The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Course: Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies “In this course, you will explore the importance of culture; how it impacts thinking, learning, and behavior; and how to embrace cultural differences and become a culturally responsive teacher.” Social Media Social media can be used to safely engage learners.

Blended Learning 502

Blended Learning Social Media Differentiated Instruction Learning 502

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2022

Examples include release time, professional learning opportunities off-site, a premium parking spot, tickets to school events, books, and school supplies. You can also share stories across social media as a way to share successes more broadly, something I dive into deeply in Digital Leadership.

Strategy 479

Strategy Social Media Survey Industry 479

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?

Learning 410

Learning Personal Learning Network Study Conference 410

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 6, 2019

There is lots of value in this book and a great deal of information that validates what we know about good leadership and strong school organizations. What I liked about the book. The learning experience must be redesigned and made personal. Learning spaces must become learner-centered. My short recommendation?

Learning 218

Learning Professional Learning Future Ready Outcomes 218

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

The advent of social media introduced yet another responsibility into my already packed schedule: digital leadership. Developing and implementing professional learning is also an effective way to lead by example and build better relationships with staff.

Personal Learning Network 542

Personal Learning Network Strategy Conference Assessment 542

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Practices such as BYOD, 1:1, blended learning, personalized learning, classroom and school redesign, branding, makerspaces, professional learning, etc. The DPA creates the context for our work with leaders and teachers, providing authentic baseline data to support personalized professional learning.

Assessment 357

Assessment Future Ready Blended Learning Professional Learning 357

Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

Even in schools outside of the Verizon Innovative Learning network, coaches reported that they were valued more by teachers and administrators than prior to the pandemic. Sutter Middle School in the Los Angeles Unified School District, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools coach uses the district-adopted LMS for professional learning.

Technology 352

Technology LMS Professional Learning Advocacy 352

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

As advocates of blended learning, Tiffany and I explore both the pitfalls and potential of integrating technology into classrooms. If you are part of a professional learning community, the questions below are designed to facilitate a conversation–in person or online–about the issues discussed in this episode of The Balance.

Blended Learning 364

Blended Learning Social Media Strategy Professional Learning 364

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 7, 2024

All one has to do is look at the slew of books, social media posts, speakers, and podcasts boasting claims that their big ideas will transform practice over time. For leaders, this could be learning walks, ensuring data is analyzed in professional learning communities, or timely feedback to staff.

Social Media 401

Social Media Exercises Professional Learning Assessment 401

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2019

As precious funds are used to upgrade classrooms and entire schools, improvements to learning must be at the forefront, something Tom Murray and I emphasize in our book Learning Transformed. Flexible spaces need to lead to flexible learning. As the saying goes, if you put lipstick on a pig, it’s still a pig.

Blended Learning 400

Blended Learning Learning Social Media Outcomes 400

Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 7, 2022

I have worked with ISTE in a number of other service and professional learning roles and currently am serving as one of ISTE’s Community Leaders. ISTE also has invited us to reflect on what it means to be part of an online professional learning network. A new adventure: Silver Lining for Learning.

Social Media 294

Social Media Professional Learning Data Course 294

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

With the evolution of social media yet another responsibility was added to my plate in the form of digital leadership. This is extremely important in terms of technology integration in the classroom and professional learning to improve practice.

Strategy 358

Strategy Social Media Assessment Conference 358

Neo LMS

JULY 5, 2022

When it came to professional development, in the absence of being together in the physical space, we had to explore and learn what worked the best. Leveraging the right digital tools and spaces, we were able to keep learning going and continue to build our professional learning communities.

Tools 350

Tools Social Media Microsoft Professional Learning 350

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

Social media had to be blocked for all and I, for one, wasn’t going to waste any of my precious time using it professionally or personally. Learning spaces had to conform to the perceived rule of law in education. To order click HERE In Learning Transformed , Tom and I lay out 8 keys to drive needed change now.

Learning 292

Learning Social Media Personal Learning Network Strategy 292

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2019

I got on Twitter in 2009, which was an accomplishment in itself as I had previously convinced myself that I would never use social media as I didn’t have the time nor saw any value in it. As my focus shifted from communication to learning that is when I saw unlimited potential. Over time I learned that education had to change.

Social Media 298

Social Media Twitter Personal Learning Network Outcomes 298

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

This is not necessarily something you might teach in a classroom, but it’s certainly something that’s relevant to every student and every teacher in our schools, and that’s social media. Social media is something students are going to explore on their own, no matter what. She’s author of the book Social LEADia.

Social Media 298

Social Media Blended Learning Blackboard Data 298

The 21st Century Principal

MAY 20, 2012

In their new book, Why Social Media Matters: School Communication in the Digital Age , authors Kitty Porterfield and Meg Carnes write: “Skill in communication is a key ingredient for school leaders’ success in today’s complex education environment, and this communication now includes social media.”

Social Media 82

Social Media Guidelines Strategy Professional Learning 82

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 21, 2022

10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer Jillian's Book: Destiny's Amazingly Different Dreams Neuroscience of Surprise (episode 774) The Word Collector, by Peter Reynolds Explore.org – Raptor Resource Project. And I have read this excellent book to my students called The Word Collector by Peter H.

Course 544

Course Classroom Twitter Elementary 544

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

This post is the fourth in a series that will outline the foundational elements of my new book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. My book will focus on each of these elements as part of a change process. They are able to follow their specific learning passions by connecting with like-minded individuals.

Personal Learning Network 288

Personal Learning Network Common Core Personalized Learning Social Media 288

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 4, 2018

The reaction to Learning Transformed has been truly humbling. Tom Murray and I have watched many book studies and Twitter chats unfold since the release of the book in June of 2017. Throughout the course, participants will be encouraged to reflect and share their learning using the hashtag #LT8keys on Twitter and/or LinkedIn.

Course 223

Course Digital Badges Learning Professional Learning 223

Tom Murray

APRIL 12, 2016

The notion of “effective professional learning” is something that has been discussed for decades. A comparison in the philosophies of today’s school districts yields results that falls across a continuum of who controls the learning. Learn alongside your staff members and model expectations for them. Nothing more.

Professional Learning 100

Professional Learning Learning Social Media Edcamps 100

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2024

Once collected and analyzed, a detailed summary report outlining areas of success, focus opportunities, and recommended next steps will guide the professional learning journey, supporting the development of a strategic implementation plan.

BYOD 274

BYOD Data Future Ready Outcomes 274

Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Start simple by sending out surveys with Google Forms or Survey Monkey , or interactive video lessons with PlayPosit or EdPuzzle , before meetings and professional learning opportunities. Or, go farther by using technology tools live during these professional learning times. Empower your students/children.

EdTech 167

EdTech Social Media Poll Everywhere Educreations 167

The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 24, 2013

Looking back through my reading notes, if I had to select 7 books that I suggest as “Must-Reads for the Summer of 2013” here’s those seven. Each of these books forced me to examine and challenge fundamental assumptions I had about teaching, technology, leadership and education. That''s where Swanson''s book comes in.

Common Core 86

Common Core Social Media Professional Learning Strategy 86

Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2022

TikTok may have started as the preferred social media platform for modern dance crazes, but the platform’s growth has made it a home for something else—misinformation. The effort has also enlisted some recruits who deeply understand how and why youth use social media: teenagers themselves.

Social Media 186

Social Media Video Trends Libraries 186

eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

The license includes world rights for print and digital books, with ISTE providing supplemental resources supported by the ISTE Standards, a framework for using technology to support learning. Preview an advance copy of the book at: bit.ly/SoniasDigitalWorldARC. SoniasDigitalWorldARC.

Digital Citizenship 106

Digital Citizenship Future Ready Libraries Social Media 106

Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 27, 2017

Leveraging Learning Trajectories and Diagnostics for Personalization in 6-8 Math (B304). Professional Learning with SeeSaw (B302). Adding Interactivity to Google Slides for Customized Learning (B307). iPad Art & ‘Tra-Dgital’ Approaches to Learning in Hands-On Creative Classrooms (B306).

BYOD 207

BYOD Adobe eBook Mobility 207

Reading By Example

APRIL 20, 2020

For the last three summers, contributors have responded here to the following books: Becoming a Literacy Leader by Jennifer Allen (2017) Literacy Essentials by Regie Routman (2018) The Listening Leader by Shane Safir (2019). Many thanks to Stenhouse Publishers for supporting this professional learning experience!

Study 79

Study Social Media Groups Professional Learning 79

Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

Distractions While technology enhances learning, it can also be a distraction for learners who are developing their executive functioning skills. Social media, games, sports scores and other non-academic content can divert learners’ attention. She has worked with schools to allow for professional development time.

Technology 130

Technology Classroom Digital Citizenship Assessment 130

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Episode 388 Digital Resources Mentioned: EVERFI and WORD Force , amazing reading games for reading literacy Wixie one of Debbie's favorite tech tools for young learners Book Creator – students can write their own ebooks. And I've gotten to feel so much richer in what I do because of those experiences.

eBook 518

eBook Tools iPad Elementary 518

TeacherCast

AUGUST 31, 2017

Sonja-Hollins Alexander from Corwin to discuss a recent surgery of more than 6300 educators on the state of professional development in schools today. The post What is todays State of Teacher Professional Learning? | @CorwinPress appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. What is Professional Learning? *

Professional Learning 69

Professional Learning Learning eBook Social Media 69

TeacherCast

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Sonja-Hollins Alexander from Corwin to discuss a recent surgery of more than 6300 educators on the state of professional development in schools today. The post What is todays State of Teacher Professional Learning? | @CorwinPress appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. What is Professional Learning? *

Professional Learning 68

Professional Learning Learning eBook Survey 68

The Web20Classroom

MAY 15, 2010

Recommended iPod Apps (Grade Levels & Subjects) Escondido Union School District - iRead - Google Docs tags : ipod , apps , favorite Free Audio Books - Download an audio book in mp3 or iPod format today! The rest of my favorite links are here.'

Resources 100

Resources Social Media Twitter Professional Learning 100

Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2018

As I sat at a giant table with 15 colleagues pondering how to make professional learning more personal for our teachers, my eyes drifted to my screen. What if we could apply the subscription box model to professional learning? What if we could apply the subscription box model to professional learning?”

Learning 145

Learning Professional Learning Survey Resources 145

eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Students across Indiana’s Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) will add new, high-quality learning resources to their digital book bags this Fall thanks to a new partnership with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. Finally, all VCSC educators now enjoy access to the Discovery Education Network.

Tools 97

Tools EdTech Schoology Social Media 97

The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The digital tools we have available to us for both teaching and learning is (and will continue to have) dramatic effects on both. And there is a shift (albeit small) in professional learning as well. You are no longer bound by the learning prescribed to you by your district. Learning is social.

Social Media 201

Social Media Technology Meeting Outcomes 201

Adjusting Course

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Chances are good you've seen some of the "How it started, How it's going now" photos circulating social media. Several years ago, our school invested in additional books celebrating the same strengths, backgrounds, and diversity present in our students and school community. It creates connection.

Accessibility 67

Accessibility Social Media Libraries Examples 67