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Boost Morale with These Simple Strategies

A Principal's Reflections

Research has shown that feedback is vital in establishing good relations as it can enhance relationships, strengthen loyalty and commitment, and increase morale (Smith, 2009). You can also share stories across social media as a way to share successes more broadly, something I dive into deeply in Digital Leadership. Sauvagère, S.

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Feelings During FLOW-Related Learning

User Generated Education

Student engagement, described as the tendency to be behaviorally, emotionally, and cognitively involved in academic activities, is a key construct in motivation research (Thijs & Verkuyten, 2009). Encouraging Positive Student Engagement and Motivation: Tips for Teachers ). Deep and meaningful learning occurs within a context.

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The People and Moments That Define Us

A Principal's Reflections

Due to the influence of my father and a passion to help as many students as possible succeed, I ventured into the world of educational administration in 2004. If I was graded I would have probably received an A for running my school where strict rules had to be followed by students, mobile devices banned, and all social media blocked.

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

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Use digital resources (like apps, texts, or social media groups) to keep parents informed about class activities and upcoming assignments.[5]. Education, Communication & Information, 2004, 4(1), pp. The Education Arcade, 2009, pp. American Academy of Pediatrics Announces New Recommendations for Children’s Media Use.

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Make Change Stick

A Principal's Reflections

When I began to develop a shared vision and strategic plan for change with my staff back in 2009 I referred to the Katgar Model of Change. Today’s leaders have a great advantage when it comes to learning and that is social media. You can’t go wrong with the work of Michael Fullan and his Six Secrets of Change.

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Announcing October 21st Mini-Conference: "Libraries as Community Anchors"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #librariesascommunityanchors on their social media posts about the event. founded the SHLB Coalition in 2009 with the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Kristen Radsliff Rebmann, Ph.D., in Communication from University of California, San Diego.

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"Libraries as Community Anchors" Mini-Conference - Registrations and Call for Proposals Open

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #librariesascommunityanchors on their social media posts about the event. founded the SHLB Coalition in 2009 with the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. CALL FOR PROPOSALS: The call for proposals is now open.