In the past few weeks Lynn Fuini-Hetten and I produced three new podcasts featuring innovative thought leaders in parenting, testing and 1:1 technology at home! Check them out on TLTalkRadio! Season 2: Episode 27 – The Gift of Failure – Interview with Jessica Lahey In this episode, we are talking with Jessica Lahey. Jessica is […]
So you think you’re a digital leader?
This is the first in a series of four posts that have emerged as a result of a week-long trip to Silicon Valley with a group of educational leaders from the University of Pennsylvania Midcareer Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. Be sure to check out previous blog posts providing my reflections on the daily adventures. […]
#PennSV16 – Day #1 – Problematizing Our Practice
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 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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]