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Preparing graduates for the future? Focus on these…

By Randy Ziegenfuss

Preparing graduates for the future? Focus on these…

One of the ways that schools and districts are exercising a future-focused mindset is to develop a Portrait of a Graduate. (If you are interested in this work, check out the https://portraitofagraduate.org site for resources and see lots of quality examples from around the country.) In the process of developing a Profile, the question being […]

Filed Under: futurelearning, Leadership, Resources

2015 in Review: Making Real-world Connections

By Randy Ziegenfuss

2015 in Review: Making Real-world Connections

I see many bloggers posting their “top posts” this time of year. I wasn’t going to share a post of that kind, but once I saw the important theme that emerged from the most-read posts here, I wanted to share. Yes…it may be interesting to see how my writing and thinking as a first-year superintendent have […]

Filed Under: Leadership, Learning, Resources, Teaching

3 for the week

By Randy Ziegenfuss

3 for the week

4 Minutes Guide to Creating Graphs and Charts in Google Spreadsheets There’s nothing particularly earth shattering about a 4-minute video on using Google spreadsheets to create graphs and charts. The prevalence of this kind of information on the internet should prompt all educators to reflect on the value they add to the classroom in a […]

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Learnist

By Randy Ziegenfuss

Learnist

This post was originally posted at TL2014.org. It is just as relevant here! With access to technology, today it is easier than ever to learn just about anything. One of the challenges, though, is how to find the information we want and need quickly. One way is to develop and refine our search skills. Recently, […]

Filed Under: Learning, Resources, Teaching

Blended Learning – Pt. II

By Randy Ziegenfuss

My district is in the early stages of examining virtual learning. The primary objective, at the moment, seems to be to create our own virtual school in order to “bring back” students who have left the district to enroll in cyber charter schools. While that is fine (assuming we hold the mirror up and ask […]

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About Working At The Edge:

My name is Randy Ziegenfuss, and I'm a retired public school superintendent and a life-long educator with over 34 years experience developing a passion for teaching, learning, leadership and technology. <read more...>

I first came across the phrase working at the edge while learning about the work of Marzano, et al. School Leadership That Works: From Research to Results. In this work, the researchers define 21 responsibilities of the school leader, one being change agent. A change agent is defined as one who is, "...willing to challenge school practices that have been in place for a long time and promoting the value of working at the edge of one's competence."

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