My #NCDLCN Visit via Twitter

Friday, January 8th, I was able to attend the North Carolina Digital Learning Coaches Network session with Instructional Technology Facilitators, teachers, media coordinators, administrators, and central office personnel from across the state.  The NCDLCN professional development is "customized and tailored to fit the current needs" and "provide concrete, quality, purposeful, reflective practices supported through technology."

Lake Norman Charter was represented by Jamie Lord & Sara Danckaert, who are in their second year of the cohort and serve as ITF's within our schools.  Also, Marianne Rogowski, MS Media Coordinator, in currently in her first year of the NCDLCN program.  Melissa McNeilly, Spanish Teacher at the HS, joined us and was able to present with Mrs. Lord on the ITF-Teacher Partnership.  In addition, Mr. Mike McAlpin, MS Assistant Principal, completed the LNC assemblage.


The following is a summary of my tweets from the event (#NCDLCN):

Pumped to be joining #NCDLCN at the @FridayInstitute tomorrow. Can't wait to learn, collaborate, & expand my PLN! #ncadmin #nced

— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) January 7, 2016

Already very impressed w/ first visit to @FridayInstitute. Tremendous facility, clearly created to promote collaboration. #NCDLCN @NCState

— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) January 8, 2016

The #NCDLCN Framework: Building Relationships, Growing Mindsets, Empowering Coaches #ncadmin #nced pic.twitter.com/adNLqlw7Gu

— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) January 8, 2016

People fight for what they value. - @jenniferlagarde #NCDLCN #ncadmin #nced

— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) January 8, 2016

No matter what you teach, you NEED your students to be readers...and critical thinkers. - @jenniferlagarde #NCDLCN #ncadmin #nced #edchat

— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) January 8, 2016

Everyone has recognized a student need & done something about it. Action research is checking to see if it works. - @jenniferlagarde #NCDLCN

— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) January 8, 2016

A5: Mrs. Reilly (5th Gr) allowed me to read @SInow in class after completing a test/assignment because "as long as you're reading" #NCDLCN

— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) January 8, 2016

Kids who associate reading w/ testing, don't read for pleasure. Reading is associated as a skill that is tested. #NCDLCN #edchat #ncadmin

— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) January 8, 2016

Librarians job is not to "get all the books back"; Their job is to "get the 'readers' back". - @jenniferlagarde BOOM #NCDLCN #ncadmin #nced

— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) January 8, 2016

Prepare students for THEIR world. Not OURS. - @jenniferlagarde #NCDLCN #ncadmin #nced #edchat

— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) January 8, 2016

.@LNCharter's own @JEllenLord @SraMcNeilly speaking at #NCDLCN on teacher & ITF "Partnering for Success". #LNCPride pic.twitter.com/1KqDfQArnx

— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) January 8, 2016

I was so busy taking pics/vids of @SraMcNeilly @JEllenLord, twitter feed went quiet. VERY PROUD Principal right here. #NCDLCN #LNCPride

— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) January 8, 2016

Collaboration is not a goal, it is a strategy. #NCDLCN #ncadmin #nced #edchat #cpchat

— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) January 8, 2016

Productive work session, analyzing TRAAC & TWC w/ @JEllenLord @SraMcNeilly. Developed Goal for next month aligned w/ data. #NCDLCN

— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) January 8, 2016

S/o to @nmangum for facilitating a terrific #NCDLCN session today. Thank you for allowing guests to attend & participate! #ncadmin #nced

— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) January 8, 2016

Hey #NCDLCN, looking to connect your school/district admin w/ other NC admin? Check out list of 330+ https://t.co/VBplRYkoOQ #ncadmin #nced

— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) January 9, 2016

Look for additional blog posts in the near future on my NCDLCN experience.

Thanks for viewing,

CS

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