A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2018

“ Leadership has less to do with position than it does disposition.” – John Maxwell I am currently working on a new edition of Digital Leadership for Corwin and I am very excited, as it will be in color. A great deal has changed since Digital Leadership was published in 2014. Leadership is leadership ladies and gentlemen.

Leadership 289

Leadership Cultures Professional Development Tradition 289

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 22, 2013

This post is the sixth in a series that will outline the foundational elements of my new book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. Change Digital Leadership Dwight Carter Innovation PIllars of Digital Leadership' It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014.

Leadership 307

Leadership Tradition High School 307

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

This post is the fourth in a series that will outline the foundational elements of my new book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. Digital leaders seize the opportunity to grow and learn like never before through a connected model of leadership. It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014.

Leadership 279

Leadership Educational Technology Tradition Humanities 279

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

The leadership of NASSP is well aware of trends in and the value of connected learning and have created a learning experience that will meet the needs of all attendees. 21st Century Leadership connected educators educational leadership Ignite NASSP'

Leadership 240

Leadership Tradition Education 240

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 9, 2023

What is the essence of leadership? However, let’s look at it from the perspective of debunking what authentic leadership is, not to get at the heart of what it really is when it comes to agents of change. However, leadership is not about attracting others to follow. Leadership is about inspiring others to take action.

Leadership 545

Leadership Tradition Humanities 545

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

When it comes to leadership, there is no one right way or quick fix. From a learning standpoint, this requires a focus on pedagogical leadership , something I learned over time when I was a principal, which required taking a critical lens to my practice if I was going to help my staff do the same.

Leadership 525

Leadership Archiving Lesson Plan Tradition 525

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Unlike the days when there was no Internet, anyone can provide deeper context or supporting examples to supplement and piece of traditional written work. There is a nice mix of concepts including personalization, educational technology, leadership, and school culture. By evergreen I mean that the content withstands the test of time.

Leadership 531

Leadership Educational Technology Tradition Cultures 531

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2022

Moving away from traditional approaches is not easy. Here is where leadership is pivotal. Traditional systems look to sustain a more equality-based approach. Shifting away from a reliance on traditional practices to personalization will be a bumpy road at first. Our kids, and their future, are worth the effort.

Pedagogy 539

Pedagogy Tradition Cultures Leadership 539

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2020

Strong leadership in times of uncertainty is critical to not only get by but also set the stage for success. Preparing for what comes next will take meticulous planning, flexibility, resolve, and bold leadership. What comes next remains a mystery for some. You can view the 30-minute recording below.

Pedagogy 530

Pedagogy Leadership Tradition Teaching 530

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Other pieces included topics that I traditionally cover but with new angles such as pedagogy, change leadership, and school culture. From March on, my blog posts focused on practical strategies in the areas of remote learning, hybrid models, and leadership in uncertain times. We are in their debt.

Pedagogy 517

Pedagogy Leadership Tradition Cultures 517

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Watching the video above is a painful reminder of my lack of leadership at one point. So in the end my leadership was defined by maintaining a building driven by standardized test scores and how well students were able to conform to the system that I was brainwashed into sustaining. What are we really preparing our students for then?

Leadership 414

Leadership Cultures Tradition High School 414

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 25, 2015

Schools and districts need digital leadership. Digital leadership takes into account recent changes such as ubiquitous connectivity, open-source technology, mobile devices, and personalization. We need to realize that many traditional elements associated with education no longer prevail. Leadership is central to the FRS effort.

Leadership 362

Leadership Tradition Cultures Teaching 362

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 3, 2021

When it comes to leadership, the importance of effective communication skills to engage and empower families moved to the forefront. A focus on solely traditional methods will not cut it, unfortunately. For more strategies, consider getting your hands on both Digital Leadership and BrandED.

Leadership 489

Leadership Tradition Cultures 489

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

For many years New Milford High School was just like virtually every other public school in this country defined solely by traditional indicators of success such as standardized test scores, graduation rates, and acceptances to four year colleges. Leadership is about action, not position or ideas that just get pushed around.

Leadership 401

Leadership Tradition High School Library 401

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 24, 2021

While an array of successful strategies associated with more traditional methodologies still have value today, we need to rethink how and when they are used. SEL There are reasons that these learners have not experienced success in traditional education settings.

Pedagogy 494

Pedagogy Project-Based Learning Leadership Tradition 494

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

We need to realize that this, along with other traditional elements associated with education, no longer prevail. This makes a great sound bite, but the reality is that many individuals in a leadership position are not actually working directly with students. Leadership is about action, not position. Others can as well.

Leadership 415

Leadership Artifacts Tradition Cultures 415

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 19, 2014

My epiphany, so to say, changed my entire outlook on modes of professional development and led to the discovery of a practice area in digital leadership. We need to get at the heart of what embodies great leadership and engage in learning experiences that have professional value to us while honoring our precious time.

Leadership 350

Leadership Professional Development Tradition Cultures 350

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Now is not the time to revert back to traditional observation and evaluation protocols because, quite frankly, they will not result in improved outcomes. In Digital Leadership , I lay out the importance of using a multifaceted approach to meet stakeholders where they are while reinforcing the vital message at hand.

Leadership 527

Leadership Pedagogy Professional Development Tradition 527

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2024

Embrace Choice and Variety Move away from the traditional "sit-and-get" PD model. Empower Teacher Leadership Teachers are a wealth of knowledge and experience. Empower them by creating opportunities for leadership within the professional development framework. Offer teachers a diverse menu of learning opportunities.

Professional Development 454

Professional Development Leadership Cultures Educational Technology 454

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 21, 2020

The premise of a hybrid learning model is to combine traditional and non-traditional methodologies to improve education while ensuring that high-quality learning for all kids is the gold standard. The image below begins to visualize what this could look like as schools begin to transform teaching, learning, and leadership.

Pedagogy 546

Pedagogy Tradition Leadership History 546

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

The Mount Olive Township School District in NJ, under the leadership of superintendent Dr. Robert Zywicki, has been way ahead of the curve. Digital leadership compels all of us to meet our stakeholders where they are and engage in two-way communication when possible. The best way is your way. You can check out their entire plan HERE.

Leadership 544

Leadership Digital Resources Elementary School Middle School 544

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 3, 2015

As of late I have been working with a greater number of teachers across the country on digital leadership and learning. Leadership is comprised of a dynamic mix of behaviors, mindset, and skills, which are used to move people where a leader wants them to be for the betterment of the organization. Now here’s why.

Leadership 406

Leadership Tradition Cultures Education 406

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 27, 2015

This framework, based on traditional elements of education yet encouraging movement from acquisition of knowledge to application of knowledge, charts learning along the two dimensions of higher standards and student achievement. Pedagogy first, technology second when appropriate.

Artifacts 473

Artifacts Pedagogy Leadership Cultures 473

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 9, 2014

Image credit: [link] Almost ten years ago, I was presented with an opportunity to begin my educational leadership career at NMHS. This is why I will be joining Scholastic at the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) and with Scholastic Achievement Partners (SAP) as a Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership.

Leadership 419

Leadership K-12 High School Cultures 419

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

While PLNs have grown in popularity, the most popular form of professional learning embraced by schools and districts still consists of more traditional pathways, such as bringing in guest speakers, workshops, or holding annual events. Being a lifelong learner in the digital age is quite empowering. Below are a few examples.

Professional Development 462

Professional Development Leadership Elementary School Tradition 462

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2017

Unfortunately, this traditional student role does not demand that they develop the key soft skills that people entering today’s evolving workforce need to be successful. They want me to spoon feed them information and I want them to be drivers of learning. This is what makes project-based learning hard for students.

Tradition 168

Tradition Teaching Project-Based Learning Leadership 168

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

However, a convergence of styles separates generalists from specialists when it comes to leadership. Moving from Specialist to Generalist Below are some common styles prevalent in leadership today. Managerial Whether we like it or not, management plays a pivotal role in leadership.

Leadership 392

Leadership Professional Development Tradition Cultures 392

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Early on, I used more traditional strategies since this was a new arena for me. In Digital Leadership , I outline how a multi-faceted approach that meets stakeholders where they are is the most effective way. It is nearly impossible to create a culture of learning if there are elements of boredom, inactivity, and lack of relevance.

Leadership 545

Leadership Tradition Cultures High School 545

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 22, 2023

Up until this point, my thinking was relatively traditional and as such, so was the culture of my school. Leaders need to be attuned to the fact that the world is rapidly evolving, something I discuss in detail in Digital Leadership. I remember vividly as a young principal when I started to drink the “edtech” Kool-Aid many years ago.

EdTech 504

EdTech Cultures Leadership Tradition 504

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 3, 2021

The traditional goal of any education system is to prepare students for either college or careers. Pedagogical leadership can pave the way. Over the years, I would say that while this view still holds value, the context has changed dramatically.

Leadership 509

Leadership Tradition Education 509

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2014

We need to realize that this, along with other traditional elements associated with education, no longer prevail. Change Digital Leadership educational leadership Innovation Opinion' The bottom line is that they are bored. In New York Common Core, scripts for lessons have become the standard. If not, how will you change that?

Leadership 382

Leadership Tradition Education 382

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

When it is all said and done, the best experiences are ongoing and job-embedded so that the needed support, application into practice, feedback, and accountability for growth lead to actual changes to teaching, learning, and leadership. The other is ensuring what has been learned leads to improvements in teaching, learning, and leadership.

Leadership 407

Leadership Archiving Professional Development Tradition 407

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Over the past couple of weeks I have been either keynoting conferences or facilitating workshops focusing on digital leadership and learning. I relish the fact of being able to talk about creating schools that work for kids and leadership in the digital age. It is an honor and privilege to be in a leadership position.

Leadership 368

Leadership Tradition Cultures Education 368

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 22, 2014

Leadership is not about position, but rather the actions that we take in our respective roles. The world is full of opinions, but lacking in the definitive actions that are needed to transform teaching, learning, and leadership. Change educational leadership Leadership'

Leadership 356

Leadership Tradition Cultures High School 356

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 8, 2021

Recently I was working with the leadership team at Moanalua Middle School (MMS) in Hawaii. Below I have taken the traditional RTI pyramid of supports and added how personalized learning strategies could be implemented to ensure better learners are getting what they need.

Pedagogy 545

Pedagogy Middle School Leadership Tradition 545

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2015

Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to have an article published in the digital version of ASCD's Educational Leadership. Digital leadership calls for a multifaceted approach using both traditional and new age strategies to ensure that the right message is reaching stakeholders in a timely fashion.

Leadership 329

Leadership Tradition Cultures Education 329

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Remote teachers also need time, which is why having them follow a traditional school day schedule doesn't make much sense, especially when asynchronous tasks can be employed, freeing up much needed minutes or even hours. Compassionate teaching and leadership consider any type of suffering and move towards specific actions to relieve it.

Pedagogy 541

Pedagogy Cultures Tradition Leadership 541