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Powerful Learning, Powerful Leadership (Part 1)

How have you modeled and explored new opportunities for learning during your practicum?  Provide examples.  Provide an example of ways in which you provide informational learning, exploration, and "play" with new technologies in your practicum.  How are you moving from standardization to personalization within your educational setting?  Due to privacy concerns and the Non-Disclosure Agreement I've signed, I will not be providing photos or work samples. However, I can provide general examples.  1. New opportunities for learning have presented themselves in the following ways: Joining an Education and Training Journal Club. I was invited to present to a group in library sciences, education, training and development departments. Each presenter is required to present a journal article with a publication date within the last three years from a peer-reviewed journal, then present and allow the group to reflect on questions presented within the critical appraisal tool. I recorde

Powerful Learning, Powerful Leadership (Part 2)

As a technology leader, how can you use the lessons from Daniel Pink and George Couros in your duties? 

The Dancing Guy Reflection

1. How are you developing your identity as a technology leader/facilitator? I am growing into my own as a technology leader by working on more educational products that reach the entire organization rather than just the department. I am asserting myself more in meetings and understand now that I know more than I thought I did.  2. How are you building relationships with individuals in your practicum school, district, and classroom?  I am building relationships by entering into a formal mentorship agreement with an instructional designer. I also develop policy that covers the way technology is distributed, help teach faculty best practices in cybersecurity, and am developing relationships  with educational specialists in the Education and Training department. 3.  Give an example of how you have started to empower others to be risk-takers? I've helped begin a new policy framework that changes the entire way that policies are managed. It's a risk to change anything that's stoo