A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. I always like to focus on the small wins when I am facilitating professional learning with schools and districts. My favorites are Mentimeter and Padlet.

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Ditch That Textbook

JUNE 11, 2023

The ISTELive Conference is one of my very favorite professional learning events. In a word, it's an experience.ISTELive (International Society for Technology in Education) is a multi-day professional learning event every June.More than 14,000 educators participate on-site -- with thousands more attending virtually.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

#ICE18: Illinois Conference Will Prepare Educators for Modern Learning Environments. As an education strategist at CDW•G , I’ve had the pleasure to attend and speak at the ICE conference on three occasions, and I can say with certainty that this year’s conference, #ICE18 , will be one of the best since its inception.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

Professional development (PD) is something that is typically "done" to educators. On the other hand, professional learning is something they actively WANT to engage in to grow. In this piece of #EDvice below, I dive into a mindset shift from professional development to professional learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

5, 2025) Lexia Aspire Professional Learning , a science of reading-based professional learning solution from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand , has been awarded the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Accreditation Seal. Visit IDA at DyslexiaIDA.org to learn more. BOSTON (Feb.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 19, 2019

Professional learning for educators comes in many flavors: Face-to-face, blended, online Content-driven, instructional practices, Edtech focused Faculty meeting, half-day, conference session If we were all to think long enough we could come up with a list of the best professional learning we've participated in and what made it great.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 30, 2016

I have the opportunity to take part in, observe and deliver hundreds of hours of professional development a year, either through conferences, meetings or during the work I do. Why do we not take a stand when it comes to our own professional learning? Reflect, Reflect, Reflect: As a PD leader what I do is never perfect.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Be a Scholar Being a scholar helps you as a leader to improve professional practice and puts you in a position to have better conversations with your teachers about their own improvement. This adds a whole new level of credibility to the post-conference. I made an effort to align every point of critical feedback to current research.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

During a breakout session at a large national conference, I had a packed room, which is something most presenters yearn for, and I was no different. Quite frankly, my thinking was that this is what they actually wanted at a conference. In my mind, I was doing exceptionally well as only a few people left during the session.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

He is most passionate about creating cultures of innovation where teachers are empowered to create the types of learning experiences today’s modern learners need to thrive. He’s the husband of a school counselor and dad of two children, all of which are far more important to him than anything shared above.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. While schools provide their own professional development sessions or teachers may have opportunities to attend local, state, or national conferences, the cost involved in attending them leads to additional planning and preparation for our students.

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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. Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology). and tinyurl.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Adopt a scholarly mindse t Improving professional practice as a leader is not the only benefit of being a scholar. It also enables you to have more effective conversations with teachers about their own growth, adding credibility to post-conference feedback.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Time If there is one thing that teachers consistently ask for, it is time to plan, create videos, grade, conference with remote students, update the LMS, etc. Choice in professional learning Forcing educators to engage in one-size-fits-all professional development at this time will tend to be hit or miss depending on the person.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

They also shared that the facilitation of professional learning improved, a greater reach was achieved thanks to technology, previously unknown teacher strengths were unearthed, and there was the ability to get into more classrooms. Your superstars can also lead professional learning. Don't sell yourselves short.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 15, 2018

Education and technology leaders will soon be making their way to Chicago for the ISTE 2018 Conference & Expo , one of the year’s largest events to highlight the latest innovations in K–12 educational technology. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! by Eli Zimmerman.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2015

This past April I was fortunate enough to have been asked to speak at the Moanalua High School Professional Development Conference in Honolulu, HI. It was an incredible opportunity to get back to Hawaii for a professional event as opposed to a vacation.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 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. He is a co-leader of the Ohio Google Educator Group (GEG) at tiny.cc/geg-ohio

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

It wasn’t until a presentation at a major conference where I got the kick in the butt that I desperately needed but wasn’t aware of until then. For example, I really appreciate Michael Ford pushing me in this direction when he asked me to create a choice board as part of a professional learning date with his staff.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2019

As Associate Director, Professional Learning with Principals Australia Institute, Mark designed and delivered professional learning for education systems across Australia and Asia Pacific. Mark has taught both pre-service and post-graduate studies.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2018

ISTE CEO Richard Culatta provided a preview of the new 2018 ISTE Standards for Education Leaders , formerly called the ISTE Standards for Administrators, Monday at ISTE’s 2018 Conference & Expo in Chicago. Connected Learner : Leaders model and promote continuous professional learning for themselves and others.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 26, 2017

You are invited to attend the ISTE panel discussion, Personalize Professional Learning with Digital Badges and Micro-credentials , which takes place today from 11:45am–12:45pm, in Room 301BC. We will have an engaging discussion.

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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). A standout example of this is Quest Academy Junior High School in Utah.

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Ditch That Textbook

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Choose from hours of amazing professional learning. The Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit is a FREE online conference for teachers. The Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit is back! when and where you want to watch it. Free certificates of completion. More at DitchSummit.com.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Learn from more experienced leaders : Seek out mentors or coaches who can provide guidance and support as you develop. This can help you to identify areas where you need to focus your professional learning efforts. Practice self-reflection : Take time to reflect on your strengths and areas for growth.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2020

In many cases, every classroom is outfitted, as well as conference rooms and professional learning spaces. When I ask teachers and administrators what support is needed to help them improve learning in the classroom, the IWB is a typical response.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

Why go to a conference? Here’s how I’ve been refining my conference-going strategy—particularly in light of the EdSurge Fusion event, which I attended last November. I’m going to start with the “why” of choosing to go to conferences outside my home turf of Virginia. Many things came together for me” at Fusion, says Whitmarsh.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

If teachers are planning to use video conference to simply transfer information (e.g., Other teachers are meeting with their professional learning communities (PLCs) to discuss lesson design, book study texts or education podcasts, or simply share what is working as they move curriculum online. TeachingVideoConf.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

The typical edtech conference buzzes with gadgetry, infrastructure and new ways to engage students. When racism, voice and privilege are not addressed in a deliberate way, all of us suffer Most tech conference attendees don’t stop to consider the institutions, such as racism and complicity that create the inequities their students deal with.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

From creating inventive professional development programs to pioneering new technologies, four California principals told the crowd at the Spring CUE 2018 conference how administrators can support technology integration. Principal Julie Graham wanted to offer professional development that wasn’t one-size-fits-all. CDW Segment.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

First and foremost, make the time to learn, grown, and get better as opposed to finding the time. There is nothing more important to an educator, outside of working with kids, than professional learning. Through social media a Personal Learning Network (PLN) provides a great antidote to the age-old time excuse.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2020

Many professional learning opportunities give teachers the chance to add to their bank of knowledge, but don’t encourage teachers to put what they know into action. Micro-credentials as a professional learning option. In 2016, I began exploring micro-credentials as a professional learning option for our district.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

This means looking at key practices such as Tier 1 instruction, pedagogy, assessment, feedback, differentiation, RTI , real co-teaching , and professional learning to see where there is an opportunity to grow. While the students worked, Brylee was seen conducting individual conferences as a Tier 3 support.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Many hybrid learning models have either an entire day (typically Wednesday or Friday) for teachers to plan, grade, provide interventions, and conference with students. Support Teachers and administrators need professional learning that aligns with the challenges they currently face and the demands of education in a COVID-19 world.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 12, 2020

These can be detailed lesson plans, assessments, performance tasks, student work, use of data to improve instruction, modifications for ELL/SPED learners, portfolios, or professional learning opportunities. Schedule the post-conference in a timely manner (1-2 days is preferable).

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Now don't get me wrong as this has been incredibly fulfilling and a great learning experience for me. However, you just can't replace face-to-face professional learning, in my opinion. Until this point, most of my interactions with educators have been through virtual presentations, workshops, and coaching.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

“Teachers have a lot on their plates, and they often felt like the technology coaches were just adding more to their plates,” said Denise Douglas, the district’s educational technology coordinator, in a March 16 session at the Spring CUE 2018 conference. Keep track of EdTech 's coverage of Spring CUE 2018 by bookmarking our conference page.

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