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Making Teamwork More Intentional

Teamwork is one of the most important aspects of any organization. It helps keep everyone organized and focused and can be essential in completing a common goal. Unfortunately, teamwork can often be...

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A Guide to Schedules of Reinforcement

One of the most important aspects of effective training is providing the appropriate schedules of reinforcement. To provide the desired behavior, trainers must carefully consider the type of behavior...

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Theories of Personality

There are many different theories of personality, each with its strengths and weaknesses. Some theories are more comprehensive than others, and they can provide a better understanding of individual...

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What is Reliability?

Reliability is the degree to which a system or component can be expected to produce the desired results under specified conditions. A system or component is reliable if expected to perform its required...

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A Guide to the Pareto Principle (The 80-20 Rule)

The Pareto Principle is a statistical concept stating that 20% of the results are responsible for 80% of most things. This principle is used in business to help identify which business activities...

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Central Route to Persuasion: Definition & Examples

Central Route to Persuasion is a term that has been used in the business world for a long time. It refers to the idea that certain routes influence people more effectively. There are a few key points...

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A Guide to the Snowball Effect

Snowball Effect is a term used in business and finance that refers to a small change in a decision or action leading to a larger change. In addition, the term is often used to describe how a small...

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12 Effective Coaching Models to Help Your Clients Grow

There are many different coaching models, and each can be effective for different clients. However, twelve of the most commonly used coaching models are outlined below. 1. Behavior modification: The...

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What Is the Coaching Leadership Style?

Coaching leadership style is an important part of a successful coaching relationship. Therefore, finding a style that works well for the coach and the individual being coached is important. First, it...

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Ways in Which Principals Can Offer Teacher Support

A supportive principal can prompt a whole lot of difference for a teacher. Every teacher wants to be assured that the principal is concerned about them. Among other things, the principal has the...

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Why Digital (Literacy) Transformation Feels So Difficult

Why do digital transformation and literacy still feel so difficult? After all, we have been incorporating tech in every aspect of our lives. Yet, we still struggle with it.  This can be because of...

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How Can Tech Coaches and Content Coaches Work Together?

As classroom coaching becomes an increasingly popular teaching development method, schools are beginning to hire several coaches that each play a role in the classroom. For instance, two very highly...

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The Future of Teacher Professional Development

We have all been there, sitting in school libraries and cafeterias, serving the death sentence called professional development. The newest educators sit at the front of the room. More seasoned...

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What is the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)?

This refers to a standardized graduate/professional evaluation test, which is coordinated by the Graduate Management Admission Council (a not-for-profit) body. The test evaluates verbal, mathematical,...

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Continuously Growing as a Tech-Savvy Education Administrator

Growth is important to becoming an excellent leader in education. This growth is indispensable in major areas, like tech, especially because the info is always changing. You should be working...

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Continuously Growing as a Tech-Savvy Educator

Learning how to use tech well is important in contemporary schools. Educators must figure out how to continuously increase their use and knowledge of tech. Without growth in this area, educators will...

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Many Important Questions That Tech Coaches Have to Ask Each Other

In the times that we live in, a tech coach is a member of a college/university personnel responsible for ensuring that the investments made towards innovative tools and cloud computing are worth it....

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Top Problems for Teachers in Schools

Teachers have to deal with several problems in their professional life. They have to handle students who have a variety of needs and do not have enough parental support. Moreover, they are criticized...

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The Doctorate (Ph.D.): Everything You Need to Know

This is the peak degree awarded by academic institutions. It’s sometimes called a ‘terminal degree.’ There are two types of doctoral degrees, namely research doctorates, such as the Ph.D., and applied...

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Subject Matter Expert (SME): Everything You Need to Know

A subject matter expert is a term used to describe someone who is vastly knowledgeable about a subject, typically an educator. This person is useful in both the designing process and in delivering...

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