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3 min readWhy create and use an ePortfolio? That is a question that I had asked myself several time throughout this program. I knew what a digital portfolio was, but how could this be any different than a cloud-based storage system. And yet, as I continued through this […]
3 min readA personal learning network, or PLN, is a group of mentors, peers, and professionals that we connect with to enhance our learning and professional development (Trach, 2017). PLN is an online community where I can collaborate, communicate, create, and share information with a group of like-minded people all […]
7 min readmy learning manifest My goal as an educator has always been to provide a safe learning environment in which my learners feel empowered to create, collaborate, communicate, and think critically. I agree with the constructivist teaching approach from the minds of Dewey, Piaget, and Vygotsky. […]
4 min readwhy is the growth mindset so important I believe having a growth mindset is critical for anyone who not only wants success, but happiness and confidence in themselves. With a growth mindset, you not only focus on what you have achieved, but also what areas […]
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3 min readMy story is about me when I first became a high school history teacher and struggled to engage my students and add rigor to my curriculum. I thought making the content easier, such as reviewing the answers before the test, taking only participation grades, and […]
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< 1 min readCourse Description: The Human Resource Development course focuses on building the human resources to support the learning and instructional mission of the school and the attainment of school goals. Topics include: ethical considerations in interactions with others, district policy and its relationship to personnel, confidentiality, […]
< 1 min readCourse Description: The Leadership for Accountability course concentrates on both short and long-range district and campus planning. Students will examine the state accountability system; disaggregate data and use data and resources to improve instruction and the curriculum. An emphasis will be placed on problem solving […]
< 1 min readCourse Description: The Principalship course positions the school administrator as the effective leader of the organization and its operations. Multiple topics are addressed, such as strategic planning and problem-solving, developing school-family-community partnerships to improve student learning, safe and effective learning environments, developing communication skills to […]