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“Coding Isn’t Just for Computer Whizzes”

I love using principalaim to highlight an educational perspective that I share or that I am wrestling with. Today’s “Read This Now!” features an insightful TED Talk from Mitch Resnick … Continue reading

July 10, 2014 · 4 Comments

Ed-Tech Redux: Takeaways from iste2014

If you have not guessed by now, I am very excited about the iste2014 conference that was just held in Atlanta, GA. Once again, the folks at ISTE have found … Continue reading

July 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Highly Effective Leaders Do This

    Highly effective leaders engage, break down barriers, and support the team so that the team can support the learning process for students. tlb   Source

July 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

MORE Summer Reads for Teacher Professional Development

Here we are in early July, and we have already come to the midway point in the summer. I hope you’ve had an opportunity to (re)energize yourself — spending time … Continue reading

July 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Future Is Here

  A great quote from ISTE 2014 all about the importance of creativity. tlb Source

July 2, 2014 · Leave a comment

Principalaim Summer Top 10

  I want to send a special thank you to the principalaim community for visiting as well as sharing content with friends and colleagues. Your comments, likes, and reblogs are … Continue reading

July 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Tools to a Growth-Mindset

Gaining a growth mindset is easy when you have the necessary tools. tlb   Source

June 25, 2014 · 2 Comments

Summer Planning: Do You Have a PLN?

Three years ago, if a friend had asked me if I had a PLN, I would have answered with a resounding NO! Three short years ago, I didn’t think I had the time or … Continue reading

June 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

Design Thinking, Like Yoga, Is Mindset, Not Product

Once again, Grant Lichtman reminds schools of what is important — to thine own self be true. This is such an essential truth for any institution (especially schools) to embrace … Continue reading

June 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

What’s on Your Educator’s Bucket List?

Every educator has one … so what’s on your bucket list? tlb Source

June 19, 2014 · Leave a comment