tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post8142178226253506303..comments2024-03-16T07:18:06.926-04:00Comments on A Principal's Reflections: People Make the DifferenceEric Sheningerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13733305358794643322noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-78353865987970832682013-07-29T22:27:51.146-04:002013-07-29T22:27:51.146-04:00Well put! As part of my PLN in the Google+ Communi...Well put! As part of my PLN in the Google+ Community, I've part of a conversation discussing the merits of using social media as part of the teaching process i.e. having students tweet the answers to math problems, preparing students to understand the etiquette of social media and how to use it to guide their own learning. I'm looking forward to the day when their is a social media strand of instruction that runs through the grade levels teaching students how to use it wisely and integrate it into their personal. scholastic and professional lives.Pam Gildersleeve-Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04668422260138277607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-67755696398354701082013-07-29T10:52:10.945-04:002013-07-29T10:52:10.945-04:00Maureen,
We discuss the merits and value of conne...Maureen,<br /><br />We discuss the merits and value of connecting through social media at NMHS. I have not really explored in writing the pacing issue that you described. However, your point is spot on. Educators need to realize that collaboration is the future if we are to not only improve, but also stay afloat with all of the reforms being thrown at us (good and bad). You know what they say, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink it. When one becomes connected on their own and see the value that is when it really sticks. Eric Sheningerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733305358794643322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931834670826653533.post-72256504421262739902013-07-29T09:56:41.209-04:002013-07-29T09:56:41.209-04:00Eric, Thank you for putting into words what I'...Eric, Thank you for putting into words what I've experienced since I started using social media as part of my professional learning. I'm curious if you've written a post about changing roles and responsibilities in schools now that we have social media available as a great connector and catalyst. Further I'm wondering if you've written about pacing with regard to change. For example there are still times that teams of teachers spend hours creating a unit or initiative only to find out the work is outdated before it is published. I think we need to focus more on process than product in this regard, but I'm wondering what you think since you're in a leadership position while I'm a grade level teacher. Thanks again for your wonderful leadership and support for all educators at your school and throughout your PLN. I appreciate your time, effort and impact. Teach Children Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445866699209731255noreply@blogger.com