…Tips and Tricks to Redesign your Classroom What are some ways you could start making a flexible classroom to facilitate flexible learning? “Flexible classrooms” image by The Avery Coonley…
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…to incorporate flexible seating into their classrooms. It’s been such a success that now every classroom in their school features some sort of flexible seating options for students. Corey Smith…
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…classroom. I’ve taught and I’ve been in the classroom where everything is chaos, and I’m like, “Oh my gosh, is everything okay?” and then I realize I’m the only one…
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…choose to contribute. That idea of students running the classroom, owning the classroom, is so powerful. It is something that protocols really help with. And the idea of being bold….
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…a reading on classroom management from Teaching Tolerance. It’s actually titled Reframing Classroom Management. Its whole premise is on this notion that the goals of teachers should not be to…
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…but then walk in the classroom and expect the classroom to look the same. I love this one vignette where the principal walks into the classroom and can’t see the…
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…experiment with hybrid and remote learning models, it’s likely that they will rely more and more heavily on flexible pathway options to engage students outside the classroom. But at the…
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…really love the ideas. They’re about building trust in the classroom and how to go about that. Modeling that vulnerability, being yourself in the classroom, being willing to share your…
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…things from your rooms. But here are some ways educators can make their physical classroom settings more flexible and responsive to student learning needs. What does this mean for incorporating…
Read more…doing so, they will know you are serious about student leadership and voice in the classroom. What are your ideas for creating flexible, open spaces for student learning and living?…
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…to see themselves reflected in your classroom. And every student deserves to see those who are different from themselves reflected in the environment as well. Classroom walls What is on…
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…principals want to know how do we create a failure-friendly classroom, a classroom where students can take risks and be willing to make mistakes. I think as teachers, we really…
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…and voice work in a classroom with flexible pathways in proficiency-based learning. He and his students talk about some of the structures that make it all work. Originally presented at…
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…together. And so I think in order to provide flexible pathways, you have to know your students well. In order for those flexible pathways to be meaningful, you have to…
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…of self-directed learning are around monitoring and adjusting. Appropriate Classroom Activities for Self-Direction So again, if the goal is for students to monitor and adjust, some appropriate classroom activities might…
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…in these classroom discussions. Still, I have those days where I just wonder that once they leave my classroom and continue on their educational journey that I have made the…
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…from your classroom that you’ve noticed. Emily: First of all, what stands out to me is right after reading the book, I listened to Todd Rose, his interview with Dax…
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…to adopt roles in the classroom that let them be partners in learning dramatically changes the landscape. That move, towards a more democratic classroom? Opens up all kinds of possibilities….
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…what does convincing your landlord to let you have a pug have to do with it? Alex Shevrin Venet explains. The 21st Century Classroom · #vted Reads: Equity-Centered, Trauma-Informed Education…
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…create a classroom culture, or a classroom community? A brave and safe space where we can get into this stuff? And it’s a great shortcut to asking: what is an…
Read more…with this profound shift in education as we know it? Why pair badges with flexible pathways? When we imagine the requirements of Act 77 — PBGRs, PLPs, and Flexible Pathways…
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…77 The two tenets of act 77 are flexible pathways and personalized learning plans. According to Vermont’s Agency of Education, flexible pathways (bolds mine): Flexible Pathways Flexible Pathways are any…
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…Classroom. We’re here to talk books for educators, by educators, and with educators. Today, I’m here with Katy Farber. We’ll be talking about the book Real and Relevant: A Guide…
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…silent reading: there’s student choice, student self-direction, flexible pathways, diversity and a democratic classroom. This particular student right here is engaged in sustained silent reading: This student (whose name…
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…and talk about how disability too, is an equity issue. I’m Jeanie Phillips, and this is Vermont Ed Reads. Let’s chat. The 21st Century Classroom · #vted Reads: Care Work…
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…walls? Hunter education in a Flexible Pathway environment When Vermont committed to the ambitious outcomes of Act 77 in 2013, the state agreed to provide flexible pathways for learning in…
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…learning system, which include a personalized learning framework, personalized learning plans, and flexible pathways. They provide case studies of flexible pathways from each of their schools in the form of…
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…and create a common language in the PLP process?”*Noah Hurlburt “How can using math menus increase personalization in my math classroom?” *Melissa Richard “How can a flexible schedule within a…
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…Supervisory Union. Up until last year, I was a classroom teacher. I had taught first grade, second grade, third grade and fourth grade with third grade being my most recent…
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…Classroom podcast as a brand new educator. She’ll be talking a little about her experience of school in Mississippi and Vermont, and how some experiences are universal. A quick content…
Read more…students well. Flexible pathways and authentic, proficiency-based assessment bring them to life. How personal learning is working in Vermont PLPs help us know students well. Flexible pathways and authentic, proficiency-based…
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…tied to the way we see students pursuing learning outside the classroom and the school day? Unlock & encourage Flexible Pathways When students need to attend school remotely, we naturally…
Read more…empathetic learning community. Katy Farber emphasized student involvement in establishing classroom norms and routines, as well as the design of flexible learning spaces, both of which lay important groundwork for…
Read more…Innovative Edtech Classrooms(71) Negotiated Curriculum (2) News (91) What We’re Reading (28) Personalized Learning (71) Community-based learning(2) Flexible Classroom Spaces (5) Goal-setting (3) PLPs (26) Self-directed learning (7) Student-Led Conferences…
Read more…how to structure classroom time differently to meet multiple needs (stations, small group projects, self-paced online learning progressions, etc.). How do you define Flexible Pathways? What’s missing from my graphic?…
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…presents us with some powerful ideas about flexible pathways for learning, identity, and consent. This. Is. A good one. I’m Jeanie Phillips, and this is #vted Reads: a podcast by,…
Read more…what exactly Google Classroom’s digital workflow looks like in action. Google Classroom is a great, self-contained digital workflow environment that integrates well in Chromebook and Android tablet environments, while Showbie…
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS Flexible pathways in digital music We had a chance to hear from student digital audio producers…
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…students did a classroom library audit. And I always felt, because I didn’t have my own classroom, that I couldn’t make systemic change. I only see the students for 45…
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Read more…Consider how to make meetings more effective. Flexible scheduling Engaging learning doesn’t necessarily happen in content-specific, 40-minute blocks. Students also need more time. Flexible schedules are key to promoting hands-on,…
Read more…Institute, 2018 Who Are We as West Rutland? Emily Hoyler, Tarrant Institute, 2018 I Is for Identity, Rachel Mark, Tarrant Institute, 2015 Chapter 5: Designing Flexible Learning Pathways for Young…
Read more…YouTube feeds in your Flipboard magazines, so the space has a lot of versatility for collecting class content into one shared virtual space. When you think about flipping your classroom,…
Read more…opportunities for good teaching been more open to us. As one teacher noted upon leaving this summer’s Middle Grades Institute, “I can bring about positive change in my classroom and…
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On this episode of The 21st Century Classroom: M.: I learned to, well, use a computer. That’s a big one. And then I also learned to help and be a…
Read more…experimenting with pace and progress monitoring in a proficiency-based system through blended learning. The tools used in blended learning environments can support: flexible pacing, differentiated instruction, immediate interventions and anytime,…
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…little more about what’s going on in the classroom. “Get Into Google Classroom”, for instance. “What’s new with flexible pathways?” Google Hangouts. Or Facetime, just a quick videoconference can take…
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Inquiry Question: How might personalization through self-reflection, self-assessment, and flexible grouping and scheduling across grades 3 and 4 at Proctor Elementary School positively impact student engagement and achievement? After…
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…builds on the emerging field of personalized learning. It connects personalized learning with the developmental needs of middle schoolers to provide a valuable resource for classroom teachers, teacher teams, school…
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…based education and flexible pathways? In 2008, myself and a few other educators at Essex Middle School decided to build a new kind of school. Over a 10-year period, students…
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…tale of two sixth grades. The 21st Century Classroom · Episode #47: 6th grade graduation in the time of COVID-19 The Warren School, in Warren VT, opted to host their…
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…podcast by, for and with Vermont educators. Let’s chat. The 21st Century Classroom · #vted Reads with Jason Broughton, VT State Librarian Jeanie: Thanks so much for joining me, Jason,…
Read more…this unique professional development opportunity is helping Vermont’s middle grades educators deal with the challenges posed by legislative Act 77, the Flexible Pathways Initiative. Also, 200 Vermont educators dance like…
Read more#vted = #vtexcellence A number of Vermont educators have been in the news lately, achieving and being recognized for the amazing work they do inside the classroom and out. A…
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…of The 21st Century Classroom, resident stats guru Mark Olofson and I look at a recent study by the Foundation for Excellence in Education that gave our beloved home state…
Read more…scheduling, staffing, reporting, promotion/retention, and even the entire age-driven grade-level system! At the classroom level, though, the key lies in the bolded part of the definition. How can we assess…
Read more…4 reflections per goal); The portfolio should reflect PAML’s Scholarly Habits guidelines; The portfolio should show evidence of Reflective Writing. In addition to teacher conferencing and classroom opportunities, students at…
Read more…three middle schools to join one shared Schoology course, effectively extending the walls of the classroom while using the LMS to share content, to support peer critique of student products,…
Read more…Lessons about multiple and flexible identities are also a great way to begin the school year honoring different life experiences and backgrounds. Watch this video and ask yourself: When was…
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…to address hunger in their communities. A full transcript appears below. On this episode of The 21st Century Classroom: Yeah, I feel like a lot of people will just look…
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…group of students, there are no barriers between subjects, no bell schedule, and no borders on their classroom. Much of their learning happens out of doors, either in the 200…
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…Burke Town School, Chrissy Park! Or it could be clear instructions on Google Classroom in an announcement: “Hey class! Today, use this research note catcher to document your research using…
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…good for those you’re with…right here. Right now. I typically use the text to set the scene for my classroom culture and community, to help students think about how to…
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