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You want to see something incredible? Take 20 minutes and watch this: Build a School in the Cloud (22:31) Published by: Ted...
Katie Beauchene
Jan 13, 20241 min read


Exploring Educational Technology: Trends, Tools, and Favorites
Exploring the ever-evolving landscape of educational technology is one of my passions and hobbies; which developed further into my...
Katie Beauchene
Jan 13, 20243 min read


Growth Mindset: Revisited Through the Lens of Creating Significant Learning Environments
Recent research by Burgoyne et al. (2018) casts doubt on the previously held belief that simply fostering a growth mindset alone can lead...
Katie Beauchene
Dec 8, 20233 min read


Contributions to My Learning: Creating Significant Learning Environments & Professional Learning
Reflections on Cultivating Learning Excellence As I continue on the transformative journey through graduate school, this time spent...
Katie Beauchene
Dec 6, 20238 min read


Connecting The Dots
https://youtu.be/_7o3Jh1KZLw Have you ever seen the show Nailed It on Netflix? The premise is that a bunch of people are gathered and...
Katie Beauchene
Nov 12, 20233 min read


Comfortably Uncomfortable
I first learned the phrase "lean into discomfort" while reading Brene Brown's book, Atlas of the Heart (2021). (Great book! Highly...
Katie Beauchene
Nov 5, 20234 min read


Thinking About: Learning Revolution
Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution! https://youtu.be/r9LelXa3U_I Daniel Pink's Drive: The surprising truth about what...
Katie Beauchene
Oct 23, 20233 min read


A New Culture Of Learning: Initial Thoughts
It seems that our educational system is persistent in remaining the same versus adapting and moving forward with current research and...
Katie Beauchene
Oct 16, 20233 min read


A Chance Taken
Recently, I was a participant in an elementary language arts professional development session. It was set up very well, as a labsite! ...
Katie Beauchene
Oct 15, 20233 min read


Contributions to my Learning: Concepts of Educational Technology and Leading Organizational Change
Throughout the courses Concepts of Educational Technology and Leading Organizational Change, I have actively engaged in various...
Katie Beauchene
Oct 3, 20236 min read


Self-Differentiated Leadership
Leading organizations through a change initiative is about effectively communicating, inspiring, and leading people toward a common goal....
Katie Beauchene
Oct 1, 20234 min read


Reflection on COVA & the ePortfolio
Since graduating with my Bachelor's degree, I have always felt like I was swimming upstream, trying to innovate within structures that...
Katie Beauchene
Oct 1, 20234 min read


Differentiated Leadership and Crucial Conversations
Leadership involves the challenging task of regulating oneself at high levels of executive functioning. In addition to aligning various...
Katie Beauchene
Sep 30, 20232 min read


Feedback or Feedforward? Is Both an Option?
In the world of education, John Hattie has done extensive work in regarding analyzing practices and their effect on educational outcomes....
Katie Beauchene
Sep 25, 20233 min read


Growing Pains
So, you've decided to dive into the captivating world of ePortfolios. You've spent countless hours perfecting your website, tweaking...
Katie Beauchene
Sep 24, 20231 min read


It's Cool to Be Connected
We are in a really cool place and time to network. I feel like it’s impossible not to be connected to some type of network, especially...
Katie Beauchene
Sep 16, 20232 min read


Organizational Change: Another Approach
When exploring the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) approach, I found it reassuring that the strategy actually acknowledged the...
Katie Beauchene
Sep 16, 20232 min read


Organizational Change and Sources of Influence
Organizational change is possible if 4 of 6 sources of influence, but best if all 6 are activated. However, none of us work and live in...
Katie Beauchene
Sep 4, 20232 min read


What is School For?
I think we all agree that our public school system needs some changes. Unfortunately, this is not a new dilemma, but rather one that has...
Katie Beauchene
Sep 3, 20231 min read


So Many Different Pieces, One Beautiful Outcome
As I read my colleague's discussion posts in an online class I'm in, I am overwhelmingly reflective. What an amazing time and place we...
Katie Beauchene
Sep 2, 20233 min read
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