EDTC 6103 Module 3 Reflection

Resolution Reflection for ISTE TS 3: When reading the NMC Horizon Report form 2014, it is amazing to understand how much of what they talked about is becoming reality. I What I found the most striking was when they were writing about Digital Strategies and Enabling Technologies, in which something new, easier to use, meaningful and… Continue Reading EDTC 6103 Module 3 Reflection

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Reflection on Professional Development

The winter quarter for the Digital Education Leadership program at Seattle Pacific University has begun with the course, Program Evaluation and Professional Development. This online class taught by Dr. David Wicks and Suzanna Calvery, focuses on the ISTE coaching standards. This particular course examines standards 4 a,b, and c. It is the midpoint of the … Read More

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Reflections on Peer Coaching: Experiences and Essentials

As part of my studies with the Digital Education Leadership program at Seattle Pacific University, I recently engaged in and completed an exercise in peer coaching with a new teacher. I considered the additional challenges that face new teachers in the first few months of school and transitioned from an advocate to a collaborative partner, capable of […]

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Using Formative Assessments for Lesson Improvement

During the quarter for the Digital Education Leadership program at Seattle Pacific University, the focus has been to develop coaching skills, to understand the role of a peer coach, to define effective learning, and to incorporate 21st century learning. And now module four probes further into coaches collaborating with peers to improve learning activities (Wicks … Read More

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Developing Peer Coaching Skills

Setting Collaborative Norms for Peer Coaching As an educator and a peer coach-in-training, I am investigating the world of peer coaching and its positive effect on improving teaching and learning in our schools. In last week’s post, I explored the roles and responsibilities of peer coaching by examining one key aspect of coaching: successful coaching … Read More

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