A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 30, 2022

Leading professional learning, teaching a lesson, participating in a PLC (professional learning community), or flipping a faculty meeting are all ways that leaders can model the same practices that they want their staff to embrace. This is just one example. In my opinion, this statement pertains to any author or speaker.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

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. The purposeful use of technology and sound pedagogy that empowers kids to think through relevant applications should be the drivers.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

It is also important to point out the following: You don’t need technology to personalize learning. Putting all kids on a device simultaneously and having them watch a video or work on an adaptive learning tool is not personalization. There is not one best or right way to personalize.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 7, 2022

Thus, educators need not only a vision for how to personalize learning effectively but also essential supports that will help to ensure success. The most crucial aspect when it comes to personalizing learning is the teacher in the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

It also sets the stage for structured cooperative learning activities that could occur live or asynchronously as part of virtual learning. Asynchronous Personalized Learning The critical tenet of personalized learning is all learners getting what they need when and where they need it.

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Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

Today, technology is transforming the way students learn and teachers approach instruction, making the K-12 classroom more engaging and personalized than ever. Of course, both the benefits and challenges of classroom technology are worth considering. Five benefits of technology in the classroom 1.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Place Like many school districts, learners in Corinth can choose to work remotely at home or come to school for in-person learning, reducing anxiety and stress while emphasizing health and safety. For the students participating in in-class learning, social distancing measures need to be implemented.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2024

While it won't replace the irreplaceable human touch in the classroom, AI can significantly enhance teaching and learning by offering personalization, efficiency, and insightful data analysis. Personalized Learning Pathways Imagine a classroom where each student receives instruction tailored to their specific needs.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

#ICE18: Robert Dillon Explains the Pillars of Technology Integration. That old adage sums up why it is so hard for educators, parents and communities to adopt new learning spaces and the pedagogies that go along with them. Over the past 20 years, Robert Dillon has been a huge advocate for experiential learning. meghan.bogardu….

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 21, 2018

“Technology use must, first and foremost, be designed to support learning goals, not the other way around.”. Ottenbreit-Leftwich in their 2013 study of authentic technology-enabled learning, highlights the main challenge coaches face when trying to support teachers using technology. This insight, penned by Peggy A.

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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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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2022

Putting the ‘Person’ in Personal Learning Networks While educators building communities to learn and share ideas isn’t new, today’s personal learning networks (PLNs) offer educators the chance to hone their focus and build their practice in specific areas of professional development. and Canada.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Model expectations As I shared in Digital Leadership , leaders should lead by example and not ask teachers to do anything they wouldn't do themselves, especially regarding technology integration and improving practice. When a teacher struggles with assessments, provide or co-create an example assessment.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 21, 2020

The premise of a hybrid learning model is to combine traditional and non-traditional methodologies to improve education while ensuring that high-quality learning for all kids is the gold standard. Take this definition from Learning Technologies: Hybrid learning combines face-to-face and online teaching into one cohesive experience.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2016

Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). Now don't get me wrong, I still highly value face-to-face experiences, as there are some natural limits to learning exclusively in a social media vacuum. sure to check out the Leadership 3.0

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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. Ensure SPED accommodations are being met.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Lifelong Learning Report: Trends & Insights from K-12 to Career is a comprehensive study analyzing the evolving landscape of education and the role technology plays in shaping the future of learning. By embracing technology and fostering collaboration, education can be a powerful engine for future success.

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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. Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2017

But just as continual development of the iPhone eventually renders older prototypes obsolete; so too are new educational technologies pushing us past differentiation towards personalized learning. Transitioning to a personalized learning environment doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a process.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 17, 2025

Personal Learning and Professional Growth with AI A Library 2.0 / Learning Revolution "AI Essentials" Webinar with Reed Hepler OVERVIEW : This 60-minute session explores how AI tools can enhance personal learning and skills development for professional growth.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Students need to be empowered to think at the higher levels of cognition while applying what has been learned in relevant contexts. As technology changes, so must pedagogy, especially assessment and feedback. Tell your story, build powerful relationships in the process, and empower learning with a brandED mindset.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 25, 2024

This information can help them make informed decisions about resource allocation, curriculum development, professional learning, and strategic planning. differentiation, assessment, technology integration, accountability) What pedagogical challenges or gaps exist in specific subject areas or grade levels? How do we know?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Nights and weekends were spent at the local office store getting transparencies made for the overhead projector, which was the primary technology tool at the time. With the new tech technology in hand, my days of making transparencies were done, and the overhead projector was retired. Please note that these are just ideas.

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More Verbs

JULY 8, 2015

As we think about our teachers becoming highly skilled at using technology in the classroom, we could certainly generate a very long list of skills, approaches, tools, apps, strategies, and other competences we’d like them to get good at. These become our 12 buckets that would make up our professional learning curriculum for teachers.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

They are a 1:1 district who have really begun to hit their stride and push the envelope when it comes to the purposeful use of technology aligned to research-based pedagogy. Since pacing is a pivotal component of both personalized and blended learning, I did another Google search for ways to integrate timers into Google Slides.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2021

Consider tapping into the expertise of a global network through a Personal Learning Network (PLN). We have seen so many educators innovative their practice in such a short period of time, especially regarding the purposeful use of technology. Learning is the fuel of leadership.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2015

As much as Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s) as well as other blended and virtual options have begun to compensate for the challenges that isolated and rural areas of the world face, many educators appreciate and still find great value in face-to-face learning experiences. This is not fair to say the least.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

This is extremely important in terms of technology integration in the classroom and professional learning to improve practice. To complement traditional means of professional learning, work to create or further develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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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.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2021

The profiles are part of the school’s embrace of personalized learning, which centers on the belief that a teacher lecturing at the front of a classroom is a bad fit for today’s students. Personalized learning has, in recent years, become one of the most talked-about trends in education.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

Let me explain why: In today’s world of education, blended learning gets thrown around for any type of new education involving technology. . We could go around any room of educators, ask what they think blended learning means , and get hundreds of different answers. Personalized Learning Is the Ultimate Goal.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

To that end, we chatted with HP Teaching Fellows Rola Tibshiran i, Vicky Masson , Joseph Filipic , Jim Pedrech and Chad Sorrells about how critical professional learning networks (PLNs) have been to both their craft and their well-being. Here, they share four essential recommendations for creating a strong PLN.

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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. Education policy issues must be addressed first.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

It intertwines innovative teaching practices, cutting-edge technologies, and a culture of inclusivity into the very fabric of districts and schools. School district leaders must also be adaptable and able to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of education, including new technologies and pedagogical approaches.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 31, 2018

Bake Professional Development into Your Education Pizza. A colleague and I were talking about the best kinds of pizza and — believe it or not — it made me think of classroom technology. Professional Development Is the Foundation You Knead. Professional learning is the crust of your technology program.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2020

In this episode of The Balance , Rachelle and I talk about the importance of prioritizing relationships in education, thinking outside-of-the-box when it comes to lesson design, asking students for feedback to improve our practice, and continuing to learn, stretch and stay inspired! How do you make time to continue learning?

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