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A Wake Up Call For School Leaders

A Principal's Reflections

So the other day I tweeted out this comment, “I am amazed each day to see so much educational progress in my Twitter feed. Many people in education talk a great game when it comes to the effective use of technology, but the results (lack there of) speak for themselves. This should be the norm, not the exception.”

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Are You a Critical Consumer?

A Principal's Reflections

The exponential evolution if the Internet and social media tools have allowed for the quick sharing of knowledge, ideas, images, videos, and opinions. The education space is not immune to some of the prevalent issues and challenges described above. Digital literacy is more important now than it has ever been. Case in point.

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Lead in the Now

A Principal's Reflections

Then there is the most dangerous view in education that the way we have always done it is the best way. Innovation in education is, in many cases, not an entirely new idea, but instead doing what we already do better. For one, comfort tends to be the enemy of growth. One last factor has to do with our experiences.

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Happy Birthday to The Innovative Educator! You are 5 today, March 19th.

The Innovative Educator

It was exactly five years ago today that The Innovative Educator took its first step in an effort to publicly become a part of the conversation on learning innovatively. And, there are all sorts of other important footprints that The Innovative Educator has made. Here are some of my favorite posts of the year : I want more »'

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10 Characteristics Of An Authentic-Based Learning Classroom

The Web20Classroom

Reimagining education is frequently sparked by advancement in technology. 2 pencil to the streaming of video in to support learning and teaching, technology is typically the driver to change. They were going to allow students to bring their own device to the classroom to use in the course of their learning.

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On Aer

Learning with 'e's

I spent two great days in Ireland this weekend, and would like to thank my hosts at the Computer Education Society of Ireland for inviting me. The programme Inside Education , presented by Seán Delaney, is a regular radio and podcast Irish perspective on news and stories from the world of education.

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Digital Leadership – LIVE Blog of Eric Sheninger Keynote at Leading Future Learning 2015

EdTechTeacher

Eric Sheninger, Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) and Scholastic Achievement Partners (SAP) , kicked off the 2015 Leading Future Learning conference with his keynote on Digital Leadership. Social Media is a Game Changer. Trust students.