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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

A Principal's Reflections

The digital world allows all educators to become the storyteller-in-chief, something that I first discussed in detail in Digital Leadership years ago. Along with video , pictures were one of the most potent artifacts that I used to tell our story through greater context.

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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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Recognizing the Digital Assets You Have at Your Disposal

A Principal's Reflections

It begins with a focus on improving teaching, learning, and leadership followed by utilizing an array of digital assets at every educator’s disposal to share and amplify. Blog posts are a great option to get into the nitty-gritty of change. Blogs One of the best professional decisions I ever made many years ago was to start a blog.

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Substance Over Assumptions and Generalizations

A Principal's Reflections

I am proud to say that this is the foundation of our digital work at the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). I for one want students empowered to own their learning, create artifacts, to demonstrate conceptual mastery, use their voice, be responsible in online spaces, and connect with the world in authentic ways.

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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. This is what instructional leadership is all about. Create mechanisms for educators to share work through artifacts and portfolios.

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Rebuilding a School Community with Maker Learning

Digital Promise

In July 2018, Digital Promise launched a new Maker Learning Leadership Cohort dedicated to professional learning, peer connections, and school transformation in the Pittsburgh region. This blog post is the second in a series where participating districts share why they are committed to providing maker learning opportunities to their students.

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Maker Learning is Powerful Learning

Digital Promise

To better support all educators in creating powerful maker learning programs, we are unveiling our updated Digital Promise Maker Learning Leadership Framework. Originally launched in November 2017, the Maker Learning Leadership Framework supports educators’ maker learning programs.