Author Archives: Mr. John Hendron

Leading as a Team

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Mr. John Hendron | Permalink 0

This week I had yet another presentation to do (and this time not one for a VCU class!) and it was for our school board on the revision to our Technology Plan. What made it more difficult was that it … Continue reading →
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EDLP 717, edlp713, Professional Reflections

Telling the Story

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Mr. John Hendron | Permalink 0

Two listeners to my leadership presentation for EDLP 717 made comments about the background information I provided. One in particular asked “Why?”, as they didn’t see the connection behind my history studying music and my “modern day” leadership. Another asked … Continue reading →
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EDLP717, Learning Reflections

Digital Citizenship

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Mr. John Hendron | Permalink 0

Today I led a session on Edmodo with some teachers, who ranged from elementary through high school. When I asked “What is this about, why are you here?” the response was “it’s like Facebook for kids.” We looked at one … Continue reading →
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citizenship, digital, Professional Reflections

Visualizing… stuff

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Mr. John Hendron | Permalink 1

This post is a little ranty as I think things through… My copy of Visualize This by Nathan Yau came almost too late. I cracked open the book, with a growing interest in creating better visuals. And there it was: … Continue reading →
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EDLP717, Learning Reflections

Analyzing a Lot of Text

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Mr. John Hendron | Permalink 0

In working on both projects for EDLP 713 and EDLP 717, I have come across a lot of text. In a qualitative analysis, we’re typically looking for themes to emerge from interviews. One of the things I thought about when … Continue reading →
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Reflection on Zen

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Mr. John Hendron | Permalink 0

In full disclosure, I was asked to read Reynolds’ Presentation Zen for a course I am taking on data presentation. Other texts that came recommended were those by Nathan Yau and Edward Tufte. I like the topics all three folks … Continue reading →
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EDLP717, Learning Reflections, Professional Reflections

Blogging…

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Mr. John Hendron | Permalink 1

I get asked a lot by my colleagues how to improve at blogging. Some questions are particularly focused on teachers as bloggers. One tip I haven’t shared, is that I made 10 blog posts out of 10 tips. I “front … Continue reading →
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Blogging, Professional Reflections

Thinking about Passion

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Mr. John Hendron | Permalink 0

When we speak about “engagement,” especially as it pertains to us in our work as educators, or in the tasks of students as learners, it’s obvious that the word can mean so many different things. Am I having fun? Am … Continue reading →
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engagement, Instruction, Leadership, Professional Reflections, students

Reflecting on Ruby

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Mr. John Hendron | Permalink 0

“Internationally recognized” speaker Ruby Payne recently visited us in Richmond as part of the central Virginia’s Region 1 Superintendent’s Series. Payne writes and speaks about poverty issues in education. Before I attended the event, I read an article by one … Continue reading →
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education, gorski, Learning Reflections, payne, poverty, Professional Reflections

Writing the Author

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Mr. John Hendron | Permalink 0

I suspect the real reason I’m writing this post now is procrastination. But in small doses, it’s probably healthy. In all seriousness, I am coming near the end of my sojourn in collecting articles for our EDLP 716 literature review. … Continue reading →
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EDLP716, Learning Reflections