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How to Use Data to Drive Instruction

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Show Notes:

We have so many things on our plates as teachers that it’s hard to imagine adding one more thing, despite its importance. But when you understand its benefits and the steps to take for effectiveness, you realize it’s something you need to start doing or do more of. So what am I referring to? Data-driven instruction.

Even though this term 'data' is mentioned a lot in education, there are still some questions surrounding it. To help get you more informed, I’m providing a brief overview on data driven instruction and highlighting the importance and ways to effectively use it in your classroom.

Beyond its background information, teachers need direct and simple ways on how to use data to drive instruction. To do so, I discuss the three types of data and how they can be used in your classroom, along with three ways to efficiently collect data. It’s important to have these tools so you can begin to understand and analyze all of the data you collect. Plus, I share what you should look for in order to adjust and drive your instruction.

Collecting student data is more than numbers on a sheet of paper. It’s an effective tool to improve your teaching and student learning. So if you’re overwhelmed by the amount of work you’re doing in your classroom, but know you need to adjust your plans to best meet the needs of students, listen to this episode so I can share how to efficiently use data to drive your instruction.

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Inside this week's show, you'll learn:

Brief explanation of data driven instruction and what it means
3 types of data and 3 different ways to collect it
How to make sense of all your data and what you can do with it
Frequent questions I get asked about data and how I would tackle each one

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I hope this information is helpful as you prepare for your first, second, or third year of teaching. Until next time, remember, just because you're a beginning elementary teacher, there's no need for you to struggle like one.

💛 Lori

Dr. Lori Friesen | Beginning Teacher Mentor

Creator of the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy, Dr. Lori Friesen has mentored thousands of beginning teachers across the country through her workshops and courses. Host of the popular podcast, Beginning Teacher Talk, and creator of the innovative literacy program for 1st and 2nd grade, Dogs Help Kids Read and Succeed, Dr. Lori is dedicated to serving educators and inspiring learners. Learn more at drlorifriesen.com and at howdogshelpkids.com.

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