It’s important that we as “lead learners” model what our digital footprint should look like. We should show our students a conscientious, mature digital presence. Your digital footprint is seeing what you do online as a potential tool for learning, finding like-minded peers, and building reputations as thoughtful contributors to meaningful digital conversations. Here is my digital footprint.
Linktr.ee: An about.me page is a visual aggregator of all the places you can be found online. This site could be used as a way to quickly share their philosophy of education as well anywhere you learn. Let a linktr.ee page be your launching site for social media!
Connected Principals: A site developed for the shared thoughts of school administrators that want to share best practices in education. All of the authors have different experiences in education but all have the same goal; what is best for students. I am honored to be included here.
Twitter: No longer just used as a platform to share what you’ve had for lunch, Twitter has become a dynamic community for educators who strive to better themselves through professional and personal relationships. These connections inspire and motivate me daily and keep me current on all things education.
Google +: Another platform to connect socially and professionally.
Instagram: Used personally, this medium is a great way to share visually all that you love. Professionally, an incredible way to tell your story.
Pinterest: Not just a place to find recipes or outfits, Pinterest has exploded into education for teachers and learners. interest boards can be a great way to collaborate with other teachers. You can share ideas, resources, videos, news articles, infographics, and images. You don’t have to be working in the same school, or even the same country, to be able to work on the same collection of resources.
Facebook: Although this is more for my own personal connections, I believe that knowing and understanding Facebook is an important practice for educators who want to ensure that they understand the world that our students are growing up in. They need to know how to use their digital power for good and not evil!
SAVMP: Looking to help develop administrators to lead innovative school environments that meet the needs of students today, I have been lucky enough to help George Couros with the “School Administrator Virtual Mentor Program” (#SVAMP).
LinkedIn: An easy place to share your expertise with others.
Recent podcasts
The Leadership Journey with George Couros
Outside the Classroom with Dean Shareski: Episode 7 with Amber Teamann and Kristina Ishmael: One of the reasons I do this podcast is an excuse to reunite with friends and share a laugh. Amber and Kristina and I certainly accomplish this. At the same time, these two provide a lot more context to a topic I’m just beginning to understand. Enneagrams are not a new thing but one that seems to be gaining a bit more traction. This conversation will get you started I think and if you’re already into it, I know you’ll enjoy it even more.
The SchoolHouse 302 Leadership Series: Amber’s interview is filled with very specific strategies to end the year in a supportive and encouraging way, coupled with high expectations. We are grateful that she discussed her experience as a principal and those early lessons she learned that taught her how to effectively lead. It was an awesome follow-up to our latest blogpost on effective educational leadership and how to finish the school year strong.
In AWE of Amber Teamann: Generosity Series: In this episode, we hear from Amber about the specific ways she works to generously give her leadership insights tied to leading through seeing others’ strengths and boosting the climate with generosity. We talk about her experiences in leadership and she gifts her lessons to us regarding seeing people as they are not as we want them to be. From her story, we learn how we too can embrace our own strengths and boost those around us through simple acts of generosity in our lives. I loved this conversation with the energetic, loquacious lady leader, and I am honored to bring you Amber Teamann’s Generosity story.
Teaching Tales w/Brent Coley: What’s better than a good story? A story with a message! Join Brent and a different guest each episode as they share a story or two from their experiences in education, along with the lessons they’ve learned that have helped them grow as educators. So pour yourself a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy as Brent sits down with other teachers and administrators to share some entertaining and inspirational stories of growth.
Mindful Marketing: The intersection of technology, schools, and mindfulness: In this engaging episode, former school administrator and Technology Director Amber Teamann talks about how schools can strategically utilize technology that was implemented as a result of COVID-19. She also shares many key insights into educational leadership and how school leaders can incorporate intentionality and embrace their mistakes in order to be the best leaders they can be.
Edu All Stars with @TechNinjaTodd and @IamKesler
Techlandia- Amber Alert: In this episode, Jon Samuelson @ipadsammy, Alison Anderson @tedrosececi, Curt Rees @curtrees, and Amber Teamann @8amber8 will talk about the world of educational technology. We will give out 4 apps, 3 Twitter users to follow, and give some great things happening in the classroom. Amber talks about how to model the use of technology for her teachers as an administrator. Be sure to check out all the links on our Learnist boards found at learni.st yes, that is a real web address.
EduVue 2.06: Educational Leadership of Today with Amber Teamann: The EduVue panelists are joined by Amber Teamann, known as @8Amber8 on Twitter, to discuss today’s radically changing role of educational leadership and how to be an effective leader through the digital shift.
Angela Watson’s Truth for Teachers: Join Jimmy Casas, Krysta DeBoer, Hope King, and Amber Teamann as they share a behind-the-scenes glimpse into schools that have reflected carefully on school culture and created systems that work. Learn practical, actionable tips for supporting kids and colleagues, winning over negative co-workers, creating change in toxic school environments even when no one else is supporting you, and more.
Alliance for Education: Getting started with a Digital Initiative: Please join the Alliance for Excellent Education for a Digital Learning Day Google Hangout that will explore practical tips and strategies for getting started with digital initiatives.
The Goin’ Digital Show: The Goin’ Digital Show: The Innovative School Leader
Motivating your Staff for Empowered Change: TEPSA webinar
Using Social Media to Build Credibility with Parents
Educators Lead Podcast: “Because I Said So” Is A Poor Leadership Strategy | Build Relationships And Help Develop The Leadership Capacity Of Your Team | To Inspire And Motivate Others, Facilitate Their Growth
EdWeb.net: What is Tech-Savvy Leadership?
My Bad podcast with Jon Harper: Staff Critique and what to do about it
unearthEd: 3 Practical Tips for Working with Challenging Parents