building a blog

Building a blog was super easy. Basically the blog is another version of email. I have learned that new is not hard, this was so easy to create and I think can be beneficial in communicating. Blogging can be a fast way to talk about ideas and concerns without having to sit down in one room and hash things out. It is definitely the new way of communication. This blog also give you the opportunity to display things about you and what you stand for. The opportunity to give details about your personality is an option. Blogging can be followed by Twitter and facebook users. This capability allows lots of people to get assess to things very quickly. I can see this being a good thing and a bad thing if its not used properly.
I think leaders can use this for virtual meetings, discussions with other leaders and still have the convenience of being on your campus or at your district location, or even on the road accessing your mobile device to post comments.

May 27, 2011 1:50 PM

ACTION RESEARCH

Action Research I believe can be a great tool.  The overall purpose of this is to provide organization of information, who is involved, a specific target and timeline.  This is like a less evasive improvement plan.  Even though this is not the purpose of this to be a improvement plan.  It reminds me of a simpler version.  I think action research offers a good template for organization purposes.  This form gives and administrator or a leader the right information to create a plan for various improvements.  For example, if a department is looking for a way to increase district-wide standardized test scores, they could identify the area of need, the persons responsible, the time frame, and what the end results should look like.  This gives you a method of determining what goals are needed, which are met and which still need improvement. 

I see myself using this in many areas of school improvements.  I could use it with custodial staff, teachers, CO content area people.  In my mind it is a quick way to address area of quick needs. 

Created a blog

I am currently a second year principal at Alamo Junior High in Midland, Texas.  After several months of trying to  decide rather or not I wanted to return to school.  I decided to "Bite the Bullet", and jump in once again.  I am very excited to be working on my Superintendents Certificate.  If all goes well I will start my doctorate soon after completing these hours. 
I have a daughter who will start Junior High next year, so life is busy.... but good.