Holly D. Landez ePortfolio
A Collection of My Work in edTech
Category: Digital Learning & Leading
3D Printing for Learning Course Details
The online course that I am designing in Schoology will be for an audience of teachers, librarians, curriculum specialists, and campus technology support specialists. This year, every single one of our elementary libraries will have 3D printers. The 3D…
Read More3D Printing for Learning
To support the successful implementation of the 3D printer initiative in our district, I am in the process of developing an online course called 3D Printing for Learning. The online course that I design in Schoology will be for an…
Read MoreAction Research Plan and Reflection: School Library Engagement with 3D Printing
This session of EDLD 5315 Assessing Digital Learning & Instruction has provided authentic, timely and relevant learning to help me succeed in the role as a District Instructional Technologist. I now have the skills that I need to drive the…
Read MoreInnovative Themes for Learning: School Library Engagement with 3D Printing
Review of the Literature What type of activities and materials can schools provide in libraries that will engage students, pique their interest for challenging topics and promote authentic learning? How can school libraries become bustling learning hubs, allowing educators to…
Read MoreAction Research Design Outline
Topic The action research project that I design will be centered around 3D printers in elementary school libraries. As the courses in our Digital Learning and Leading programs have progressed, I have changed my innovation plan, although the topics are still…
Read MoreCrucial Conversations and Steps to Becoming a Self-Differentiated Leader with Purpose
What does it take be a successful leader and innovator? Leadership can be considered a craft built on skills that must be developed and honed over time. Communication is one of those many key skills. Throughout this class session, Leading…
Read MoreThe 4 Disciplines of Execution
Strategies for ImplementingChange and Innovation The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling specifically outlines several disciplines, rules, and strategies that can bring about significant, successful, and innovative change in an organization. The success stories…
Read MoreLibraries as Learning Hubs – Harnessing Vital Behaviors & the 6 Sources of Influence
After reading Influencer, by Joseph Grenny et al, I am able to see how the ideas and strategies set forth in the book can apply to a wide array of needs for change. I see the need to drive change…
Read MoreWhy – Libraries as Learning Hubs
A transformative shift is occurring in education that is causing the role of school libraries to change from quiet sanctuaries of silent reading and research to vibrant learning hubs, buzzing with collaboration and creative learning opportunities. There are multiple drivers…
Read MoreCreating Significant Learning Environments – A Reflection
Creating Significant Learning Environments, EDLD 5313, has been an intensive learning experience that shed some light on many questions I had throughout the previous courses. This helped clarify for more a bit more of HOW to create a significant learning…
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