A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 1, 2012

Communicating and Connecting With Social Media (Bill Ferriter, Jason Ramsden, Eric Sheninger) Pinterest board of PLN resources The Connected Educator (Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, Lani Ritter Hall) Personal Learning Networks (Will Richardson, Rob Mancabelli).

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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. Principals can use social media for communication, public relations, branding, professional development, and opportunity.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2010

Excuses such as money are now a non-factor as numerous free professional development opportunities have arisen. Getting better does not have to involve educational technology. Here are some professional development resources to help you and your colleagues get started.

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AUGUST 14, 2016

If it doesn’t, then why is precious time spent on developing and enforcing it? How do we know that our investments in educational technology are actually improving student learning and achievement? Do we hold ourselves accountable for implementing ideas and strategies learned through professional development?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 8, 2013

21st Century Education Change educational technology Flipped Classroom Innovation New Milford High School teachers' I also used last year as an opportunity to work with my teachers and better articulate how to compile their learning portfolios.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Prior to delving into this 140 character world I utilized traditional mediums for communication and professional development, had no idea what Web 2.0 was, and adamantly believed social media had absolutely no place in education. educational leadership educational technology Twitter'

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

The added benefit for me as a result of this training is that I learned about an array of new tools to better assist elementary teachers with technology integration in Spotswood and beyond as I work with educators across the globe. educational technology Learning Professional Development professional learning Spotswood'

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

This has resulted in the reduction of staff, larger class sizes, lack of follow through to repair aging buildings, and the inability to keep up with purchasing and replacing educational technology. This is why the time is now for districts and schools to seriously consider developing a Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) initiative.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 4, 2024

Let’s now dive into the most popular myths that hold educators back when it comes to personalization. Myth 1: Technology is needed to personalize Years ago, almost every educational technology company jumped on the personalized learning bandwagon and hailed it as a holy grail for improving outcomes.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2013

It also figures to entail a more streamlined approach when it comes to providing professional development to staff so that the devices are consistently utilized to support student learning. 1:1 laptop program 21st Century Leadership 21st Century Learning BYOD Change Innovation Opinion educational technology'

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 10, 2013

It was a great opportunity to not only get to exchange ideas with Eric regarding technology’s role in the classroom, but to see the learning community that has been nurtured and developed at his school. 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 29, 2013

This attention eventually leads to numerous opportunities in the form of strategic partnerships, authentic learning experiences for students, professional development, school and professional recognition, and educational technology.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 15, 2013

When doing so, we must ensure that policies are in line with this change, teachers are supported through professional development on how to effectively use social media in the classroom, and parents are educated on its value. All of this makes sense to me as an educator, parent, and citizen. What about you?

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JUNE 13, 2013

Change educational leadership educational technology Innovation Opinion' This might be the single most important element of a successful change initiative. That and being digitally resilient. What do you plan to change this next year and why?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 16, 2012

The resulting article described New Milford High School’s many accomplishments pertaining to the use of educational technology to enhance the teaching and learning process. Value One of the drawbacks to educational technology is the perceived lack of value it has in terms of student learning and achievement.

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ED Surge

APRIL 8, 2025

When teachers have professional development in math, they dont always carry what they learn back to the classroom. Potential teachers can come in with a narrow view of what it means to be good in mathematics, Patterson says.

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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

JUNE 13, 2012

Hopefully we will see other education programs will develop similar apps like this. apps education reform educational technology' If you use any apps like this in your school, I''d love to hear about it.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 26, 2013

Hundreds of educators from over ten different states and Canada descended upon my school last year to learn together and network in an effort to move their respective school cultures down an innovative path. This was the case for teachers in my District as well as those throughout the Tri-State area. Check out the schedule HERE.

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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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Professional Learning Communities (PLC''s): The district will be moving to this research-based model as our main means of professional development. Tri-State Educational Technology Conference (TSETC) : I have previously blogged about this event, but am compelled to mention it again. Here is a quick synopsis: 1.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2024

As I engage with districts and schools regularly, they frequently inquire about ways to gauge the outcomes and efficacy of their innovative strategies, such as BYOD, 1:1, blended and personalized learning, classroom and school redesign, branding, makerspaces, and professional development.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Hundreds of educators from over seven different states and Canada will once again descend upon my school to learn together and network in an effort to move their respective school cultures down an innovative path. This was the case for teachers in my District as well as those throughout the Tri-State area.

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Edthena

MARCH 25, 2025

By making professional development more efficient, affordable, and scalable, were working together to support all teachers in improving their mathematics teaching practices. This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to research-validated educational technology. Contact us to learn more.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

How can assessment data effectively inform instructional decisions and support professional development for educators? Communication and relationship building have always been in the background, but technology allows us to bring them to the foreground. This rich data will enhance our understanding of classroom dynamics.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 11, 2012

Unfortunately, many administrators and teachers do not fully understand the value of these technologies. professional development, the equipment and hands on guidance) for them to be successful with the effective implementation of these technologies in the classroom.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This involved professional development, providing space for collaboration, sharing best practices and challenges, and offering administrative support. Mancuso: For us, it was important to develop a shared understanding of personalized learning: how we as a district define it and what it looks like in classrooms.

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ED Surge

MARCH 27, 2025

We've seen fast growth of state pilots, professional development programs that are state supported, standards revisions, Drozda says, [and] the curriculum market for data science and data literacy and AI literacy is growing quite quickly.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 14, 2012

As a social studies teacher, being asked to take a professional development trip to Washington DC is an extremely exciting offer. 21st Century Teaching educational technology New Milford High School Nicolette Perna Rebecca Millan' For more information on this event check out the summary provided by ISTE.

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ED Surge

MARCH 19, 2025

This disconnect also means that critical information about alternative certification pathways, financial assistance programs and professional development opportunities does not always reach immigrant educators who want to teach in Ohio or anywhere in the United States, for that matter.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

Educators could then use those badges to build and communicate their own reputations to their colleagues and to senior staff, capturing a complete picture of their own professional development for others to see. Educators should be comfortable teaching, working, and learning in an increasingly connected global digital society.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2011

Other major responsibilities include evaluations, budget preparation, development of action plans, mentoring, and professional development. educational technology Leadership Social Media' Obviously, this is a general list of duties, which changes greatly depending on the time of year. This is my path.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

She knew she had to prepare herself for what may come, so she thought back on what she had learned during her initial Verizon Innovative Learning Schools learning experiences and began diving into every professional development and certification opportunity she could find. “I

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Who Am I in Education? Soon after, I began my first summer professional development at a school in the neighborhood I grew up in. My career in teaching began in the fall of 2017, right after I completed the first summer semester of my graduate program.

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ED Surge

APRIL 2, 2025

Professional Development: Faculty and administrators must understand why interoperability matters and how it benefits learners. Scaling Solutions: Models like LDRA must be extended beyond pilot programs into full-scale implementations across diverse educational contexts.

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ED Surge

APRIL 9, 2025

Preparing educators to use it effectively is not. How can we ensure our staff is prepared and confident to lead and learn alongside our students as the technology changes weekly (sometimes daily)? Were creating an AI-powered educational model focused on meaningful transformation.

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ED Surge

MARCH 17, 2025

Empowering Educators to Build Future-Ready Classrooms Preparing students for tomorrows workforce isnt just about technology for students its also about supporting the educators who are guiding them. Professional development is a core part of this equation.

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