LessonCast helps learning communities design professional development that targets specific needs and changes instructional practice. We support a continuum of professional learning that spans support for teachers new to the classroom, experienced teachers with expertise to share, and leaders guiding a community in improving instruction. The Common Core Conundrum – Why We Can Set the How or the What but not Both
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Once upon a time, I learned that in leading a school initiative I could specify the how or I could s...
Archive for August 2012
Edtech and the Public Trust
Chris Lehman’s call to arms for those of us in education to remember that we have a responsibility to hold the public trust resonated with me. As a co-founder of an edtech company, LessonCast Learning, and curriculum and professional developer in a large district, I take this responsibility very seriously. I share Chris’ disappointment when this trust is violated, and unfortunately, as Chris indicates, it seems to happen too often. Of course, cheating scandals, and covering up cheating scandals are clear-cut violations. However, when we’re not thoughtful about finding the …
What do effective technology leaders do? Lead by Example.
In honor of Leadership Day 2012, this blog entry is dedicated to educators working to use technology in a way that improves learning for students and teachers and administrators in our K-12 schools every day. When posed with the question, “What do effective K-12 technology leaders do?” my immediate answer is: Lead by example. First, if we want student learning experiences to promote inquiry, engagement, collaboration, and reflection, then our professional learning experiences should model those expectations. As I’ve matured as a school leader, I’ve come to the conclusion that …
