Shawn Achor: The happy secret to better work. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Tech-leading Principals. Leadership | In Print 7 Habits of Highly Effective Tech-leading Principals By Jennifer Demski06/07/12 Patrick Larkin, principal of Burlington High School in Burlington, MA, started a 1-to-1 iPad initiative in the fall of 2012.
The conventional wisdom in education is that any school reform--be it curriculum, instruction, assessment, or teacher professionalism--is most likely to take hold in schools that have strong leadership. The same holds true for technology. "The role of the principal is one of facilitation and modeling behavior," remarks Robert Farrace, senior director of communications and development with the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
T.H.E. We then spoke with three highly effective technology leaders among the ranks of principals to see how these habits have led to the successful implementation of educational technology in their schools. 1. Seven Degrees of Connectedness... the Infographic. While I haven't had time to respond to all the comments I received on the framework I posted yesterday, I did engage in a short conversation with Sylvia Tolisano about turning the Seven Degrees of Connectness into an infographic.
After following Sylvia's work online for a few years, I count myself lucky for having the opportunity to meet her first hand at Educon 2.3. After sharing an idea, and engaging in a short conversation, Sylvia produced the infographic that follows. In my personal learning network, I'm now pleased to count her as a collaborator. :) The Power of a Grateful Leader. How would you like to go to work every day never feeling appreciated?
How long would it be before you stopped trying? How long would it take for you to quit? When employees don’t feel appreciated, their work suffers. As a leader, it’s your job to make sure that the company is successful. A successful company is made of employees who put forth their best effort every single day. According to a recent survey, 93 percent of respondents believed bosses were more likely to be successful if they were grateful. Simple and sincere appreciation is the most effective form of positive reinforcement, and it’s free. Many bosses don’t express gratitude because they don’t want to be perceived as weak, but according to the same survey, only 18 percent of respondents thought expressing gratitude would make a person appear weak. Why Showing Gratitude Is Important Because your workforce is your single greatest asset, leaders are constantly looking for ways to get the most out of their employees. 10 Inspirational Quotes from Navy SEAL Training.
Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training is not known for its “comfort factor.”
The six-month selection process weeds out roughly 80 percent of its volunteers, with every day serving as both a test and an opportunity by push them to the brink of mental annihilation. Looking back, there were quotes that BUD/S instructors would often repeat for two reasons. First, all SEALs have a sick sense of humor, and second, it was another way to teach us how to think (just in case running around with a boat on our heads wasn’t enough) that would eventually mold us into becoming something special. Here are 10 “inspiring” quotes by BUD/S instructors that every entrepreneur should know. It Pays to be a Winner Competition is at the heart of the startup mindset. It May, or May Not, Pay to be a Winner Of course, there's a shelf life to being all in, all the time. We're Not Going to Stop Until We Get at Least One Quitter. Strategies That Work Study Guide - home. Crucial Conversations Explained in 2 Minutes. FranklinCovey's The Leader In Me Video Preview: Elementary Students Teaching The 7 Habits.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in Five Minutes or Less. How to Take an Idea to Launch in 4 Steps. The 4 Phases of Learning in Leadership Education. Standard%202%20By%20Indicators. Teacher Evaluation System. FCPS Teacher Evaluation System Teaching has changed dramatically in the last 30 years. A Teacher Evaluation Task Force, made up of teachers, administrators, central office personnel and FCTA representatives created a new system that promotes and recognizes professional growth, student achievement and collaboration among professionals.
The new system creates a common language and clear standards of professional practice that will be applied consistently in all schools. This system is effective starting August 2008. Links to the teacher evaluation documents are posted below. Teacher Evaluation Documents Teacher Evaluation and Professional Development System Summary (PDF) “A Framework for Teaching” Rubric (PDF) Video: Teacher Evaluation Process (Windows Media Video, 8.22 MB) August Training PowerPoint: Teacher Evaluation to Enhance Student Learning (PowerPoint, 12.8 MB) eLink for Iowa School Administrators Home.