A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2023

One of the biggest obstacles to overcome is zeroing in on compelling reasons to change that will lead to better outcomes. I shared the following on social media recently: Entry points for change are crucial. I refer to these as entry points, which can serve as a catalyst for any initiative or strategic plan.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Growth comes from stepping out of our comfort zones, which classrooms can become quite easily. Shifting the paradigm to include a “global classroom” curriculum requires more than theory; it’s actually all about practice. Some of them prefer to seek classroom collaborations directly. How to build your global classroom in 4 steps.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

This call for a blanket ban on phones in the classroom ignores the fact that, for Gen-Z students, tech is a key part of their learning experience. Those calling for a ban in the classroom risk denying Gen-Z students access to the tools they need to make the most out of their educational experience.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Research around the pedagogy of effective blended learning will help you understand how to effectively combine your physical classroom and your online classroom. Learn How 2.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

By leveraging e-learning and other strategies, edtech can help teachers and students get back to the classroom without facing many difficulties. However, instead of focusing only on edtech products used in the classroom and online learning, PD programs should pay attention to the broader subjects of technology.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

At the same time, because the metaverse is also being used in areas like social media and the creation of video games, its use as an educational tool has not necessarily been fully understood by all. Nevertheless, in order to maximize learning outcomes, other elements like social interaction must also be factored into the equation.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

From grade school to higher education, Smart Classrooms have become a mainstay of the modern educational environment. For the uninitiated, Smart Classrooms are digitally equipped learning spaces that come tailored with an array of teaching and educational resources, most of which are dependent on some form of digital technology.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 2, 2020

Districts are increasingly investing in coaching programs to improve teacher practice and student outcomes. It’s important that the district protects the time coaches and teachers spend together so they can consistently meet to plan, implement new strategies in the classroom, and reflect on the process.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2023

We should consider which jobs should be automated and which should remain under human control (Ahem, content moderation, something social media receives a resounding F on lately.) I also think that: Every tech tool should have a “kill switch” – this includes social media. I'm just a teacher.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 31, 2020

Education professionals are often spending valuable time, solving issues which have arisen from social media, online behavior and misunderstandings from digital communication. Social media and digital connectivity is an integral part of our daily lives. Read more: Teaching empathy for better learning outcomes.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

However, there is a big difference between talk or desire to innovate and an evidence base that illustrates an actual improvement grounded in better outcomes. I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media. More on this later.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

It requires all leaders, regardless of title, to seek out answers to crucial questions that can pave the way for innovative ideas aimed at improving outcomes for all learners while fostering better relationships with stakeholders. Research has shown the positive impact that innovative spaces can have on learning outcomes.

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Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2022

We are rapidly moving away from the traditional idea that success is the guaranteed outcome if you study hard and go to college. With the monetization of posts and live streaming, some social influencers are raking in anywhere between $5,000 per month through affiliate links or, as one influencer shared, over $700,000 in brand deals.

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Neo LMS

JULY 5, 2022

We should model collaboration for our students in our classroom because we know it is a skill they will need in the future. When we collaborate, we have a better view and understanding of what learning looks like in other classrooms. Social network communities. Modeling desired behaviors for students. Jose Angel Gurria.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2021

I dedicated much of my career to finding the appropriate role of technology in the classroom. I had to consider whether the function was more of a distraction because they could spend time drawing or representing learning ideas in my history classroom. So how do we know if the technology used in the classroom works? .

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EmergingEdTech

APRIL 25, 2023

Businesses try to engage disenfranchised clients with unique corporate gifts (some of which may be a good way to grab the attention of higher-education students), social media is built on the back of grabbing attention of those who feel disconnected from the real world. Why the disconnect? There are also reasons to be positive.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 26, 2019

This resulted in a frenzy to find an app or a website to use in the classroom with students. So how does a teacher find new edtech products suitable for their classroom and determine their value? Tips for discovering the best edtech tools for your classroom. Ask around via social media. Go to conferences.

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Waterford

JULY 30, 2023

Writing for Districtadministration.com , Morris notes that successful family engagement begins by centering on families and their needs, just like teachers center children in their classrooms. Including families in the planning of these events can help them be invested in the classroom. Family Volunteering Have a field trip coming up?

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 24, 2014

They will also create differentiated assessments in order to provide students with valuable feedback as to the progress being made towards defined learning goals and outcomes. Social media allows us to take sole control of our public relations and tell our school stories consistently, accurately, and transparently.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

Technology, most specifically social media, has flattened the world. As much as this has been a game-changer for so many, we now have better access to research and evidence of improved student outcomes to really hone in on the types of changes that are needed in classrooms, schools, and districts across the world.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

#ICE18: Redesigning a Classroom Is Not About Being “Pretty for Pinterest”. Simply adding technology to a classroom doesn’t make it an innovative space. MURRAY: In the past decade or so, there’s been a growing understanding of the need to transform classrooms on many levels. meghan.bogardu…. Tue, 02/27/2018 - 15:10.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 20, 2019

The exponential evolution if the Internet and social media tools have allowed for the quick sharing of knowledge, ideas, images, videos, and opinions. It also extends well beyond social media to articles, books, keynotes, workshops, and presentations. Digital literacy is more important now than it has ever been.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A unique interface allows students to change what happens in the video and see how that change affects the outcome. The service’s built-in tools—including IRIS, a first-of-its-kind color and light gauge—make for quick and accurate measurements.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2019

Do you remember the classrooms that you learned in as a child? The exception was science classrooms flush with lab tables. Little did we know at the time that classroom design could be something different. Evolving research on the importance of classroom design and routine movement has begun to uplift the status quo.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 24, 2018

So why and how should one incorporate backchanneling during workshops, presentations, faculty meetings, after hours, or in classrooms? In the case of classrooms, this issue is prevalent as well as the fact that some schools still block Twitter while age restrictions can prohibit younger learners from leveraging the benefits of a backchannel.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

As many in education know, commentary about ChatGPT is appearing on the news, social media, and the internet. ChatGPT to Your Classroom-your-classroom/ ). When using educational technology in the classroom, instructional goals should be established beyond just learning about the tool. Do you have any suggestions?

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2022

In the product management work-based course that I helped to create, students spent a semester designing products to solve real, strategic problems that a well-known social media platform faces. They believe that such programs are often cash grabs and deliver neither career outcomes nor solid theoretical foundations. "We

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This year, we celebrated our 10-year anniversary —a milestone that speaks to a decade of improving educational outcomes through powerful and innovative learning experiences ??grounded While we’ve known about the challenges of equity and outcomes in U.S. grounded in learning sciences research.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

He is passionate about using educational technology to improve outcomes for both students and teachers in all subject areas and in collaborating with other international educators through social media. He blogs on a fairly regular basis about Computer Science and his creation of the Hackable Classroom at [link].

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Classroom management stems from good instruction. Distraction can result from hunger, fatigue, illness, anxiety, boredom, an overstimulating classroom environment, the desire to engage in additional research, or a whole host of other factors (e.g., Did I mention that classroom management stems from good instruction?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

True excellence is a mindset, a desire to serve, a belief that helping others leads to the best outcomes.” It is easy for teachers to remain clueless about the things they are doing that are hurting learning in the classroom. Topics include: Who has blind spots in their teaching and the impact on learning in the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 25, 2018

This should never have happened either as I was convinced that any and all social media tools were a complete waste of my time and would not lead to any improvement in professional practice. Social media not only gave us the inspiration but also empowered us to take action. My first thought was, “Heck no! I am no author.”

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2019

Over time I realized that the digital aspect was a supporting element and amplifier of what leaders in classrooms, schools, organizations, and districts do every day. Be sure to share your reflections, questions, ideas, and successes by engaging on social media using #digilead.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The partners of the STEM Careers Coalition share a common goal of empowering educators to teach STEM effectively in the classroom with an intentional focus on racial and gender equity. Reaching close to 5 million students in two years is an important milestone. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

My passion for DEI did not change once I transitioned from the classroom to school leadership. This framework has given each committee member ownership over the strategic plan, ensuring that all members are accountable and devoted to meeting our intended outcomes. Why are they all men?” they asked.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

In a world where ideas are a dime a dozen and shared openly on social media, it is incumbent upon all of us to critically reflect and determine if it is, in fact, a sound strategy. During workshops with administrators and teachers, I get to dive deep into these topics and outline the strategies that schools use to improve outcomes.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 2, 2023

Here are some ways I've utilized chatbots, which can also be adapted to support student learning in the classroom. Creating Schedules: Need a schedule for a sports activity, stations in a classroom, or times to confer with all students in your class? Providing Feedback: If you're uncertain about how a piece of writing (e.g.,

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