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Be the Example

A Principal's Reflections

“ The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion. ” – Paulo Coelho Change is hard. After getting on Twitter in 2009 I realized that we had to be better for our kids. I drafted memos and emails that provided guidance and examples. Setting an example and modeling are the first step.

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Getting Gamification Right: Four Practical Examples to Help

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The term ‘Gamification' was coined by computer programmers in 2002 and became trendy in 2009 thanks to Foursquare. By 2011, gamification was considered a buzzword when Gartner added it to its. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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Better Feedback for Deeper Learning

A Principal's Reflections

John Hattie (2009) found a similar effect size of 0.73 You can see an example of this below. Try This Develop your own feedback log template or adapt the example pictured above. for feedback in his synthesis of 800 meta-analyses of education research studies.

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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). Examples include release time, professional learning opportunities off-site, a premium parking spot, tickets to school events, books, and school supplies.

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The Most Popular Post in 2009.

The Web20Classroom

As 2009 comes to a close I wanted to take a look back and see what post did people visit the most. So here, in all it''s glory (or lack there of) is the most popular post of 2009 on my blog. 2009 Most Popular Post edchat' What a year it has been! Surprisingly it was a recent one. You Want Me To Use This In My Classroom?

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Do Students Learn Better Online or in a Classroom: Statistics

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Department of Education in 2009 found that, on average, students in online learning environments performed slightly better than those in traditional classrooms. Department of Education in 2009 reported no significant differences in academic achievement between online and traditional learners.

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The Skinny on Hashtags

A Principal's Reflections

Upon getting on Twitter in 2009, I was not only baffled about how to use the social media site but also about all the symbols associated with it. The key to success with hashtags is to know when to use them, the best examples to add to social media messages, how they can amplify work, and knowing which ones to follow.