A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Use a URL shortener to make links easily accessible in a slide presentation or push out using a Learning Management System (i.e., Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology). Leverage an adaptive learning tool if your school or district has purchased a license. Here you can find a listing or some great options. My favorites at bit.ly

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

How to power through a difficult parent-teacher meeting comes to mind, but there are many challenges that teachers learn how to handle in time. The PD that is offered by districts or schools can therefore be invaluable for advancing their careers, teaching strategies, and overall satisfaction with their jobs. Give timely feedback.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom. My personal learning network is key to my success with integrating robots into our activities,” Innes says. “I I make a chart and ask them to come up with an equation for learning their words. Integrate into the Wider Classroom. CDW Segment.

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SpeechTechie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

The first is on a topic close to my heart, Personal Learning Networks. Course Description: Do you feel isolated in your classroom? This workshop will help you develop your Personal Learning Network (PLN) through social web tools that will open up a world of educational ideas to you and your colleagues.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Classroom learning and management all begin with relationships, and SEL can guide the relationship and community building process. Any connected educator has heard buzzwords like flipped classroom, gamification, social-emotional learning (SEL), differentiation, and personalized learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Research has shown the positive impact that innovative spaces can have on learning outcomes. Professional learning : Research has shown, and continues to show, that job-embedded, ongoing professional learning results in improved learning outcomes.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 26, 2019

When we launched the Dynamic Learning Project (DLP), a program from EdTechTeam, Google, and Digital Promise that empowers school leaders to transform instruction across every classroom for every student, we wanted to put teachers in control of their professional development. 3 Steps: How to Use the Strategy Menu.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 20, 2019

This is not to say that amazing ideas and strategies aren’t being shared. In fact, I for one benefitted greatly as a principal when I learned about something shared on social media and then either implemented or adapted it in a way that bolstered the transformation efforts at my school. Does it align to peer-reviewed research?

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Many connected educators tout the value they’ve found in developing a Personal Learning Network, or a “PLN.” From the start, Dawn wanted to make sure this was a community that encouraged conversations about teaching and learning , not just about tablets and apps. Everyone is used to that with Facebook.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 2, 2017

BLearning – Blended Learning (using a range of multimedia and strategies). BYOL – Bring Your Own Learning. FC – Flipped Classroom ( click here for my guide to flipping lessons ). FL – Flipped Learning ( click here for my guide to flipping lessons ). PBL – Project Based Learning ( click here for my guide ).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2016

Starting January 18th, I’ll be teaching a class on blending technology into your classroom: the Tech-Infused Teacher — January 18th-February 21st. The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Rely on a Personal Learning Network.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2015

Digital leadership calls for a multifaceted approach using both traditional and new age strategies to ensure that the right message is reaching stakeholders in a timely fashion. Flexibility - A multifaceted digital communications strategy allows all stakeholders a choice as to how they want to consume information and interact with the school.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2017

On the days when I leave my classroom feeling disillusioned or frustrated, I find solace in my own personal learning network on Twitter. I welcome thoughts, insights, strategies, and suggestions for how we can help to motivate and re-engage teachers!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2016

The Tech-infused Classroom. We experimented with some of the hottest tech tools available for the classroom such as Google Apps, differentiation tools, digital storytelling, visual learning, Twitter, blogs, Common Core and tech, digital citizenship, and formative assessment options. The Differentiated Teacher. Asked questions.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 1, 2017

To put it simply, our students are often better at learning about new technologies than we are. What strategies can we use to support digital natives? Learn from the digital natives! Use their strengths and foster a collaborative class who all learn together. How do you support and engage digital natives?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2015

The formation of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) has opened my eyes and mind to an array of ideas, strategies, and tools to support and enhance learning through the assistance of technology. Now most of you are not shocked by that statement so let me explain it with some more detail. This is what matters most.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

because teaching is no longer an isolated profession; it’s a dynamic and interconnected field requiring teachers to work collaboratively and build expansive professional and personal learning networks. This means being open to change and ready to modify teaching methods and strategies as needed. Madda et al.,

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2010

In particular, my PLN provides me with a constant supply of resources, thought-provoking discussions, knowledge, leadership strategies, and ways to successfully integrate technology. Image Credit [link] Most educators I talk to have no idea where to begin when attempting to create a PLN that meets their teaching and learning needs.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2015

The Changing Role Of The Teacher In Personalized Learning Environment. Today’s students are studying and learning differently – a change confirmed by the widespread adoption of digital studying. Technologically-based tools provide opportunities for students to learn both in and out of the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 23, 2012

Image credit: [link] Make no mistake; the knowledge, resources, ideas, strategies, and feedback that I receive from my Personal Learning Network (PLN) have had such a dramatic impact on me as an educational leader. All one has to do is read this blog to experience what I am talking about. technology.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2018

From a growth perspective, the Personal Learning Network ( PLN ) concept has dramatically impacted countless educators across the globe. There is so much more than I can say, but to sum it all up digital leadership in our classrooms, schools, districts, and organizations is needed now more than ever.

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The 21st Century Principal

APRIL 9, 2013

Nussbaum-Beach and Hall take readers through the whole idea of engaging in social media as a means to learn 21st century style. Using the tools of social media allows school leaders to expand their connections to a world beyond the classroom. This book provides a complete model to make global learning and connecting happen.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 29, 2018

One of the strategies I grew to appreciate in my several decades of teaching was starting my class with a warm-up. It’s an informal way to re-acquaint everyone with each other and with the classroom ecosystem. Do treat it as a safe space; encourage students to speak honestly while being respectful of everyone.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Despite my best efforts, I couldn't visit classrooms as frequently as I would have liked, and the feedback I provided in written reports could have done more to enhance teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom. Gaining a perspective of strategies used at various grade levels is invaluable.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2011

As a principal, it took me a while to accept the fact that these small, but powerful computing devices could play an important role in the classroom. This shift in mindset can be directly attributed to what I have learned from innovative educators in the social media spaces that I now delve into on a routine basis.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

We are excited to have CDW•G create a modern learning environment for educators to experience what classrooms today can not only look like, but how they can better facilitate learning. CDW VV2 Strategy. EDTECH: What does #ICE18 have to offer attendees that is different from last year? Content Subtype. CDW Activity ID.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 17, 2017

Looking to learn something new this summer? Maybe you want to develop your personal learning network on social media, read a few new books , or take a course alongside other educators. Thanks to technology, we can take learning online and collaborate with educators around the country and the world. Starts May 29.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2016

Not quite sure how you're going to run formative assessment in your classroom, or lead professional development workshops? How-To’s from Inside the Classroom : Step-by-step guides on everything from social-emotional learning to classroom management strategies in a tech-rich environment. Are you ready for it?

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

As my experiences grew, my personal learning network broadened and my perspectives became less myopic. I realized that talking pedagogy means very little if you don’t have a number of critical things in place before you get to the learning. In this case, simply replace “strategy” with “pedagogy.”

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MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Using Digital Media to Connect Inside and Outside of the Classroom “True technology integration is seamless, it shouldn''t be viewed as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event." How well did you integrate technology in your classroom? Skype with another classroom to share projects or become pen pals. Think about last year.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

All are online, hands-on, with an authentic use of tools you’ll want for your classroom. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Students join a Google Classroom-based class and meet weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. Certificate.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

With this being said, quality leadership becomes even more essential in order to cultivate a school culture whose primary focus is on the learning and achievement of each and every student. Here are some of my leadership strategies for making change during challenging times. Don''t waste one more minute pondering what could be.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 27, 2015

It was run like a flipped classroom where class members picked 60% of daily topics, then they read, tested and experimented. Time after time, participants took responsibility for their own learning. Participants worked together as a Personal Learning Network to understand. D’Amato’s Learning Path.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 30, 2015

As opposed to theory and talk, educators are constantly implementing ideas and strategies while finding success in the classroom. Social media provides the means to share the awesomeness of your face-to-face colleagues as well as members of your Personal Learning Network (PLN). Actually it really matters.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 21, 2015

Sessions were run like a flipped classroom where attendees accessed daily topics, read/watched materials, tested their knowledge, and experimented with projects. How to create a vibrant, healthy Personal Learning Network. I found that much of what I currently do in the classroom has been validated. Thanks everyone!

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MSEDTechie

AUGUST 5, 2013

Classrooms Without Walls- Connect Your Classroom With The World! My last post on 10 Powerful Media Tools Every Educator Show Be Using Yesterday was all about how educators need to create a Personal Learning Network, but our students need authentic audiences too. So, how can you create a classroom without walls?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 24, 2017

On Saturday, May 20th, 2017, I’ll be giving the keynote address at #TCT17, the third annual “Tomorrow’s Classrooms Today” conference. Since its inception, TCT’s developers have pursued the goal of connecting educators and technology to enhance and energize classrooms. But it’s not just about technology! Foster autonomy.

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