The Web20Classroom

APRIL 2, 2017

Social media allows us to connect, to learn, to grow and to reflect not only within ourselves but with each other. Our personal learning networks are all different. Each of us has something different to learn and different to offer. All I wanted to do was improve and I felt stuck.

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Personal Learning Network Personalized Learning Learning Game-Based Learning 128

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

I constantly see and hear about leaders who tout themselves in a way that makes others develop a perception that they actually know something about the effective integration of a variety of technology tools to improve professional practice. This is not to say that they are unwilling to learn or embrace significant change in this area.

BYOD 369

BYOD Social Media Future Ready Personal Learning Network 369

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2011

Fortunately for me I have already begun to work with my staff and students to transform the teaching and learning culture at New Milford HS as it pertains to cell phones as mobile learning devices. By the end of last school year many more teachers were incorporating mobile learning devices into their instruction.

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Mobility Poll Everywhere Mobile Learning Learning 298

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

It is a shame that the growth of leaders, and all educators for that matter, is a trivial concern to districts and so called reformers, unless it is solely related to the Common Core, PARCC, SGO’s (in NJ at least), or a teacher/principal evaluation tool. Now more than ever leaders need to take control of their learning.

Personal Learning Network 262

Personal Learning Network Common Core Personalized Learning Social Media 262

Educator Innovator

DECEMBER 6, 2016

I knew that I had to talk with Shelly Sanchez Terrell again when I learned through the tweetvine that she had a new book out about mobile learning ( Learning to Go: Lesson Ideas for Teaching with Mobile Devices, Cell Phones, and BYOT ). I’ve learned a great deal from her. In retrospect, this was my failure.

Mobile Learning 28

Mobile Learning Mobility Wiki Learning 28

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. Back then I felt that being a tech savvy administrator just consisted of purchasing the tools for my staff and letting them use them as they felt fit.

Poll Everywhere 250

Poll Everywhere Social Media Personal Learning Network Tablets 250

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2015

These initiatives allow students to use real-world tools to do real-world work, focus on developing skills sets that society demands, respond to student interests, empower students to be owners of their learning, and focus on ways to create an environment that is more reflective of the current digital world.

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Digital Badges Learning BYOD Flipped Classroom 150