There is learning something and there is learning it in a way that mirrors the "real world".

Check out this issue and the ways you can make learning mean something more for students! Get tools, tips and ways to make their learning stick!

I had my go-to projects as I was teaching. Often they were a tasty dessert after a unit of learning. I wish I had project-based learning by which my students did the learning through being empowered during a project. Want to turn one of your prjects into an authentic learning experience? CLICK HERE for tips from PBLWorks (formally Buck Institute) the EXPERTS in Gold Standard PBL.

Planning and implementing innovative learning experiences at the unit design level can feel like a daunting task. If you've read this far down in the newsletter I salute you and share this awesome article by John McCarthy who helps you with the nuts and bolts on how to keep the authentic train on the tracks!

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!

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!

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!

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
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