Codable robots for storytelling
Although digital tutorials and online coding platforms are great tools, adding physical objects to the mix brings a new dimension
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A very happy Thanksgiving
You made it to break! The longest stretch of the school year with no breaks? That’s *behind* you. And we
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Meet Learning Lab VT 2019!
Now that you understand the why of proficiency-based and personalized learning, are you ready to see the how? Learning Lab
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Educators, what are you afraid of?
This past weekend started like many others. An early morning trip to the local hardware store with coffee and daughter
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Summertiiiiiiiiiiiiime
And the reading is eeeeeasy. Time to pull out your bicycle, kayak, or barbecue. Or curl up in the hammock,
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Tarrant Institute writes the book on Personalized Learning in the Middle Grades
The Tarrant Institute for Innovative Education’s recent book, Personalized Learning in the Middle Grades, published by Harvard Education Press, places
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Building discussion skills through Socratic Seminar
Engaged, on-topic…and talking over each other? Here’s a scenario: student book groups. Everyone’s read their assigned chapters and prepared for
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Nevermind the physics: it’s all about collaboration
Battle Physics hosts first multi-school tournament That is just what Allan Garvin and Becky Bushey did to raise the stakes
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Personalized Learning in the Middle Grades
How do educators personalize learning to engage, inspire & motivate students? We’re pleased to share that our new book,
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2018 TIIE Holiday Reading
One of the best things about winter break is the chance to slow down and, for readers, the chance to
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5 summer mindsets to bring into this year
It’s September. Your feet have probably not stopped moving for a few weeks, with the start of school, the meetings,
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What will your #1st5days be like this year?
Welcome back! You’re doing amazing. Oh those heady #1st5days of school. So much shrieking, so much laughter — and students
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Summer reading 2018
Get your red hot summer reads right here! Or your chilling-in-the-AC-far-away-from-sunlight summer reads. We don’t judge. For educators, summer is
Read moreNew year? Time for a reset
The Developmental Designs remix Ever notice how for some kids Mondays are a lot tougher than Wednesdays? Any time there’s
Read moreOur 2017 Holiday Reading Guide
A very happy holidays and good reading for all There’s nothing like relaxing with a good book for the holidays.
Read moreSelf-care for educators
4 ways to stay well and focused heading into the holidays It’s that time of the year again: you’re almost
Read moreHappy Thanksgiving from the Tarrant Institute
We’re #vtgrateful for you This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the entire #vted community. For everyone working hard in supporting innovative
Read more#everydaycourage
It’s time we celebrated it in our schools. When we walk into Vermont schools, we see it. It’s there, every time,
Read moreSummer reading time!
Summertime, and the reading is easy Or is it? We checked in with a few of the folks here at
Read moreDynamic Landscapes 2017: the power of authentic #vted student voice
Standard 3-part story-driven post: 1) what it is, 2) what it looks like in a school, 3) how to do it in your school
Read moreProfiles in Educator Excellence: Laura Botte
Recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching Laura Botte, a 6th grade math educator at
Read moreInnovative VT educators in the news
#vted = #vtexcellence A number of Vermont educators have been in the news lately, achieving and being recognized for the
Read moreMiddle Grades Institute Reflections
I’ve just returned from the Middle Grades Institute, and honestly, I am still reeling. My brain is finally slowing down
Read moreEducation, funny families and international espionage
My 2016 Summer Reading List There are many thinks to look forward to as summer approaches. As an educator, I
Read moreSummer: sun, sand and systems thinking
Announcing the 1st annual Tarrant Institute twitter read-along Summer is a great time for camping, sunsets and creemees. A great
Read moreWill we see you at Dynamic Landscapes 2016?
Check out these dynamic educators Are you heading to sunny Burlington, VT this Monday and Tuesday (no really, it will
Read moreHow Vermont middle grades educators are powering up PLPs this summer
Why the 2016 Middle Grades Institute may be the most important one yet New podcast ep: We visit with educators
Read moreFacilitating community conversations about education
4 lessons learned A few months back, I wrote about how the Washington West Supervisory Union (WWSU) here in Vermont
Read more4 reasons to make the #vted twitter chat part of your PLN
Asynchronous, flexible & friendly professional development You’ve read the recaps, seen the hashtag fly by and maybe even dipped a toe
Read moreHow online education can find a path forward
In her excellent memoir Rethinking Normal, Katie Rain Hill describes her experience with online learning: I’d click on one tab,
Read moreHow schools can conduct a community conversation
A case study in engaging your community I attended an event last week that was of huge personal and professional importance:
Read moreStudent depression and anxiety: symptoms of dysfunction in a “traditional” educational system
From the New York Times: Is the Drive for Success Making our Children Sick? Now, I am never one to
Read moreDefining innovation in Vermont education
What do we mean when we talk about innovation in Vermont education? Recently, the #vted Twitter chat focused on innovation, and
Read moreMiddle schoolers helping locally and globally
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The Great Shelburne Pencil Drive In which we discover a direct link between Shelburne, Vermont and …Ghana? Last week I
Read moreWhat does innovation look like in Vermont education?
#vted twitter chat, 11/19/15 Two dozen Vermont educators sat down for an hour of their evening to toss around what
Read moreTailoring the Emergent Project approach for middle school
Emergent Project approach works wonders in middle school An unexpected highlight of my days at the 2015 AMLE Conference in
Read moreVermont Fest 2015
Heading to the slopes for Vermont Fest The lifts are open, but the lure of first tracks is not what
Read moreWhat goes into measuring the success of edtech?
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What does “quality” mean in assessing statewide digital efforts? The Foundation for Excellence in Education recently released its 2014 Digital
Read moreStudent voice as a social justice issue
Eminent education researcher speaks at UVM Visiting New Zealand researcher Emily Nelson PhD spoke this past week to Vermont educators
Read moreSummer reading reflection
Mama, don’t let your babies grow up to be sea monsters It’s summer and along with a lighter posting schedule
Read moreHow do educators begin planning for 1:1?
Reflections from Vermont educators embarking on the 1:1 process As the 2015 Middle Grades Institute draws to a close, we
Read more4 educators reflect on personalized learning
Setting goals for summer learning and beyond It’s Day 3 of the 2015 Middle Grades Institute, a gathering of more
Read moreDynamic Landscapes 2015
Educators from around Vermont share a year’s worth of progress Dynamic Landscapes 2015 is right around the corner, and we’re
Read moreWhat We’re Reading: iPad management in the classroom
Tips and tricks from around the edtech world Successful and powerful integration of iPads in the classroom depends in no
Read more#vted twitter chat, 4/15/15:
#digitalcitizenship Moderated by Franklin West Supervisory Union superintendent Ned Kirsch (@betavt), the #vted twitter chat takes place every other Wednesday from
Read more#vted twitter chat recap: proficiency-based graduation requirements
Now with more school board selfies #vted twitter chat takes place every other Wednesday from 8-9pm EST, and is moderated
Read moreDigital Learning Day 2015: Edmunds Middle School
What does a green screen, solar paneling, Spanish, wood engraving, and 3D printing have in common? These were just some
Read moreLinks Round Up: Goal-Setting for Personalized Learning
Give your students ownership over their learning through goal-setting activities Happy New Year! With school back in session and a
Read moreWhat we’re reading: 3 online games that teach sustainability
Are you looking for a more video game style approach to teaching sustainability? I remember fondly the days of playing
Read moreThursday Links Round Up: Physical Education edition
Using technology in physical education to promote a healthy lifestyle Welcome! As a former collegiate coach, I know first-hand how
Read moreInnovative learning shared at Nashville conference
Music City learns a thing or two about Vermont ed tech Half of the Tarrant Institute staff and a special guest headed
Read moreLeveraging Google Calendar in the Classroom
Inspiring collaboration between teachers, students and families The free suite of tools through Google Apps for Education have certainly inspired
Read morePersonalizing Vermont’s education system
Move to implement PLPs reflected at two local conferences for educators Fall in Vermont features two amazing local conferences for
Read moreTech Jam, Jobs and STEM Education
It is Tech Jam time here in Burlington! This annual two day event is a chance for employers in the
Read moreOnline town halls connect digital learners with U.S. Presidents
If you could ask a President of the United States one question, what would it be? In July 2011, President
Read moreWelcome our newest partner: Christ the King School
This past Thursday we officially welcomed Christ the King School, in Burlington, as our newest partner school. Professional development coordinator
Read moreBig news! We’re growing, and we want to hear from you.
The Tarrant Institute is looking for new partners This morning, the Richard E. and Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation announced that
Read more4 ways personalized learning plans are taking off in Vermont
Educators are embracing digital tools for planning and sharing Personalized learning plans, or PLPs, are non-traditional pathways by which students
Read moreSTEM Academy launches at Essex High School
STEM endorsement for students features personalized learning, community partners Last week, Essex High School threw a community launch party to celebrate
Read moreThe power of transmedia storytelling
aka The Bear Trap Story When was the last time you saw your district superintendent leap over a bear trap?
Read moreWhat We’re Reading: 1:1 rollout tools
A parent presentation video, visit a model Chromebook school, and 1:1 consulting options With Fair Haven Union High School, the
Read more#VTed twitter chat recap
What #VTed Did This Summer
Read moreWhat you should know about iPad cases
Getting mobile devices into the hands of educators and students is the name of the game, but what happens after to
Read moreWhat We’re Reading: 1:1 edition
What We’re Reading Gear up for your upcoming or ongoing 1:1 device programs this summer with these thought-provoking reads
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