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[|**Using technology with classroom instruction that works**]
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One of the most effective ways to implement the research-based instructional strategies from Classroom Instruction That Works is to use them with educational technologies, such as word processing and spreadsheet applications, multimedia, data collection tools, communication software, and the Internet. This book shows you how and gives you hundreds of lesson-planning ideas and strategies for every grade level and subject. Discover new educational tools that support research-based instruction, and learn ways to use technologies you already know. || It has been interesting to observe the growing popularity of the term //professional learning community//. In fact, the term has become so commonplace and has been used so ambiguously to describe virtually any loose coupling of individuals who share a common interest in education that it is in danger of losing all meaning. This lack of precision is an obstacle to implementing PLC concepts because, as Mike Schmoker observes, "clarity precedes competence." Thus, we begin with an attempt to clarify our meaning of the term. ||
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Click [|HERE] to download the summary || [|**Coaching Teachers in Effective Instruction**]** (Links to downloadable PDF) **

During 2011 the following coaching initiatives are being continued across Victoria: All Coaches form part of the Victorian regional school improvement teams and work with teachers in identified schools for specified periods of time. Their focus is on building teacher capacity in order to improve student learning outcomes. Coaching takes place in teacher’s classrooms with the goal of improving the quality of teaching in literacy, mathematics and science and supporting high quality use of the Ultranet for planning and delivery of curriculum online. ||
 * Teaching and Learning
 * Literacy and Koorie Literacy
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