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Spreading the News: New Computer Science Framework and ISTE Students Standards

Communicate. Collaborate. Create. March 19, 2017 March 19, 20174. Professional Development and Program Administration, administrators, CS Standards, curriculum framework, ISTE Administrator Standards, ISTE coaching standard 4, ISTE Student Standards, STEM, Systemic Improvement

Administrators at the district and school level are instrumental in the successful pursuit and implementation of educational technology initiatives. As an instructional technology specialist demonstrating and applying the ISTE Coaching Standards, it’s a responsibility to help bridge all stakeholders to create a technology rich professional learning program. Exploring ISTE Coaching Standard 4: Professional Development and […]

Designing a District Professional Learning Plan

Communicate. Collaborate. Create. March 18, 2017 March 18, 20174. Professional Development and Program Administration, Adult Learning, ISTE coaching standard 4, Lipton & Wellman, Professional Development, professional learning

In the DEL program course, Professional Development & Program Evaluation, we’re challenged with exploring best practices in educational technology professional development all while referencing the ISTE Coaching Standards. Coaching Standard 4: Professional Development and Program Evaluation specifically has us consider how educational technology coaches design, develop, and implement technology rich professional learning programs that model principles of […]

Ensuring Learningpalooza is Learning Centered

Communicate. Collaborate. Create. February 26, 2017 February 26, 20174. Professional Development and Program Administration

I continue to investigate how I, as a educational technology leader and coach, will support ISTE Standard 4: Professional Development and Program Evaluation Performance Indicator B Design, develop, and implement technology rich professional learning programs that model principles of adult learning and promote digital age best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment. In the upcoming all […]

Application of Adult Learning in Technology Training

Communicate. Collaborate. Create. January 30, 2017 January 30, 20174. Professional Development and Program Administration, Adult Learning, andragogy, ISTE coaching standard 4, Malcolm Knowles, Performance Indicator B, professional learning

ISTE Coaching Standard 4: Professional Development and Program Evaluation What are the adult learning principles that may impact participation in online or self-paced professional learning? My interest in this question stems from observing our teachers wanting professional learning but are unable to find classes that fit their schedule. Because we have the technology to support […]

Effective Communication & Questioning When Coaching

Communicate. Collaborate. Create. December 17, 2016 December 17, 20161. Visionary leadership, 2. Teaching, learning, and assessments, iste coaching standard 1, ISTE coaching standard 2, Les Foltos, peer coaching, probing questions

Coaches motivate, inspire, and encourage their players by asking questions, dispensing advice, encouraging do-overs and repeating skills to achieve excellence, and providing opportunities for growth. How do coaches learn and perfect their own coaching techniques? How do they know the questions to ask and how do they practice their skills? As a peer technology coach, studying the […]

Site Visits, Communities, & Conferences: Growing A PLN

Communicate. Collaborate. Create. December 14, 2016 December 14, 20162. Teaching, learning, and assessments, 6. Content knowledge and professional growth

As I finish up fall quarter of SPU’s Digital Education Leadership Program, Peer Coaching & Leadership class, as well as the first 3 months in my new role as a Technology Integration Specialist, I am taking the opportunity to reflect on how I will continue to grow and learn while on the job. My guiding […]

Connecting Curriculum with 21st Century Learning Standards

Communicate. Collaborate. Create. November 27, 2016 November 27, 20161. Visionary leadership, 2. Teaching, learning, and assessments, Google Maps, iste coaching standard 1, ISTE coaching standard 2, Learning Activity Checklist, Mystery Skype, peer coaching, Social Studies

We often hear instructional technology leaders and educators say that it’s not about the technology, it’s about the learning. So should be said for the curriculum. Les Foltos said that technology integration is not something separate from content and pedagogy and is only effective when it supports and enhances 21st-century pedagogy and content. This week’s […]

Students as Contributors Adding Value to our Communities

Communicate. Collaborate. Create. November 27, 2016 November 27, 20161. Visionary leadership, 2. Teaching, learning, and assessments, 21st century learning, 4C's, 6. Content knowledge and professional growth, Collaboration, Communication, creativity, critical thinking, iste coaching standard 1, ISTE coaching standard 2, ISTE Coaching Standard 6, ISTE Standards for Coaches, Learning Activities, PBL

Many years ago, I worked in a school where student learning involved solving real-world problems. One example is when third graders interviewed city transportation officials as well as school district operations managers, parents, and staff to design a new parking lot and traffic pattern for the congested unsafe lot. They used math to design model […]

Peer Coaching: Stronger Together

Communicate. Collaborate. Create. October 17, 2016 October 17, 20161. Visionary leadership, ISTE Coaching Standards 1, ISTE Standards for Coaches, leadership, Les Foltes, peer coach

Tis the season…along every arterial median these days are multitudes of political signs with every catchy campaign slogan imaginable. There is one slogan during this campaign season I find relatable to this quarter’s class as we delve in to unpacking the ISTE Coaching Standards, specifically Standard 1: Visionary Leadership: Technology coaches inspire and participate in the development and […]

Helping Teachers Increase Technology Fluency

Communicate. Collaborate. Create. August 22, 2016 August 22, 20163. Digital Age Learning Environments, adult learners, implicit learning ability, ISTE Coaching Standard 3, technology tips

What can digital learning coaches do to help teachers increase technology fluency while reducing anxiety associated with learning the technology? This past week I began the transition to a new position in a new school district. The changes are immense and plentiful. Big changes: Learning a new-to-me computer operating system; getting used to sharing a small office from […]

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