A Principal's Reflections

JULY 19, 2015

With advances in affordable technology, such as the ultra-cheap Chromebook, it has been tough for schools to resist spending these funds on devices. We found great success at my school during our digital conversion by focusing on a pedagogy first, technology second if appropriate mindset.

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RafranzDavis.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

A few weeks ago, 50 teachers joined an internal google plus community meant to connect them to each other as we all began to take on the digital learning challenge. In a few weeks, these teachers began to create, share and freely ideate their goals for professional growth…all within the safety of our community.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 26, 2015

This is the first in a series of posts that examine how schools and districts are planning for and implementing digital learning efforts. By signing, school leaders committed to working with teachers, families, and community members to transition their districts to "personalized, digital learning.". September 24, 3 p.m.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 17, 2015

This is the second in a series of posts that examine how schools and districts are planning for and implementing digital learning efforts. Learn to define your own success in a meaningful way through data, digital citizenship, and the national PTA standards. Laptops, Tablets, and Chromebooks? September 24, 3 p.m.

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