As technologies advance, school districts are finding new and creative ways to facilitate development and growth in their teachers. As methods like coaching are gaining traction in education, virtual and online platforms are also increasingly being embraced for their agility and efficiency in the delivery of coaching. In this article, experts from TNTP weigh in on the benefits of virtual coaching.
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Can state of mind impact an organization's culture and willingness to evolve? Diane Lauer of St. Vrain Schools in Colorado says yes. Learn how Lauer's school system leveraged video and the "5 states of mind" to accelerate institutional growth and create positive shifts in classroom and school culture.
In an era when technologies evolve at breakneck speeds, individuals are poised for their quick adoption and implementation. However, when an organization’s goals include comprehensive adoption of feedback techniques such as video, we must transcend a focus on individuals and look to our institutional culture.
Let’s say you work at a school. You’ve recently learned about the power of video as a tool for feedback and reflection, and you’re excited. You see the potential of this practice. You’re ready. You’ve all but grabbed your camera and headed into the classroom when you start to unpack the idea...
Your contributions have been vital to helping us understand the benefits of using video in the classroom, and we’re now going big with the Visibly Better movement. In the same spirit of collaboration, we’d love to further add your voice to the conversation....