Dr. Violet Ford, Ed.D
@DrViFord
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Research & Development | Equitable Learning Systems | #JHU EdD | #LangstonU | #UCO | #IAmDrVi
Joined January 2020
Schools and systems work hard each day to implement quality education to meet the needs of students. The Research & Measurement guide helps address the pressing need to measure what is working, for whom, and under what conditions.
NEW GUIDE! Explore TLA's latest guide on research and measurement, a resource offering free guidance, tools, and insights for #edleaders to make #datadrivendecisions, and to track and support #schoolimprovement. https://t.co/MwNupn6dw8
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Looking to improve your school's #remotelearning practices? This protocol tool from TLA can help #edleaders design better #virtuallearning and #hybridlearning. Explore this free, usable workbook:
practices.learningaccelerator.org
This protocol can be used to inform the design of a solution to help improve virtual and hybrid learning, as well as help users understand progress along…
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Supporting #studentengagement in a #virtuallearning environment involves defining Successful engagement and implementing practices to foster deeper learning. Explore the research and case studies of real schools' solutions. https://t.co/qv0ixGRIf4
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In TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, @NYCSchools A School Without Walls worked to deepen #studentengagement through attendance in meaningful fieldwork experiences that help learners develop deeper inquiry. Learn more:
practices.learningaccelerator.org
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, NYC School Without Walls designed and piloted a program that increased…
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In TLA's Strategy Lab, Virtual & Hybrid program, @BeavertonSD FLEX Online sought to enhance student belonging by building teacher knowledge and kicking off synchronous sessions with a sharing activity, fostering connections beyond academics.
practices.learningaccelerator.org
Through participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, FLEX Online sought to determine how to use their existing systems and structures to…
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To help students succeed in #virtuallearning, schools must develop structures to inform, encourage, & support families as an integral part of their child’s learning. Explore the research and case studies of real-world schools implementing solutions. https://t.co/E78Jw1GMVH
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In TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, @NYCSchools A School Without Walls worked to increase engagement and clarity for students and families in their #hybridlearning program through family outreach and a fieldwork program. Learn more:
practices.learningaccelerator.org
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, NYC School Without Walls sought to increase engagement with asynchronous…
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In TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, @MMSDschools Madison Promise worked to better engage families and communicate expectations for #virtuallearning through scheduled check-ins and deliberate family outreach. Learn more:
practices.learningaccelerator.org
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, Madison Promise Online Program sought to identify ways to better communicate…
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In TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, @CapRegionBOCES Cooperative Virtual Learning Academy sought to help #virtuallearning students build stronger connections with classmates AND educators through an inclusive classroom culture of belonging.
practices.learningaccelerator.org
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, Cooperative Virtual Learning Academy worked to find ways to build and…
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Discover @NCSD Novi Virtual's work in TLA’s Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program on #edtech. Teachers & students were empowered with a redesigned approach to #virtuallearning and saw stronger engagement, meaningful connections. #LearningTransformation
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Through participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, Novi Virtual sought to provide students with flexible and equitable access to…
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For students to succeed in #virtuallearning, it is crucial to attend to their emotions, prioritize building relationships, and create a sense of social presence. Explore the research and real-world case studies of schools implementing solutions. #K12
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In TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, @KIPP_DC sought to improve students’ sense of belonging and improve teachers’ capacity to mentor students. Explore how they supported stronger connections through #edtech and check-ins with teachers.
practices.learningaccelerator.org
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, KIPP DC sought to improve their students’ sense of belonging as well as their…
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NEW blog from TLA: Learn more about our new Data Advocacy Guide, which supports educators, leaders, parents, community members, and students in using data to advocate for equitable, effective, and engaging education.
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“When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something.” – John Lewis At The Learning Accelerator (TLA), we are...
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As a new school year begins, #K12 #educators and leaders – as well as students, families, and their communities – can leverage data to advocate for high-quality teaching and learning. Discover more in TLA's NEW resource: the Data Advocacy Guide. https://t.co/5zn5yMmcUm
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With all of the progress Langston University has made over the last year, if you aren’t already, it’s time to be all in for LU. Announcing our 2023 Homecoming theme: ALL IN! More information about homecoming can be found at https://t.co/7UDntaLs8N. Keep checking back for updates!
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The Learning Accelerator's staff & board met this week in Colorado to connect and strategize. We're excited about the impact TLA will have on #K12 education in the years to come! @BethRabbitt @DannyR0jas @stephenqpham @nkellogg @roshnimirchi @JinSooDHuh @ItsMrHam2U @DrViFord
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"Most importantly, we think that our responsibility is to conduct research with our partners (not 'to' them) so that we can help address their key learnings." @brholland & @DrViFord Read more on the future of #K12 ed research & measurement in TLA's blog:
learningaccelerator.org
For decades, quantitative, randomized control trials (RCTs) have been considered the gold standard of education research. The What Works Clearinghouse even prioritizes studies that randomly assign...
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Trying out #Bard? @brholland digs into #AI in #K12 education: "AI & intelligent tutors present an opportunity to deepen instruction & reduce the load on teachers, but teachers & students need to be aware of issues with potential bias and inaccuracy."
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This article originally appeared in the Learner-Centered Collaborative’s Blog. Conversations in the education sector have converged in the past several weeks around three seemingly unrelated topics:...
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I am excited to share research learnings and findings about the Lindsay School District Grow Your Own Teacher Residency Program and its impacts on educators, students, and the surrounding community.
TLA team members @DrViFord and Ashley Fellows will be joining @bmaddin & @ltelkins and more on Feb. 8–9 at the @asueducation #NextEducationWorkforce Summit. Deeper and personalized learning for all students is on the agenda. Register to join virtually:
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