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Improvement is Always Possible

A Principal's Reflections

Take, for example, the saying that practice makes perfect. Take bowling, for example. While perfection can be achieved with the right amount of practice, you would be hard pressed to find any professional bowler who scores a 300 consistently. We have been made to think certain things are absolute truths for most of our lives.

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Stop Ignoring Google+

A Principal's Reflections

From my point of view educators become quickly attached to one specific social media tool as their go to source for his/her Personal Learning Network (PLN). Take Twitter for example. Now anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Twitter as a professional learning and networking tool.

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10 Strategies to Improve Instructional Leadership

A Principal's Reflections

With the evolution of social media yet another responsibility was added to my plate in the form of digital leadership. Suggestions for improvement should always contain clear, practical examples and strategies that a teacher can begin to implement immediately. This is leading by example at it’s best.

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Efficacy in Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

At the individual level, intrinsic motivation drives educators to actively seek opportunities that support their diverse learning interests and needs. Social media has played a considerable role in this area over the years, demonstrating the power of Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) with learning anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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10 Ways to Grow as a Pedagogical Leader

A Principal's Reflections

The advent of social media introduced yet another responsibility into my already packed schedule: digital leadership. Model expectations As I shared in Digital Leadership , leaders should lead by example and not ask teachers to do anything they wouldn't do themselves, especially regarding technology integration and improving practice.

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5 Top Blog Posts of All Time on the 21st Century Principal

The 21st Century Principal

There is obviously a great deal that can be learned from this kind of data. For example, you can see the kinds of content readers most want to see. Leadership requires action, and many of the actions described in this list are in direct opposition to 21st century learning and teaching.

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MOOC-Ed: Coaching Digital Learning, Unit 2 Reflection

EdTechnocation.com

Unit 2 focuses on the development of your PLN (Professional Learning Network) and becoming a "Connected Educator". What do you see as the most important advantages of adding social media tools to your personal learning network? Each social media tool provides its own advantages to any PLN.

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