A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The physical and virtual environments where learning takes place play a pivotal role in shaping the effectiveness and depth of personalized learning strategies. It is not merely a backdrop but an active participant in the learning journey. The influence of virtual learning environments cannot be ignored either.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Just like with learning, it's a process, not an event. From a learning standpoint, this requires a focus on pedagogical leadership , something I learned over time when I was a principal, which required taking a critical lens to my practice if I was going to help my staff do the same.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 31, 2021

A Year to Remember, A Year to Reflect: Pandemic Instruction. 11 Websites for Thinking and Learning. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Digital portfolios are powerful learning tools for students of all ages. A digital portfolio allows students to upload and keep a record of work over time and share this work with family members and school staff regularly. The post will not appear until that day.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 6, 2021

Reflect on Teaching. Reflecting on a school year that I am anxious to put behind me is hard. So as I get lost in thoughts of sunny days without agendas or homework, I gently encourage myself to revisit the planning guide that most of us create at the beginning of the year and loosely follow. You can be as detailed as you want.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Even though I am often the facilitator of learning, I always seek out opportunities to put myself into the shoes of those doing the day-to-day work and then use this as an opportunity to reflect on my practice. My partner in crime was Belinda Kuck, who is the Director of Teaching and Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2023

There are several great programs available to guide students through this process ( Common Sense’s Digital Passpor t, Carnegie CyberAcademy , K-8 Digital Citizenship ). I’ve collected a long list of resources here : K-HS Digital Citizenship Resources Today, we focus on Kindergarten–1st Grade.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

After some time, we have seen an initial move to all remote learning, depending on where you live, a shift to some sort of hybrid model. A spike in cases has led to buildings being closed again and a resumption of remote learning in some locations. One day the pandemic will be over.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2020

Before our eyes, we are watching districts and schools valiantly roll out remote learning plans to support all students during extended closures. Even though many of us have been beating the drum for years regarding this issue, there is such a long way to go when it comes to closing the digital divide.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 21, 2022

It comes as no surprise to anyone that the pandemic, in the eyes of many, has led to an uptick in issues that not only disrupts precious learning time but also results in more discipline referrals, tardies, and absences. There is no silver bullet as many behavioral challenges manifest themselves outside the school day.

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Digital Promise

MAY 19, 2021

As Digital Promise team members who have researched and supported teachers’ use of educational technology, we want to recognize and celebrate your successes. After taking some time to reflect on your learnings, you’ll be ready to create a plan to sustain your technology practice in the school year to come.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 17, 2022

During this time, I developed the Pillars of Digital Leadership and later authored the book around concepts that I found pivotal to the change process leading to transformation. Transitioning from a traditional to a more personalized culture emphasizes equity while providing learning spaces that are more reflective of the real world.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

After reading Catlin Tucker’s blog post, 5 Strategies to Engage Learners Around Flipped Instruction , I was inspired to reflect on and revise a mini-unit I designed focusing on the short film Alike by Daniel Martinez Lara and Rafa Cano Méndez. Every day -Once a week -Once a month -Rarely or never 2.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! They also encourage students to reflect on the ethical issues that arise, such as fake news, proper attribution, bias in artificial intelligence, data and privacy issues, cyberbullying, and digital wellness. Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

AI tutors, virtual assistants, and adaptive learning platforms are being adopted by schools, colleges, and universities around the world. Personalized Learning: AI allows educational content and instruction to be tailored to individual students’ abilities, needs and interests. Ongoing algorithm auditing is required.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! We can encourage students to reflect on the emotions they are feeling and identify and validate these emotions. Also, find social and emotional learning activities, ideas, and resources. Social and Emotional Learning and Growth Mindset Resources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2021

He has some interesting reflections on the year that was the pandemic: A Year to Remember, A Year to Reflect: Pandemic Instruction. Now that the school year is over I can genuinely reflect on how I utilized my go to applications and programs. Feeling Overwhelmed. What did one do? And this gets to my point. SEL Component.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 10, 2023

That idealism infused every class in your credential program and only took a slight bump during your student teacher days. Were they where you learned the capital of every state or where you came to understand the scientific method? Learning isn’t linear. This can be accomplished digitally. What did students learn?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 1, 2022

Today, Dean Shareski, the author of Embracing a Culture of Joy brings his perspective to the challenges of modern living and learning. On my blog, I recently shared 10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer. Learn about some courses you might want to take and some things that you need to do this summer. Click Here.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] We’re all plugged into devices throughout the day. That’s why teaching digital citizenship has to be part of our roles as educators. So what is digital citizenship? Digital citizenship refers to being a responsible member of the global digital community.

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Whether you teach elementary, core subjects or electives, making digital citizenship part of your instruction is essential for all of your learners. Our students use technology for learning, connecting with friends and entertainment. What is digital citizenship in the classroom?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2022

Until the day that changes. Digital portfolio sites. Rather than a two-page printed document that can be lost and serves only one user, a digital portfolio posts your resume online, in an easy-to-understand format. Here are suggestions for digital portfolio sites: Wix. Here are examples. PorfolioGen. ” Experience.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

March 13, 2019, for many educators in California and nationwide, was a day that will forever be etched in their memories. It was the day that many school districts closed temporarily, or so they thought, due to the spread and uncertainty of COVID-19. Choices for how work is submitted, paper or digital.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 9, 2020

With the pandemic not letting down in many places, schools are beginning to focus less on re-entry and more on starting the year with remote learning. No matter the situation, lessons learned have to be acted upon in order to provide a valuable learning experience to all kids regardless of demographics.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 30, 2024

Learn about color theory, composition, and the latest software to kickstart your journey in digital art and prepare for a successful career in photo editing. We will explore how mastering photo editing goes beyond learning software, emphasizing the importance of visual storytelling, artistic expression, and technical proficiency.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and lead developer of RULER , a systemic, evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning reflects on where students are now and how to reach them. Listen to Dr. Marc Brackett talk about how to help students learn now. Marc Brackett, Ph.D.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Here are a list of sites that offer digital books for kids to adults: Bookopolis Bookopolis is a large collection of fiction and nonfiction books for ages 7-12. Here, students can read, get ideas for new books, comment on books, and earn badges and points to reflect their love of reading.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2020

With the new tech technology in hand, my days of making transparencies were done, and the overhead projector was retired. It took some self-reflection and honest feedback from my students to move away from being the sage on the stage and more of a facilitator of learning. No one is at fault here.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

In classrooms, educators continue to grapple with the impacts this is having on both remote and hybrid learning models. When the dust settles, we need to look carefully at critical lessons learned. What this equates to is less of a focus on the number of hours put into a day and more on getting the work done at a high level.

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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. Now more time is being spent refining plans as lessons are learned and, in some cases, are prepared for schools to be closed the remained of the year. Try not to lock everyone into a one-size-fits-all plan.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

This kind of listening has been a pivotal part of how Digital Promise, our partners, and educators across the country have been working to accelerate innovation in education, working with and not just for communities. They offer invaluable learnings, feedback, and insights. Chicago held its inaugural Remake Learning Days Chi this year.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2023

Do you see what the geek experts noticed about this photo (one is that Mark covers his webcam as a matter of policy): It’s old science that an image of your keyboard can be caught in the reflection of your glasses and transmitted to your webcam. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 21, 2020

I bet you’re having your share as well, from adapting to hybrid learning, to planning curriculum and lessons, to keeping sane throughout all of this. What did students learn and gain from our lessons? Our reflection led us to focus on a core piece of our teaching: curriculum mapping and lesson planning. ”<div?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! They also encourage students to reflect on the ethical issues that arise, such as fake news, proper attribution, bias in artificial intelligence, data and privacy issues, cyberbullying, and digital wellness. Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

This doesn’t mean that practicing what students have learned is any less effective or important. Independent practice should reflect the most important parts of the lesson. To make it truly work, you should trust that students will manage to become just a little bit more independent each day. Move from monitoring to reflection.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Simply submitting work that students may not see again for a few days or weeks is unlikely to compel students to prioritize that work. Students need space to try, make mistakes, and learn from those mistakes. How can we avoid taking stacks of literal or digital work home to grade on your evenings and weekends?

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

That way, they can use that data to design learning experiences that better meet the needs of their students. The third piece to this puzzle is a post-lesson reflection. The post-lesson reflection is an opportunity for students to pause and assess what they think they have learned in a lesson or series of lessons.

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