As our society evolves and schools work to meet the needs of learners, educators need to develop...
Professional Learning
10 Characteristics of Professional Learning That Shifts Practice
Across diverse districts I have asked teachers how they like to learn and what they want out of...
The Fertile Zone for Learning and Innovation
With new information at our fingertips and the ability to connect with content at any moment, it...
Personalized Learning for Students Requires Personalized Learning for Teachers
This week CTQ bloggers kicked off a two week exploration of the theme: How Do Teachers [Really]...
Training versus Learning: Changing the Paradigm of Educator Development
I always cringe when I hear the the word “training” used when describing development work with...
When Is The Last Time You Observed One of Your Peers?
I had the opportunity to work with a wonderful group of teacher leaders recently. As we were...
5 Reasons Professional Development is NOT Transforming Learning
Have you ever left a meeting, PLC, or any other professional development session wondering what...
Job-Embedded Professional Learning
As the tools, resources and goals in education are changing, the roles of teachers and leaders...
Dr. Katie Martin
Dr. Katie Martin is the author of Learner-Centered Innovation and VP of Leadership and Learning at Altitude Learning. She teaches in the graduate school of Education at High Tech High and is on the board of Real World Scholars. Learn More.
LEARNER-CENTERED INNOVATION
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Do Your Aspirations Align with Your Actions?
It’s one thing to say that we believe in students, but, when there is a lack of congruence with...
The Impact of a Teacher
You know that feeling when you experience a breakthrough with a student who finally gets it or...
6 Strategies to Empower Student Agency Through Learner Profiles
Graduate Profiles, Profiles of Success, or Learner Profiles are increasingly popular as they can...
From Surviving to Thriving: Designing for Students with Students
“You have to be at the table to design the system to work for you.” - Dr. Bettina Love ...