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Improvement is Always Possible

A Principal's Reflections

Co-plan lessons, meetings, and professional learning De-emphasize non-essential tasks that don’t impact student learning Eliminate distractions such as social media and web browsing Prioritize passions and interests related to your position or responsibilities Seek collegial support as these people know you and your culture best.

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Social Media is Not Just For Students

A Principal's Reflections

Quite simply, social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook have improved my effectiveness and efficiency as an educational leader. As I learned from my students, many more people use the social media tool, Facebook, than use Twitter. As my network has grown, so has my growth as an educational leader.

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3 Ways to Instantly Grow Your Personal Learning Network

Edsurge

And although they’re an impressive group, representing over 250 organizations, they’re doing what you should be doing: forming a Personal Learning Network (PLN) that benefits both themselves and the wider education community. The Ultimate Networking Tool: Social Media. No problem.

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Building a Personal Learning Network (PLN) Using Social Media

EdTechSandyK

On October 13th I''m helping facilitate a breakout session at the TCEA Fall TECSIG meeting. The theme of the session is Social Media & PLNs , so I prepared a Prezi (my first ever; please take this into account if you peruse it below!) Building a Personal Learning Network (PLN) Using Social Media on Prezi.

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Meet Your Stakeholders Where They Are

A Principal's Reflections

With that being said it is important for school leaders to meet their stakeholders where they are at and engage them in two-way communications. Expanded access to learning - In my case digital communications opened my eyes to new and more powerful ways to learn. Leaders have the power to shape the culture of schools.

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5 Baby-Steps for Using Twitter to Begin a Personal Learning Network

The 21st Century Principal

Social media has offered us a platform where we can learn from and with the smartest people we ‘meet’ from around the world, whenever we need to or are ready to go.” Scott McLeod & Chris Lehman The School Leader’s Guide to Social Media Personal Learning Networks existed long before there was an Internet.

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The Future of Work

A Principal's Reflections

Yes, we want learners to have the requisite skills to meet the needs and demands inherent in the 4th Industrial Revolution. However, as the WEF notes, lifelong learning is a must for all of us, not just the kids we serve. To meet the demands and expectations for work now and in the future, we must commit to professional growth.

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