A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

While disruption is not new in any sense, it is happening at a more frenetic pace for a variety of reasons. I shared the following in Disruptive Thinking : With the exponential rate of change taking place in society, it is exciting to think about what the future may hold, despite many unknowns. We blink, and things change.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2024

The ability to think relevantly enables them to connect classroom learning with real-world applications, fostering deeper learning and cultivating critical life competencies such as problem-solving, adaptability, and creativity. It also sets the stage for effective personalized learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2022

They comprise the core of any meaningful learning experience and are at the heart of virtually every type of pedagogical approach. Poorly constructed questions can stifle learning by creating confusion, intimidating students, and limiting creative thinking. Best practice strategies for effective use of questions as a teaching tool.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 30, 2020

Educators have taken a critical lens as to why they teach the way they do and how it can be done more effectively. For virtually every school that is, or will be, implementing some sort of remote or hybrid learning model, you can bet that videoconference tools will play an enormous role. Don't teach every standard.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Now let’s apply the same concepts of innovation and transformation in response to a disruptive world of education. The question we should all be asking is why traditional schooling is still perpetuated in light of what we experienced and learned during the pandemic. Disruption is no longer a buzzword, but a reality.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Thomas Arnett from the Christensen Institute Shares What the Insitute has learned from administrators and teachers about best practices for teaching during the pandemic. Potential unfulfilled: COVID-19, the rapid adoption of online learning, and what could be unlocked this year ( [link] ). Sponsor: Screencastify.

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Neo LMS

MAY 10, 2022

Even if schools strived to offer the best support and equitable distance learning opportunities, this was not always possible. Not all educational institutions could properly equip all their teachers with technology to ensure a smooth remote teaching experience. Once they happen, learning gaps are hard to close.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 21, 2024

This, however, ignores the dynamic nature of learning. A practice deemed "best" today might be obsolete tomorrow, especially in a disruptive world. This could lead to more innovative, personalized, and effective teaching strategies that deviate from traditional practices but result in better learning outcomes.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 21, 2020

The pandemic shuttered schools across the globe, and lessons, some of which were very hard, were learned. As re-entry planning either begins or continues in earnest, the priority must be to transform learning in ways that provide kids with the best experience possible while ensuring the safety of all.

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Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2018

In my work as a digital learning specialist, I’m charged with helping teachers try new classroom strategies and learn to use the technology tools that make those strategies possible. Improving teaching and learning practices with technology is not about replacing traditional teaching. This rang true with me.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 15, 2022

I think we can all agree that disruptive change is not the standard in society, but the question becomes how is this impacting education? I shared the following in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms : I would wager that many of our assumptions in education stem from how we were taught throughout our own educational journey.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The power of interactive learning platforms to enhance student learning outcomes is undeniable. To conquer this challenge, read on to see key factors to consider in choosing an interactive learning platform. To conquer this challenge, read on to see key factors to consider in choosing an interactive learning platform.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 3, 2021

With schools opening their gates again, the forced transition to online learning environments from the past year has made it clear that a hybrid learning model works and should continue to safeguard and minimize future disruptions to learning. Read more: How to get started with hybrid teaching.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

To address the challenges of emerging technology, navigating diverse hardware, learning platforms, and file types, ViewSonic developed the advanced and user-friendly Open Learning Format (OLF). Or, learn more about digital whiteboards here. This has made interactive learning platforms and digital whiteboards crucial.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

The education landscape is undergoing a continuous transformation, something I elaborate on in detail in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. By understanding how these tools impact teaching and learning, educators can determine which ones to use and how to implement them effectively.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

School and district leaders have shared challenges that they are facing regarding the use of AI for teaching and learning. AI has the ability to expand what learning looks like within a particular discipline, introducing novel teaching strategies and applications for concepts. What Is AI Literacy?

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Furthermore, the human capacity for growth and learning is boundless. The recognition that there is no absolute pinnacle of achievement fosters a mindset of continuous improvement, encouraging a commitment to learning, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence. It is an organic process that enriches the learning of all involved.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

But the reality is also that we’re going to have to prepare for a fall that – whatever it looks like – will include an online learning component. Even if we go back to face-to-face learning, we will all have to be prepared to teach online, and the best way to do this is to first educate ourselves with research and pedagogy.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 4, 2021

The choice one makes to teach and lead is almost always grounded in the innate desire to make a positive difference in a child's life. However, when the dust settles, educators can take solace in the fact that the actions they do take to help kids learn do make a difference in both the short and long terms.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 25, 2021

I am so proud to introduce Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms: Preparing Students for Their Future which is now available on Amazon. In this book, my hope was to make a compelling case that the best way to do this is to create a disruptive thinking culture in the classroom and beyond. It’s time to future-proof learning for ALL kids.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Worldwide, schools and universities are now, like never before, dealing with a large-scale disruption in education. This unprecedented situation calls for a flexible hybrid learning approach to minimize further disruption and ensure that high-quality teaching and learning can continue.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 31, 2023

As we reflect on the past year, it's evident that the realm of education continues to be influenced by an array of disruptive forces, most notably artificial intelligence. I wish you all a happy and safe holiday season. Here’s to an amazing 2024!

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Neo LMS

MARCH 12, 2020

And class suspension is a day without learning. We are seeing how the education process is disrupted and brought to a standstill in many countries right now. Disaster-proof education is a proactive measure that makes teaching and learning continue amidst calamities both natural and man-made.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 22, 2021

The past year has caused significant disruption to the education system, with the need to maintain safe distances resulting in a rapid shift to online learning. In some ways, online learning may provide inclusivity for students who have difficulties navigating the traditional classroom environment. Discuss the challenges.

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Digital Promise

MAY 27, 2021

As school districts look ahead to post-pandemic classrooms, they must also continue to invest in refining digital and hybrid learning experiences. Despite its challenges, remote learning is here to stay. Last year’s abrupt transition to remote learning impacted all levels of K-12 education.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic may have disrupted traditional classroom instruction, but it has not stopped schools from fostering meaningful connections and engaging in robust, student-centered teaching and learning. We have learned tremendously about learning, technology, and resiliency during the past year.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The latest wave of AI tools like ChatGPT seem certain to disrupt the workplace in the years ahead — and the most-disrupted professions may be ones that require college degrees. Topping the list are disciplines popular at colleges around the country — a large number of them in the teaching profession.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 24, 2023

When we try implementing anything new, there is always a learning curve. It is important to remember, though, that the time and effort put forth will reap the rewards when it comes to improving practice and, in turn, learning outcomes. On its own, it WILL NOT lead to learning or improved outcomes.

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Neo LMS

MAY 28, 2020

A version of this post was originally published in the April 2020 E-Learning Supplement of Education Today. As educators, we try to teach our students not only the general notions of Maths, Geography, Literature, and so on but also the basics of how to be responsible human beings that will thrive in the future. Challenging.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 19, 2019

For others, it seems like no matter how much they learn, the results are average at most. Because of this, researchers have tried to find out what makes learning “stick”. So much so that even pseudoscientific theories such as “learning styles” have gained some ground and people still believe in them to some degree.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 13, 2019

We teach the way we were taught or lead the way we were led. How the structure and function of a learning culture lead to improvements in achievement and outcomes is where change efforts should be focused. Where is your learning culture? There are many factors that inhibit change. In some cases, comfort is the enemy of growth.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 24, 2020

During my years as a teacher and principal, I would spend countless hours planning, researching, and attending professional learning events to hone my craft in order to become a better educator. Here is where I finally learned the biggest secret to working smarter, not harder, through the formation of a Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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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. Students want purpose in their learning. Without relationships, no real learning occurs. Durlak, J.A.,

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Neo LMS

APRIL 7, 2020

For full-time distance education students, recent events have brought almost zero changes to their learning process. However, for the majority, school closures caused quite a shock and a big disruption in their routine. This puts a lot of pressure on teachers to make up for the lost instruction time and to deliver online learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 26, 2020

As times change, many schools and districts are grabbling with what to focus on in an effort to keep up with societal demands, a changing workforce, new areas of study, disruptive technologies, and learners who crave more relevant experiences. Learning Environment The learning environment makes or breaks personalized learning.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In some instances, there aren’t enough teachers in school buildings to conduct in-person learning. As we enter the third school year affected by the pandemic, teachers are facing a whole new type of disruption to their ability to teach. Now more than ever, they need to be […].

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