A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

They shared how teachers got better using technology, reached out more for feedback, collaborated more, and improved classroom management. What are your exemplars of effective remote or hybrid teaching and learning, and why? How are you sharing these with colleagues and staff or using them for professional learning and feedback?

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 19, 2017

This is the first article in our series about building professional learning communities for online teachers. Another thing I have learned in ESL teaching is to keep moving or the student will lose interest. It is also the same for those who are connected to social media. Everything is fast paced and quick.

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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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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The new social media app Clubhouse is gaining traction across many industries as Influencers, celebrities , and marketing professionals are heading to the app to connect and collaborate. (If Like Twitter, Clubhouse provides a space to connect with like minded individuals and groups, expanding your professional learning network.

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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? Social Media. Educator communities.

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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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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.” Learn more 13. See the course 10.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

In this episode, William Coach Jeffery shares how tools like Flipboard and the Fediverse enable educators to take control of their professional learning and curate content that truly matters. Youll learn how to: Escape algorithmic constraints using Flipboard. Youll learn how to: Escape algorithmic constraints using Flipboard.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

After a weekly one-hour session, students feel closer to classmates and often add them to their ongoing PLN (Professional Learning Network). ” If your school has an LMS, consider whether you can make the learning and teaching jobs more flexible and differentiated by providing a schedule of all work. More on Social Media.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2023

I shared the following on social media recently: Entry points for change are crucial. It can be used to identify areas for improvement to create new and innovative learning methods that better meet the needs of ALL learners. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 42(4), 357-377. & Kay, A. Cheung, A.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 20, 2016

Tell me if this sounds familiar: With the 2016 New Year, you resolved to build your Professional Learning Network –finally, to stop living in the 20th century where your world revolved around a sticks-and-bricks building, a landline phone, and the mailbox. Only accept or seek friends who are in your professional area of interest.

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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

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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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

Educators now shoulder the burden to create lessons and activities that will enable students to learn at home. Virtually none have received extensive professional learning in this area. Technology, if available for your learners, can play a vital role in accomplishing this goal. So, what does this all mean?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Since then, access to personal computers and the internet as well as other advancements in technology have supported esports’ growth into a substantial industry with professional teams, high-stakes competitions, team sponsorships and more. Snow White is an education strategist for Dell Technologies. by Snow White.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

In educational technology, it can be difficult to discern a fad from a future classroom staple. When I first learned of 3D printing in the classroom, I wondered if it held merit. The more I learned about it, the more I realized the untapped potential of this technology. 4 Steps to Create a Strong 3D Printing Program.

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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. community that I facilitate.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 20, 2023

I often get asked both through social media and in person how to become a consultant. Currently, my work with schools assists them with Tier 1 instruction, personalization, school culture, leadership (digital, pedagogical, sustainable change), using data, branding, and the purposeful use of technology.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 16, 2022

Social media and constant connectivity have evolved into both a blessing and a curse. While you might not be able to control the actions of others fully, you can work to ensure that you are fully present during conversations, meetings, and professional learning events.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

The catalyst for a significant portion of this growth was my embracement of social media as a powerful leadership tool. For me social media opened the door to a variety of pathways to enhance my ability to lead a comprehensive high school is a way that was more relevant, meaningful, and impactful. Leadership 2.0

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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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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

While the challenges schools have faced during the pandemic are often portrayed in the media, some notable changes to practice have occurred. Each day I am in awe as I see innovation in action shared on social media, especially in the areas of blended, remote, and hybrid pedagogy.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

We talk about the potential of technology to connect learners as opposed to isolating them. As advocates of blended learning, Tiffany and I explore both the pitfalls and potential of integrating technology into classrooms. How do you currently use technology? If so, how?

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2022

Actively look for opportunities to provide feedback through diverse means such as phone calls, paper notes, technology, and face-to-face conversations. Examples include release time, professional learning opportunities off-site, a premium parking spot, tickets to school events, books, and school supplies.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 7, 2022

When we created the nation’s first graduate program designed to prepare a technology-savvy school administrator at the University of Minnesota (way back in 2003!) , ISTE was one of our most important partners in that work. ISTE also has invited us to reflect on what it means to be part of an online professional learning network.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

The advent of social media introduced yet another responsibility into my already packed schedule: digital leadership. 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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

If you don’t “get” why technology is important, or know people who don’t, take a listen to understand and learn about transformative practices that work in education. I wanted to talk today about why I think Teachers Using Technology are Super Heroes. Idea #1: Use Formative Data to Improve Learning.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

How can schools and districts systemically create a vision of teaching and learning that’s personal, authentic, relevant, and harnesses the power of technology? FRS) , is helping thousands of schools create these types of learning experiences for kids. Personalized Professional Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2019

What will be the role of technology? What professional learning support is needed to maximize the use of flexible spaces? One strategy that addresses all of the questions I posed is a move towards pedagogically-sound blended learning. Blended instruction is what the teacher does with technology.

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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.

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 15, 2019

In each episode of the Inside Our MIND podcast, we take a look at issues and challenges facing education that we are working to address through research, technology and strategic initiatives. Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please leave us a review on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker or wherever you are listening to the show.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2021

Over the past year teachers have been bombarded by colleagues, administrators, and social media pundits on which platforms can best serve them and their students. As an experienced educator who has been in the forefront of technology integration, this past year seemed like a tidal wave. Feeling Overwhelmed.

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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.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 25, 2019

This applies to what is seen on social media, in marketing assets, and at conferences. A few years back I tackled this through strictly a technology lens and brought forward the concept of a Return on Instruction (ROI); borrowing from the term “return on investment” synonymous with virtually every profession.

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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?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. The 21 st Century classroom blends technology with traditional teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. social media. Certificate.

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