by John Norton | Jul 1, 2013 | Connected Leadership, Voices
As nine-year teacher Charlie Gramatges assumes his first full-time school leadership role, he’s taking his “learner first” attitude with him. In his first post for Voices, Charlie reflects on some of his wonderings about his new leadership position and invites your advice.
by Lani Ritter Hall | Mar 14, 2013 | Powerful Learning Practice
Occasionally, Powerful Learning Practice likes to share great opportunities that we are doing with our Year Long Connected Learner Experience with others. We have decided to invite the public to our second of three – Virtual Classroom Visits. Alan Fletcher is a...
by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach | Mar 5, 2013 | Powerful Learning Practice, Virtual Classroom Visits
Occasionally, Powerful Learning Practice likes to share great opportunities that we are doing with our Year Long Connected Learner Experience with others. We have decided to invite the public to our first of three – Virtual Classroom Visits. Patti Grayson is...
by Marsha Ratzel | Mar 7, 2012 | Less Teacher, More Student, Making The Shift, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
Without the advantage of lots of experience, newer teachers struggle with curriculum pacing, instructional and behavior management, and knowing how to keep ever-increasing numbers of students learning in small classroom spaces. Experienced teachers have these basics mastered and are ready to tackle the challenges of experimenting with all kinds of new instructional tools…including new technology.
by Powerful Learning Practice | Jan 11, 2012 | Connected Coaching, PD, Powerful Learning Practice
Connected coaches are skilled networkers and community builders, working in online spaces, who have a passion for appreciative inquiry and a strength based approach to improvement. Connected coaching takes advantage of new forms of collaboration; enables the building of deep and meaningful relationships through video, audio and images; encourages innovation through the possibilities that arise in diverse collaborations, and allows participants to enjoy sessions from the comforts of home.