June 1

Curriculum Design Launch Checklist with AI Design Enhancements

An organized yet interative process to Curriculum Design and Launch is an effective approach*. 

🎓 Curriculum Design Launch Checklist

Ensure an aligned and comprehensive modular experience.

Phase 1: Foundations (Needs & Gaps)

  • Review Needs Assessment data (Stakeholder/Market feedback).
  • Validate objectives against current Gap Analysis (Align with standards).
  • Define Core Course Goals and Student Outcomes.

Phase 2: Structure & Content

  • Map modular sequence and flow.
  • Develop detailed Syllabus and Grading Rubric.
  • Plan Instructional Materials (lecture, media, readings).
  • Submit content for internal review/equity audit.

Phase 3: LMS Specifics & Launch

  • Configure LMS course environment settings.
  • Populate Modules with content (files, links, videos).
  • Create all Assignments, Quizzes, and Discussion threads.
  • Link assignments to Gradebook & set Release Dates.
  • Conduct final accessibility check and user test.
A coordinated, systematic launch ensures a seamless learning journey for your students.
Content & Code Tweaking by Dr. Helen Teague; checklist design by Google Gemini (2026).

* Around here, this process has the nickname of “Organized Chaos”

                                                        References

Teague, H. & Google Gemini LLM, (2026). Curriculum design launch checklist. 10-Rep Learning Edublogs. https://4oops.edublogs.org/?p=10242&preview=true

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September 27

Weekend Ed. Quote ~ September 27

Fostering a sense of belonging affords regular opportunities towards “psychological safety, which Amy Edmonson describes as ‘the belief that the environment is safe for interpersonal risk taking. People feel able to speak up when needed–with relevant ideas, questions, or concerns–without being shut down in a gratuitous way. Psychological safety is present when colleagues trust and respect each other and feel able, even obligated, to be candid'” (Cohen, 2024; Edmondson, 2018, p. 254).

Psychological Safety quote by Amy Edmondson

Image source: https://amycedmondson.com/psychological-safety/

 

 

References

Cohen, G. L. (2022). Belonging: The science of creating connection and bridging divides. WW Norton & Company.

Edmondson, A. C. (2018). The fearless organization: Creating psychological safety in the workplace for learning, innovation, and growth. John Wiley & Sons.

 

 

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September 20

Weekend Ed. Quote ~ September 20

“It may seem unrealistic to expect that teachers should love their students, but the more I delve into the research on teaching, the more it seems to converge on the importance of love–not the type between parents and their children, surely, but love in the sense that Martin Luther King Jr., Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela meant it, a faith we choose to have in the inherent worth and dignity of another human being.”
― Geoffrey L Cohen, Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides, p. 147

Belonging Maslow's Hierarchy

Image Source: https://www.inclusivv.co/blog/belonging-what-it-is-why-it-matters-and-how-to-nurture-it

 

 

References

Cohen, G. L. (2022). Belonging: The science of creating connection and bridging divides. WW Norton & Company.

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April 27

Presenting at the Compassionate Action Conference

CAC Presenters Graphic
Session Title: Calibrating a Compass of Compassion in Online Spaces

CompassionateCompass Teague Session Information

Quick Session Overview: How can we show compassion and feel seen and heard in online spaces?  Simple, quick tech strategies can help. Let’s learn together!

Detailed Description: An unintended consequence of online interaction is that many people receive messaging through a negative internal voice. This short session promotes research-based ideas to align compassion, empathy, and peaceful interaction.

GoalsAndObjectives:

  1. Catalyze Bridging Strategies situated within unique online learning environments.
  2. Reinforce compassionate online listening practices
  3. Review Practical familiar diffusion strategies, refine with a twist for online spaces.
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April 16

Whisper Coaching Method for Education

Whisper coaching in education is a type of coaching where a coach provides real-time, in-the-moment feedback to a teacher during a lesson, often by whispering instructions or suggestions. The coach’s guidance is intended to help the teacher improve their practice and student engagement in the moment, without interrupting the flow of the lesson for the students. 

Here’s a more detailed look at whisper coaching:
How it works:
  • Real-time feedback: The coach observes the lesson and, when appropriate, subtly provides feedback to the teacher, often by whispering or using hand gestures.
  • Focus on improvement: Coaching is focused on helping the teacher make adjustments to their lesson delivery or student engagement strategies.
  • Minimal disruption:
    The goal is to provide guidance without disrupting the students or the flow of the lesson.
  • Examples:
    (Use only if attention does not divert to the Coach and prior relationship has been established). A coach might whisper to a teacher, “Can you rephrase that question to be more precise?” or “Try calling on a different student who hasn’t participated yet”
Benefits of whisper coaching:
  • Immediate feedback: The teacher receives guidance in the moment, allowing for immediate adjustments to the lesson.
  • Improved student engagement: The coaching can help teachers make adjustments that improve student engagement and participation.
  • Reduced disruption: Whisper coaching is less disruptive to students than more overt coaching methods.
  • Supports teacher growth: The coaching can help teachers learn new strategies and improve their teaching practice. 
When to use whisper coaching:
  • During a lesson: The coach can observe the lesson and provide feedback when the teacher reaches a natural stopping point or when there is a need for immediate adjustment.
  • With teachers of all experience levels: Whisper coaching can be used with both novice and experienced teachers. 

For Further Study:

Madera Unified School District Whisper Coaching Method Handout Whisper_CoachingMaderaSchools

Roberts, M. (2024). The Behaviour Whisperer: 100 ways teachers can communicate to improve their students’ focus in the classroom. Taylor & Francis. Google Books.

Content originated from Google Gemini generative ai and edited by Dr. Teague

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March 14

Weekend Ed. Quote ~ March 14

“Providing quality education to the learners is the main goal of any school whether they belong to a private or public institution.” ~ Jhon Arjay Marquez Audije, Department of Education of the Philippines

 

 

 

                                                                                            References

Audije, J. A. M. (2022). Visionary and instructional leadership in nurturing a results-based school performance. ResearchGate. http://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.15723.45603

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