Beth Holland
Instructor and Doctoral Candidate
Description
Beth Holland has over 18 years of experience in educational technology, differentiated instruction, and blended learning. She blogs regularly for EdTech Researcher at Education Week and Edutopia, presents nationally as well as internationally, and leads professional development workshops as well as leadership seminars for EdTechTeacher in schools around the world. Currently, Beth is a doctoral candidate at Johns Hopkins University in the Entrepreneurial Leadership in Education specialization. Her research focuses on supporting school leaders with the systemic innovation of classroom practice with technology. She also holds a Master’s degree from Harvard University as well as a Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University.
Workshops
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Leading Innovation through the Science of Improvement
Transforming schools qualifies as a "wicked problem" - one that can't be addressed in a traditional, linear fashion - and requires a set of "wicked tools." Using Improvement Science as a road map for change, come gain a new set of tools and strategies to lead innovation in your school. Whether you are years into your technology journey or just beginning, this session will give you a set of resources to foster innovation, facilitate change, and encourage leadership throughout your school.
Cost: Depends on Length
Duration: 3-6 hours
Target Audience: School Leaders
Topics
- Leading Innovation through the Science of Improvement
- Looking for Knowledge? Google Your Brain!
- Preparing Students to Surf "The Third Wave"
- Project Based Learning (PBL) as a Mindset for Classroom Innovation
- Use Design Thinking to Inspire Teacher Innovation
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