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Comment on Vicarious Learning: Developing Cultural Literacy Through Global Collaboration by Michael Simkins

Michael Simkins — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:08:19 +0000

You’re welcome to link to Radio TICAL.

Comment on Vicarious Learning: Developing Cultural Literacy Through Global Collaboration by Dianne Murray

Dianne Murray — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:49:10 +0000

Ok, I couldn’t help myself…I kept tinkering and it was simply a matter of putting the link on a new post. That doesn’t answer the question about whether I’m allowed to do thi!! But since you were ok with my writing about it earlier, I’m going to leave it there unless you say to take it down. I don’t know what we would do without leaders like you figuring all this out!!
Dianne

Comment on Vicarious Learning: Developing Cultural Literacy Through Global Collaboration by Dianne Murray

Dianne Murray — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:42:56 +0000

I would love to post this podcast on my blog. Could I have permission and if so, could you please tell me how? I’m retired now and don’t have anyone to help me learn the technology. I’m dancing as fast as I can!!

Thanks!!
Dianne

Comment on A Collaborative Principal: In and Out of Program Improvement and a Recipe for Success by Rick Fitzpatrick

Rick Fitzpatrick — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:20:50 +0000

Its not about personalities, but programs and consistent implementation that lead to school success in program improvement.

The district was indeed in program improvement, and Rother and one other school in the district targeted for the PI process.

The Rother success story lies in the changes made and their implementation at the school site in a regular and systemic method. The district contribution was substantial, and the site literacy teacher(s) (Two in two years) crucial, as mentioned prominently in the podcast.

Most important in the improvement? The staff. An amazing, gifted, and talented group of educators who left no stone unturned and continue to do the same thing despite receiving public accolades and richly deserved attention. They are a talented and incredible group of folks.

My role as site administrator was to listen, and be of service in implementing the process. The steps of block scheduling, frequent and focused collaboration, and constantly looking at data over time are crucial, and will work in any school looking for improvement.

It works, and does not need a knight in shining armor. Quite frankly, that should never be the role of administrator. I was humbled and honored to be part of the Rother success story and hope that other sites can learn from the model.

Ultimately, it is up to the site to make the change.

It can be done!

Comment on Sir Ken’s Thoughts on Promoting Creativity by Burt’s Blog » Post Topic » Blogging Sir Ken Robinson

Burt’s Blog » Post Topic » Blogging Sir Ken Robinson — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:28:30 +0000

[...] One of the many blessings of working at CTAP 6 is the opportunity to attend a variety of professional development events. I had the opportunity to attend the Leadership 3.0 Symposium hosted by ACSA, CUE, and TICAL. The keynote speaker for the symposium was Sir Ken Robinson. As I have never had the opportunity to listen to a knight speak, I jumped at the opportunity to attend (the cost included staying up until 1 AM the night before, to provide grant writing support). However, I definitely feel that the value of the experience was well worth the cost. I have heard that TICAL will post a video of Sir Ken Robinson’s keynote speech, and I will link to the video when it becomes available. For now, you can find him at TED and previous TICAL events. Following are the highlights of his talk, from my perspective. [...]