Summer 2017 Pre-Work
We are looking forward to seeing you all at the Principal Academy! We have a great week planned for you. Before we get started we wanted to "set the stage" with an inspirational talk from Simon Sinek as well as a brief overview of the new Digital Learning Competencies for Administrators that North Carolina recently approved.
View the excerpt below of Simon Sinek's Ted Talk "How Great Leaders Inspire Action"
and then consider the question for reflection.
and then consider the question for reflection.
Direct link to the exerpt (7 min) or View the entire Ted Talk (18 min)
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QUESTION FOR REFLECTION:
Consider the Golden Circle described by Simon Sinek in the video, and then identify a "Why" statement for using technology in education. For example, when you work with teachers and talk with the community, what "why" do you communicate about using technology with students? |
NC Digital Learning Competencies
The Digital Learning Competencies (DLCs) were recently approved for the state of North Carolina as a way to guide administrators and teachers in the way technology can be integrated throughout the education process. Please review the DLCs for Administrators (PDF) and then post your thoughts on the following Padlet. Use the Plus (+) sign under each heading to add your opinions concerning the DLCs
- What parts of the DLCs do you AGREE with?
- What parts of the DLCs would you ARGUE with?
- What ASSUMPTIONS do the DLCs make?
- What ASPIRATIONS for the new school year do the DLCs inspire you with?