A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2011

This morning I read a great article on PBS Media Shift by Audrey Watters entitled " Why Schools Should Stop Banning Cell Phones, and Use Them For Learning." This shift in mindset can be directly attributed to what I have learned from innovative educators in the social media spaces that I now delve into on a routine basis.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 21, 2010

While learning about Immigration in Rebecca Millan’s American History 2 class during the week of October 4, students created interactive Glogster posters. Manzo asked the students to take out their mobile devices and submit their questionnaire answers using Poll Everywhere. On a side note, Ms.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Many of the initiatives that I am about to pursue either came directly or indirectly from my Personal Learning Network (PLN). Professional Learning Communities (PLC''s): The district will be moving to this research-based model as our main means of professional development. One great resource I discovered is All Things PLC.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

This past Wednesday (February 6) was the second annual Digital Learning Day. New Milford High School joined thousands of other schools and educators across the country to showcase how digital learning is changing education. For years we have embraced the effective integration of technology to enhance the teaching and learning process.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2013

My school is a shell of what it once was when one looks at how far we have come in terms of effectively integrating technology, re-envisioning learning spaces, and providing a foundation for a more relevant and meaningful learning experience for all of our students.

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