In an earlier post, I wrote about the one change educators can take to move our classrooms toward inquiry – problematizing practice. The most engaged leaders are never comfortable with the status quo. They continuously think of ways to improve aspects of practice and begin the journey of change by modeling powerful questioning. This week […]
The one action all educators must take to fuel the classroom shift to inquiry…
I read a post the other day from Ross Cooper titled Inquiry is king. Here’s why… In any progressive vision for learning where students exercise agency, inquiry is a non-negotiable, and this needs to be the direction where we are headed for our schools and classrooms. I do wonder, though, how we as educators are […]
The one question school leaders and parents aren’t talking about…
In the book Illuminate from Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez there is an inspiring quote reminding us of one of the primary responsibilities of leadership today: Leaders anticipate the future. They stand at the edge of the known world, patrolling the border between “now” and “next” to spot trends. They help others see the future, […]
#edleadership in a 1099 world
Earlier this year I had the opportunity to have a conversation with Dr. Rod Berger as part of a series of interviews he is doing with Superintendents across the country. It was a great conversation in which I had the opportunity to share the work here in Salisbury Township School District. In the interview, we talk about […]
Meet 9 innovative education thought leaders!
One of our goals this year in Salisbury Township School District is to revisit and revise our beliefs and vision for teaching and learning. As part of the learning process, we have been connecting with innovative thought leaders – experts in creativity, personalized learning, assessment and other areas of current educational innovation. Through these connections, […]
School Leadership Meets Mindfulness: 3 Strategies
As part of Educon 2.8, I was able to attend Dr. Spike Cook‘s session on mindfulness: Balancing Connection and Isolation with Mindfulness. I’ve been interested in the topic for several years, making it’s practice a goal that I’ve achieved with mixed success. Mindfulness is particularly important for school leaders as our workday is often filled […]
Generation Z and the World of Work: 3 Resources to Spark Conversation
As we develop our vision for learning in K12, are we considering the future landscape of work? I admit, this is not an area I’ve explored much. But I need to. We all need to if we are providing a relevant education to our learners. The world of work is changing, and all signs indicate […]
Generation Z: 5 Questions to Change Your Practice
Generation Z: Born after the late 90s. Today’s K-12 learners. Do we really know this generation and their learning needs and preferences? What are our adult assumptions regarding Generation Z’s online identity, privacy, social media addiction, bullying, and digital literacy? Let’s have a conversation about today’s generation. Identity: How do we help our learners become […]
Leadership: An Often Missing Piece in Systemic Transformation
After reading the Education Week article Why Ed Tech Is Not Transforming How Teachers Teach, I was reminded of how often our conversations around digital transformation are misguided: Should we really be expecting “ed tech” to transform how teachers teach? The article mentions next to nothing about leadership and the role of the school leader […]
6 Critical Factors of Success for Designing Transformational Learning Experiences
This post is co-authored with Lynn Fuini-Hetten. The challenge One of the greatest challenges within any digital transformation is bringing about systemic change. Many schools and districts, including our own, have pockets of innovation where teachers are creating learning environments and opportunities for students that push toward personalized learning and meaningful uses of technology. The […]
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