Scrum for Education
Agile Learning Zones – Part 2: Sprints in the Zone
Explore Agile Learning Zones and Learning Sprint Routines: shaping dynamic learning environments for cultivating collaboration and future-ready skills.
Read MoreSprint Goals Made Simple: Use S.P.R.I.N.T. To Craft Sprint Goals
What is a Sprint Goal Let’s take a step back first. 🌍 In the Scrum framework, a Sprint Goal is our shared objective, our north star for the sprint. It’s like the mission statement or commander’s intent for that particular Sprint. But just having a goal isn’t enough; it needs to be an effective one!…
Read MoreSprint Planning Protocol
In traditional lesson planning, the plan is developed solely by the teacher and is not visible to the students. This is fine for delivering content. If self-direction is the goal, then sharing the plan and the process of planning serves as an exemplar for students so they can begin doing it themselves.
Read MoreRetrospective Protocol Guide
A way to routinize and practice the ‘growth mindset’, Retrospectives are a protected time for classrooms, learners, and teams to reflect on their learning and identify one action to improve and grow in the next cycle. Retrospectives are one of the Five Self-Directed Learning Routines in an Agile Classroom. To help you implement and practice…
Read MoreLearning Sprint Overview
The Learning Sprint The Learning Sprint is a fixed-length learning cycle that includes 5 self-directed learning routines. Short enough for frequent feedback yet long enough to produce something meaningful and assessable. Typically a Learning Sprint is four weeks or less. The Learning Sprint is composed of five self-directed learning routines: Together, the five Learning Sprint…
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