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#EDvice: Entry Points for Change

A Principal's Reflections

Effects of one-to-one computing and teacher professional development on student achievement in high school mathematics. Other great options include evidence (qualitative and quantitative) as well as effective professional learning. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 42(4), 357-377. Cheung, A. & Slavin, R.

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Boost Morale with These Simple Strategies

A Principal's Reflections

As a principal, I created the Professional Growth Period (PGP) to grant unconditional autonomy to my staff. Examples include release time, professional learning opportunities off-site, a premium parking spot, tickets to school events, books, and school supplies. Gift appropriate rewards The key word above is appropriate.

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The Vital Role of Digital Leadership in Transforming Education

A Principal's Reflections

Here are some of my thoughts from 2013 , which have aged nicely: Digital leadership considers recent changes such as ubiquitous connectivity, open-source technology, mobile devices, and personalization. Many kids have flourished during remote learning as they have been able to follow a unique path or learn at their own pace.

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Redesigning for Deeper Learning: 10 cohorts for international school educators!

Dangerously Irrelevant

I am SUPER EXCITED to be offering this professional learning opportunity for international school educators! ALL on instructional redesign (or leadership) for deeper learning. The one question I’m asking at ISTE 2013. Silver Lining for Learning, Episode 02: Where (when) there is no school. Related Posts.

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Educator Micro-credentials are Grounded in Research

Digital Promise

Micro-credentials offer an important opportunity for educators to strengthen their professional learning. Our educators love it, because these micro-credentials tie the knowledge to the practice, and that’s what has been missing in so much professional development.

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Twitter for Professional Learning - #TCEA13 #Twitter4PL

EdTechSandyK

Today @MagisterWarren and I ( @EdTechSandyK ) are presenting a workshop on Twitter for Professional Learning at the TCEA 2013 Convention and Exposition. pln presentation professional development tcea TCEA2013 twitter' Below is a link to the LiveBinder with all of our presentation resources. Happy Tweeting!

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What Constitutes Good PD?

A Principal's Reflections

Below are some effective strategies, ideas, and learning opportunities that will provide you and your school the means to invigorate professional development to get real results. Each is hyperlinked to additional information.

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