Professional Development for Mixed Audiences

In its intention, professional development offers an opportunity for individuals to learn about new advancements in their respective field, including industry best practices.  However, professional development (PD) is criticized for its inability to offer either content, format, or context that is relevant. In the DEL program, we were asked for our opinions on what makes for good professional … Continue reading Professional Development for Mixed Audiences

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Teacher-Led Professional Development

Professional Development (or PD as it is often called) is a term thrown around loosely in educational institutions.  It is a very broad term that typically describes a meeting/training/conference/class where teachers are developing themselves professionally or learning something new to help them be a better teacher in the classroom. Even after a 15 year career […]

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EDTC 6102 Module 1 Solution

Empowered Learner The past week in my DEL master’s program our cohort was focusing on ISTE Student Standard 1-  Empowered Learner. It states, “Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences”. This standard requires students to take an active role […]

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Mission and Core Principles

My mission as a digital education leader is to empower all students to be knowledgeable, productive and reflective digital citizens. Guiding principles: Technology integration is important in preparing students with 21st century skills. Digital citizenship should to be taught throughout subjects, domains and grades. Mindfulness and reflection should be practiced to create a healthy digital […]

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Values Ethics and Foundations in Digital Education (ECTC 6101)

Digital Readiness Reflection At the end of my first quarter in the Values Ethics and Foundations in Digital Education (EDTC 6101) I’ve gained insight into what it means to be a digital citizen. Mike Ribble’s Nine Elements of Digital Education describes norms of responsible behavior with regard to technology use.  Ribble’s Nine Elements of Digital […]

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Research, realism, and relationship: Empowering PD partnership between teachers and institutions

The shift to Common Core State Standards in 2010 not only changed teaching and learning by greatly increasing and standardizing emphasis on student knowledge construction and problem-solving, but were accompanied by an associated accountability movement that ties high-stakes testing of student outcomes to teacher evaluation. … Continue readingResearch, realism, and relationship: Empowering PD partnership between teachers and institutions

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