A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

In March of 2009, I began to use Twitter, and it was at this time that I began to create a Personal Learning Network (PLN). Through the use of social media, I realized that I didn’t really need to be “developed.” With a PLN, I was able to learn anytime, anywhere, from anyone I wanted for free.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Communication, collaboration, creativity, media literacy, global connectedness, problem solving, and critical thinking are vital to success. Digital tools now allow for professional learning to take place anytime, anywhere, and with anyone. Digital badges are an exciting way to acknowledge both formal and informal learning.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

Social Media is a Game Changer. ” He didn’t have time… Kids would cheat… It wouldn’t help learning… He had banned devices and technology, essentially creating a jail in his school. At that point, he saw that social media was a gateway to what’s possible. Trust students.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2015

It is not that our students are actually learning differently per se, but the environment in which they are learning is dramatically different. The engaging aspects of technology today and ubiquitous access to information provide constant engagement to learners of all ages.

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