Dimension 4.2

Note: Utilizing a particular resource does not indicate Dimension 4.2 is being addressed. The administrator must examine the level of rigor at which the technology is incorporated.

•Learning Centers/Stations

Also known as learning stations, learning centers offer numerous benefits - from giving students voice and choice in the ways assignments are completed to maximizing classroom productivity. A teaching technique that hits all 16 dimensions of T-TESS, centers are perfect for interest-based, skill-level-centered, learning-style-focused, and collaborative-group assignments. In addition, they can be incorporated into elementary, middle-school, and high school classrooms.

•Teacher Reflections on Pedagogy

Good points and places for improvement: Every lesson has them. Within blogs and online portfolios, teachers can record their thoughts on what went well in a lesson - as well as areas to address for professional growth.