Category Archives: 21st Century Learning

Capturing School Life: Principal & Content Creator

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Anthony_Perrotta

In the video Myths and Opportunities: Technology in the Classroom, Alan November speaks of Marblehead, Massachusetts, a small coastal town of now nearly 20,000 that prior to the American Revolution was the fourth largest town in the colonies. November, makes … Continue reading →

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[Book Review] Working with High-Risk Youth: A Relationship-based Practice Framework

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Anthony_Perrotta

For a while, Working with High-Risk Youth: A Relationship-based Practice Framework by Peter Smyth has held a spot on my “Must Read List.” The book underscores the significance of nurturing relationships and cultivating a culture of resilience, innovation, and empowerment, … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, Education, Educational Leadership | Tagged Connected Learning, Engaging High-Risk Students, Relational Teaching and Learning, Supporting At-Risk Students | Leave a comment

[Coming Soon] Brick By Brick – An ONABSE Conference Presentation

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Anthony_Perrotta

As an educator, being humbled is part of the experience of learning from others and sharing time with those who make you better. I’m so fortunate that this happens quite often. For example, over the course of the past five … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, Education, Educational Leadership, Media Literacy and Pop Culture, Student Voice | Tagged Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Dr. Marlyn Morris, Michael Fullan, ONABSE, Story and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, storytelling, Storytelling and Digital Citizenship | Leave a comment

It’s That Time of Year…

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Anthony_Perrotta

Media Smarts’ annual Media Literacy Week is just around the corner. Taking place Monday October 25 to Saturday October 30, Media Literacy Week provides educators with an intentional opportunity to learn, unlearn and relearn as it pertains to media literacy … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, Education, Educational Leadership, Media Literacy and Pop Culture, Student Voice, Technology Education | Tagged digital portfolios, media literacy week, media smarts media literacy week, storytelling, Student Voice | 1 Comment

Practicing Gratitude

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Anthony_Perrotta

This past Saturday, I wrote a blog post for the St. Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School website, where I proudly serve as a Vice Principal. In the post, a Thanksgiving message to the school community, I wrote about the importance … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, Education, Educational Leadership, Student Voice | Tagged Goal Setting, Gratitude, Gratitude and Teaching, Self Regulation | Leave a comment

Team Jess: A Reflection on Schooling Today

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Anthony_Perrotta

Last night I finished the culminating activity for the last course of my MEd program while Gilmore Girls played in the background. With such vibrant dialogue, every episode of Gilmore Girls plays like a soundtrack of rapid beats, fluid rhythm … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, Education, Educational Leadership, Technology Education | Tagged Connected Learning, Dr. Paul Leslie, Gilmore Girls, Jess Mariano, Jess Mariano and Learning Today, Learning, Michael Fullan New Pedagogies, Relearning, Unlearning | Leave a comment

The Power of Story: An EdxEDNYC Reflection

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Anthony_Perrotta

Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to moderate a breakout session as part of the EdxEDNYC conference. This is a New York Department of Education Conference that originates from the collaborative and innovative spirit of educators at Hudson High School … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, Education, Educational Leadership, Media Literacy and Pop Culture, Student Voice, Technology Education | Tagged COVID and Student Story, EDxEDNYC 2021, Hudson High School for Learning Technologies, NYC Department of Education, Story and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, The Power of Student Story | Leave a comment

[Coming Soon] Create. Curate. Connect OAPCE Webinar

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Anthony_Perrotta

In all of my years as an educator, I’ve been deeply committed to my own professional learning and have always found so much joy in sharing, connecting and supporting others in their own learning journey. Whether it be tech-integration or … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, Education, Educational Leadership, Technology Education | Tagged digital learning portfolios, digital portfolios, what is a digital portfolio, why do digital portfolios matter | Leave a comment

Exploring Mindset: A Focus on Intervention

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Anthony_Perrotta

Looking at pressing realities impacting education today, COVID-19 pandemic emergency and remote learning has placed a direct and bolder spotlight on issues of inequity that exists within schools and districts. This is a reality that I’ve worked to address in … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, Education, Educational Leadership | Tagged Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Exceptionalities, Literacy Intervention, Special Education Intervention | Leave a comment

Press The Re-Set: Thinking of September and Beyond

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Anthony_Perrotta

As the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold globally, the return to school stresses also continue to mount. As an educator and parent, I am most certainly anxious about the unknown that rests ahead. Thinking about my own … Continue reading →

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