In this video, I discuss the creation of our school Social Media Team.

Creating a Social Media Team

One of many attempts to "fix" the flaws of traditional grading practices, has been the implementation of grading floors. In this video, I provide alternative ways to balance the flaws of the 100 point scale, and improve traditional grading practices.

Alternatives to Using Grading Floors

Want to promote student voice? Make them the principal. In this video I share a role play idea to promote a collaborative culture, providing opportunity for student voice.

Student Voice

Every district has a mission statement. But how many districts actually live it in action? This video challenges us to do just that.

Live Your Mission!

This video focuses on practical ways to plan and implement effective formative assessment.

Formative Assessment Done Right

In this video/podcast, I discuss 5 Simple Rules for Teacher Questioning. It is important for educators to develop quality skills when it comes to key instructional strategies. In this video, I share five practical ways teachers can improve questioning in their classroom.

5 Simple Rules for Teacher Questioning

Schools are being innovative with technology, but is the same innovation occurring in our course and curriculum design? When will we scrap the content area course silos and create interdisciplinary courses that promote problem and project-based learning, which provide authentic, real-world applicable skill development? Allowing more flexibility to combine interdisciplinary content, outside of the restrictions of grade level standards can help. But we also need to get more creative to make this happen. I explore all of these topics in this video.

Innovating Courses and Curriculum

In this video I discuss how the placement of students reflect our high expectations for their learning. I talk about the importance of shifting from traditional ability groups, to effective, inclusive classrooms that support all students in achieving academic success. This includes approaches and strategies for implementation.

Do Your Placements Reflect High Expectations for your Students?

In this video, I discuss ideas related to hiring and interviewing. This includes the factors we consider important, when hiring a candidate, and how to find the right fit for a team.

That Person Must Work in Our School! - Hiring and Interviewing Tips

Is the amount of time we spend on different communication skills balanced? Do we spend too much time on writing, as compared to speaking, voice, video,  and graphic design? Does the amount of time we spend on forms of communication (other than writing) reflect the current reality of relevant skills. This video challenges leaders and educators to rethink "Communication Skills" and our approach to prioritizing different skills.

Rethinking Our Balance and Focus on Communication Skills?

Thank you for coming to this channel and checking out the videos and content I have prepared. I hope you enjoy and follow my journey to document my work as a middle school principal and educational leader. I hope you follow, subscribe and share the content you find valuable with others.Mike Kelly is the Principal of Eyer Middle School, located in Macungie, PA which is part of the East Penn School District. Mike has a strong focus on school culture, empowering teachers to become leaders, and improving grading and assessment practices. He has facilitated conference and professional development sessions on topics such as “Getting Connected”, School Culture, Grading, Formative Assessment, and Questioning. Mike is active user of Twitter, Voxer and other social media for professional growth. He is the co-founder of #CultureEd chat, and is one of the facilitators of the #leadupchat Voxer group. Mike is currently working on his doctorate in educational leadership at Widener University.

In this video, I discuss the need (or lack thereof) for marking periods. I share our school's purpose for, and experience transitioning to a year long grading period.

Do We Need Marking Periods? - Grading Series - Part 4

In this video, Mike discusses grading and assessment practices of make ups, retests and redos. He explains the justification for each, and how they can be implemented into the classroom.

Make Ups, Retesting, and Redos - Grading Series Part 3

In this video, Mike discusses what should be included in a grade. In addition, Mike shares thoughts and ideas on setting up a grade book. He discusses flaws in the total points method, and weighted category approach, to calculating a grade. Mike challenges traditional practices and provides suggestions for improvement.

Flaws in Traditional Grading Practices: What's in a Grade? - Grading Series - Part 2

Grading practices are one of the most controversial topics in education. In Part 1 on this series of grading, Mike discusses the importance of developing an understanding of the purpose of grading.

Grading Series (Part 1) - PrincipalMKelly Vlog Episode 15

In this episode, Mike discusses a Secret Valentine idea that is being done at his school. This has grown a lot of fun and excitement among the staff throughout the month of February. It's a great turn-key idea you can use in your school.

Staff Secret Valentine   PrincipalMKelly Vlog Episode 14

In this episode, Mike discusses the importance of not sacrificing a personal connection for the sake of efficiency, when it comes to using online applicant tracking systems.

Keeping a Personal Connection in the Online Hiring Process - PrincipalMKelly Vlog Episode 13

In this episode, Mike shares his #OneWord for 2018, which is gratitude.

My #OneWord 2018 - PrincipalMKelly Vlog Episode 12

In the episode, Mike discusses the importance of being present and staying focused on this year, while beginning to plan for next year.

PrincipalMKelly Vlog Episode 11

This video was used in a staff newsletter to explain the purpose for creating a Vlog, and some application for admin, teachers and students.

Why I Vlog - PrincipalMKelly Vlog Episode 10

Take your PLN to the next level! Are you truly collaborating with your PLN? Or are you stuck at the consuming, creating and sharing level? In this Vlog Episode, Mike discusses the importance of true collaboration, and engaging with your PLN in a way that truly promotes growth and learning.

Collaboration with your PLN - PrincipalMKelly Vlog Episode 09

Thank you for coming to this channel and checking out the videos and content I have prepared. I hope you enjoy and follow my journey to document my work as a middle school principal and educational leader. I hope you follow, subscribe and share the content you find valuable with others. Mike Kelly is the Principal of Eyer Middle School, located in Macungie, PA which is part of the East Penn School District. Mike has a strong focus on school culture, empowering teachers to become leaders, and improving grading and assessment practices. He has facilitated conference and professional development sessions on topics such as “Getting Connected”, School Culture, Grading, Formative Assessment, and Questioning. Mike is active user of Twitter, Voxer and other social media for professional growth. He is the co-founder of #CultureEd chat, and is one of the facilitators of the #leadupchat Voxer group. Mike is currently working on his doctorate in educational leadership at Widener University.

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The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

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"It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.
This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions."

An 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.

This is Episode 1 of an 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions.Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Business Wars

This is Episode 1 of an 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions. Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Netflix vs Blockbuster - Sudden Death | 1

You don't have to like tennis to like this. There is so much to learn from how this rivalry made each player better. This series explores the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition.

A 7 part series on Federer and Nadal

In this series we explore the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition. Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Sports Wars

In this series we explore the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition.  Support us by supporting our sponsors!

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The best podcasts on investing. For anyone interested in the stories in the investing industry, whether it's an interview with Ray Dalio or Ed Thorp to the writer of The Big Short. This topic includes the most fascinating stories from all the best investors. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

 Rahul Moodgal has spent 20 years as a fund raiser across long only strategies, hedge funds, fund of funds, customized solutions, start-ups, and non-profits.  Collectively, Rahul has raised and helped raise $60 billion for firms since 2005.  He started his career in the industry at powerhouse TT International, and later joined The Children’s Investment Fund (TCI) where he led the marketing effort that raised $20 billion in just 3½ years.  Within TCI’s affiliate model, Rahul also was responsible for the largest India fund raise in history ($1 billion for TCI New Horizon Fund), and the largest sector fund launch in history ($1.1 billion for Algebris Investments).  Our conversation covers capital raising lessons learned from teaching, the value of transparency, the gold rush before 2008, the lean times afterwards, modern fee structures, the three key points to effective marketing, the three traits that will kill you, the two biggest issues start-up funds face, the best questions asked by leading allocators, and some of the worst horror stories in attempted capital raising. We close comparing by fund raising for charities and investment firms.   Learn More   Discuss show and Read the Transcript    Join Ted's mailing list at CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com    Join the  Capital Allocators Forum   Write a review on   iTunes   Follow Ted on twitter at  @tseides    For more episodes go to CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com/Podcast

Capital Allocators

Rahul Moodgal has spent 20 years as a fund raiser across long only strategies, hedge funds, fund of funds, customized solutions, start-ups, and non-profits.  Collectively, Rahul has raised and helped raise $60 billion for firms since 2005.  He started his career in the industry at powerhouse TT International, and later joined The Children’s Investment Fund (TCI) where he led the marketing effort that raised $20 billion in just 3½ years.  Within TCI’s affiliate model, Rahul also was responsible for the largest India fund raise in history ($1 billion for TCI New Horizon Fund), and the largest sector fund launch in history ($1.1 billion for Algebris Investments). Our conversation covers capital raising lessons learned from teaching, the value of transparency, the gold rush before 2008, the lean times afterwards, modern fee structures, the three key points to effective marketing, the three traits that will kill you, the two biggest issues start-up funds face, the best questions asked by leading allocators, and some of the worst horror stories in attempted capital raising. We close comparing by fund raising for charities and investment firms.  Learn More <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/transcripts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss show and Read the Transcript</a> Join Ted's mailing list at <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com</a> Join the <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/forum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Capital Allocators Forum</a> Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/capital-allocators-with-ted-seides/id1223764016" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> Follow Ted on twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/tseides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @tseides</a> For more episodes go to <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com/Podcast</a>

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Bloomberg Opinion columnist Barry Ritholtz interviews Joseph H. Davis, global chief economist at The Vanguard Group. Davis is also head of Vanguard's investment strategy group and a member of the senior portfolio management team for Vanguard's fixed income group, which oversees more than $500 billion in assets under management. He earned his doctorate in macroeconomics and finance at Duke University.

Masters in Business

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Barry Ritholtz interviews Joseph H. Davis, global chief economist at The Vanguard Group. Davis is also head of Vanguard's investment strategy group and a member of the senior portfolio management team for Vanguard's fixed income group, which oversees more than $500 billion in assets under management. He earned his doctorate in macroeconomics and finance at Duke University.

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