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Action Strategies for a Transformation in Education

Note: This is written by Garry McKinnon, Superintendent, Connect Charter School, Alberta and cross posted from the Inspired Learning community and excerpted from his blog. Action Strategies for a Transformation in Education  Develop and Articulate a Shared Vision for Implementing … Continue reading

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AISI- What’s Next?

ANNOUNCEMENT As you will have heard, AISI funding will cease at the end of March, 2013. Many in the AISI community have strongly expressed shock, concern and disbelief via twitter, blogs and other social media. The community has also been … Continue reading

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Exploring Teacher Leadership with Jeff Kuntz

Jeff started off his exploration of teacher leadership with the following quote: “Within every school there is a sleeping giant of teacher leadership, which can be a strong catalyst for making change.  By using the energy of teacher leaders as … Continue reading

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Be Brave. Be Bold.

During Dr. Andy Hargreaves’ opening keynote, he reminded us of the words of former Minister of Education, Hon. Dave Hancock (2008-11): “There’s nothing wrong with failure, as long as we learn from it. So be brave. Be bold…” Inspiring Education … Continue reading

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Connected Learning: AISI Network Style

During the upcoming AISI Conference there will be several ways to leverage social media to share and celebrate all that is happening at the conference. Whether you are attending in person or just keeping up via the AISI Network you will … Continue reading

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Student Engagement in Alberta Schools with Douglas Willms

Douglas Willms recently did a webinar for the AISINetwork on Student Engagement.  The focus of the webinar was around the work Dr Willms has done with Tell Them From Me. Many school authorities are using this system as part of … Continue reading

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