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Anna Akuretiya
Jul 23, 20223 min read
Final ADL Contribution to Learning
This was a really challenging semester. Not necessarily because of the workload for the two classes, but because I was trying to balance...
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Anna Akuretiya
May 7, 20223 min read
Contribution to Learning
EDLD 5318 Instructional Design Online Learning and EDLD 5389 Developing Effective Professional Development have been two of the most...
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Anna Akuretiya
Mar 7, 20223 min read
Growth through discomfort
I have really been pushed outside of my comfort zone this spring semester, and although there were moments of anxiety and tears, I truly...
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Anna Akuretiya
Mar 4, 20222 min read
Differentiated Leadership
Friedman’s Theory of a differentiated leader is a powerful concept that is rooted in the leader having a strong understanding of...
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Anna Akuretiya
Jan 27, 20222 min read
"When Helping Hurts"
Several years ago, I listened to a Freakonomics podcast episode called, “When Helping Hurts.” It told stories of different social...
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Anna Akuretiya
Jan 24, 20222 min read
Digital Tools in a Digital Environment
I love using technology in my class, and I am always eager to learn from people in my school what new tools they are using and how they...
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Anna Akuretiya
Jan 24, 20222 min read
Reaching the heart before the mind
A couple of years ago at a training, the presenter told us that we must address a student’s heart before discussing a needed behavior...
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Anna Akuretiya
Dec 11, 20212 min read
5303 - ePortfolio reflection
I have really come to enjoy creating an ePortfolio for the ADL program. Creating something that I can actually share and discuss with...
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Anna Akuretiya
Dec 6, 20213 min read
Self Awareness
So much of this semester has revolved around the concepts of growth and learner’s mindsets. To be able to model and help build growth...
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Anna Akuretiya
Dec 2, 20212 min read
Growth Mindset is EVERYWHERE
I have been thinking and looking for growth mindset everywhere, and now I see it everywhere. I watched Season 3 of Making It, which is a...
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Anna Akuretiya
Nov 12, 20211 min read
Teaching into the unknown
One hundred years ago, Dewey was telling us to focus on the learning. For one hundred years, administrators and educators have known the...
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Anna Akuretiya
Nov 3, 20212 min read
Who owns an ePortfolio?
Building a strong brand or image for myself online has never been very important to me. The older I have gotten, the less I care to post...
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Anna Akuretiya
Nov 3, 20211 min read
Mapping Your Journey
I moved to a new state three months ago, and while I know how to navigate to places I visit every week, I do not have a good visual in my...
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Anna Akuretiya
Nov 3, 20211 min read
You just need to start
I have really enjoyed hearing the different ways that an ePortfolio was used by both Dr. Harapnuik and Dr. Thibodeaux, not just as...
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Anna Akuretiya
Oct 29, 20211 min read
The truth about motivation
“Very many people go through their whole lives having no sense of what their talents may be, or if they have any to speak of.” Sir Ken...
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Anna Akuretiya
Oct 29, 20211 min read
How to Succeed in the ADL program
The first couple of weeks in the ADL program were a little overwhelming because it required a change in focus in how I learned.I was...
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Anna Akuretiya
Oct 29, 20212 min read
Connecting Dots v Collecting Dots
This idea of collecting vs connecting dots is very powerful and can act as my north star as a teacher. As a student, almost all of my...
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Anna Akuretiya
Oct 29, 20211 min read
Focus on collaboration and process
Margaret Heffernan’s TED talk, “Why it’s time to forget the pecking order at work” drove home the importance of helpfulness and...
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Anna Akuretiya
Oct 29, 20212 min read
"A New Culture of Learning"
I think Douglas Thomas in his TED talk, “A New Culture of Learning” hit the nail on the head with so many issues, especially the issue of...
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Anna Akuretiya
Oct 13, 20214 min read
My Contribution to Learning
The start of graduate school marks my first time being a student in 15 years. I honestly expected EDLD 5305 and 5302 to be similar to my...
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