blog articles from 2024! The educational landscape in 2024 is characterized by a continued shift toward technology-driven personalized education with an increasing
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Decoding Bids for Attention and the Power of "Turning Towards"
Bids for attention are student attempts to seek connection, and how educators respond—by turning towards, away, or against—can significantly affect relationships and trust. Educators can foster a positive
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Assessment Tools for Back-to-School
With the new school year in full swing, there is a wide range of tools and methods educators can explore to enhance student learning, from digital tools like AI-driven lesson
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