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Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, Today
Eric Sheninger and Thomas Murray outline eight keys to intentionally design tomorrow's schools so today's learners are prepared for success.
260 pages, Paperback
First published June 6, 2017
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Eric C. Sheninger
7 books31 followersEric is a Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). Prior to this he was the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. Under his leadership his school became a globally recognized model for innovative practices. Eric oversaw the successful implementation of several sustainable change initiatives that radically transformed the learning culture at his school while increasing achievement.
His work focuses on leading and learning in the digital age as a model for moving schools and districts forward. This has led to the formation of the Pillars of Digital Leadership, a framework for all educators to initiate sustainable change to transform school cultures. As a result Eric has emerged as an innovative leader, best selling author, and sought after speaker. His main focus is the use of social media and web 2.0 technology as tools to facilitate student learning, improve communications with stakeholders, enhance public relations, create a positive brand presence, discover opportunity, transform learning spaces, and help educators grow professionally.
Eric is a Bammy Award winner (2013), NASSP Digital Principal Award winner (2012), PDK Emerging Leader Award recipient (2012), winner of Learning Forward's Excellence in Professional Practice Award (20 12), Google Certified Teacher, Adobe Education Leader, and ASCD 2011 Conference Scholar.
He has also contributed on education for the Huffington Post, co-created the Edscape Conference, sits on the FEA Board of Directors, and was named to the NSBA "20 to Watch" list in 2010 for technology leadership. TIME Magazine also identified Eric as having one of the 140 Best Twitter Feeds in 2014. He now presents and speaks nationally to assist other school leaders embrace and effectively utilize technology. His blog, A Principal's Reflections, was selected as Best School Administrator Blog in 2013 and 2011 by Edublogs.
Eric began his career in education as a Science Teacher at Watchung Hills Regional High School where he taught a variety of subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ecology) and coached several sports (ice hockey, football, lacrosse). He then transitioned into the field of educational administration as an Athletic Director/Supervisor of Physical Education & Health and Vice Principal in the New Milford School District. During his administrative career he has served as District Affirmative Action Officer and was the president of the New Milford Administrator’s Association. During his tenure as high school principal he successfully implemented numerous initiatives including a new teacher evaluation system (McREL), oversaw Common Core implementation, and initiated a new grading philosophy. Eric received his M.Ed. in Educational Administration from East Stroudsburg University, B.S. in Biology from Salisbury University, and his B.S. in Marine/Environmental Science from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
His work focuses on leading and learning in the digital age as a model for moving schools and districts forward. This has led to the formation of the Pillars of Digital Leadership, a framework for all educators to initiate sustainable change to transform school cultures. As a result Eric has emerged as an innovative leader, best selling author, and sought after speaker. His main focus is the use of social media and web 2.0 technology as tools to facilitate student learning, improve communications with stakeholders, enhance public relations, create a positive brand presence, discover opportunity, transform learning spaces, and help educators grow professionally.
Eric is a Bammy Award winner (2013), NASSP Digital Principal Award winner (2012), PDK Emerging Leader Award recipient (2012), winner of Learning Forward's Excellence in Professional Practice Award (20 12), Google Certified Teacher, Adobe Education Leader, and ASCD 2011 Conference Scholar.
He has also contributed on education for the Huffington Post, co-created the Edscape Conference, sits on the FEA Board of Directors, and was named to the NSBA "20 to Watch" list in 2010 for technology leadership. TIME Magazine also identified Eric as having one of the 140 Best Twitter Feeds in 2014. He now presents and speaks nationally to assist other school leaders embrace and effectively utilize technology. His blog, A Principal's Reflections, was selected as Best School Administrator Blog in 2013 and 2011 by Edublogs.
Eric began his career in education as a Science Teacher at Watchung Hills Regional High School where he taught a variety of subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ecology) and coached several sports (ice hockey, football, lacrosse). He then transitioned into the field of educational administration as an Athletic Director/Supervisor of Physical Education & Health and Vice Principal in the New Milford School District. During his administrative career he has served as District Affirmative Action Officer and was the president of the New Milford Administrator’s Association. During his tenure as high school principal he successfully implemented numerous initiatives including a new teacher evaluation system (McREL), oversaw Common Core implementation, and initiated a new grading philosophy. Eric received his M.Ed. in Educational Administration from East Stroudsburg University, B.S. in Biology from Salisbury University, and his B.S. in Marine/Environmental Science from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
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May 11, 2020
What a great book!
Eight Keys to Designing Tomorrow's Schools
1. Creating a Culture of Innovation
2. Redesigning the Learning Experience
3. Ensuring a Return on Instruction
4. Designing Learner-Centered Spaces
5. Making Professional Learning Personal
6. Leveraging Technology
7. Collaborating and Engaging with the Community
8. Leading the Charge
Notice anything?
Most of these ideas don't cost a dime! Transforming Learning is about looking at what you have and deciding if you are doing what you need to do with what you have to improve learning. Are you using your space right? Are you using your resources efficiently? Are you seeking community input? Does your staff have and mindset for innovation? Except for the technology aspect, there may be zero cost to transforming what you do. And regarding the technology consideration, how much additional technology could very well be evaluated before making such a commitment.
This book is great for teachers who wish to reinvent what they do in the classroom, as well as for an entire staff who may want to reinvent their entire school program! I highly recommend this book!
Eight Keys to Designing Tomorrow's Schools
1. Creating a Culture of Innovation
2. Redesigning the Learning Experience
3. Ensuring a Return on Instruction
4. Designing Learner-Centered Spaces
5. Making Professional Learning Personal
6. Leveraging Technology
7. Collaborating and Engaging with the Community
8. Leading the Charge
Notice anything?
Most of these ideas don't cost a dime! Transforming Learning is about looking at what you have and deciding if you are doing what you need to do with what you have to improve learning. Are you using your space right? Are you using your resources efficiently? Are you seeking community input? Does your staff have and mindset for innovation? Except for the technology aspect, there may be zero cost to transforming what you do. And regarding the technology consideration, how much additional technology could very well be evaluated before making such a commitment.
This book is great for teachers who wish to reinvent what they do in the classroom, as well as for an entire staff who may want to reinvent their entire school program! I highly recommend this book!
October 25, 2018
An inspiring read
It is difficult to take on such a large subject in si little space. Each chapter could be it’s own book. I came away feeling like we had skimmed quite a bit of material but not going in depth.
Regardless, the research is solid and subject matter is relevant.
It is difficult to take on such a large subject in si little space. Each chapter could be it’s own book. I came away feeling like we had skimmed quite a bit of material but not going in depth.
Regardless, the research is solid and subject matter is relevant.
April 13, 2020
This is a great book for both teachers and educational leaders. Sheninger and Murray acknowledge the impediments to transformational change in our schools and offer practical insights and solutions in a well organized presentation. Highly recommended!
May 5, 2022
Tom Murray was a featured speaker at a convention I recently attended and one of his sessions focused on the research to support learning spaces. I read the chapters in this book to gather what research I could for support for a model classroom.
June 26, 2017
Puts together the current ideas in pedagogy and application. Reading this book has helped me frame teaching and technology.
July 31, 2017
Excellent primer on leaderships strategies to create a future ready culture.
November 5, 2019
Very helpful book on how to transform your school. Practical, grounded in research and with real life examples, it will guide us into the future.
July 3, 2018
Some interesting ideas. Nothing earth shattering, but helped me think about leadership in schools.
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