A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2024

It also ensures that education remains dynamic and meaningful, preparing students to make informed decisions and contribute positively to society. Educators should ensure students have a firm grasp of essential information in the classroom before progressing. It encourages deeper cognitive processes and critical thinking.

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Critical Thinking Pedagogy Project-Based Learning Cultures 449

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 25, 2021

It's about getting the right information out at the right time using the right means. Communication is vital in accomplishing tasks and getting things done, passing on important information, acquiring information, developing a shared vision, reaching decisions through consensus, building relationships, and moving people to embrace change.

Leadership 545

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 1, 2022

We can look to the past in order to inform current practice. If efficacy is the goal, it is critical to embrace a scholarly mindset to inform and influence our work, not drive it. It provides a baseline as to what has been found to really work when it comes to student learning and improving culture.

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Artifacts Cultures Leadership Research 529

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 29, 2021

Autonomous inquirers process and evaluate information in their investigations, planning what to do and how to go about it. They make informed and well-reasoned decisions while recognizing that others may have different beliefs and attitudes.

Project-Based Learning 545

Project-Based Learning Cultures Pedagogy Education 545

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2022

As I was facilitating a model lesson near the end of the school day with a group of teachers and administrators, a staff member came by the room to inform everyone that the district would be going remote the rest of the week.

Leadership 521

Leadership Pedagogy Education 521

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

As Mercer (2000) argues, "Talk is not simply a vehicle for transmitting information; it is a tool for thinking." When students articulate their thoughts and listen to the perspectives of their peers, they are challenged to think critically, analyze information, and construct new knowledge.

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Critical Thinking Cultures Teaching Research 410

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 5, 2022

The value of SAMR is that it can inform you what NOT to do with technology. It is broken down into four (4) quads: Quadrant A (Acquisition) - Students gather and store bits of knowledge and information. Students are primarily expected to remember or understand this acquired knowledge. The teacher does most of the work by instructing.

Pedagogy 540

Pedagogy Cultures Education 540

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 19, 2020

Access to this vital information will then allow for staff to quarantine as necessary. Below are some specific highlights from a brief on their website : ZippSlip offers a solution to electronically collect and track COVID symptoms and risk information from students' parents attending the school.

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Education 400

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Communication , when done effectively, relies on getting the right information out at the right time using the right medium. While disseminating information consistently and with clarity is critical, non-verbal means such as listening and body language are just as, if not more, necessary.

Leadership 539

Leadership Cultures Research Education 539

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 3, 2020

Each is designed to ensure that identities and information of minors are protected. The Children's Online Privacy and Protection Act ( COPPA ) : A law that gives parents control over what information websites can collect from their kids. For more information, check out this article from Common Sense Education.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

Below is more detailed information on the components of the system. Effective communication is vital, as it ensures that all stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and students, are well-informed and engaged. By relying on evidence, educators can make informed decisions that enhance student learning and achievement.

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K-12 Education Leadership Classroom Management 431

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Begin with meticulous planning using the information provided in the key focus areas previously covered above. Then think about strategies to inform and educate families as to what their kids can expect. Digital leadership compels us to meet them where they are and engage in two-way communications using a hybrid approach.

Pedagogy 546

Pedagogy Social Justice K-12 EdTech 546

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Upon closer examination, it becomes evident that information, in the form of content, held a central role in all my classes. The routine was consistent: my peers and I would receive information and then be assigned tasks to showcase our comprehension, occasionally even constructing new knowledge.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MARCH 3, 2024

Novice and expert learners experience and process information differently. I like to think of schema development like a spider web : The more connections to the information being taught, the more complex the spider web of knowledge. This is especially important when beginning a new topic.

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Psychology Pedagogy Library Teaching 342

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Feedback is information about reactions to a product or a person's performance of a task, which serves as a basis for improvement. Students rarely receive good feedback that informs their learning as they are typically given these exams at the end of the school year and are then graded up until the last minute.

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Cultures 445

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 23, 2024

This active exploration allows them to discover new information, make connections between ideas, and solidify their understanding. No matter the path chosen, checks for understanding along the way inform the student of their understanding.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

I realized that I have separate posts and images on all four of these blended learning strategies and thought it might be a good idea to curate this information that educators have found valuable to create a resource. Below I have briefly summarized each approach and encourage you to click on the link for more detailed information.

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Pedagogy Teaching Education 489

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Had it not been for principal Nicki Slaugh informing me that she was the TA, I would have just assumed she was a special education teacher. Please check out the image below and this website for more information. She was seen accessing evidence on her iPad for individual learners based on their IEP.

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Teaching Junior High Professional Development Leadership 475

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 19, 2023

In a recent post, I shared the Purposeful Use of Technology for Learning (PUTL) framework as a means to develop a foundation and inform how technology can be used to support learner-driven experiences and outcomes. Otherwise, isolated instances of success will be the only outcome. Below you can view the updated image.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Utilizing video collaboration technology specifically designed to enhance effective communication and information sharing is essential for maintaining a near-to-life connection to students not able to attend a physical class.

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EdTech Teaching Education 545

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 14, 2020

paper mailings), newsletters, or websites are the most effective or the only way to get information out. Flexibility - A multifaceted digital communications strategy allows all stakeholders a choice as to how they want to consume information and interact with the school. We can't assume communication staples such as snail mail (i.e.,

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 16, 2022

The data from then can be used to identify the following: Level of mastery Areas of difficulty Opportunities to reteach Gaps in learner understanding The information gleaned from them provides the teacher with additional insight as to how the lesson went and what can be done to improve it in the future.

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Junior High Lesson Plan High School Education 519

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 21, 2020

Check out this post for more detailed information. For more information, check out my entire r emote learning series. Personalization Personalized learning represents a movement from the “what” to the “who” as a means to facilitate student ownership of the learning process. Blended instruction is what the teacher does with technology.

Pedagogy 546

Pedagogy Tradition Leadership History 546

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2024

Below are some of the highlights: Oh, my goodness, this was exactly what I needed because I am involved in Intervention and Extension Training at my place of work and this information was so helpful. The webinar provided a great deal of relevant information and strategies to integrate personalized learning in learning environments.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2023

This timely information helps students stay on track, maintain their motivation, and build a deeper understanding of the material as they progress. People have different cognitive styles, strengths, and ways of processing information. AI can predict a student's future performance based on their past achievements and behaviors.

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TeachThought

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Is this headline entirely ‘true’/accurate or based instead on partially true information/data? Is this information, angle, or ‘take’ new or something that’s been said before (and either fact-checked or debunked)? What background information would I need to be able to evaluate its credibility?

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Critical Thinking 286

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

In Digital Leadership I recommend that all leaders consider using a multi-faceted approach that blends both digital and non-digital strategies to get the required information and updates to all stakeholders. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you want to get some more information on what can be done for your school or district.

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Leadership Pedagogy Cultures High School 452

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2022

It is here where student agency can be further developed through path, pace, and place (click HERE for more detailed information). From here, the stage is then set to leverage blended pedagogy such as station rotation, choice activities, playlists, and the flipped approach.

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Pedagogy Tradition Cultures Leadership 540

TeachThought

MARCH 23, 2024

Next, they answer comprehension questions, which include opportunities to compare and contrast information. Next, they answer comprehension questions, which include opportunities to compare and contrast information. Next, they answer comprehension questions, which include opportunities to compare and contrast information.

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Advocacy Middle School Research Teaching 338

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

When this mindset is combined with silos erected to protect ourselves and organizations from external information and new ideas, it becomes clearer why transformational change is often just an idea that never gets put into motion. Our past experiences often dictate or influence our current professional practice.

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Humanities High School Teaching Education 538

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

First, leaders need to understand what strategies are the most critical in leading change, improving outcomes, and developing a thriving culture. Second, they need to know when and where to employ these strategies based on the situation. Here is my attempt at creating the analogy.

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Leadership Cultures Research 543

TeachThought

AUGUST 20, 2024

Critical thinking is an ongoing process emphasizing the fluid and continued interpretation of information rather than the formation of static beliefs and opinions. Research about cognitively demanding skills provides formal academic content that we can extend to less formal settings, including K-12 classrooms.

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Critical Thinking K-12 History Research 348

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Digital leadership can thus be defined as establishing direction, influencing others, and initiating sustainable change through the access to information, and establishing relationships to anticipate changes pivotal to school success in the future. You can’t re-envision or transform education if professional learning doesn’t change.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

The Internet drastically changed this process by ushering us all into the Information Age. Whereas in the past, knowledge could be readily accessed from encyclopedias and books, this took time. Artificial intelligence is now a disruptive force that allows anyone to instantaneously access basic knowledge and facts.

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Education 531

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Inform Policy Decisions : Data-Driven Policymaking : Use Consensus AI to identify research that supports or refutes proposed educational policies. Improved Decision-Making : Make informed choices based on credible evidence. Collaborative Learning : Facilitate discussions among educators by providing access to shared research resources.

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Leadership Education Advocacy Library 350

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 19, 2020

Protocols must be established to safeguard sensitive information. In the case that you have already closed, IEP teams can meet physically (many schools are having just staff in to plan for remote learning) or virtually to modify plans. Guidelines are one thing, but seeing what it looks like in the field is another.

Education 545

Education Leadership 545

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Moreover, feedback provides specific and actionable information for educators to set goals and make targeted improvements. When organizations gather and analyze feedback curated during learning walks, they can make informed decisions about training, development programs, and process improvements.

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