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2014 Was One Wild Ride

A Principal's Reflections

With 2014 coming to a close in a few days there is no better time than now to reflect on this past year. Here are some professional highlights from 2014: Digital Leadership was published by Corwin on January 14, 2014. CBS Channel 2 NYC visited NMHS again on May 16, 2014. My last day as Principal was September 3, 2014.

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Take the Manage Out of Classroom Management

Catlin Tucker

Teachers who are autonomy supportive “promote autonomy offer their students choices, give them informative feedback and allow them the space to decide for themselves how they want to learn (Hofferber, Eckes & Wilde, 2014, p.178). These extrinsic motivators do not inspire deep learning and function to harm intrinsic motivation.

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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). 2014), "Improving staff morale through authentic appreciation", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. & Fouquereau, E.

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Our Work is Our Message

A Principal's Reflections

Branding matters in the changing world of learning, fueled by powerful digital resources (Sheninger, 2014). A great workplace is created through organizational credibility, respect, fairness, and a foundation of trust (Mineo, 2014). Retrieved from www.brookings.edu/papers/2009/1014_curriculum_whitehurst.aspx. Sheninger, E.

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Research-Influenced Learning Spaces

A Principal's Reflections

As such, Barrett and Zang (2009) identify three key design principles: Naturalness : Hardwired into our brains, humans have the basic need for light, air, and safety. In these environments, students demonstrated smaller learning gains than in cases where the decorations were removed (Fisher, Godwin, & Seltman, 2014). Barrett, P.,

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Higher education technology predictions for 2014

Mark Smithers

Well I missed out on writing a review for 2013 so I thought I’d get in reasonably early and write some predictions for what might happen in 2014. It will get louder in 2014. Expect MOOCs to continue to be the most high profile focus of academic angst in 2014. These types of projects will be just outliers in 2014.

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The Pivotal Role Movement Plays in Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Research reviewed by Elisabeth Trambley, Jacob Sattelmair & John Ratey (2009), and Kristy Ford (2016) all conclude how both recess and physical activity lead to improved learning outcomes. I have seen this firsthand in schools across the globe. Let’s look into this a little more closely. Browning C., Aslan-Tutak F.

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