Show 43: Realistic Expectations for a Data Driven Teacher

The use of data in a classroom is a powerful, necessary, and meaningful tool to utilize as a classroom teacher.  Samantha has a great deal of experience supporting students with dropout prevention and teachers to create meaningful programs for students. She shares her unique experiences and how that best impacts education today. It is a tough conversation and one that requires a great deal of planning but it can have a big impact on students.  

In This Episode We Cover: 

• Defining data, where it comes from, and how it plays a major impact on daily classroom instruction. 
• Strategies for collecting, using, analyzing, and implementing data-based instruction. 
• Using asynchronous instruction combined with small group targetted instruction to differentiate for students. 
• Helping your students develop a relationship with their own data to build more intrinsically motivated learners. 
• Strategies for creating positive rapport with students.