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Convocation of Learning

Tips, Tricks, & Good News at Schoolcraft CS V65

Convocation ofLearning Tips, Tricks, & Good News at Schoolcraft CS V65
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*-Based Learning

The asterisk can be used on most databases and search engines as a root word/stem search. In other words, the search engine will return and highlight any word that begins with the root/stem of the word truncated by the asterisk. Project-Based, Competency-Based, Standards-Based and Inquiry-Based teaching and learning are all important in education right now and will be the topics of this newsletter!

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Why CBE Is Exciting & Where It May Stumble
Competency-based education has piqued the interest of many communities because of its promise to make learning a more personal experience for students. While it has many strengths, there may be some points to watch where it stumbles.
7 Reasons for Standards-Based Grading
If your grading system doesn't guide students toward excellence, it's time for something completely different. That should be SBG!

Why Averaging Distorts the Truth... Why Averaging Distorts the Truth...

All of the students above average to 70%...but does this tell the whole story? Are vital truths obscured?

Proficiency should not be an accumulation of points... Proficiency should not be an accumulation of points...

Asking Strong Authentic Questions
Asking what is on page 56 of the textbook is not nearly as strong as asking how you can help a friend or neighbor. Use this link to figure out how to as stronger authentic questions to drive learning in your classroom!
A PBL ACTIVITY THAT CAN WORK IN ANY CLASSROOM
Choice, Research, Public Service Announcement, Repeat. Project Based Learning made easy.
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Inquiry-Based Tasks

Assignments that are bigger than a lesson and smaller than a unit are a good way to experiment with inquiry-based learning.
GoOpen Michigan Hub
While Googling a topic or heading to Pinterest and Teachers Pay Teachers may be your go-to often times these resources are not vetted by professional educators.Why not check out "GoOpen Michigan" which is a hub for the best that meets your standards?
5 Minute Schoolcraft PD
Your peers in the Instruction and Technology Committee have been hard at work creating short PDs on NWEA, Illuminate, Google Classroom, Science Instruction, and more! Click this button to get their awesome work!

Need a tool but don't have time to vet one? Use the list below which is continually being updated! Need a tool but don't have time to vet one? Use the list below which is continually being updated!

Tools for Engagement

Tools for Engagement

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PD on Your Time - "20 Minute Bytes of Learning"

As your teaching and learning coach, I (Matt McCullough) want to best accommodate our learning and support on your time. This year instead of only before/after school PD we are going to try "20-Minute Bytes of Learning".


Each month there will be 2-3 different bytes you can order up by booking me (or sometimes your peers in the future) at the buttons below and listing the best time for me to support you and your students. Whether it be at your PLC late starts, lunch, planning, before/after school, during a class to model or any other time, if it is available on the calendar on the end of the button, it is yours!


Never hesitate to ask for additional topics or ideas but those listed below are current according to teacher requests and trends in teaching and learning. Once clicking the button you will be prompted for a day/time and location of the PD as well as a reminder of the topic you selected. Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

NWEA Me!
Click this button to book me for a 20 minute 1 on 1 about your NWEA reports and how you can best use them to improve teaching and learning with your students!
Standards Based Teaching and Learning
Click this button to book McCullough for a 20 minute 1 on 1 about how to start/continue your Standards-Based Teaching and Learning journey!
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Educational Enthusiast

I absolutely love to talk about anything education. I can help rework or refine anything you've always wanted to try! Just CLICK HERE and let me know when and where you'd like to work! Looking forward to hearing from you!
Personalizing Your PD with EduPaths!
Edupaths.org is a state-run website (see: your taxes are paying for it!) of PD opportunites you can choose and complete at your pacing! Interested in learning about something? Chances are they have it! Bonus: you get SCECHs of completion!
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Don't forget!!!

Documentation of utilizing this newsletter or any of our coaching conversations can be evidence of Domain 4 "Professional Responsibilities" A, D, and E on your Danielson evaluation rubric!
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About Us

Matt McCullough - Director of Innovation in Teaching and Learning

Email: mcculloughm@schoolcraftcs.org
Website: http://www.schoolcraftschools.org/
Location: 551 East Lyons Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49087, United States
Phone: 269-488-7250
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolcraftEagles1/
Twitter: @SCSEagles1

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