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Edtech Tools for SPED, Math, and Reading

A Principal's Reflections

I still vividly remember having lunch with Dave Moyer, the superintendent, where he explained in detail the vision that had been set for the district, centered around the six C's (collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, character, citizenship). It was at this time that the decision was made for me to assist.

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Common Misconceptions of Educators Who Fear Technology

A Principal's Reflections

These skill sets include critical thinking/problem solving, media literacy, collaboration, creativity, technological proficiency, and global awareness. With change comes the inevitable need to provide quality professional development. Schools can leverage tech savvy teachers to facilitate professional development.

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Forging Ahead With Change

A Principal's Reflections

In collaboration with my staff and the support of District leadership, my efforts have laid the foundation for an innovative teaching and learning culture that focuses on preparing all students for success. Change educational leadership educational technology Innovation Opinion' That and being digitally resilient.

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Edscape is Coming. Join Us and Innovate Now

A Principal's Reflections

Edscape evolved out of the need to provide educators with relevant, meaningful professional development focusing on digital learning and innovation that was in dire need for many. This requires a shift in instructional techniques that focus on critical thinking, inquiry, problem-solving, authentic contexts, and technology.

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Rise of the Edupreneur

A Principal's Reflections

Individuals and organizations that embrace this mindset shift develop dynamic behaviors that impact their organizational culture while leading to school improvement. In BrandED , Trish Rubin and I discuss the rise of the edupreneur and how this thinking can be a catalyst for transformative change. Start to follow them online.

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A Conference Not to Be Missed

A Principal's Reflections

Edscape evolved out of the need to provide educators with relevant, meaningful professional development focusing on digital learning and innovation that was in dire need for many. This requires a shift in instructional techniques that focus on critical thinking, inquiry, problem-solving, authentic contexts, and technology.

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Investing in leadership capacity: The amazing, wonderful District 59

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Two years ago I had the incredible opportunity to work with the entire leadership team of District 59 in Arlington Heights, Illinois for SEVEN days. They labeled it their ‘21st Century Leadership Academy.’ And we can build on all of that to start implementing new instructional and leadership paradigms in schools and classrooms.