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Devices Need to Support Learning

A Principal's Reflections

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. The assessment and feedback pieces are also critical.

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Common Misconceptions of Educators Who Fear Technology

A Principal's Reflections

These schools and educators, whether they realize it or not, are not only enhancing the teaching and learning process, but they are also providing their learners with essential skill sets pivotal for success in today’s society. Technology is often viewed either as a frill or a tool not worth its weight in gold.

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The Best Keynote Ever

A Principal's Reflections

Well, that all changed recently at the Leadership 3.0 During this part of my presentation I typically relay stories of how learners are extremely creative with technology outside of school. They construct their own knowledge, solve problems, and employ critical thinking skills through many of the games they play.

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Forging Ahead With Change

A Principal's Reflections

When moving to initiate sustainable change that will cultivate innovation acquire necessary resources, provide support (training, feedback, advice), empower educators through a certain level of autonomy, communicate effectively, and implement a shared decision-making practice. That and being digitally resilient.

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How Digital Credentials Can Elevate Existing Programs

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They do this by mapping courses and activities to institutional competencies: critical thinking, analytical thinking, communication, social awareness and responsibility, creativity and innovation, and leadership and collaboration. “We

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This School Librarian Thinks Her Job Is the ‘Best-Kept Secret in Education’

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She teaches concepts as wide-ranging as American Sign Language, critical thinking, typing, conducting research and writing in cursive. My mantra now is: I'm a successful educator and businesswoman. I'm a second-year doctoral student in educational leadership. I'm an educator. That's what I do.

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The Critical Power Skills Needed for the AI Era

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Critical Skills in the Age of AI Which skills is the natural next question. Power Skills, which include creativity, collaboration, resilience, leadership and critical thinking , make all other skills more effective. Power Skills are already widely discussed in the business and technology fields.

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