A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2011

This morning I read a great article on PBS Media Shift by Audrey Watters entitled " Why Schools Should Stop Banning Cell Phones, and Use Them For Learning." 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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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2013

My school is a shell of what it once was when one looks at how far we have come in terms of effectively integrating technology, re-envisioning learning spaces, and providing a foundation for a more relevant and meaningful learning experience for all of our students.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 11, 2012

A few weeks ago, I made a commitment to visit schools that are using social media, smartphones, texting, and other digital technologies, as a vital part of daily classroom instruction. The only criterion that I had was the school had to be entrenched in their use of the above-mentioned technologies.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 25, 2011

Last week my school was fortunate to have the NJ School Boards Association (NJSBA) visit to produce a live event called Learn@Lunch: Technology as an Engagement Tool. I was also adamant that social media had no place in an educational setting, but most of you who read this blog know about my radical change of mind in regards to this.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 5, 2016

Well, technology has changed all that and regardless of your specific role you too can increase authentic engagement with your audience. Even in situations where technology might be tight, cooperative groups can be utilized to reflect and then share out. Mentimeter – Move over Poll Everywhere.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Whether your role is as an administrator, teacher, parent, or student leader, if you’re reading this, you are probably interested in helping other school community stakeholders understand the power of technology in a teaching and learning environment. Empower your students/children.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2016

But rather than fight this uphill battle ( Generation Alpha is forecasted to be more technological than any previous), let's figure out how to leverage these little machines. While pushing students to learn outside our classrooms is a step in the right direction, how do we ensure that these experiences lead to deeper learning ?

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