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5 Strategies to Create a Culture of Accountability for Growth

A Principal's Reflections

Anyone who reads my blog knows that I am a huge proponent of research-influenced practice, evidence, accountability, and efficacy. Below are some strategies that I utilized to help create a culture where there was accountability for growth. Create mechanisms for educators to share work through artifacts and portfolios.

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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

A Principal's Reflections

It was this shift that got me thinking about how tools could be used to amplify the fantastic work of my teachers, administrators, and students to showcase efficacy in improving school culture. Along with video , pictures were one of the most potent artifacts that I used to tell our story through greater context. Image credit.

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Improving Instruction in a Digital World

A Principal's Reflections

Allowing students choice over which tools they will use to create artifacts of their learning that demonstrate conceptual mastery builds a greater appreciation for learning while simultaneously preparing them for the real world. Pedagogy first, technology second when appropriate.

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Become the Storyteller-in-Chief

A Principal's Reflections

Administrators and teachers alike will work to establish a shared vision and subsequent plan of action for meaningful change that will hopefully lead to cultural transformation. Administrators will conduct countless observations and walk-throughs while spearheading larger change initiatives to improve achievement and school culture.

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Making to Learn

A Principal's Reflections

It is also cross-posted at her blog Worlds of Learning. Our Makerspace is about creating a genuine and committed culture of innovation at New Milford High School, encouraging tinkering, play and open-ended exploration for all students. The following post was written by Laura Fleming who is the Media Specialist at my school.

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How To Connect Schools And Communities Using Technology

TeachThought

For schools looking to connect with communities, it also actuates social media channels like Instagram, twitter, facebook, and pinterest, and allows for the blogging or site updates that keep parents informed. None of this is new, really. The technology has been there for years. Parents have always been ‘informed’—but of what?

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3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist. ” I wrote a blog about the difference , but here is a quick comparison that might help.

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