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Phil Taylor

From Day One to Twitter to Van Meter | The Constant Learner - 0 views

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    "While technology provided the vehicle for change it wasn't the focus of the change. The priority for the administration, faculty and staff is to empower the students to THINK, LEAD and SERVE. "
Phil Taylor

"It's Not Going Away" | open thinking - 0 views

  • “It” is a transformed reality where access to new tools, abundant content, and vast networks simultaneously
  • no one – no one – really understands the full implications of what these devices and spaces have on the future of our children. So what are our *obligations* in all of this as administrators, parents, and educators?
Phil Taylor

Schools seeking best digital tools | SeacoastOnline.com - 0 views

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    "There's a lot of different technology out there that suits different disciplines"
Phil Taylor

Common Misunderstandings of Educators Who Fear Technology | Teach.com - 1 views

  • ultimate result with this shift has been increases in engagement as well as a sense of relevancy and meaning amongst learners, all of which are foundations for improving achievement.
  • some of the reasons for not embracing technology have to do with several misconceptions revolving around fear.
  • time excuse seems to rear its ugly head more than any other reasoning to not move forward with technology
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  • For technology to be not only integrated effectively but also embraced, a culture needs to be established where teachers and administrators are no longer fearful of giving up a certain amount of control to students
  • Many educators fear technology as they feel there is not or will not be the appropriate level of training to support implementation.
Phil Taylor

Empowering Students with Digital Reading | District Administration Magazine - 0 views

  • “The kids were basically voting with the mouse, and they were voting for digital,” Dopierala says. “I realized that this is the medium for their generation. It’s the medium of the future.”
Phil Taylor

A Principal's Reflections: Common Misconceptions of Educators Who Fear Technology - 2 views

  • Common Misconceptions of Educators Who Fear Technology
  • Control: For technology to be not only integrated effectively, but also embraced, a culture needs to be established where teachers and administrators are no longer fearful of giving up a certain amount of control to students.  T
  • Lack of training: With the integration of technology comes change.  With change comes the inevitable need to provide quality professional development. 
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  • We are beginning to see some schools across the country take the lead in merging sound pedagogy with the effective integration of technology.  These schools and educators, whether they realize it or not, are not only enhancing the teaching and learning process, but they are also providing their learners with essential skill sets pivotal for success in today’s society.  These skill sets include critical thinking/problem solving, media literacy, collaboration, creativity, technological proficiency, and global awareness.  The ultimate result with this shift has been increases in engagement as well as a sense of relevancy and meaning amongst learners, all of which are foundations for improving achievement.
Phil Taylor

The 21st Century Principal: How to Become a Connected Educator: Developing an Effective... - 2 views

  • It is an excellent manual for administrators too, who want to transform educational practice in their schools or districts to capitalizes on 21st century technologies.
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