A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 23, 2019

As I have previously written, we are in the midst of the 4th Industrial Revolution, where rampant innovation and exponential advances in technology are changing the societal landscape. In the midst of the 4th and eventually the 5th Industrial Revolution, there will be millions of new jobs. There is some good news, however.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2018

Society is now in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution , which was in its infancy as I began writing this book. Personalized and blended learning pathways were proclaimed to be the future of education. The World Wide Web has transformed how we access, consume, create, and share information.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2016

The dying taxi industry and Blockbuster provide stark reminders of this fact. Technology now allows for professional learning to take place anytime, anywhere, and with anyone. Everyone has access to the same free video, picture, and text tools to become the storyteller-in-chief. It's a dog eat dog world in the digital age.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

because teaching is no longer an isolated profession; it’s a dynamic and interconnected field requiring teachers to work collaboratively and build expansive professional and personal learning networks. Inclusive and Empathetic Inclusivity and empathy are key traits of modern educators.

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My Island View

JULY 29, 2015

A model within a society that is dependent on computers in almost every industry and service in order to function. The term “connected educator” in this context refers to educators who are exploring or embracing the development of collegial sources and access to all sources through connections made using technology.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

Since its founding, Cristo Rey has implemented its Corporate Work Study Program , through which students work five days each month at organizations in law, finance, healthcare, technology industries every single year of their high school career. Do you think you have a student who can be on the Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list?

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Edsurge

MAY 7, 2021

In the American Jobs Plan , the Biden Administration has put a stake in the ground on a bold vision to “ensure workers have ready access to the skills they will need to succeed,” especially those from historically under-resourced communities. This expands students' access to opportunities and their sense of possible future selves.

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