A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

For the better part of my educational career, I always referred to any type of learning to assist me as a teacher or administrator as professional development (PD). 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). I was both enlightened and empowered.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 1, 2019

During the edWebinar “ Digital Badge Credentials: Preparing Students with Special Needs for Employment,” the presenters discussed how and why digital badges can help students validate their training and verify their credentials with prospective employers. Many times, though, the problem is also a communication gap.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 4, 2018

All of these experiences empowered us to think about and then create a deep learning experience that could be easily accessible to all educators across the globe. Consult with your local school or district as to how this course can be used to satisfy continuing education and professional learning hour requirements.

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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. Traditional forms of professional development (PD) such as “sit and get,” one-size-fits-all, and trainings lacking accountability have proven obsolete.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

“The idea was that Rachel would lead me in a craft that I didn’t know how to do, so the kids get the dynamic back-and-forth of someone learning how to do something,” said Hunter, who is the youth services librarian. “We We modeled social distancing, and filmed an overhead view so you can see what her hands are doing.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Digital devices, be they iPads, laptops, Chromebooks, Macs, or PCs, give students access to endless amounts of web-based resources for research, inquiry, collaboration, sharing, and more. Because they’re authentic and practical, micro-credentials result in powerful, personalized, skills-driven learning for students.

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