A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 26, 2014

When it comes to educational technology I often get the feeling that the learning is often secondary. Using technology just for the sake of using it equates to a huge waste of instructional time that could be dedicated to deep, meaningful learning. Technology can become a nice pedagogical fit when viewed this way.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 8, 2015

Image credit: [link] Here are some questions that will assist in determining if engagement is leading to actual learning: Is the technology being integrated in a purposeful way grounded in sound pedagogy? Are they creating a learning product/artifact? What are the learning objectives/outcomes?

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Note: This post is directly related to my work at the International Center for Leadership in Education Efficacy has been on my mind a great deal as of late, and as a result, it has been reflected in my writing. This need served as a call to action of sorts and catalyzed my current work.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2016

I am proud to say that this is the foundation of our digital work at the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). It is important to note that this dilemma is not only specific to technology, but innovation as well. Blog posts were a great way for me to showcase examples of these artifacts.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2024

As the CEO of Aspire Change EDU , I'm dedicated to research-driven, data-enhanced, and evidence-based services and resources to aid districts, schools, and organizations in transforming teaching, learning, and leadership. These methods are harmonized with the 7 Pillars of Digital Leadership & Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2013

Students have access to technology and are using it on a daily basis to communicate, collaborate, create artifacts of learning, problem solve, think critically, become more technologically proficient, and develop a greater global awareness. pencil and paper) if they wish. Do you think one is better than the other and if so why?

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

For those who have been educators for any length of time, I’m sure this is a familiar scenario. It’s up to those of us in leadership positions to prevent this. We must commit to creating meaningful, purposeful professional learning experiences for our educators. The question is, why do we allow it to happen?

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