Helping educators reflect on what they were learning during each conference had a surprising impact At Swivl, we create tools that help educators build reflective practices. To say we think a lot …
Reflection Is Energizing When Paired with Absorption
The teacher’s refrain of “not another thing” has never been more valid. Over the past few years, educators have absorbed countless new ideas, and they’ve had just as many demands placed on their …
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Making reflection easy?
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → We don’t often aim for easy. Easy workouts won’t make you stronger, and easy books …
Four instructional coaches explain why reflection is essential for teacher growth
Reflection is the essential act for teacher growth, and instructional coaches are essential partners in helping teachers reflect. With this in mind, we asked four instructional coaches from …
During critical first years, reflection is the engine for maximizing new teacher growth
“It seems like you are getting a lot out of your weekly reflections.” My professor left this note on the reflections he required during my semester of student teaching. He was right - I did get …
The new Sessions for Reflection starts with putting the camera away
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → Educators often hear, “The best PD is just down the hall.” While there's much to …
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How Dodge City Schools Transformed Their Coaching Program to Support ELL Achievement
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → When administrators in Dodge City, KS, reviewed their student data in 2019, it was …
Why SEL resources are not enough for a successful school initiative
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → It’s no secret schools are all-in on social-emotional learning. With SEL …
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How Guilford County Supports Math Curriculum Implementation at 27 Middle Schools with Classroom Video
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → Guilford County needed a flexible, efficient way to support and assess a math curriculum …
From Florida to Arizona, Districts Have Reimagined Teacher Support
This blog is focused on the use of Swivl Teams. Teams is now Reflectivity – learn why we changed our name → By June 2021, half of American schools were using a hybrid learning model. Since …
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