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The People and Moments That Define Us

A Principal's Reflections

After having assumed the duties of both athletic director and vice principal at New Milford High School I became the principal in 2007. 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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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

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’s a conduit for staying abreast of the latest educational trends, resources, and technologies. Griffo, V.

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Web 2.0 Tools for Professional Development

Dr. Shannon Doak

However, she has also taken her own professional development one step further by becoming increasingly active in various forms of social media and messaging applications in a professional manner. She has joined groups in WeChat and has begun to connect with other educators on social media apps including LinkedIn and Facebook. .

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