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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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The Need for More Play in School

A Principal's Reflections

Kids love play and it is a central component of their social and emotional development. Important qualities such as patience, compromise, creativity, focus, critical thinking, problem solving, determination, resilience, and resourcefulness, to name a few, are developed through play.

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Forging Ahead With Change

A Principal's Reflections

tools on a routine basis to enhance and promote essential skill sets such as communication, collaboration, media literacy, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, global awareness, and technological proficiency. To this end, teachers and students are now routinely utilizing social media and other various Web 2.0

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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. We have made great strides in this area in my District through the development of the Academies at NMHS. It is our responsibility to create these environments.

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How Schools Can Implement Mindful Media

TeachThought

Critical Thinking Skill Emphasize the development of critical thinking skills to help children navigate the vast amount of information available to them. Teach them how to question, analyze, and evaluate information critically, enabling them to make informed decisions and form their own opinions.

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This School Embeds Professional Development Into Everyday Work

Edthena

As a professor of teacher education at University of Washington, Morva McDonald spent years researching and designing professional development for teachers. How does video fit into your larger vision for professional development and coaching at the school? This year Morva changed roles from professor to principal.