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Digital Tool Pilot Evaluation Rubric from Mendon-Upton Regional School District
The technology team at Mendon-Upton Regional School District (MURSD) designed this evaluation rubric to score edtech pilot proposals submitted by their teachers. Teachers can nominate specific edtech tools to pilot in their classroom that they...
Running an Effective Pilot Program
This document provides a step-by-step approach to designing and executing an edtech pilot program, reflecting on the data collected, and deciding whether to ditch, scale, or iterate on a tool. Users can utilize this note-taking resource to capture...
Empowering Teachers to Pilot Edtech Tools
A district technology team in MA created a process for teachers to propose pilots of new edtech tools in their classrooms
Using Data to Advocate for Students with Learning Differences
To foster the right learning environment for students with learning differences, educators must understand the data around how their students learn best, celebrate highlights, explore and problem-solve around gaps, and set up all stakeholders –...
Using Data to Advocate for Changes in Virtual and Hybrid Learning Models
Districts that establish new virtual and/or hybrid schools should regularly collect data and engage stakeholders to evaluate the strength of their program. Virtual and hybrid schools can advocate for changes with district leadership using proper...
Building Teacher Capacity to Increase Student Belonging (KIPP DC)
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, KIPP DC sought to improve their students’ sense of belonging as well as their educators' capacity to mentor students.
Engaging Families Through In-Person Events (Cajon Valley Virtual Learning Program)
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, Cajon Valley's Virtual Learning Program sought ways to help students build social skills and provide in-person activities to foster school-wide community-building.
Madison Promise Online Program's Approach to Communication
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, Madison Promise Online Program sought to identify ways to better communicate with and engage families and set clear expectations for virtual/hybrid learning.
Addressing Student Engagement Through Hybrid Project-Based Learning (Cabarrus Virtual Academy)
Cabarrus Virtual Academy designed and piloted a project-based learning (PBL) lesson for middle-school students to provide them with critical opportunities to socially interact with peers while also empowering them in their learning.
Increasing Engagement and Work Completion Through Advising and Mentoring (KIPP DC)
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, KIPP DC designed and piloted a program to help teachers implement best practices for effective virtual instruction that would encourage students to attend class,...
Newport News' Approach to Social Connections in Virtual Learning
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, Newport News' Virtual Learning Academy Academy designed and piloted a program focused on building more meaningful social connections in virtual learning.