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Conor Thackston
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The Listening Reader by Shane Safir

Safir says that "to truly transform our schools, leaders must learn to listen" (Safir, 2017). I see this as meaning leaders don't just hear words. They try to understand what people are saying and how they feel. This way of leading is about working together fo

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Conor Thackston
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Makers Projects in My Classroom

In my own classroom, I see opportunities for the maker project especially in my science class. In my science, we are learning about how to launch rockets. Students are set up to learn about the differences between physical and chemical changes. Students in my

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Conor Thackston
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Improving Relationships within the Schoolhouse

Barth, R. S. (2006, March). Improving relationships within the schoolhouse. Educational Leadership, 63 (6), 8–13.

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Conor Thackston
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If I Started a School From Scratch

If I were to start a school, it would take the basic essentials from the school environment that I currently teach at and switch up a few things. I do not think I need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to designing a new school environment. I think the moder

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Conor Thackston
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Digital Citizenship

In a world that is increasingly relying on technology for our day to day lives and now even our day-to-day work lives, I would say learners have many strengths but also struggles with element three, Digital Communication and Collaboration. Learners are excelle

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Conor Thackston
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Creating a Restorative Community

Liz Posner “I was a well-meaning White teacher. But my harsh discipline harmed Black kids.” & Laurie Bulka’s Creating a Restorative Community - at Guilford Elementary School

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Conor Thackston
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Constructivism in Education

Based on what I have learned about constructivism, I would say that the Papert’s first story has these elements implemented right out the gate. For example, Debbie and the other fourth graders are learning about fractions through computer software. Their job i

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Conor Thackston

Media specialist and technology teacher advancing critical digital literacy

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