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.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 20, 2019

The exponential evolution if the Internet and social media tools have allowed for the quick sharing of knowledge, ideas, images, videos, and opinions. As we explored moving towards Bring Your Own Device ( BYOD ) in 2010, I was able to glean powerful insights and evidence of efficacy from the Forsyth County School District in Georgia.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Students need to be empowered to think at the higher levels of cognition while applying what has been learned in relevant contexts. Leaders need to understand that schools should reflect real life and allow learners the opportunity to use real-world tools to do real-world work. This needs to be prioritized.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 2, 2017

BLearning – Blended Learning (using a range of multimedia and strategies). BYOD – Bring Your Own Device. BYOL – Bring Your Own Learning. CMS – Content Management System (a tool to build websites and apps). PBL – Project Based Learning ( click here for my guide ). PLN – Personal Learning Network.

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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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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

They were going to allow students to bring their own device to the classroom to use in the course of their learning. But through a pilot program they discovered that the focus of their professional development around BYOD needed to not be on technology. The Authentic-Based Learning Classroom is one of fluidity.

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Learning with 'e's

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

I completely agreed with him, but added that we could go farther, and that 'Just for Me' learning is now also achievable, through a number of emerging trends in learning and development. One trend is BYOD - bring your own device , which is happening in workplaces across the globe.

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