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By Dawn Wilson When I attended my first Learning Forward conference in Vancouver several years ago, I made a commitment to attend every year, and have. Although the topics and technologies have changed, the culture of learning has remained constant. During this year’s closing, Stephanie Hirsh shared her favorite conference moments and invited audience members to reflect on theirs. […]
Inspired by the Hollywood hit La La Land, author Dawn Wilson writes about the parallels between the movie’s characters and classroom teachers. Read more about the importance of teacher autonomy to improve retention and reduce burnout.
Change is a challenge. Read about the different ways your team members will respond to change and how to address each type to ensure learning.
After graduating from the Academy, Dawn Wilson knew that she wanted to be a coach and help others experience high levels of learning. Read more about her experience through the Learning Forward Academy and how it transformed her outlook on professional learning.
Teacher agency is fundamental to effective professional learning. Read how Dawn Wilson gained inspiration from a retiring educator’s comments about the ineffectiveness of much professional development.
Dawn Wilson explains how blogging can elevate your professional practice and expand your virtual Professional Learning Network.