A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

For the most part, this consisted of attending mandatory district “PD” days, professional learning communities (PLC)’s or approved off-site experiences such as conferences, workshops, or webinars. It was at this time that I began to shift away from PD and instead embrace a culture of professional learning.

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Below is the excerpt from the ISTE Standards for Educators that describes this standard: Empowered Professional Learner - Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning.

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Kyle Pace

DECEMBER 5, 2016

All too often in education – whether that be at a conference, in a professional learning workshop, or even at a faculty meeting, we have become used to one person in the room being the “expert”, or the “Oz” around a particular topic. This is the worse possible post-event outcome I can think of. If no, then why not?

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Kyle Pace

DECEMBER 5, 2016

All too often in education – whether that be at a conference, in a professional learning workshop, or even at a faculty meeting, we have become used to one person in the room being the “expert”, or the “Oz” around a particular topic. This is the worse possible post-event outcome I can think of. If no, then why not?

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

During the school year, the professional learning we receive can be very district- or campus-centered. According to Malcolm Knowles' theories in adult learning, we should: Be task-oriented -- not only focused on memorization. Take a deep dive. This is when I turn to the EdTech Quick Take videos.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

During the school year, the professional learning we receive can be very district- or campus-centered. According to Malcolm Knowles' theories in adult learning, we should: Be task-oriented -- not only focused on memorization. Take a deep dive. This is when I turn to the EdTech Quick Take videos.

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Hansen's Link to Tech

OCTOBER 2, 2014

What is a Professional Learning Network? It''s a flexible, teacher-driven activity space that facilitates personalized professional development. If the acronym PLN or term Professional Learning Network has crossed your path over the past few years, I''m wondering has it been explained or demonstrated?

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