A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2016

It all began around 2003 when the smartphone wars started with Blackberry, but was quickly taken over by the Apple iPhone in 2007. Success is contingent upon sound instructional design, quality assessments, and an improved feedback loop. Technology now allows for professional learning to take place anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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iPhone Personal Learning Network Smartphone Professional Learning 150

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Focusing on student engagement, student empowerment, and equity in education, they shared key lessons educators learned during the lockdown. Since 2003, Project Tomorrow’s Speak Up has collected data on the important issues facing schools. But one of the key factors emerging is equitable access to quality teachers.

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Blackboard Learning Strategy Data 98

edWeb.net

JANUARY 12, 2021

Punitive mindset in grading and providing feedback: The key is to look at the staff culture and think about changing teachers’ mindsets so they are focused on not just grading assignments but truly helping students learn. They need to develop relationships with each student, learn about their individual situations, and help them as needed.

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Secondary Policies Professional Learning Outcomes 61

techlearning

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The best practices found in effective professional learning communities (PLCs) can help us significantly. Clearly the research shows repetitive themes in community building and job satisfaction for teaching professionals. Accessed 18 Apr. New York: Free, 2003. Accessed 20 Apr. & Birkeland, S.E.

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Examples Strategy Technology Study 56

NeverEndingSearch

JULY 4, 2015

The key mission is to provide a professional learning community where librarians can leverage technology knowledge and expertise to improve school library programs, increase access to information, and foster strong teaching and learning environments in a connected world. link] (2003). link] (2004).

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Libraries Technology Conference BYOD 40

edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

She also provided recommendations from EdSurge, such as destigmatizing mental health challenges by integrating screening questions into daily routines, and strengthening assessment systems in order to address concerns before they become bigger issues. He also works with edWeb.net to write articles on their professional learning edWebinars.

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Training Professional Learning Data System 89

edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2021

Enhanced ways of responding to student progress and engaging them in standards-based learning are also on the funding plan. MacLean’s district shed some traditional grading schema to address learning during COVID and is exploring how to continue providing alternate ways to assess learners. Students and families struggled.

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Chromebook Future Ready Google System 96