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Be the Example

A Principal's Reflections

“ The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion. ” – Paulo Coelho Change is hard. I drafted memos and emails that provided guidance and examples. Below are some key takeaways in relation to being the example: Eloquent speeches about common values are not nearly enough. Be an example that empowers others to change.

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How to Lead with Little to No "Experience"

A Principal's Reflections

For example, if a leader is facing a complex or unfamiliar challenge, their past experiences may give them a better understanding of how to approach and solve the problem. Lead by example : Show everyone what it means to be a good leader by being a good follower. Set a positive example through your own actions and work ethic.

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Improvement is Always Possible

A Principal's Reflections

Take, for example, the saying that practice makes perfect. Take bowling, for example. Even though there are other examples of perfection in sports, every athlete works to get better. We have been made to think certain things are absolute truths for most of our lives. Hence the need to constantly practice improving performance.

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The Role of a Leader in Building Capacity

A Principal's Reflections

Suggestions for improvement should always contain clear, practical examples and strategies that a teacher can implement immediately. Either provide an example that you have created or co-create an assessment together. This is leading by example at its best. There is no perfect lesson. Timely feedback is also essential.

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How to succeed with online PD for teachers

Neo LMS

For example, if schools want teachers to manage their time better, they should try to reduce the admin work before creating online courses on time management. building a personal learning network online. Online learning is not about absorbing information in front of a screen. Provide opportunities to practice.

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What Makes A Personal Learning Network Valuable To You?

The Web20Classroom

Also, last Spring I got several other members of my PLN to give me the reason why their PLN is important to them and why they find theirs valuable to their professional learning. So those are just a few examples of why a PLN. What are your reasons? Why is your PLN valuable to you? Leave some comments below.

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Recognizing the Digital Assets You Have at Your Disposal

A Principal's Reflections

I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media. Artifacts such as assessments, lesson plans, unit plans, projects, and examples of student work can easily be converted to a sharable link using Google Docs.