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Back to School Twitter Chat Tuesday, July 28th – 8 pm EST #Back2SchoolChat

The CoolCatTeacher

The exchange of ideas and building of our Personal Learning Network (PLN) is part of our growth and learning. Conversation topics will be split into two main topics — social-emotional learning (SEL) and edtech tools and tips for distance and blended learning: Our biggest concerns and how we plan to approach them.

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Remote Learning Teaching Tips

A Principal's Reflections

Use the same amount of interactive activities that you would in class (every 15 - 20 min or so), but have students respond using a digital tool. Use a URL shortener to make links easily accessible in a slide presentation or push out using a Learning Management System (i.e., Here you can find a listing or some great options.

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The Vital Role of Digital Leadership in Transforming Education

A Principal's Reflections

Investments in flexible seating should continue, but a more concerted effort to personalize learning through high-agency practices such as blended learning is needed at scale. Many kids have flourished during remote learning as they have been able to follow a unique path or learn at their own pace.

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EdTech Acronyms Explained

EdTech4Beginners

BLearning – Blended Learning (using a range of multimedia and strategies). BYOL – Bring Your Own Learning. CMS – Content Management System (a tool to build websites and apps). PBL – Project Based Learning ( click here for my guide ). PLN – Personal Learning Network. AUP – Acceptable Use Policy.

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School of Dreams

A Principal's Reflections

CFISD is an amazing school district that is not only one of the highest achieving large districts in the state of Texas, but also firmly committed to scaling innovative practices to improve learning for all 120,000 students. Strategic use of the station rotation blended learning model to maximize learning time and increase student agency.

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Digital Leadership is Not Optional

A Principal's Reflections

There are many changes I intend to make, but the most significant will be creating a book that is more “evergreen,” a book with less focus on tools and more on the dispositions of digital leaders. Personalized and blended learning pathways were proclaimed to be the future of education. What should be removed?

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Course Round-Up: Summer Learning for Educators

MIND Research Institute

Looking to learn something new this summer? Maybe you want to develop your personal learning network on social media, read a few new books , or take a course alongside other educators. Thanks to technology, we can take learning online and collaborate with educators around the country and the world. Self-paced.

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