A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

However, there is a big difference between talk or desire to innovate and an evidence base that illustrates an actual improvement grounded in better outcomes. I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2021

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. INTASC 1, 8.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

As such, teaching, learning, and leadership must change if growth and improvement are the goals. It requires all leaders, regardless of title, to seek out answers to crucial questions that can pave the way for innovative ideas aimed at improving outcomes for all learners while fostering better relationships with stakeholders.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Assess student technology use organically.

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Blended Learning Common Core Wiki Digital Citizenship 187

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 8, 2020

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. INTASC 1, 8.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2017

The bottom line is that if we don’t get the instructional design right first, then the chances of technology improving learning outcomes is slim to none. In some cases, I will directly train educators on how to use various tools, but learning to use the edtech tools is the easy part. Engagement is one of them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. INTASC 1, 8.

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Blended Learning Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki 178

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. INTASC 1, 8.

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Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 190

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today’s classrooms have more devices, more educational software, more opportunities to differentiate learning based on various student needs, and educators are under more pressure to do more, preferably as fast as possible, with excellent results. Some swear by their PLNs (Personal Learning Networks) or CoPs (Communities of Practice).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2018

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. How to Leverage Technology to Teach and Assess Writing. Assess student technology use organically.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Students that take part in a global virtual team are more likely to develop their teamwork skills, reduce stereotyping and obtain better learning outcomes than their peers who don’t participate in a global project. Teachers have to assess the resources and capacities of both schools before starting a project.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. INTASC 1, 8.

Digital Citizenship 150

Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2018

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. INTASC 1, 8.

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Blended Learning Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki 155

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. The key to learning success resides in always focusing on building a strong instructional foundation.

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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. Holding vendors accountable for the teaching and learning outcomes they promote. by Amy Moynihan , Ph.D.

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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. It enhances teaching practices, fosters professional growth, and significantly improves student outcomes.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

The key is to be critical of the process in order to make sure investments pay off in terms of enhanced learner outcomes. Image credit: [link] Many lessons can be learned from successful digital transformations , including the one that occurred at my former school. Leadership This element is critical in any type of change process.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Effective digital learning environments focus on learning outcomes as opposed to the tools themselves. This chapter will address the basic tenet that the role of technology is to support learning, not drive instruction. The concepts of digital learning will be presented and discussed.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Each year students in Texas are required to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exam, also known as the STAAR exam. If we want our student outcomes to change, we have to change our adult behaviors. If we want our student outcomes to change, we have to change our adult behaviors.”. Jessica Torres.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Only eight percent of 15-year-olds from around the world exhibit a sophisticated grasp of collaboration skills, according to the recently released 2015 results of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) test administered by the Organization for Economic Cooperation (OECD).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

During the conference opening sessions we brainstormed as set of grassroots global education projects that we could bring to our personal learning networks to try to get started.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Physically attending class has also broadened my personal learning network. The connections I make in person could lead to future collaborations down the road. Dialogue with others we respect and trust is how people have learned for thousands of year (see Socratic seminar for an example). DOI: 10.12698/cpre.2011.rr68.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Physically attending class has also broadened my personal learning network. The connections I make in person could lead to future collaborations down the road. Dialogue with others we respect and trust is how people have learned for thousands of year (see Socratic seminar for an example). DOI: 10.12698/cpre.2011.rr68.

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Learning Personal Learning Network Examples Analysis 33

EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

They want to be engaged in learning. However, technology is a tool and not a learning outcome. Technology is to expand learning, amplify voice, and put them in positions to have powerful discussions. It became a uniform focus on how technology would impact learning and whether or not it impacted learning.

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