Eric SheningerSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Eric Sheninger Creating Our Own Unique Learning Environments #DigiLead By Eric Sheninger published 28 February 14 One of the most amazing transformations that has taken place at NMHS is the creation of the Makerspace in what was our traditional library. Difference in Perspective: An Interdisciplinary Project By Eric Sheninger published 21 February 14 Digital Learners Need (and Deserve) Digital Leaders #DigiLead By Eric Sheninger published 17 February 14 Students deserve leaders willing who are willing to extend themselves beyond their comfort zones in order to create a culture that aligns with a new vision for learning. Snow Days Don't Stop Digital Learning at #NMHS By Eric Sheninger published 13 February 14 How have you embedded digital learning consistently into your school culture so that every day students are engaged in authentic tasks and are empowered to take ownership of their learning? From the Principal's Office: Control or Ownership By Eric Sheninger published 4 February 14 The failed legacy of NCLB should provide a stark reminder that pummeling students with standardized tests will not achieve the desired outcome. From the Principal's Office: Devices Need to Support Learning By Eric Sheninger published 31 January 14 When it comes to educational technology I often get the feeling that the learning is often secondary. From the Principal's Office: Communicating in the Information Age By Eric Sheninger published 27 January 14 Here are a few tips and ideas that have worked well for NMHS over the years: Why Digital Leadership? #digilead By Eric Sheninger published 22 January 14 Their voices and stories will help guide any educator looking to initiate meaningful change in the digital age. From the Principal's Office: Daily Inspiration is the Norm By Eric Sheninger published 20 January 14 Mr. Devereaux's AP Biology class used the apps iMotion HD and Stop Motion Studio to create stop-motion videos showing the process of meiosis From the Principal's Office: The People and Moments That Define Us By Eric Sheninger published 13 January 14 What I lacked was education on how all aspects of technology could be used to enhance learning. Pillars of Digital Leadership Series: Opportunity By Eric Sheninger published 2 January 14 Chapter 11 will introduce readers to Robert Dillon and the work that he has done to forge strategic partnerships with an array of stakeholders to provide learning opportunities for his students. Pillars of Digital Leadership Series: Rethinking Learning Spaces and Environments By Eric Sheninger published 30 December 13 Digital leadership drives school leaders to look past traditional constructs and incorporate trends embraced by Fortune 500 companies to transform learning spaces and environments. From the Principal's Office: Be Present By Eric Sheninger published 26 December 13 Pillars of Digital Leadership Series: Student Engagement and Learning By Eric Sheninger published 20 December 13 For many students, school does not reflect real life. This results in various levels of disengagement during the teaching and learning process. From the Principal's Office: World of Difference By Eric Sheninger published 18 December 13 Over the years I have longed to create a position that would serve a multi-faceted role of librarian, media specialist, and educational technologist. Pillars of Digital Leadership Series: Professional Growth By Eric Sheninger published 10 December 13 Using the work of Lyn Hilt as a model, Chapter 8 will provide leaders with the knowledge and tools to create their own Personal Learning Network (PLN). From the Principal's Office: Pillars of Digital Leadership Series - Public Relations By Eric Sheninger published 26 November 13 More often than not, when someone else tells your story, nine out of ten times, it is one that you don’t want told. From the Principal's Office: BYOD and the Paperless Classroom By Eric Sheninger published 21 November 13 At New Milford High School teachers are adapting their professional practice as we continue to evolve into a Bring Your Own Device school where student-owned technology integrated effectively. From the Principal's Office: Pillars of Digital Leadership Series – Communication By Eric Sheninger published 19 November 13 This post is the first in a series that will outline the foundational elements of my new book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. From the Principal's Office: Leading in the Digital Age By Eric Sheninger published 11 November 13 The entire book looks at leadership through the lens of practitioners in the digital age. From the Principal's Office: The Secrets to Creating a Positive School Culture By Eric Sheninger published 18 October 13 In my mind, the more I could control the environment that my students were a part of the better the results. From the Principal's Office: Your Voice Matters So Use It By Eric Sheninger published 7 October 13 How can we idly stand by as many initiatives and mandates are put into motion that counter research and what we as educators know is best for our learners? From the Principal's Office: Edscape is Coming. Join Us and Innovate Now By Eric Sheninger published 3 September 13 From the Principal's Office: Android Apps Anyone? By Eric Sheninger published 20 August 13 I have become so reliant on Apple devices that I never saw or anticipated the need to learn anything about Android apps since I could never see myself making the switch. Testing For What? By Eric Sheninger published 9 August 13 For many misguided and misinformed reasons, politicians think that the education system in the United States is not up to par. 1 2 3 Archives Tech & Learning NewsletterTools and ideas to transform education. Sign up below.* To subscribe, you must consent to Future’s privacy policy. MORE FROM TECH & LEARNING...16 Ways For School Leaders to Address “Whispers”2DebunkBot: Teaching With The Conspiracy-Busting AI 3FactCheck.org: How to Use It to Teach4Edtech Show & Tell: October 20245How GenerationAI Looks to Normalize AI in the Classroom By Empowering Educators
Creating Our Own Unique Learning Environments #DigiLead By Eric Sheninger published 28 February 14 One of the most amazing transformations that has taken place at NMHS is the creation of the Makerspace in what was our traditional library.
Digital Learners Need (and Deserve) Digital Leaders #DigiLead By Eric Sheninger published 17 February 14 Students deserve leaders willing who are willing to extend themselves beyond their comfort zones in order to create a culture that aligns with a new vision for learning.
Snow Days Don't Stop Digital Learning at #NMHS By Eric Sheninger published 13 February 14 How have you embedded digital learning consistently into your school culture so that every day students are engaged in authentic tasks and are empowered to take ownership of their learning?
From the Principal's Office: Control or Ownership By Eric Sheninger published 4 February 14 The failed legacy of NCLB should provide a stark reminder that pummeling students with standardized tests will not achieve the desired outcome.
From the Principal's Office: Devices Need to Support Learning By Eric Sheninger published 31 January 14 When it comes to educational technology I often get the feeling that the learning is often secondary.
From the Principal's Office: Communicating in the Information Age By Eric Sheninger published 27 January 14 Here are a few tips and ideas that have worked well for NMHS over the years:
Why Digital Leadership? #digilead By Eric Sheninger published 22 January 14 Their voices and stories will help guide any educator looking to initiate meaningful change in the digital age.
From the Principal's Office: Daily Inspiration is the Norm By Eric Sheninger published 20 January 14 Mr. Devereaux's AP Biology class used the apps iMotion HD and Stop Motion Studio to create stop-motion videos showing the process of meiosis
From the Principal's Office: The People and Moments That Define Us By Eric Sheninger published 13 January 14 What I lacked was education on how all aspects of technology could be used to enhance learning.
Pillars of Digital Leadership Series: Opportunity By Eric Sheninger published 2 January 14 Chapter 11 will introduce readers to Robert Dillon and the work that he has done to forge strategic partnerships with an array of stakeholders to provide learning opportunities for his students.
Pillars of Digital Leadership Series: Rethinking Learning Spaces and Environments By Eric Sheninger published 30 December 13 Digital leadership drives school leaders to look past traditional constructs and incorporate trends embraced by Fortune 500 companies to transform learning spaces and environments.
Pillars of Digital Leadership Series: Student Engagement and Learning By Eric Sheninger published 20 December 13 For many students, school does not reflect real life. This results in various levels of disengagement during the teaching and learning process.
From the Principal's Office: World of Difference By Eric Sheninger published 18 December 13 Over the years I have longed to create a position that would serve a multi-faceted role of librarian, media specialist, and educational technologist.
Pillars of Digital Leadership Series: Professional Growth By Eric Sheninger published 10 December 13 Using the work of Lyn Hilt as a model, Chapter 8 will provide leaders with the knowledge and tools to create their own Personal Learning Network (PLN).
From the Principal's Office: Pillars of Digital Leadership Series - Public Relations By Eric Sheninger published 26 November 13 More often than not, when someone else tells your story, nine out of ten times, it is one that you don’t want told.
From the Principal's Office: BYOD and the Paperless Classroom By Eric Sheninger published 21 November 13 At New Milford High School teachers are adapting their professional practice as we continue to evolve into a Bring Your Own Device school where student-owned technology integrated effectively.
From the Principal's Office: Pillars of Digital Leadership Series – Communication By Eric Sheninger published 19 November 13 This post is the first in a series that will outline the foundational elements of my new book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times.
From the Principal's Office: Leading in the Digital Age By Eric Sheninger published 11 November 13 The entire book looks at leadership through the lens of practitioners in the digital age.
From the Principal's Office: The Secrets to Creating a Positive School Culture By Eric Sheninger published 18 October 13 In my mind, the more I could control the environment that my students were a part of the better the results.
From the Principal's Office: Your Voice Matters So Use It By Eric Sheninger published 7 October 13 How can we idly stand by as many initiatives and mandates are put into motion that counter research and what we as educators know is best for our learners?
From the Principal's Office: Edscape is Coming. Join Us and Innovate Now By Eric Sheninger published 3 September 13
From the Principal's Office: Android Apps Anyone? By Eric Sheninger published 20 August 13 I have become so reliant on Apple devices that I never saw or anticipated the need to learn anything about Android apps since I could never see myself making the switch.
Testing For What? By Eric Sheninger published 9 August 13 For many misguided and misinformed reasons, politicians think that the education system in the United States is not up to par.