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Laurie Guyon is the Coordinator of Model Schools at Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES).  Her role focuses on professional learning around technology integration for over 31 school districts across five counties.  Laurie is the Capital Region Director and a trainer for New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE). Laurie is also the author of the book SMILE Learning: Leveraging the Power of Educational Technology. Key Takeaways: Educational technology should be used as a tool to open up more doors if it's integrated into the classroom properly. We need to recognize and pay attention to those who are successfully implementing new ideas, just not in a loud manner. We need to inspire with guard rails to make sure people enjoy responsible, appropriate things. The smile framework lays out what technology integration looks like in practice. S = Shine It's about seeing where people may not be their best and buffing out those rough patches. This comes from a poem called "The Star Polisher" M = Motivate  We need to motivate students in our classrooms by taking an approach that works for them rather than one that works for us.  I = Inspire If we are going to inspire students we need to have them using both the technology they have at home and school. We need to  how to use technology appropriately and the opportunities that lay in the career field potential. L = Learn Learning is very important in all subjects not because there's a specific use for it in the near future, but you never know when new knowledge will come into play to help you. E = Elephant  It's not always about overcoming what we see as obstacles, but sometimes learning to live in harmony and adjusting to them. The elephants and bees story from Africa. The Canterbury Tales example. It's important for us to learn alongside our students with new technologies as they emerge. Stay Connected: SMILE Learning: Leveraging the Power of Educational Technology Twitter SEEing to Lead Extras! Like the content, want to be a guest, or know someone who would? Reach out to me on Twitter at @DrCSJones Have you taken the time to order and read my latest book! Seeing to Lead is filled with practical resources and personal stories to help you support, engage, and empower those you lead no matter your position! Jimmy Casas said, "If you are a leader who is looking to support, engage and empower your staff, then SEEing to Lead, by Dr. Chris Jones, is a book you will want to pick up and read. Dr. Jones reminds us that building capacity and helping others achieve personal success is the key to elevating your organization and leaving a lasting impact." Get your copy here! Don't forget to leave a rating and review for others. I would appreciate it! Subscribe to My Newsletter! We are all busy, often unsupported, and struggle to stay engaged! Here is a weekly resource that has something to support, engage, and empower you. Not to mention it saves you time by getting to the point! Increase your focus and become a better leader; no matter your position. Check it out here! Get in touch to schedule me for a workshop or presentation! Don't forget to hit the subscribe button on this podcast and leave a rating so others can benefit!

Laurie Guyon is the Coordinator of Model Schools at Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES).  Her role focuses on professional learning around technology integration for over 31 school districts across five counties.  Laurie is the Capital Region Director and a trainer for New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE). Laurie is also the author of the book SMILE Learning: Leveraging the Power of Educational Technology.

Key Takeaways:

  • Educational technology should be used as a tool to open up more doors if it's integrated into the classroom properly.
  • We need to recognize and pay attention to those who are successfully implementing new ideas, just not in a loud manner.
  • We need to inspire with guard rails to make sure people enjoy responsible, appropriate things.
  • The smile framework lays out what technology integration looks like in practice.
  • S = Shine
    • It's about seeing where people may not be their best and buffing out those rough patches. This comes from a poem called "The Star Polisher"
  • M = Motivate 
    • We need to motivate students in our classrooms by taking an approach that works for them rather than one that works for us. 
  • I = Inspire
    • If we are going to inspire students we need to have them using both the technology they have at home and school. We need to  how to use technology appropriately and the opportunities that lay in the career field potential.
  • L = Learn
    • Learning is very important in all subjects not because there's a specific use for it in the near future, but you never know when new knowledge will come into play to help you.
  • E = Elephant 
    • It's not always about overcoming what we see as obstacles, but sometimes learning to live in harmony and adjusting to them.
  • The elephants and bees story from Africa.
  • The Canterbury Tales example.
  • It's important for us to learn alongside our students with new technologies as they emerge.

Stay Connected:

SMILE Learning: Leveraging the Power of Educational Technology

Twitter

SEEing to Lead Extras!

Like the content, want to be a guest, or know someone who would? Reach out to me on Twitter at @DrCSJones

Have you taken the time to order and read my latest book!

Seeing to Lead is filled with practical resources and personal stories to help you support, engage, and empower those you lead no matter your position!

Jimmy Casas said, "If you are a leader who is looking to support, engage and empower your staff, then SEEing to Lead, by Dr. Chris Jones, is a book you will want to pick up and read. Dr. Jones reminds us that building capacity and helping others achieve personal success is the key to elevating your organization and leaving a lasting impact."

Get your copy here! Don't forget to leave a rating and review for others. I would appreciate it!

Subscribe to My Newsletter!

We are all busy, often unsupported, and struggle to stay engaged! Here is a weekly resource that has something to support, engage, and empower you. Not to mention it saves you time by getting to the point! Increase your focus and become a better leader; no matter your position. Check it out here!

Get in touch to schedule me for a workshop or presentation!

Don't forget to hit the subscribe button on this podcast and leave a rating so others can benefit!


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