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8 Steps to implement school climate surveys effectively

February 18, 2025 Darri Stephens

Explore the best practices for planning an effective school climate survey. Use these tips to improve school climate and culture.

Katie Micallef
Katie is a Personalized Learning Leader in Volusia County Schools. She helps teachers incorporate educational technology into their curriculum. She believes that students deserve an instructional practice that resonates with their daily lives, and that includes the utilization of technology. She is on a mission to promote the endless benefits that edtech can have on 21st century instructional practices.
5 Essential lesson planning tips using instructional design

February 10, 2025 Darri Stephens

Learn how to write a lesson plan using instructional design strategies to create engaging learning experiences in your classroom.

Katie Micallef
Katie is a Personalized Learning Leader in Volusia County Schools. She helps teachers incorporate educational technology into their curriculum. She believes that students deserve an instructional practice that resonates with their daily lives, and that includes the utilization of technology. She is on a mission to promote the endless benefits that edtech can have on 21st century instructional practices.
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How principals can boost teacher morale and motivation

February 10, 2025 Darri Stephens

Learn how to boost teacher morale through actionable strategies for principals and school leaders to support educators.

Katie Micallef
Katie is a Personalized Learning Leader in Volusia County Schools. She helps teachers incorporate educational technology into their curriculum. She believes that students deserve an instructional practice that resonates with their daily lives, and that includes the utilization of technology. She is on a mission to promote the endless benefits that edtech can have on 21st century instructional practices.
3 Essential tips for using data driven instruction in the classroom

February 10, 2025 Nearpod Team

Teachers are using data driven instruction & interactive formative assessments to check for student understanding. Explore tips you can use today.

Katie Micallef
Katie is a Personalized Learning Leader in Volusia County Schools. She helps teachers incorporate educational technology into their curriculum. She believes that students deserve an instructional practice that resonates with their daily lives, and that includes the utilization of technology. She is on a mission to promote the endless benefits that edtech can have on 21st century instructional practices.
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How to make interactive professional development activities for teachers

February 10, 2025 Shane Saeed

Learn how how to create fun interactive professional development for teachers! Use Nearpod to engage your staff in important new content.

Katie Micallef
Katie is a Personalized Learning Leader in Volusia County Schools. She helps teachers incorporate educational technology into their curriculum. She believes that students deserve an instructional practice that resonates with their daily lives, and that includes the utilization of technology. She is on a mission to promote the endless benefits that edtech can have on 21st century instructional practices.
7 Essential strategies for designing effective instruction

February 10, 2025 Darri Stephens

Planning and designing effective instruction is crucial for student learning. Explore effective instructional strategies and resources.

Katie Micallef
Katie is a Personalized Learning Leader in Volusia County Schools. She helps teachers incorporate educational technology into their curriculum. She believes that students deserve an instructional practice that resonates with their daily lives, and that includes the utilization of technology. She is on a mission to promote the endless benefits that edtech can have on 21st century instructional practices.
5 Evidence-based formative assessment strategies using tech tools

January 17, 2025 Adam Franklin

Use strategies for formative assessment to acquire its benefits of student learning. Explore Nearpod’s tech tools for formative assessment.

Katie Micallef
Katie is a Personalized Learning Leader in Volusia County Schools. She helps teachers incorporate educational technology into their curriculum. She believes that students deserve an instructional practice that resonates with their daily lives, and that includes the utilization of technology. She is on a mission to promote the endless benefits that edtech can have on 21st century instructional practices.
How administrators can support teachers’ test prep strategies

January 13, 2025 Darri Stephens

How can administrators support teachers during test prep? Explore standardized test prep strategies principals can leverage schoolwide.

Katie Micallef
Katie is a Personalized Learning Leader in Volusia County Schools. She helps teachers incorporate educational technology into their curriculum. She believes that students deserve an instructional practice that resonates with their daily lives, and that includes the utilization of technology. She is on a mission to promote the endless benefits that edtech can have on 21st century instructional practices.
5 Teaching tips and resources for racial equity & social justice

January 10, 2025 Nearpod Team

Explore our resource and tips guide to support racial justice in education, racial equity, and social justice in teachers’ daily instruction.

Katie Micallef
Katie is a Personalized Learning Leader in Volusia County Schools. She helps teachers incorporate educational technology into their curriculum. She believes that students deserve an instructional practice that resonates with their daily lives, and that includes the utilization of technology. She is on a mission to promote the endless benefits that edtech can have on 21st century instructional practices.
7 Steps to promote equity in the classroom

January 9, 2025 Katie Micallef

Equity in the classroom supports students’ overall academic success. Explore how to create an equitable classroom using these seven steps.

Katie Micallef
Katie is a Personalized Learning Leader in Volusia County Schools. She helps teachers incorporate educational technology into their curriculum. She believes that students deserve an instructional practice that resonates with their daily lives, and that includes the utilization of technology. She is on a mission to promote the endless benefits that edtech can have on 21st century instructional practices.