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Leaders, leadership teams, principals, and vice-principals were the dominant voices among the three websites/articles explored:

4 Ways All Principals Should be Leading Digitally -NASSP

The Principals' Center - Harvard Graduate School of Education

Catholic Principals Council of Ontario

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Staff, students, parents, guardians, and community partners were the missing voices. All of which are the makeup of a school community when considering the success of online networking.

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Connected learning is a powerful approach that bridges formal education, digital technology, and community engagement. I believe it is crucial for developing foundational skills and leadership in Catholic schools by:

Community Engagement: Catholic schools emphasize service and social justice. Connecting learning encourages students to engage with their communities and apply their skills to real-world challenges.

Digital Literacy: In our technology-driven world, digital literacy is essential. Connected learning equips students with digital skills, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

Collaboration: Connected learning emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and networking. These skills are vital for leadership and community-building, aligning with Catholic values of solidarity and compassion.

Faith Integration: Connected learning can incorporate faith-based content, encouraging students to explore how their learning connects to their spiritual lives. This integration fosters a deeper understanding of Catholic teachings and values.

Adaptability: Connected learning prepares students to adapt to changing circumstances. The notion of flexibility is crucial for leadership roles within the Church and beyond.

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I believe we need to be aware of "voice" as a leader of Catholic Schools for several reasons:

Spiritual Leadership: The voice of a leader holds significant influence. While it cannot change the world, it profoundly shapes how individuals respond to challenges.

Empowering Students: Recognizing and amplifying student voices fosters trust and engagement.

Mission-Centered Leadership: Catholic educators play a vital role in fulfilling the Church’s mission.

Catholic Identity: Effective Catholic school leaders exemplify core values and traditions.

Vocation: Viewing leadership as a mission-focused vocation anchored in personal faith is essential.

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I believe that social media in education can be beneficial for teachers, students, and parents. In extending this leadership practice here are some ways that I can implement social media:

1. Classroom Communication Engagement:

Real-time Communication: I can use social media platforms to engage students in real-time discussions, announcements, and updates. This can increase student engagement, collaboration, and overall participation.

2. Building Community:

Actively Use Social Media Page: I can actively share on my social media page for my school. This will help build a sense of community among students and allow for easy communication.

Practice Responsible Use: Encourage students to use social platforms responsibly, maintaining respectful online discourse.

Keep Parents Informed: Provide parents updates on school news via a convenient, easily accessible platform.

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In September 2023, my teaching partner and I decided to create an Instagram account for our Kindergarten classroom. We loved the idea of sharing photos of our classroom setup, provocations, and bulletins throughout the year, and give credit to those that we have been inspired by. Through this account, we have been able to collaborate with other Kindergarten educators in the WCDSB, and other educators throughout North America! We share where we have sourced certain tools and manipulatives used, as well as pay credit to program developers as we capture how we're using their resources.

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two gals taking on kindergarten & sharing ideas along the way
📍Ontario

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