A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2014

You see, prior to 2009 I was adamantly opposed to even the thought of using social media for both personal and professional reasons. This is how I saw social media and mobile technology back in 2009. Social media is just a catalyst for conversation that is contingent upon listening, sharing, and learning.

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Social Media Personal Learning Network Personalized Learning Mobility 362

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2016

Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). Now don't get me wrong, I still highly value face-to-face experiences, as there are some natural limits to learning exclusively in a social media vacuum.

Professional Learning 150

Professional Learning Personal Learning Network Learning Social Media 150

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

It has been quite the ride since I changed my perspective on teaching, learning, and leadership eight years ago. Prior to 2009 I basically saw technology as just an add-on and something that could spruce up a lesson. Learning spaces had to conform to the perceived rule of law in education.

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Learning Social Media Personal Learning Network Strategy 235

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2014

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. It was then in 2009 that I possibly took the greatest risk of my young administrative career. This is how both observers and myself measured my effectiveness.

Personal Learning Network 258

Personal Learning Network Social Media Personalized Learning STEM 258

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 23, 2012

It has been an incredible journey since I decided to become a connected educator back in March of 2009. Through connected learning and sharing, I have become better equipped to lead change at New Milford High School and to begin to transform the teaching and learning process. technology.

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Learning Personal Learning Network Mobile Learning Mobility 248

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APRIL 11, 2016

Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). Now don’t get me wrong, I still highly value face-to-face experiences, as there are some natural limits to learning exclusively in a social media vacuum.

Professional Learning 40

Professional Learning Learning Personal Learning Network Social Media 40