Learning Materials & Tools Archives - Page 7 of 15

Digital Tool Evaluation Form from Mendon-Upton Regional School District

Mendon-Upton Regional School District created an evaluation form (using Google Forms) that educators and students can use to self-report their experience with a tool. The questions are differentiated for both roles and ask about impact, usability, engagement, and whether or not the user would recommend the tool.

In this example, the district requested feedback on Seesaw and IXL. To customize this document, district leaders can make a copy of this Google Form and change the names of the tools for which they would like feedback.

June 23, 2023

Edtech Tools Inventory Spreadsheet

This spreadsheet can be used by school and district teams to conduct an inventory of their edtech tools. The spreadsheet template includes space for general information about the tool, purpose, data collection, and privacy.

May 23, 2023

Chicopee’s Edtech Tool Gallery

Chicopee Public Schools developed an edtech tool gallery using Airtable. The visual gallery displays all of the tools that the district uses and ones they are reviewing, along with other relevant information such as a brief description of the tool, its category of use, and which schools/grades use it.

May 23, 2023

Chicopee’s Edtech Inventory Survey for Stakeholders

Chicopee Public Schools conducted a survey of all staff members to determine which edtech tools they were using and their comfort level with each tool. The survey also asks staff what support they would like to better implement the tools.

May 23, 2023

Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: ASU Prep Digital on Building Relationships and Human Connections in Virtual Learning

In this episode of TLA’s “Beyond Brick and Mortar” podcast series, which features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning programs from across the U.S. as they discuss what makes their programs a success – and what they had to learn along the way, we chat with Jill Rogier, Head of Schools, Digital, and Betsy Fowler, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives at ASU Prep Digital. Learn about their approach to student-centered supports, flexibility for educators, and ensuring all of their students have a path to post-secondary education.

May 19, 2023

Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: My Tech High’s Tuition-Free & Student-Centered Approach to Virtual Learning

In this episode of TLA’s “Beyond Brick and Mortar” podcast series, which features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning programs from across the U.S. as they discuss what makes their programs a success – and what they had to learn along the way, we chat with Matt Bowman, founder and CEO at My Tech High. Learn about their innovative model focused on personalizing education to students’ individual goals and learning preferences, offering their students flexibility and a tailored approach to education – all at no cost to families.

May 19, 2023

Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: VLACS on a Mastery-Based Approach in Virtual Learning

In this episode of TLA’s “Beyond Brick and Mortar” podcast series, which features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning programs from across the U.S. as they discuss what makes their programs a success – and what they had to learn along the way, we chat with Dr. Steve Kossakoski, CEO at Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS). Learn about their mastery-based approach, emphasis on meaningful discussion between students and instructors, and advisors who support students throughout their entire virtual learning journey with the school.

May 19, 2023

Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: The Forest School Online on Student-Centered Learning, Real-World Relevance, and Continuous Improvement in Virtual Learning

In this episode of TLA’s “Beyond Brick and Mortar” podcast series, which features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning programs from across the U.S. as they discuss what makes their programs a success – and what they had to learn along the way, we chat with Maxwell Smith, Head of The Forest School Online. Learn about their flexible, student-centered approach to online learning. Employing targeted and relevant curricula, a focus on real-world learning, and a deliberate culture of feedback and stakeholder engagement, The Forest School Online works to provide a holistic learning experience for students across the globe.

May 19, 2023

Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: Laurel Springs School on Personalization, Flexibility, and Community-Building in Virtual Learning

In this first episode of TLA’s “Beyond Brick and Mortar” podcast series, which features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning programs from across the U.S. as they discuss what makes their programs a success – and what they had to learn along the way, we chat with Megan Palevich, former Head of School at Laurel Springs School. Learn about their fully virtual K-12 program that emphasizes personalization and one-to-one work between students and teachers, flexible schedules to accommodate learners whose schedules or needs don’t align with traditional seat-time requirements, and a strong community among staff, students, and families.

May 19, 2023

Student Edtech Focus Group Protocol

Cambridge Public Schools used focus groups to collect data from students around their use and engagement with specific edtech tools. This focus group protocol covers the questions that need to be asked and any needed materials, and includes a note-taking template. The focus groups were conducted by instructional technology specialists (ITS) with fifth-grade students at each elementary school.

May 4, 2023

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