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Scratching the Surface

1/3/2014

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2013 provided me and others with many opportunities to explore innovative best practices, infuse emerging technology, commence new programs, collaborate with outstanding educators, and continue the global conversation on what's best for kids. It was truly inspirational to see students, colleagues, and other stakeholders immersed in STEM, Coding, Flipped Instruction, Blogging, Expanding PLNs, BYOD, ChromeBooks, Mini iPads, Nooks, EdCamps, Web 2.0 Tools, and sound pedagogical learning experiences. Often these accomplishments were overshadowed by the continued hyperfocus on H.I.B., PARRC, and the new teacher evaluation law. It's nice to know that we have only scratched the surface with many of these tools of the trade.

As we move into 2014, I would like to see everyone, including myself, dig deeper and push the envelope to accomplish what was once thought of as impossible. Here are some examples.....

  • Research and learn from others on proven and emerging methods as it relates to authentic student engagement.
  • Continue to connect with all school stakeholders and provide opportunities for their #voice to be a factor in promoting student success.
  • Build upon our school district's committment with providing students a learning environment that is innovative and intentional.
  • Push myself and others to expand their Personal Learning Networks, share best practices, and move the conversation forward.
  • Specifically speaking: Maker Spaces, Professional Growth Opportunities during the school day, fully utilize SmartTV and Chromecast to promote and inform, EdCamp Inservices, STEM Summer Camp, expanding BYOD opportunities, providing students with authentic real world opportunities to show what they know, and finally continue to tell our school's story through social media.

There is no doubt that the educational landscape in 2014 is very much exciting, yet frustrating. We must stay positive and continue focus on what's right. As Todd Whitaker once told me "focus on what you can control. Always remember it's people, not programs." So take a look at that surface you scratched in 2013 and dig a little deeper in 2014.

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Mary Beth Cunat link
1/3/2014 07:13:57 pm

Brad..if I were to list five bullets for my school,they would match yours. I am intrigued and encouraged by this post.

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Brad Currie
1/3/2014 11:17:48 pm

Awesome Mary Beth! Definitely an exciting time to be in education.

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Charlie Wierzbicki link
1/3/2014 11:26:00 pm

Brad, your post is timely for sure. I am renewing my efforts to share my learning as I grow my PLN via twitter chats like #satchat. Learning from each other is the fastest way to spread good in the world of education!

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Brad Currie
1/4/2014 10:23:23 pm

That's what it's all about Charlie, sharing best practices that help kids. Keep fighting the good fight!

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annette simmons
1/6/2014 12:47:58 am

Brad, as an educator and a parent I would like to see more emphasis on clarity of roles in the school system. i.e. parents understanding their place as collaborators and partners with educators and administrators-not tyrants who determine academic direction based on a skewed sense of power.
To that end I would suggest the creating of a "think tank" comprised of equal parts/members administrators,educators and parents, who sole purpose would be a safe place/opportunity to share and brainstorm ideas- not a place of rhetoric and politics, thoughts could be agreed upon or voted down but the impetus would be that any new initiatives set in these monthly meetings would be implemented school-wide with zero tolerance expectations. I think its critical that balance of power be returned to the dynamics of education if not for the sake of our confused students -clearly defined roles are critical to academic achievement and social/emotional development

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Sarah Diczok
1/7/2014 10:59:31 am

Great post! Love #satchat = )

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Brad Currie
1/9/2014 01:35:52 am

Thanks Sarah. Keep fighting the good fight!

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