A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2024

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Through all this adversity, educators have risen to the occasion and have begun the tedious process of redefining education and what real learning really should be. That is how we must look at the present situation. You can’t re-envision or transform education if professional learning doesn’t change.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

I can honestly say that I have learned so much from them over the years as to what pedagogically-sound blended learning really is, and, in my mind, they are a global exemplar for others to emulate. Their influence can be seen and heard in my writing, presentations, workshops, and work with other schools.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2023

During the spring of 2022, I met Nicki Slaugh , who serves as principal, and many of her staff at a school system where we were all there to facilitate professional learning on Personalized Competency-Based Learning (PCBL). Rubrics were everywhere and accessible in Google Classroom. My point is as simple as it is proud.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2016

These pathways provide an incredible supplement to formal learning opportunities that are provided through district/school trainings as well as off-site conferences, workshops, and presentations. Motivated by an intrinsic desire to improve, connected learning and PLN’s provide personalization and differentiation like never before.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Please note that these are only suggestions.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. So how can educators engage in professional learning and find time to connect with other educators, when schedules and responsibilities make finding extra time difficult? How I have found time to connect and grow as an educator.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

Try to ensure that there is new content presented in a manageable fashion where students then have multiple opportunities to practice and then apply what has been learned. Consider also eliciting feedback from parents and students themselves to create a policy that realistically and fairly depicts what has been learned.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

One of the best parts about job-embedded, on-going work with school districts is facilitating a variety of professional learning opportunities. They have utilized me as a keynoter, coach (leadership and teaching), and workshop presenter.

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Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2020

Our team at Lexington County School District One in South Carolina has focused on mitigating one of these complexities by addressing the human need for connection, support, and ongoing professional learning. Supporting Educators through the Shift to Digital Learning. Designing Virtual PL to Go.

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eSchool News

APRIL 9, 2021

Facilitating in-person professional learning is exhilarating. Schools closed and moved to remote learning, including the district where we work. While there was still a need for professional learning in the virtual space (perhaps even more so!), The nervousness and excitement in the room are almost palpable.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

For learning, consider curating data weekly and present at an upcoming staff meeting. Adopt a scholarly mindse t Improving professional practice as a leader is not the only benefit of being a scholar. These suggestions should be clear, straightforward, actionable, and timely.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

When it is all said and done, the best experiences are ongoing and job-embedded so that the needed support, application into practice, feedback, and accountability for growth lead to actual changes to teaching, learning, and leadership. So, what does meaningful professional learning look like? Herein lies the power of a PLN.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 8, 2022

If it was recommended by a colleague in my professional learning network, I gave the site about twice as long but still, that’s harsh. Is it easy to access ? You can find her resources at Structured Learning. I certainly couldn’t prove my worth if given only five minutes!

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Digital Promise

JULY 1, 2020

The strength of the Edcamp movement comes from a belief that teachers are the best experts in classroom practice, agency and choice are vital to create powerful professional learning experiences, and strong networks and communities of practice allow educators to grow and thrive.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A TEACHER-RETENTION.COM PRESENTATION ON NANO LEARNING and TEACHER PD…From our good friends at Boxlight, we have Brittany Peterson and Evan Brus on introducing Nano Learning into the PD experience and into K12 classrooms via EOS Education’s PD See all we do at.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 14, 2021

We just need two things: great instructional materials designed for the latest research in science education, and transformative professional learning to advance instructional practice and get the most out of the materials. Now we just have to figure out how to make sure there is professional learning support for everyone who needs it.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 8, 2021

Regardless of the learning landscape, the last year has presented a steep learning curve for everyone in education. In the summer, I published a course titled Getting Started with Blended and Online Learning to support teachers as they prepared for an unpredictable year.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 7, 2022

Graphic Design helps us present in more interesting ways, teach better, and communicate better. You’ll get access to activities, strategies, and tools to improve the four domains of wellness. She works with teachers to plan innovative lessons and activities, and provides classroom support to foster authentic learning.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The purpose of the presentation was to share with educators how to create a robust system of support for their entire staff through virtual professional learning. The panelists discussed the current landscape of professional learning that has emerged as the world works its way out of the pandemic.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

The teachers I was working with only had access to a laptop cart, thus apps that had to be downloaded on a device were not an option. Within minutes I received new recommendations and I took a few minutes to learn how to use each new tool. What web-based tools that can be accessed through a browser would you add to this list?

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Neo LMS

JUNE 24, 2021

Technology is great for providing many ways to learn and can present multiple solutions for educators looking to take advantage of professional learning opportunities at a time, place, and pace that meets their interests. Here are some ideas for PD for anywhere and anytime learning: Audio platforms. PLNs and PLCs.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The big thing is trying to get data into one place to make it more equitable and accessible by staff. The big thing is trying to get data into one place to make it more equitable and accessible by staff,” says Abby Wolf, an IT strategy process analyst for the district.

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning are excited to introduce Verizon Innovative Learning schools Connection —a web app designed to connect members of the Verizon Innovative Learning schools community to each other and to key resources. Connecting Verizon Innovative Learning schools educators in a variety of ways.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast A recent edWebinar by edWeb featured a presentation from Princeton Public Schools in New Jersey about the benefits of teacher autonomy and professional learning. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ The Benefits of Teacher Autonomy (and a Therapy Dog) for Professional Learning.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 7, 2020

Now in the age of COVID-19 the TGR Foundation and Discovery Education introduce the first module in a new series of no-cost digital professional learning resources, empowering educators with new strategies to support student success far beyond school campuses. As a mom, she’s just hanging in there.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 29, 2022

The Kentucky Valley Education Cooperative (KVEC) provides free, competency-based flexible, professional learning opportunities for rural K-12 educators via micro-credentials. In the heart of rural Appalachia, teachers may be required to travel 3-6 hours to reach in-person professional development opportunities.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 15, 2018

In the closing presentation on Wednesday, attendees will hear from Nadia Lopez, founder of the Mott Hall Bridges Academy in New York City. This year’s keynote speakers demonstrate bold thinking around some of the most critical education topics , including the learning sciences, digital creation and equity,” says ISTE CEO Richard Culatta.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education and select social impact partners present curated professional learning resources at no cost to support educators’ continued professional learning.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 5, 2019

There is no shortage of sound research on what constitutes effective professional development for teachers—focusing on specific curriculum content, encouraging active learning, supporting collaboration among peers, and offering opportunities for analysis of student work. Teaching policies can—and must—play a significant role.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2021

One, all assignments were created so that students could have access 24/7. Moreover, it has provided insight to educators on their practice, the pedagogy of teaching in a remote environment, the selection of platforms, and the necessity of targeted professional learning for educators. For me it served multiple purposes.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2021

Focused on an array of diverse topics, these new virtual field trips connect learning to the real-world through relevant and timely digital content that supports learning wherever it takes place. million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 140 countries and territories.

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The author of Ed Tech Essentials and founder of Class Tech Tips encourages educators to use tech tools for their own professional learning. In this PLtogether Lounge Talk, Monica Burns talked with Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller about the advantages of integrating educational technology into adult learning.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 20, 2022

April is Autism Awareness Month, and edWeb.net is especially thankful to announce that STAGES Learning will be the new sponsor of Teaching Students with Autism , a free professional learning community on edWeb that provides ideas and resources for teachers working with students with autism. About STAGES Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Image credit: [link] I am excited to announce two specific resources available to any school leader to learn more about Leadership 2.0 is a professional learning community that will help school principals use Web 2.0 Learn how to support the responsible use of social media in school. The first is the Leadership 2.0

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 4, 2018

We have also had the honor of co-presenting workshops across the United States. All of these experiences empowered us to think about and then create a deep learning experience that could be easily accessible to all educators across the globe. As a result, an online course was created with the help of Participate. Register today!

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Digital Promise

MAY 19, 2021

Think back to the very first stages of having to use new hardware and/or software, and acknowledge how much you have accomplished: How many new kinds of hardware and software did you quickly have to learn how to use because of COVID-19? What was it like to have to learn new technology skills under uncertainty and pressure?

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