Holly D. Landez ePortfolio
A Collection of My Work in edTech
Category: Digital Learning & Leading
Libraries 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…
Read MoreGrowth Mindset for All Plan Revisited
In her book Mindset: The new psychology of success, Carol Dweck explains that the growth mindset is the belief that everyone can learn, change and grow if they make efforts, seek help and develop strategies (Dweck, 2017). Mindset compares both fixed and growth…
Read MoreBegin with the End in Mind
The book Understanding by Design outlines a thoughtful method of designing “curriculum, assessment, and instruction – focused on developing and deepening understanding of important ideas.” (McTighe, 2005) The method introduced by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe requires the educator to…
Read MoreSignificant Learning Outcomes
The STREAM Camp outlined in my Innovation Plan is sure to be a large undertaking this year as we are adding a few innovative layers to our previously successful camps: hosting twice as many students as before including virtual learners…
Read MoreLearning Philosophies in Action
It is my belief that learning is very personal and can be a messy amalgamation of inputs and experiences. Each learner absorbs knowledge in a different way based on their experiences, natural abilities and opportunities. Learning styles and motivation for…
Read MoreCultivating to Connect
SWAY Presentation Creating Significant Learning Environments in the New Culture of Learning What if we could transform the landscape of education so that students would be driven to learn, and feel successful and empowered? What if we could teach the…
Read MoreReflections on Choice
choice – noun \ ˈchȯis \ power of choosing Our Digital Learning and Leading Master’s program at Lamar University is centered around the COVA approach as well as CSLE, or Creating Significant Learning Enviroments. As students, we created ePortfolios to document our…
Read MoreReflections on Ownership
own·er·ship | \ ˈō-nər-ˌship \ noun – the state, relation, or fact of being an owner With the COVA and CSLE approach, all of the elements must be present for meaningful learning to occur. For students to have ownership of their learning, they need to…
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