Entries by Jennifer Wigginton

Reflection, Transition and a Vision

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May equals graduation season and Memorial Day weekend—two good times for reflection. The Oxford Dictionary defines reflection as “serious thought or consideration.” The Reflections for the graduation season are often about what is next for the graduate, finding their purpose, following their passion, and never stopping learning. The Reflections for Memorial Day are often on […]

You Get to Share History

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IAACE is celebrating 40 years as an organization this year, which is phenomenal! I am so glad to be a part of this amazing organization. We would love to have pictures of celebrations, events, and projects submitted by members to have on display at the Fall Conference. At the Fall Conference, we aim to celebrate […]

Be an Over Believer

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Be an Over Believer I realized when I read this Daily Positive that I’m an over-believer.  I’ve found that being positive is the key to so much. When I was first starting out in my career, my manager told me to keep trying even when things seemed bleak. “Don’t be discouraged by failure,” she said. […]

State Association Leader of the Year

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By Jenn Wigginton Here is a highlight that happened at  COABE Preconference. I was named the State Association Leader of the Year! This is the result of the State Association Leadership Institute (SALI) program by COABE that has been in progress for the past nine months. The prize was a $100 Gift Card for myself […]

Happenings, 2023

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January is the time to set your calendar for the year and mark the dates of things you don’t want to miss and that you need to schedule around. Here are your handy dandy lists to consider:   Professional Development List: COABE 2023 Annual Conference:April 2-5 IAACE Spring Virtual Institute & Annual Meeting: May 5 IAACE […]

Digital Skills Resources

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Looking ahead to the new year, what skill would you like to improve? Is it a digital skill? Digital skills are the ability to find, evaluate, use, share, and create content using digital devices, such as computers and smartphones. Another term for this has been Digital Literacy. Literacy is more than just reading and writing; […]

Greetings!

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Winter has arrived officially today, December 21. I’m not ready for the cold, but I believe I’m prepared for the holidays. Gifts have been bought. Menu and grocery shopping are near completion, and Hippo has got his bath! The theme of the month has been Digital Equity, including Digital Skills. It has got me thinking […]

Gift of Digital Skills

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If Santa could bring the gift of all the Digital Skills we need to be efficient in our daily lives, both personally and professionally, that would be the only gift I would ask for; how about you? Santa might have to gift us weekly to keep up. Keeping up on our digital skills is often […]

Gift of Digital Equity

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Let’s keep this simple. “Digital Equity is a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy. It is necessary for civic and cultural participation, employment, lifelong learning, and access to essential services.” (//www.digitalinclusion.org/definitions/) There will be much work on Digital Equity […]