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  • Teachers, Don’t Worry About It

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    Sue Dunlop

    I like to spend time in classrooms with students.  I work with sixteen schools and try to be in each school at least once a month. And when I’m there talking with principals and vice principals, one of my favourite things to do is go into classrooms. It gives me an opportunity to meet school…

  • Co-Learning and Hierarchy: Mutually exclusive?

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    Sue Dunlop

    Co-learning: when a group of people comes together in a spirit of inquiry to share knowledge, investigate possibilities and learn from each other. (From Edward Brantmeier article) Characteristics of Co-learning: *  All knowledge is valued *  Reciprocal value of knowledge sharers *  Care for each other as people and co-learners *  Trust *  Learning from one…

  • Why We All Need to “Do Technology”

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    Sue Dunlop

    I have a confession to make. I am a bit disheartened when I hear educators and leaders say they aren’t good with technology. You know the conversation, it goes something like this: Me: “I’ll share that document with you via Google Drive.” My friend: “Oh, I don’t know how to do that. Just print me…

  • Will the Real Impostor Please Stand Up?

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    Sue Dunlop

    Do you ever hear a little voice in your head that says, “I have no idea how I got to be where I am, but I just hope that nobody finds me out!”? I’ve just finished a close read of Intentional Interruption by Steven Katz and Lisa Ain Dack. I highly recommend this excellent book on…

  • Listen More Than You Talk

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    Sue Dunlop

    “One thing is certain about the role of a school leader – it is people intensive!” (in Coaching Conversations: Transforming Your School Culture One Conversation at a Time, by Linda Gross Cheliotes and Marceta A. Reilly). Not only that, but every day as a principal or vice principal is filled with all kinds of conversations…