TEACHING and LEADING with FOCUS - Dr. Mike Schmoker backchannel by Sandra Moore https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn Leaders will learn precisely where schools should focus their precious time and resources to ensure that all students are prepared for the demands of college, careers and citizenship. They will learn about the three most essential elements of good schooling, and how to implement them on a clear, straightforward model. The three elements are the Coherent Curriculum, Authentic literacy, and Soundly-structured lessons. en-us 2019-12-10 03:04:26 UTC 2025-04-19 14:22:54 UTC hello@padlet.com sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/421975988 Welcome to our Administrative Leadership Session with Dr. Mike Schmoker. Please post your takeaways on this backchannel and share your learning with your leadership team. ]]> 2019-12-10 03:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/421975988 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/421979487  Dr. Schmoker's recent book, the expanded 2nd edition of FOCUS:  Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning (ASCD 2018) can be purchased as a follow-up to the session.   It can be purchased from ASCD at 800/933-2723. ]]> 2019-12-10 03:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/421979487 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422137211 Good morning leaders! We're glad you]]> 2019-12-10 13:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422137211 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422137552 Type your session takeaways on our collaborative note page!]]> 2019-12-10 13:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422137552 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422159604 Thank you for hosting!]]> 2019-12-10 14:21:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422159604 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422228207 READING and WRITING  are the two most educational activities that students can engage in at school.]]> 2019-12-10 15:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422228207 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422238463 The most powerful form of group work is PAIRS.  Group work must have clear objectives.]]> 2019-12-10 16:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422238463 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422240704 The absolute worse thing a teacher can do is call on the student who has raised their hand and then Move On... This is catastrophic! STOP calling on students with their hands raised. It is a TERRIBLE PRACTICE.]]> 2019-12-10 16:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422240704 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422245663 Students spend an average of 50% of their time completing low level worksheets. ]]> 2019-12-10 16:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422245663 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422246486 Brophy and Good ]]> 2019-12-10 16:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422246486 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422246802 https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/program/Good-Looking-in-Classrooms-10th-Edition/PGM104737.html - (Brophy and Good authors)]]> 2019-12-10 16:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422246802 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422252999 SIMPLY THE WORK OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT There is too much overload and baggage on the current change journey. The 3 principles we should be focusing on: smallest number; high leverage, easy to understand.]]> 2019-12-10 16:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422252999 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422257329  

”Foxes pursue many ends at the same time…Hedgehogs see what is essential, and ignore the rest.”  Good to Great - Jim Collins
]]> 2019-12-10 16:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422257329 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422264872 3 sources of evidenced we should focus on 1) Common content, rich curriculum 2) Cold calling? "Check for understanding" and 3) 90-120 minutes of purposeful reading and writing per day]]> 2019-12-10 16:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422264872 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422266538 Three things that have more impact on your school 1. Guaranteed Curriculum 2. Authentic, College-prep Literacy and 3) Effective lessons. Once fully mastered, Pilot truly evidenced-based innovations.]]> 2019-12-10 16:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422266538 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422266965 The most important thing a leader can do is BE CLEAR]]> 2019-12-10 16:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422266965 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422281449 Immigration Nation from Here, There, and Everywhere 3rd Grade ELA text additional articles.  


]]> 2019-12-10 17:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422281449 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422281881 Oops - The link to the ELA articles htekidsnews.com/national-parks-free-for-4th-graders/]]> 2019-12-10 17:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422281881 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422294243 Students enjoy teaching that is brisk, some accountability, taught in small chunks and where they can give their opinions, not law and order. ]]> 2019-12-10 17:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422294243 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422305963 Write More Grade Less article]]> 2019-12-10 17:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422305963 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422306112 I hit the button again;]]> 2019-12-10 17:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422306112 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422306334 Write More Grade Less  http://mikeschmoker.com/write-more.html ]]> 2019-12-10 17:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422306334 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422710715 2019-12-11 14:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/422710715 sandra_moore1 https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/428048957 2020-01-06 17:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sandra_moore1/2uoolgwttcn/wish/428048957