These will be implemented on cohort 10
Stumble Upon book on integrating technology.
"It was about five years ago when I got into visualization. Before I actually made anything, I read books and guides that made suggestions and preached a handful of design principles, but when it was time to make a data graphic for publication, I didn't know what I was doing. Theory is great. Being able to apply it to your own data is better."
data driven information. graphically based
Canadian Province and their PD Development program with blended instruction
A company known for helping clients in the media and retail sectors digitize their publications has launched a version of its publishing platform for converting PDF-based books into interactive texts that can be accessed on multiple platforms for the education segment. YUDU Media has launched YUDU Education, which allows publishers to create course materials that can be optimized and delivered for Macs, Windows-based PCs, and Android and iPad tablets. The same technology can also simultaneously create an accessible edition of the same materials for users who use assistive technologies.
Read more at http://thejournal.com/articles/2012/10/10/digital-conversion-service-publishes-accessible-multi-platform-textbooks.aspx?admgarea=News1#HUs7FcTbx8BE0aL9.99
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. Any educator will tell you the most successful implementation of technology programs takes place in schools where the principal sees him or herself as a technology leader.
"Establish a common language for teaching effectiveness with an online training and assessment system and use innovative software tools for classroom walkthroughs and evaluation management."
This three-part agenda item presents draft California Administrator Performance Expectations
Parts I and II present the (CAPEs) and underlying Administrator Content Expectations for initial
Commission review.
These will be implemented on cohort 10
Graphic on CAPES for admin credential
"Innovative educators are often frustrated when administration will not allow them time for collaboration and professional study. At the same time, innovative educators know that to succeed they need to have an effective principal at the helm. Principal effectiveness includes knowing how to provide teachers with these three things:"