You Can’t Talk the Talk You Must Walk the Walk: Collaborative Discussion
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We must first understand constructivism to add elements to improve learning in a professional development environment. Constructivism is...
heinsohnsaraann
- Mar 21
- 2 min
What Really Works?
In my experience as an educator, I have found that professional learning opportunities are not always effective. As Kristin Daniels...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Mar 19
- 2 min
The Dystopia of Educational Culture
Learning is an innate and effortless process that is integral to our lives. However, school systems have made it difficult and unnatural...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Mar 4
- 3 min
Part A: Crucial Conversations Perspective and Change
Friedman’s theory described self-differentiation as people’s ability to understand how to keep their own identity separate from the...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Feb 25
- 3 min
Contribution to my Learning Community: Concepts of Educational Tech & Leading Organization Change
This blog post is a reflection of my contributions to my learning and my learning community. As I reflect on my contribution to the...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Feb 11
- 2 min
Poorly Self Differentiated Leaders and Why It Is a Problem
Kaufaman described Friedman’s theory of self differentiation as knowing where one ends and another begins (Alex Kaufaman, 2013). We form...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Feb 11
- 2 min
COVA and My ePortfolio
I started the ADL program in October of 2023. Thus far, I have gained a better understanding of the COVA framework and why the ADL...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Feb 11
- 2 min
4 Disciplines of Execution
The whirlwind, that leaders and teams speak of, is the chaos of day to day life and often is the reason why executions of good ideas fail...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Feb 5
- 2 min
The Benefit of Networking
Learning Networks I have chosen to be a part of four learning networks. These four networks include Google Applied Digital Skills, Google...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Jan 28
- 2 min
COVA Framework
The COVA framework has given me a changed sense of perspective as not only a student but an educator too. I began the ADL program in...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Jan 28
- 1 min
Influencer Strategy
Four or more, but preferably six, sources of influence make the greatest impact on changing behavior (Crucial Learning, 2023). A source...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Jan 20
- 1 min
Goals and Growth Mindset
One important goal I have regarding technology integration in my career includes successfully teaching digital literacy skills to...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Jan 20
- 2 min
Change Behavior
Common sense is an adversary to the three myths of behavior change because common sense naturally opposes changes in behavior (Tedx...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Jan 14
- 2 min
My Perception of the Growth Mindset
I interpret the message of “yet” as being synonymous with the growth mindset and a lifelong learning process. The power of “yet” as...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Jan 14
- 2 min
The Head Won’t Go Where the Heart Hasn’t Been
Traditionally speaking people are habitual creatures. Habitual in the sense that when the majority of people ask a question or want to...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Nov 25, 2023
- 2 min
Being the Change
Words are powerful, yet, the way we use words can either have a lasting effect or a minuscule effect. In the YouTube video The Power of...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Nov 25, 2023
- 1 min
Show me Yours and I will Show You Mine - ePortfolio
The framework that Dr. Harapnuik and Dr. Thibodeaux have provided in their eBook captures a solidified take on what creates a ePortfolio...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Nov 25, 2023
- 1 min
Wrapping Up the Course: Applying Edu Tech ePortfolio
In the last several weeks I have gained a new appreciation for my creativity in this course. I always knew I loved technology from a...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Nov 25, 2023
- 3 min
Contribution to My Learning Community
This blog post is a reflection of my contributions to my learning and my learning community. As I reflect on my contribution within the...
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heinsohnsaraann
- Nov 5, 2023
- 1 min
Futurist... to 'now ist'?
This post in particular goes out to all the habitual people who thrive on routine and planning ahead. Let’s dive into the interesting...
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