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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.

EdTech 540
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Common Misconceptions of Educators Who Fear Technology

A Principal's Reflections

We are beginning to see some schools across the country take the lead in merging sound pedagogy with the effective integration of technology. These skill sets include critical thinking/problem solving, media literacy, collaboration, creativity, technological proficiency, and global awareness.

Education 383
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The Best Ideas for Our Schools

A Principal's Reflections

These include creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, technological proficiency, global awareness, media literacy, communication, and collaboration. Respect also entails we will consistently seek paths to grow professionally in order to discover and implement new ideas on their behalf.

Pedagogy 306
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This School Librarian Thinks Her Job Is the ‘Best-Kept Secret in Education’

ED Surge

She teaches concepts as wide-ranging as American Sign Language, critical thinking, typing, conducting research and writing in cursive. I have coursework in school librarianship, so that's definitely a part of my progress, having actual school librarianship theories and pedagogies and systems under my belt. I'm an educator.

Library 105
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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.

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Unlocking the Power of Creativity and AI: Preparing Students for the Future Workforce

ED Surge

Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. As such, many students enter college and the workforce not having enough practice in key critical thinking skills that they need to be innovative problem-solvers and effective communicators.

Pedagogy 134
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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

ED Surge

Lam, who began learning to code six years ago, developed his skills at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Master Trainer Program in Boston, an experience sponsored by his school and supported by CoolThink@JC. Now, he hosts professional development workshops and lesson demonstrations for other teachers in Hong Kong.

Pedagogy 107