A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2016

Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). Now don't get me wrong, I still highly value face-to-face experiences, as there are some natural limits to learning exclusively in a social media vacuum. community that I facilitate.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. Like teachers, they are working crazy hours to help keep learning going. It hasn’t been easy for them to say the least.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

It goes without saying that our teachers have done an incredible job when it comes to adapting to a remote learning world. With little to no training, they are finding ways to make it work for their kids while overcoming a myriad of challenges in the process. Realistic and Fair Grading I will admit that I am on the fence with this one.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

The goal was simple, to introduce and train them on some age appropriate technology tools while identifying natural pedagogical fits. So I did what I have been doing for the past five years and that was submit a query to my Personal Learning Network (PLN) using Twitter and Google+. Please share in the comments section.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2016

Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). Now don’t get me wrong, I still highly value face-to-face experiences, as there are some natural limits to learning exclusively in a social media vacuum. community on edWeb.net.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 22, 2013

Quality professional development rests in the ability of the organization to not only meet their needs, but also that of its constituents. The trainings that many educators are now forced to attend are usually driven by whatever the federal and state governments have mandated. Will this help my students learn and achieve?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Traditional forms of professional development (PD) such as “sit and get,” one-size-fits-all, and trainings lacking accountability have proven obsolete. Digital tools now allow for professional learning to take place anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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