A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

I am very excited about my upcoming book titled “ Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times ” which will be published by Corwin Press. The entire book looks at leadership through the lens of practitioners in the digital age. I think it is important to first look at the concept of leadership in general.

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MARCH 17, 2024

This could include workshops on specific instructional strategies, online courses on emerging educational technologies, or peer coaching programs that foster collaboration. Empower Teacher Leadership Teachers are a wealth of knowledge and experience. Offer teachers a diverse menu of learning opportunities.

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APRIL 24, 2014

Since this is an educational technology post I will only focus on the latter. Many districts, schools, and administrators are convinced that social media has absolutely no place in education, even though the whole entire world using it for some reason or another. The experiment proved an interesting experience for all.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2012

Image credit: [link] Even as we are seeing more schools and educators transform the way they teach and learn with technology, many more are not. Technology is often viewed either as a frill or a tool not worth its weight in gold. Opinions vary on the merits of educational technology, but common themes seem to have emerged.

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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

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Cross-posted at The Educator''s Royal Treatment. As I mentioned in a previous post I have been working on a educational technology presentation for principals in a NJ school district. educational technology Leadership Opinion Social Media tools' Interactive as readers can leave comments. What did I miss?

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 8, 2015

Follow along, grab some resources, and let’s move past engagement to ensure learning is taking place in our technology initiatives. Digital Leadership digital learning Digital Learning Day educational technology Student engagement'

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 12, 2010

So many exciting things have happened recently as a result of my own learning and growth in educational technology and leadership. Forming partnerships are an extremely important aspect of educational leadership. In case I didn''t mention, TSETC is FREE and will be open to ANY/ALL EDUCATORS!!!!!

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Finally, how can we move more schools to embrace social media in general as a valuable educational tool? educational leadership educational technology Twitter' You can view the entire winter Scholastic Administrator magazine HERE ).

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 15, 2012

There were many times during this early period that I questioned the value of the time I was putting in, or the actual impact any of this was having on teaching, learning, school culture, and leadership. On this Leadership Day 2012 I would like to remind all school leaders and educators that it is never too late to jump on the bandwagon.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2010

Let me begin by saying that I was absolutely honored that various members of my Professional Learning Network (PLN) and the greater educational community reached out to me to address administrators looking to embrace social media, plan an educational technology conference at my school, and discuss leadership in the digital age.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 17, 2013

Well, that all changed recently at the Leadership 3.0 creativity educational leadership educational technology Minecraft Nicholas Sheninger Student engagement' Especially during keynote presentations, I talk about the need for school leaders to take calculated risks to initiate meaningful change.

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MARCH 1, 2012

Students described their use of devices for educational activities and took personal responsibility for using the devices appropriately. I attribute this to Eric’s leadership and the team’s foresight, for embracing the learning environment and adapting their understanding of the tools used by the millennial generation.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 30, 2015

These submissions fell into three categories: “Empowering, Excelling, Elevating" – showcases outstanding leadership, innovative teaching, and learning supported by technology. “Student Productions” – students discuss how technology has changed their learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2013

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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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 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. There has to be a concerted focus on the why, how, and evidence of results.

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MARCH 28, 2013

1:1 laptop program 21st Century Leadership 21st Century Learning BYOD Change Innovation Opinion educational technology' Do you think one is better than the other and if so why? If you are considering going down one of these paths, which one would you lean towards?

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

These words, toxic yet final, confirmed their lack of leadership. The disrespect from district leadership overshadowed my professional achievement. Teachers are increasingly expected to conform to rigid scripts, losing trust in leadership that disregards our agency. Many are walking away from a profession they once loved.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2014

Change education reform educational leadership educational technology Opinion' With each passing day, seeing and observing the fruits of our labor in the form of students exhibiting a growing appreciation for the culture that we are creating together brings a smile to my face. So what drives you?

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Dr. Shannon Doak

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I have been thinking recently about leadership at schools, specifically in the area of educational technology. Often when people ask me what I do for work, I tell them that I assist teachers and students use educational technology to improve learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 10, 2013

He has dual NYS certification in Secondary Social Studies and as an Educational Technology Specialist- daily utilizing both skill sets. As part of Valhalla’s Technology Committee, he is one of the leaders in driving the vision for the District.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 16, 2010

I feel fortunate that the administration and staff of New Milford High School is made up of people who care for their students and are committed to education. With the leadership of our principal, the past three years have seen great improvements in learning environments, especially in the area of technology.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

Over the past couple of days I have been preparing a presentation for K-12 Principals entitled "Harnessing the Power of Educational Technology" (I''ll share more about this at a later time). change opinion leadership'

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 1, 2017

“We don’t know who is choosing it and who is pulling the strings,” said Luis (known as Adrian) Manzano-Anzures, a student at Warren, Michigan’s Macomb Community College, who spoke last month on a panel at EduCon 2.9 , an annual conference about education and technology at Philadelphia’s Science Leadership Academy, a public magnet school.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2015

With or without leadership support, teachers need to be open and willing to change as schools, for the most part, continue to prepare students for a world that no longer exists. Teachers must reach out and engage parents and utilize them as key players in their child’s education.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Too often, teachers are rapidly elevated from the classroom to school leadership positions, whether to fill an unexpected vacancy, act as an interim administrator or to take on a permanent leadership role. It is essential to recognize that the premature placement of teachers into leadership roles comes at a cost.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

What amazes me is that at the same time they ‘lead’ as though they are oblivious to current research and best practices regarding organizations, systems, and high quality leadership. Educational technology hasn’t [yet] made deep, lasting changes on schooling. Leadership and Vision Mind Dump leadership Leslie Wilson'

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Our principal also left a couple of months into the year, which prompted a takeover by central office leadership — all of whom were unfamiliar white faces in a school full of Black and Latino children. After my first three months as a teaching resident, the master teacher I shadowed went on maternity leave and never returned.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2012

21st Century Education BYOD BYOT educational leadership educational technology mobile learning Opinion' How do you manage your BYOD program if you have one at your school? If you don''t, what are the factors holding you back?

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Analysts said the difference likely came down to leadership in some states being “simply more effective at steering districts to focus on student learning” in the face of vague spending guidelines from the federal government.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 11, 2012

Also, his research looks at race, social class, and gender in educational settings. BYOD BYOT educational leadership educational technology mobile learning devices' You can learn more about Franklin at www.franklinturner.com and @doctorfranklin.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 8, 2017

We had a vibrant conversation on the topic of Digital Leadership with a focus on school culture, embracing change, strategic use of social media, the Model Schools Conference , and innovation. I always admired Will’s passion for educational technology and genuine interest in becoming a better educator.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 14, 2025

Because while the primary responsibilities of a classroom teacher involve educating and caring for young children, that work often shifts dramatically at the next level the leadership level to managing staff and operating a small business. Its often so daunting that many educators dont bother to move up.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 6, 2015

At the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) my team and I work with schools and districts to get mobile learning initiatives right before an all out rollout. Access alone will not translate into enhanced student learning outcomes.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 26, 2013

Effective technology integration as a means to promote student creativity, apply knowledge, and increase engagement in the classroom. Essential leadership practices to articulate a vision for school improvement and begin the implementation process. Check out the schedule HERE.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Effective technology integration as a means to promote student creativity, apply knowledge, and increase engagement in the classroom. Essential leadership practices to articulate a vision for school improvement and begin the implementation process.

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