A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2015

It was an incredible opportunity to get back to Hawaii for a professional event as opposed to a vacation. Besides the great learning and connecting that took place that day, the number of educators who traveled to the event from the neighboring islands impressed me. This is not fair to say the least.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2020

In this episode of The Balance , Rachelle and I talk about the importance of prioritizing relationships in education, thinking outside-of-the-box when it comes to lesson design, asking students for feedback to improve our practice, and continuing to learn, stretch and stay inspired! How do you make time to continue learning?

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

In the case of schools, there has been a dramatic shift to remote learning that has allowed all of us to reflect on where we are, but more importantly, where we want and need to be in the near future. Below I will address these through a new lens from which we can begin to transform teaching, learning, and leadership in a post-COVID19 world.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2021

As I work with schools on hybrid learning , I see firsthand the immense pressure on leaders to solve what seems like endless challenges that come from every direction. Continue to advance learning and equity in your schools with professional development. Learning is the fuel of leadership.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 2, 2015

3 Ways Personal Learning Networks Are Evolving. The concept of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) is a familiar concept these days. Yet, the nature of Personal Learning Networks is evolving as the range of tools available to support them increases, and our rapport with those tools becomes more sophisticated.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

With changing times, continuous reflection and learning are needed in order to move schools forward now. As such, teaching, learning, and leadership must change if growth and improvement are the goals. Students who are not engaged are not likely to be learning. As I have said over and over again, the world is changing.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

It has been quite the ride since I changed my perspective on teaching, learning, and leadership eight years ago. Social media had to be blocked for all and I, for one, wasn’t going to waste any of my precious time using it professionally or personally. Learning spaces had to conform to the perceived rule of law in education.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

At the individual level, intrinsic motivation drives educators to actively seek opportunities that support their diverse learning interests and needs. Social media has played a considerable role in this area over the years, demonstrating the power of Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) with learning anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2016

His work focuses on leading and learning in the digital age as a model for moving schools and districts forward. Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). This post was written by Eric Sheninger. Read the original post here.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

Over the next couple of weeks I will introduce what I have come to identify as the Pillars of Digital Leadership , a conceptual framework for leaders to begin thinking about changes to professional practice. It will illustrate them in action through the work of practitioners and provide implementation strategies.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2017

I frequently hear about high numbers of students who are not engaged in their learning, but I hear less about teachers who are not engaged in their work. How can we expect students to be engaged in their learning if their own teachers are not engaged? ” This is alarming. This book was a game changer for me as an educator.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

Undeterred, I continued to talk about the concept of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) and what it had done for my professional growth. Best of all, at least in my mind, was the newfound ability to learn anytime, from anywhere, with anyone in the world for free.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

#ICE18: Illinois Conference Will Prepare Educators for Modern Learning Environments. We are excited to have CDW•G create a modern learning environment for educators to experience what classrooms today can not only look like, but how they can better facilitate learning. Learning strands include: Leadership. CDW Segment.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2019

I was honored to have been interviewed for Educational Leadership, ASCD's flagship magazine, on the power of Twitter as part of a Personal Learning Network (PLN). As you will see, the true power of connected learning is what you glean from the people you engage with. How does one go about building a network, really?

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

In case you didn''t know there are thousands of educators and an array of learning communities over at Google+. From my point of view educators become quickly attached to one specific social media tool as their go to source for his/her Personal Learning Network (PLN). Take Twitter for example. Take Twitter for example.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

because teaching is no longer an isolated profession; it’s a dynamic and interconnected field requiring teachers to work collaboratively and build expansive professional and personal learning networks. It enhances teaching practices, fosters professional growth, and significantly improves student outcomes.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 22, 2013

We can all agree that professional development is essential in any profession, especially education. It is an opportunity to become better at what we do as well as gain knowledge on new pedagogical techniques, learning theories, leadership strategies, technologies, and federal/state mandates. Is this a wise use of our time?

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

For most teachers, summer is both a time to recharge and a time to reflect on the past school year and consider new teaching strategies and curriculum. But with the coronavirus pandemic disrupting more traditional professional learning opportunities like in-person conferences and workshops, it's time for you to chart your own course.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

At conferences, I’m always learning, and I try to engage as many attendees as possible in meaningful conversation. As my experiences grew, my personal learning network broadened and my perspectives became less myopic. As Peter Drucker may have perfectly stated “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

With this being said, quality leadership becomes even more essential in order to cultivate a school culture whose primary focus is on the learning and achievement of each and every student. Here are some of my leadership strategies for making change during challenging times.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Despite my best efforts, I couldn't visit classrooms as frequently as I would have liked, and the feedback I provided in written reports could have done more to enhance teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom. For learning, consider curating data weekly and present at an upcoming staff meeting.

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edWeb.net

MAY 15, 2017

School leaders can use online networks and communities for their own personal professional learning, and to support collaboration with staff across schools and districts. As a personal tool, school leaders can use online communities to expand their network. Follow him on Twitter @newteacherhelp.

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My Island View

APRIL 3, 2017

Social media enables collaboration, which for adult learning is the key to success for most adults. The key to accepting social media as a tool for learning comes in the term “Social”. It takes time to learn the tools, time to learn the culture, and time to learn the strategies to effectively learn through social media.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. digital law.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

If you’re a teacher, and you’re in any way digital (and you presumably are if you’re reading this), there are some strategies you might consider to lubricate the interaction between the two. And that’s where Lessons Learned from Lecturing from Laura Pasquini, Ph.D. Always be learning. Manage your time.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2016

Educators point to the ability to learn from colleagues, in addition to experts, as essential for enhancing their abilities. Plus, participants will also be a major source of information, sharing their thoughts on trends, experiences, issues and strategies. Personalized Learning Roundtable. Monday, June 27, noon| Lunch.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

In no particular order, here’s a very personal selection of blogs/bloggers I couldn’t live without. Since 2013, Jennifer Gonzales has been regularly blowing my mind with her thoughtful blend of effective classroom strategies and what’s new on the horizon that you can use in your classroom or library tomorrow.

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The PL2C Blog

AUGUST 24, 2014

What does it take to effectively guide educators to use instructional technology to directly support and enhance student learning and content mastery? How can you share with others how your role impacts highly effective digital age learning and teaching? What strategies can be put in place to take your coaching to the next level?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) have long supported teachers in their career development, but with the help of technology, they’re now transforming education itself. We spoke with educators around the country and discovered seven ways that PLCs are transforming teaching and learning in schools.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Kindergarteners in Mrs. Shuler's classroom learning how to implement their learning stations! Initially, we only started with three teachers who had their own Twitter accounts,” says Torres, but the duo is encouraging more teachers to get accounts so they can share out about what is working and develop professional learning networks.

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MSEDTechie

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Mandating that teachers attend a specific training, and never surveying them to ask what they need, or what they would like to learn. and finally, One size fits all PD- professional development that is not differentiated by content, expertise, grade level or delivery. Their professional learning should be personalized.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2022

All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular. Today: Classes. The Tech-infused Teacher. Certificate.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2020

All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular. Today: Classes. Certificate. The Tech-infused Class.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2020

The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. digital law.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2019

All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular. Today: Classes. The Tech-infused Teacher. Certificate.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular. Today: Classes. Certificate. The Tech-infused Class.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular. Today: Classes. The Tech-infused Teacher. Certificate.

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