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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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 14, 2021

While giving keynotes and facilitation workshops is something I love, both lack an on-going component, which is one of the most critical aspects of professional learning that leads to scalable results. During these sessions, I get to see firsthand how they are implementing ideas and strategies into practice to grow.

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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.

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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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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. Challenge accepted!

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Chunked Professional Learning Time is the most precious resource for educators these days. Lengthy workshops or being pulled out of schools for even a day isn’t always practical or beneficial. Just like with direct instruction, chunking professional learning allows for needed support that is more targeted and specific.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 5, 2021

I also hear this when I am facilitating targeted workshops. While this is undoubtedly important, it is also vital to gather input on professional learning and resources that are needed— more of this down the road. From here, specific requests can be made for professional learning support on personalized strategies.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 30, 2020

Facilitating professional learning using video conferencing tools is exhausting. I have experienced this firsthand over the past couple of weeks as I have worked with numerous districts on remote and hybrid pedagogy through all-day virtual workshops. Most of us know all too well how this feels, which compels us to act.

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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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Digital Promise

APRIL 22, 2021

This year in my role as a trainer, I leaned into reading articles from outlets such as Edutopia, Education Week, and MindShift to increase my knowledge about effective remote learning strategies. The learning curve is simply too steep to go it alone.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Until this point, most of my interactions with educators have been through virtual presentations, workshops, and coaching. 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.

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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. Please feel free to share your suggestions in the comments section below.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

Professional Learning Typical means of professional development (PD) such as drive-by events, one-off workshops, or book studies, while having value, will not lead to impactful virtual learning at scale.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

From here, schools can begin to focus on a remote blended learning model that can serve as a foundation for all K-12 classrooms to create a more personalized experience. Professional Learning Many schools were not prepared when the pandemic hit. If professional learning was not emphasized, it’s definitely not too late.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

To address this, comprehensive professional learning integrated into one-to-one programs is crucial for sustainable digital transformation. It aligns district and school leaders' vision with systems for implementation, ensures IT support for device access and equips educators for student-centered learning.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In September, Digital Promise launched a series of events to support educators with continuing and growing maker learning opportunities that meet the needs of learners through distance learning and beyond. Maker Learning @ Home Cohort.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

It is nearly impossible to create a culture of learning if there are elements of boredom, inactivity, and lack of relevance. This is a lesson I learned most recently as a presenter and workshop facilitator. Early on, I used more traditional strategies since this was a new arena for me.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2016

As digital technology continues to evolve, educators now have numerous options to connect, learn, and grow in both formal and informal ways. 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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 17, 2017

Today Angela Stockman @AngelaStockman gives our writing workshop a makeover. The author of Make Writing , Angela is passionate about creating writing workshop experiences that are relevant to today’s learners and accessible to even the most resistant writers. 5 Ways to Reach Even Resistant Writers with Writer’s Workshop.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 28, 2024

Investing in Professional Learning Building leadership capacity requires continuous learning. This can be achieved through formal training programs, workshops, job-embedded coaching and conferences. Equally important are informal learning opportunities like peer mentoring, collaborative projects, and reflective practices.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 7, 2021

What are the key ingredients for a beneficial professional learning experience? At the top of the list, you will probably find that successful professional learning is ongoing, personalized, and of high quality. These components are naturally embedded within effective coaching and/or mentoring.

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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

AUGUST 20, 2023

Imagine being matched with the best possible professional learning consultant(s) aligned to virtually every focus area, technique, initiative, tool, or strategy in education. Just like for our learners, professional learning needs to be personalized and differentiated. Learn more on my website.

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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). After several workshops, I began coaching cycles in the fall of 2022.

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

As in other industries, professional development for educators can offer valuable opportunities to improve their practice, learn new skills and grow.

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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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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Namely, this was the first formal introduction of competency-based professional learning through micro-credentials in Puerto Rico. Our new case study report highlights the effectiveness and impact of professional learning support for technology integration and use, including competency-based micro-credentials, for educators.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

The same can be said about drive-by professional development. Like change, learning is a process, not an event. There should always be a long-term plan following any keynote or workshop. So, what does meaningful professional learning look like? Let me now get back to the time issue that kicked off this post.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Think ecosystems, not workshops. The workshop model, aided and abetted by Power Point, is dead. I believe we can offload most workshop content to digital. Replacing workshops with small group coaching is a great step forward. When seeking knowledge, it’s reported that 80 percent of young people go to You Tube first.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Developing and implementing professional learning is also an effective way to lead by example and build better relationships with staff. When a teacher struggles with assessments, provide or co-create an example assessment.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 11, 2022

Teachers have the freedom to choose their own professional learning opportunities and focus on specific areas of interest. This is largely due to the structure and nature of micro-credentials as self-paced and self-monitored ways of professional development that is driven by my choice. Through professional development.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2019

Angela Stockman – Bio as Submitted Angela Stockman facilitates professional learning experiences for K-12 literacy teachers within and beyond her home state of New York. Listen to the Show Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Why should professional learning be a part of every technology initiative? Because of equity, said the three leading superintendents on the edLeader Panel, “ Creating and Leading a Professional Team of Lifelong Learners.” Professional learning should be grounded in the needs of the students.

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Battelle for Kids

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Driving Question: How Can Schools Rethink Professional Learning to Improve School Success? Suddenly everyone wanted to do Writer's Workshop because it meant they got to use the computer. Volume 2, Issue 14, Number 3. Twenty-four years ago, I stepped through the doors of my first fourth grade classroom.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 29, 2021

“We are not isolated in our common concerns regarding student learning in light of the COVID pandemic, and it has been a great resource to find solutions to common problems shared by fellow educators.”. edWeb makes it possible for educators to participate in personalized, collaborative learning – anytime, anywhere.

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