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Meirav Kravetz January 19, 2021

Want to Engage Teachers in Instructional Coaching? Don’t Forget the 3 C’s

Coach Meirav Kravetz shares how she worked with a principal to use the 3 C's (communication, culture, and community) to support virtual coaching initiatives....
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January 5, 2021

Meaningful Tasks: Designing Engaging Learning Experiences in Remote Learning

Remote learning should still engage students. Coach Lauren Jackson shares how purpose, strategy, and modality can help you design meaningful tasks....
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Jeff Liberty December 17, 2020

Don’t Lose Your Best Young Teachers Midyear: A Holiday Message for Principals

This year has been incredibly stressful for teachers and leaders alike. Longtime educator Jeff Liberty recounts a personal story to remind us about the importance of checking in on new teachers....
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Kennedy Schultz December 15, 2020

I Wish My Teacher Knew: Strengthening Student Engagement in Remote Learning

BetterLesson instructional coach Kennedy Schultz shares how she worked with a teacher to create stronger student connections in remote learning....
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Krystal Bankston December 1, 2020

Getting Organized: Creating Systems for Distance or Hybrid Learning

Building a sustainable hybrid learning environment is challenging. Coach Krystal Bankston shares four areas to systemize to improve your remote teaching practice....
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Liz Russillo November 17, 2020

Dispelling 4 Common Myths about Instructional Coaching

BetterLesson coach Liz Russillo shares four common misconceptions about instructional coaching and the realities behind them....
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Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver November 3, 2020

How Do I Get Students to Turn in their Work? Tips for Asynchronous Learning

Coach Caitlin Macleod-Bluver shares 3 growth areas if you're struggling to engage students in asynchronous online learning: ownership, collaboration, and relationships....
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BetterLesson October 27, 2020

300+ Adobe Strategies to Foster Creativity and Student Engagement

These free Adobe instructional strategies for middle school, high school, and higher education work in distance, hybrid, or blended learning classrooms. They're designed to inspire students and teach the skills they need to succeed in school and in the future....
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Emma Siesfeld October 22, 2020

Coaching Teachers on Remote or Hybrid Learning: 5 Lessons Learned

Ensure that coaching support reduces teacher workload rather than adding to it with these five core principles from coach Emma Siesfeld....
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