{"id":98,"date":"2020-05-04T10:53:48","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T14:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/leadership\/?page_id=98"},"modified":"2020-06-03T10:03:12","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T14:03:12","slug":"tips01","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/leadership\/2020\/05\/04\/tips01\/","title":{"rendered":"Videoconferencing Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Mind the lighting<\/strong>. \u00a0The brightest light in the room should be in front of you. You want to avoid looking dark and shady!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Posture!<\/strong> \u00a0Set the device at table height, sit straight, and tilt your head slightly forward. If you simply keep a laptop on your lap, it will make you look schlumpy and do weird things to the underside of your chin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wear headphones.<\/strong> \u00a0If you don\u2019t your mic can pick up other callers\u2019 voices, creating a cascade of echoes that will annoy everybody.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn to love<\/strong> <strong>muting.<\/strong> \u00a0Mute your device whenever you\u2019re not talking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(Source: Lifehacker.com 2020)<\/p>\n<h3>Google Arts &amp; Culture:<\/h3>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t experienced this app, I encourage you to do so and share with all teachers as the information can supplement any content area and help keep students engaged.<\/p>\n<h3>Leadership during Transformational Change:<\/h3>\n<p>From <em>Time For Change, <\/em>Muhammad, A. and Cruz, L (2019)<\/p>\n<p>What skills must a leader possess to positively influence those who are subject to his or her leadership? A need to focus on four essential skills is paramount. \u201cThese skills focus on the why, the who and the how of change so that leaders and others in their charge can ultimately do the change, making it a reality.\u201d (p. 5)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Communicate the rationale of the work<\/strong> \u2013 The why has been established for us through mandated school closure; we must help others understand the components of the required change. \u00a0They must feel like they have the time to become comfortable with the changing environment and culture created by online schooling. \u00a0Continue to be open and transparent in all of your communication with teachers and parents. \u00a0The reality is that the world of leaders has changed also. \u00a0Now when you walk the halls of your schools it is with a different purpose. \u00a0Connect with students via chat rooms and websites. \u00a0Think about creating a \u2018Principals Podcast\u2019 or \u2018Time with the Principal\u2019 where students can come together to discuss hot topics that you may facilitate. \u00a0Be patient.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leaders must effectively establish trust<\/strong> \u2013 How do you connect with other\u2019s emotions during this time? \u00a0\u2018Facts and objective evidence alone do not inspire people; people need to connect with their leader on a personal level\u2019, (p.6). \u00a0What steps can you take to assure the relationship you currently have with teachers, students and parents will continue to grow? \u00a0How do you connect intellectually and support the new culture of your school? \u00a0Do you talk to teachers about your practice in these changing times? \u00a0How do school leaders work? \u00a0How are you able to monitor the pulse of the school?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leaders continue to build capacity<\/strong>. I believe it goes without saying that we are all learning new things and finding new ways of providing leadership while we help others stay the course. Share articles with teachers regarding the new school climate (I will continue to post these). Celebrate by asking students and teachers to share snapshots of students learning from home or a creative lesson they have implemented. Create a shout-out tab on the school website where these pictures may be posted. Update regularly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Results of the change in the school culture need to be monitored<\/strong>. \u00a0Leaders must continue to assess and meet the needs of the people they lead by talking to teachers regarding their successes and struggles. Contacting students and families to determine the pulse of the school climate may be a way to stay in touch and monitor new processes.<\/p>\n<p>If you have leadership articles or you have implemented a new leadership practice or protocol at your school, please share with me so I can post for others to learn from. Discussing our professional practice will be beneficial for all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the works<\/strong>: a SJCSD Leadership blog. \u00a0I am learning new things every day! \u00a0Thank you for everything you are doing as school leaders to inspire, promote and guide your school communities<em>. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Paula Steele<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mind the lighting. \u00a0The brightest light in the room should be in front of you. You want to avoid looking dark and shady! 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