Dimension 4.3

Step 3: Review the "Distinguished" scale on the Rubric.

Then . . .

. . . Select an Instructional Resource for Teachers:

Note: Utilizing a particular resource does not indicate Dimension 4.3 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.

•Professional Learning Networks (PLN)

With the availability of the internet to educators, Professional Learning Network and professional development access is at the click of a button (or a mouse).