Tyler Gilbert

Meet microlearning, a powerful instructional approach with roots in online learning that's making the jump to K-12 classrooms. Think of microlearning as modernized direct instruction-a systematic yet flexible way to present content via connected small bursts that build to complex understandings. Less about "shorter teaching sessions" than about smarter teaching, microlearning aligns with how the brain makes meaning and resonates with today's digital-native learners. It's a new tool for structured teaching that will help them stay focused, support long-term retention, and guide them "micro" step by step toward mastery of essential standards. In this book for practitioners, instructional coach Tyler Gilbert and bestselling authors and educators Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey introduce microlearning's "brief yet deep" approach and explain why it is so effective. The short, focused chapters mimic the microlearning experience; each features real-world examples, guided reflection, and a self-assessment. You'll learn how to Identify focused goals for microlearning sessions and divide complex content into the smaller servings that students can more easily process and teachers can more easily manage. Design and implement various kinds of microlearning sessions-from teacher-driven and text-based options to technology-enhanced ones that incorporate scenarios, gamification, and simulations. Gather and use feedback from microlearning sessions to improve student performance and refine your instructional design. At a time when teachers and students are feeling overloaded and disengaged, Microlearning in the K-12 Classroom's practical guidance can support breakthrough understanding for both you and them.

Build a sustainable coaching model that drives growth and results Instructional coaching has long been a crucial component of professional development in schools. However, without a clear framework, its true potential often goes unrealized. Coaching for Impact bridges this gap by providing a research-supported, practical guide that enhances the effectiveness of coaching programs while helping coaches transform theory into measurable results. Centered around an innovative set of "Impact Rubrics," this comprehensive flipbook offers a structured pathway for elevating coaching practices. Whether you’re an experienced instructional coach or just beginning your journey, this book equips you with actionable tools, proven strategies, and a vision to foster teacher learning and maximize student success. Inside you’ll find: Impact Rubrics, frameworks in each chapter to make coaching visible, actionable, and aligned with teacher growth and student outcomesStep-by-step guidance for building relationships, collecting evidence, and creating goal-oriented coaching plansResearch-driven content highlighting how coaching supports effective teaching and sustainable learning practicesA holistic approach with strategies to develop trust, foster communication, and align coaching with broader district and school goals By using Coaching for Impact, coaches will gain the skills to cultivate sustainable coaching models that promote both teacher and student success. If you’re ready to sharpen your focus, refine your strategies, and unlock the full potential of instructional coaching, this book is your indispensable guide.

How well do you notice your students? Affirming students’ thinking and adapting the learning experience to support and advance their understanding is an act of both expertise and compassion. This is teacher noticing. Does My Teacher Notice Me? emphasizes the often-overlooked skill of teacher noticing: observing or paying attention to students’ thinking and following up with appropriate actions to elevate or advance their learning experience or knowledge. By exploring the characteristics and components of expert teacher noticing, this hands-on resource provides guidance for educators seeking to elevate their teaching practice, enhance student engagement, and boost learning outcomes. Inside, you'll discover How to observe and respond to student needs in the moment Strategies for fostering meaningful conversations with students Learning intentions, success criteria, prompts, templates, and reflection questions that bring the content to life Tips for cultivating compassion in the classroom Effectively noticing is a complex yet essential aspect of teaching expertise. Does My Teacher Notice Me? helps teachers puts students at the center of the learning process. Through this book, teachers will adopt a different way of being present with learners and discover new ways of having more meaningful conversations that lead to student success.