Tag Archives: adult learning

New AND Different #IMMOOC

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

I am participating in a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) with hundreds of other educators across the globe, about The Innovator’s Mindset by George Couros. The blog prompts for Week 2 are: In Ch. 1, innovation is defined as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged adult learning, Amy Illingworth, Couros, creativity, education, IMMOOC, innovation, innovator's mindset, PLC, reflection | 10 Comments

We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

Back in October of 2015, when I was interviewing for my current position, I brought up the idea of hosting an Edcamp in my district. Once I got the job I set out to build a committee of teachers and … Continue reading →

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Breaking Out of the Boxes

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

I recently successful broke out of two Digital Breakout EDU games by myself! Having succeeded in my mission, I reflected on why this matters. These digital challenges were created by a colleague of mine who is very creative and is … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged adult learning, Amy Illingworth, challenge, creativity, design thinking, education, growth mindset, inquiry, learning, teaching, technology | 2 Comments

Factors of Motivation and Engagement

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

As part of the state-wide implementation of the Common Core State Standards, California published an incredible document for educators- the ELA/ ELD Framework. Chapter two details “Key Considerations in the ELA/ Literacy and ELD Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment”. Within this chapter … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged adult learning, Amy Illingworth, education, engagement, motivation, PD, professional, trust | 2 Comments

Quotes That Resonate

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

I ended 2015 and entered 2016 determined to read more (and watch less bad TV!). As I read, I highlight lines that stand out to me. Below are a few quotes from my recent readings that resonated with me. “The way … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged adult learning, Amy Illingworth, connected educator, education, leadership, learning, PD, professional, quotes, read16in16, reading | 4 Comments

Writing in Books (or Marginalia!)

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

I recently read a blog post in which the writer was responding to a reading survey. The question was whether or not the blogger writes in books. The blogger wrote something along the lines of, “No. I think it’s interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged adult learning, author's craft, blogging, books, education, evernote, Harvey, leadership, marginalia, mentor text, metacognition, reading, students, TCRWP, teaching | 3 Comments

Yet Another Day in the Life {Summer Edition}

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

This is a glance at a typical day for a district administrator during the summer. As you will see, “summer” has a very different definition for those of us who work at the district office! I’m waiting to see one … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged a day in the life, administrator, adult learning, CCSS, collaboration, feedback, google, gratitude, learning, PD, summer, teachers, team | 1 Comment

Research Reflections

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

Last week I had the honor of attending the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA)’s David L. Clark Seminar. I was nominated by my professor to represent San Diego State University, and I was one of 42 participants selected from … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctoral Journey | Tagged adult learning, education, PD, reflection, research, SDSU, social justice, twitter | 3 Comments

The Doctoral Journey Round-Up

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

As I approach the end of my doctoral journey, I decided to round-up all of the posts I wrote throughout the process. The countdown clock to my graduation is now under 90 days- I remember when it was over 900! … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctoral Journey | Tagged adult learning, balance, blogging, books, culture, doctoral journey, education, reading, reflection, SDSU, social justice, Writing | 9 Comments

A Day in the Life of a District Administrator

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

I read a lot of blogs written by healthy lifestyle bloggers. Many of these bloggers post “A Day in the Life” blogs every few months to demonstrate a typical day in their world. Every time I read one I consider … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged a day in the life, adult learning, coaching, collaboration, commute, culture, education, google, leadership, PD, reading, team, Writing | 7 Comments