Connect to Lead: Power Up Your Learning Network to Move Your School Forward
Discover the benefits of learning networks and the ways positive relationships can enhance learning for all students, teachers and leaders.

We’re in the midst of an exciting time in education as schools are adjusting their trajectory to ensure they’re future-ready. Educators are infusing creative programs and innovative teaching practices to move our schools forward. This book encourages school leaders to consider strategies to leverage innovation in their schools, including the development of meaningful professional learning through educational networks.

This book includes:
  • Stories of leaders in the field who are demonstrating the innovative leadership needed to move their school systems forward.
  • Discussion of the four pathways to connected learning with examples from educators who are improving instruction through a connected network.
  • Exploration of the ways technology can be leveraged to maximize learning, including connecting learners across boundaries, creating open lines of communication, establishing a platform for idea sharing and incorporating innovation within all professional learning opportunities.
  • A vision for implementing the ideas discussed in the book along with practical action steps.

Through the effective use of learning networks, every part of the school community is empowered to lead change in their schools, maximizing learning for students and magnifying collaboration and innovation for educators.

Audience: K-12 educators, school and district leaders
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Connect to Lead: Power Up Your Learning Network to Move Your School Forward
Discover the benefits of learning networks and the ways positive relationships can enhance learning for all students, teachers and leaders.

We’re in the midst of an exciting time in education as schools are adjusting their trajectory to ensure they’re future-ready. Educators are infusing creative programs and innovative teaching practices to move our schools forward. This book encourages school leaders to consider strategies to leverage innovation in their schools, including the development of meaningful professional learning through educational networks.

This book includes:
  • Stories of leaders in the field who are demonstrating the innovative leadership needed to move their school systems forward.
  • Discussion of the four pathways to connected learning with examples from educators who are improving instruction through a connected network.
  • Exploration of the ways technology can be leveraged to maximize learning, including connecting learners across boundaries, creating open lines of communication, establishing a platform for idea sharing and incorporating innovation within all professional learning opportunities.
  • A vision for implementing the ideas discussed in the book along with practical action steps.

Through the effective use of learning networks, every part of the school community is empowered to lead change in their schools, maximizing learning for students and magnifying collaboration and innovation for educators.

Audience: K-12 educators, school and district leaders
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Connect to Lead: Power Up Your Learning Network to Move Your School Forward

Connect to Lead: Power Up Your Learning Network to Move Your School Forward

by Jacie Maslyk
Connect to Lead: Power Up Your Learning Network to Move Your School Forward

Connect to Lead: Power Up Your Learning Network to Move Your School Forward

by Jacie Maslyk

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Overview

Discover the benefits of learning networks and the ways positive relationships can enhance learning for all students, teachers and leaders.

We’re in the midst of an exciting time in education as schools are adjusting their trajectory to ensure they’re future-ready. Educators are infusing creative programs and innovative teaching practices to move our schools forward. This book encourages school leaders to consider strategies to leverage innovation in their schools, including the development of meaningful professional learning through educational networks.

This book includes:
  • Stories of leaders in the field who are demonstrating the innovative leadership needed to move their school systems forward.
  • Discussion of the four pathways to connected learning with examples from educators who are improving instruction through a connected network.
  • Exploration of the ways technology can be leveraged to maximize learning, including connecting learners across boundaries, creating open lines of communication, establishing a platform for idea sharing and incorporating innovation within all professional learning opportunities.
  • A vision for implementing the ideas discussed in the book along with practical action steps.

Through the effective use of learning networks, every part of the school community is empowered to lead change in their schools, maximizing learning for students and magnifying collaboration and innovation for educators.

Audience: K-12 educators, school and district leaders

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781564847713
Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education
Publication date: 06/01/2019
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 6 MB

About the Author

Jacie Maslyk has served as a teacher, coach, principal, curriculum director and assistant superintendent. Maslyk has written on a number of relevant topics including STEM, instructional technology, leadership and effective digital literacy strategies and is the author of the book STEAM Makers: Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Elementary Classroom. She has presented at the state, national and international levels, and is a consultant to school districts looking to implement innovative practices in their schools.
Jacie Maslyk has served as a teacher, coach, principal, curriculum director and assistant superintendent. Maslyk has written on a number of relevant topics including STEM, instructional technology, leadership and effective digital literacy strategies and is the author of the book STEAM Makers: Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Elementary Classroom. She has presented at the state, national and international levels, and is a consultant to school districts looking to implement innovative practices in their schools.

Table of Contents

About ISTE iii

About the Author iv

Introduction 1

Power Up and Push Your Limits 2

What's in This Book 3

Who This Book Is For 5

1 The Changing Educational Landscape 6

Critical Shifts 8

Challenges and Change 15

#Connect2Lead Educator: Justin Aglio 17

Connect to Innovate, Connect to Lead 18

2 Powering Up Your Learning Network 22

PLC, PLF, PLE-Oh My! 23

What Exactly Is a Learning Network? 25

POWER UP Framework 27

POWER UP Case Study: Beaver Area School District 31

Powerful Professional Learning 31

Edcamp Voice: Learning Event and Learning Network 38

The Making of a Network 41

Find Your People 45

3 Learning Networks Promote Equity 48

Defining Equity 49

POWER UP Case Study: The Remake Learning Network 51

Equity in Action 53

POWER UP Case Study: Rochester Area School District 57

4 Igniting Innovative Leadership 63

School Leaders Matter 63

#Connect2Lead Educator: Joe Sanfelippo 64

#Connect2Lead Educator: Emily Clare 67

#Connect2Lead Educator: Jessica Webster 68

Fostering Schoolwide Innovation 69

Gaining STEAM Through Connecting 71

Leaders Leverage Connections 75

POWER UP Case Study: Expanding Innovation Project 75

5 Four Pathways to Fostering Connected Learning 80

Create Opportunities 81

#Connect2Lead Educator: Tonya O'Brien 83

Fuel Curiosity 83

Take Risks 86

Make Connections 90

#Connect2Lead Educator: Donna Steff 91

POWER UP Case Study: ABC CREATE Network 95

6 Infusing Tech to Connect 99

Meeting Your Virtual Network 100

Voxer Gives You a Voice 101

Twitter Is a Game Changer 102

Leading Your Own Twitter Chat 103

POWER UP Case Study: Beaver County Innovation and Learning Consortium 105

7 Mapping a Vision for Success 110

Start Your Network 111

POWER UP Plan 116

Conclusion 120

Appendix A Beaver County innovation and Learning Consortium Initial Grant Proposal 121

Appendix B Example of Network Meeting Agenda 132

Appendix C Network Meeting Resources 134

References 137

Index 139

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