How To Use Technology to Grow Professionally

effectively Using Technology for leading and learningBobby DoddPrincipalGahanna Lincoln High School

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Why?Why do I need to grow?Why do I need to get better at what I do?Why do I need to be the best I can be?

Why do I really need those things?Im good at what I do. Kids love me!I get Accomplished ratings each year!

Whats Your Why?

Then Choose to Do It

Make the Choice to Make a Change

Professional DevelopmentWhen it comes to thinking about getting better, dont think of classes.

Think: Its about growing myselfI can identify and access different apps and websites to use for my professional growthI can utilize different apps and websites to gain knowledge and share with others to grow my profession.I can explain to others how and when to access different apps and websites to grow professionally.

FlipboardApp and website for reading articles, journals, and posts in any area that interests you.Create magazines that are based on specific interests (ex. Education technology, Parenting Teens)Read articles/posts, share them with staff, students and parents. (Ex. I share Parenting Teens articles with my parents in newsletters)Access app any chance you get try to go there once every 2 days (Ex. During child practice, relaxing at home)

PocketApp/website where you can store links (articles, posts) to view later.You can categorize them into interests (similar to Flipboard)Its a simple download on a computer or app on phone. Use at any time you are looking at articles/posts, but dont have time to read them (Ex. Waiting on someone, have time but not enough time to read an article/post)

FacebookBecoming more of a place to share professional articles/posts, quotes, stories, experiencesStart searching for different educators and leaders who you want to connect with to learn more about them professionally and personally.Great way to comment on articles/posts and get more ideas from different educators & leaders.Access at any time during the day. I use it more after school to learn what different educators and leaders are doing in their schools.

TwitterApp/website to research professional posts.Utilize hashtags (#) to find out more about specific topics (ex. #spedchat, #sschat)Similar to Facebook, great way to learn get information fast and efficiently click on what you like, dont click on what you dont.Access Twitter anytime during the day best time to post is in the 5:00 PM 6:00 PM if you are looking for a response back

VoxerApp where you can communicate with anyone similar to a walkie-talkie.You can share voice messages, text messages, images, links, and videos.It is free or there is a pro-version for $3 per/monthUseful for sharing professional resources, book chats, security in schools, extension of Twitter chats.You can vox anytime, anywhere. The beauty is, you can do it while driving or anything else.

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PinterestPin your interests and read other pins from people who share the same interests.Create your own board to organize your pins; share with others.Great tool to use in the classroom with students for projects.Find articles/posts on different areas and share with others. Access Pinterest at any time; that is the great thing about it.

YouTubeGreat place to find tutorial videos on anything.For example, I dont know how to screencast and wouldnt know where to startOur team wants to use common formative assessments. Where do we start?Every time you watch a video, you are growing.As long as you can Search, you can use YouTube.

CybrarymanOne of the top website resources for educators.Resources for every educator (and parents, students) on a variety of different topics.Not a flashy site, but very informative.

Inc.comResource that many would think is for business, but is a great resource for educators and leaders too.For example, I need to figure out how to get our brand out to more people.Great articles and posts from leading minds around the world.Great app too. Huge presence on Twitter.Good for motivational posts & success tips.

GettingSmart.comWebsite resource for leaders and educators.Broken down into EdTech, Leadership and Learning.Ideas for uses of different types of assessments and instructional methods.Very large presence on Twitter.

EducatorsTechnology.comTerrific website resource that has daily blogs on areas from iPads, how to use Google Drive, and infographics to name a few.For Google districts, a great resource on how to use Google Drive and the different features Google Docs offers.

DitchThatTextBook.comWebsite resource with great tips on a variety of useful ideas and tips. Anything from preparing students with useful skills to how to use Google Apps.Great resource to share with staff members for tips on how to use different resources.

Screencastomatic.comRecord what you are doing on the screen.Record how to use different resources, website, apps, tools and share them with others.How does this help ME get better?Train your staff or students on how to create screencasts and have them share with you.Share screencasts every Friday during class or during Staff Meetings or in your weekly update.

BlogsFind people and organizations to follow by using social media tools such Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and other website resources.Also uses different website resources (search engines) to help find relevant blogs.Great way to reflect, but also get great ideas and insights. Follow blogs that you enjoy so you can get the most recent blogs sent to you.

BlabsWatch live streaming (or recorded) video about a number of topics.App/website where you can search tags, people, and/or topics to gain professional knowledge.For example, Blabs on successful hiring practices. Good way to watch videos at your leisure and learn more about different topics or different people.Similar to Google HangoutNeed a Twitter or Facebook account to get started.

WingClipsGreat website for motivational quotes/ideas from different movies.Utilize quotes/ideas in classroom, with staff, with parents.How will this make me grow? The different quotes and sayings can help spark something for you: motivation, determination

Why Do I Need To Learn More About Technology?You may not be an expert in technology, but you need to become more knowledgeable about it.You need to be able to share information with students, staff, and parents about technology.It is not going away. Its only going to keep changing and be in the forefront.

Why Are You Doing This?

Contact InformationEmail: doddb@gjps.orgTwitter: @bobby__doddInstagram: bobby__doddVoxer: bobby__doddPinterest: @glhsprincipalFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Bobby-Dodd/100007881709222Blog: http://www.glhsprincipal.blogspot.com