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What an adventure...
As these last two courses come to an end and graduation approaches, I am filled with anticipation and hope. I look back at the adventure...
Hillary Turnage
May 1, 20243 min read
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Innovation Update
Sun Tzu says, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” This is my journey. Embracing Disruptive Innovation in...
Hillary Turnage
Apr 13, 20248 min read
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COVA Reflection and Application
When I look back over the last year and my journey in the Applied Digital Learning program, I am truly astonished at all that I have...
Hillary Turnage
Mar 23, 20247 min read
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The Write Stuff
If I thought last semester was a whirlwind, then I’m not sure what to call this session. January came fast and hasn’t slowed down one...
Hillary Turnage
Feb 28, 20243 min read
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Crafting Compelling Content
In the realm of collaboration, establishing clear criteria is essential for ensuring everyone is on the same page and working towards a...
Hillary Turnage
Feb 10, 20242 min read
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What a whirlwind
This semester can only be described as a whirlwind. It has been literally one thing after another. Between kids extra curriculars,...
Hillary Turnage
Dec 6, 20233 min read
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Growth Mindset Revisited
The more I learn about the growth mindset the more I understand more and more how important it is. However, a growth mindset alone isn’t...
Hillary Turnage
Dec 3, 20234 min read
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Learning Philosophy
Learning “Learning is a process that is often not under our control and is wrapped up with environments we inhabit and the relationships...
Hillary Turnage
Nov 3, 20236 min read
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Sit and get: no thank you!
As I think on a lot of the professional development I have sat in, it has been a lot of sit and get. Here is the information. Here is a...
Hillary Turnage
Oct 28, 20232 min read
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A New Culture of Learning
As a kindergarten teacher, I have a unique opportunity to teach some of the tiniest and youngest learners in education. These little...
Hillary Turnage
Oct 21, 20234 min read
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The Power of Learning Networks
In the ever-changing field of education, staying up-to-date with the latest trends, research, and teaching methodologies is key....
Hillary Turnage
Oct 3, 20233 min read
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Accelerated Growth
When I first began the Applied Digital Learning program I was quickly overwhelmed and thought I had jumped into something that was way...
Hillary Turnage
Oct 2, 20233 min read
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Moving from Talk to Action: Resolving Crucial Conversations with Success
We need to talk. Those four little words can be some of the scariest that another person speaks to you or that you must speak to someone....
Hillary Turnage
Oct 2, 20234 min read
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"We need to talk."
Those four little words can be some of the scariest that another person speaks to you or that you must speak to someone. Crucial...
Hillary Turnage
Sep 30, 20232 min read
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Nurturing a Learner's Mindset
In just my short time in this program I have already started incorporating the COVA approach into my own classroom. I sat down just last...
Hillary Turnage
Sep 23, 20231 min read
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Embracing the Unexpected: How Teaching Virtually Transformed My Mindset
In 2020 I was thrust into the world of virtual teaching just like many of you, however, I stayed there not only for those short few...
Hillary Turnage
Sep 16, 20232 min read
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Change is inevitable... or is it?
Change is inevitable or so they say. But in my experience people are resistant to change and that is why influencing it effectively is a...
Hillary Turnage
Sep 9, 20232 min read
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It's time to play ball... maybe.
I have watched so many videos and read many articles on the growth mindset before. And every time I think I've come to a place of real...
Hillary Turnage
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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Start with your why.
Why: We believe that learners should own their learning and take the lead to make impactful change in their educational career and...
Hillary Turnage
Aug 20, 20232 min read
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Collaboration is Key
When I first began the Applied Digital Learning program in May I was quickly overwhelmed and thought I had jumped into something that was...
Hillary Turnage
Jul 22, 20234 min read
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