Holly D. Landez ePortfolio
A Collection of My Work in edTech
Category: Library
Innovative 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 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 MoreInnovation with STREAM Camp
As educators we have a multitude of opportunities to make a difference with students. I’m grateful that in my role as a District Instructional Technologist I have the potential to positively affect the lives and educations of thousands of Killeen…
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