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Being a teacher in Texas, I imagine that, like in any primary school in the United States, starting the teaching and learning process with very young children with different academic needs represents a challenge. Trying to motivate them to achieve the miracle of good knowledge (learning) and appropriate values ​​serving them for life is a significant challenge. As I begin the adventure in my classroom, I am ready to start the learning journey by implementing different techniques to attract their attention in any of the subjects I teach. By doing it the conventional way and following class plans, I realized the lack of motivation and apathy that I often face. Especially if we are in the middle of Hagerty's class, where there are no audiovisual resources other than the sounds of the letters. Children who have a lot to say but need help putting their ideas in order or writing them down meaningfully. Several months into the school year, we see how students still need to learn to think about an idea or write it down. Therefore, attainment of the targeted aims, such as opinion, informative, and narrative writing, is not that easy. It has over the years been a nagging problem that we have to battle in our classrooms year in and year out, one that we have to dip ourselves into in the quest for new look and alternatives, bearing in mind traits of children of this age. The vast majority more enjoy video games, YouTube videos, and digital whiteboards than traditional games or writing letters with pencil and paper. This article addresses why Blended Learning and how we could show the way in this scenario? It will reveal the benefits of the station rotation model in the kindergarten classroom by reflecting students' writing progress and motivation. Why blended Learning: Blended learning, by definition, is an approach that responds to a new social context in which the need for a renewed pedagogical model that relates the process of technological and social change to educational innovation is evident. The opportunity to integrate traditional teaching methods with digital tools can be an effective solution to address the lack of motivation in writing in kindergarten. According to Fleck (2012), many teachers have begun to move away from the traditional approach to teaching and are trying to find ways to increase learner engagement. Horn and Staker (2015) noted “Just a few steps can be taken in educational circles, and you hear about blended learning. It is at the top of the list of trending topics related to changing education. Blended learning is any formal education program in which some element of the learner controls time, place, path, and/or pace. In all blended learning programs, students do some of their learning via the  Internet. This does not mean using any digital tools, like an online graphing calculator or Google Docs. Blended  learning means a broader educational shift from an in-person teacher to web-based content and instruction, ( pp 31-34 ). Specifically, the station rotation model, by definition, will significantly improve students' writing skills. The focus on combined interactive, adaptive, and dynamic learning activities is part of its effectiveness. Students can easily access learning materials and engage in collaborative conversations with peers and teachers. It is one of the most popular blended learning approaches. The model is neither new nor exclusive to blended learning. Teachers have used learning activity "hubs" in their classrooms for decades, particularly at the primary level (White J, 2019). One of the most important benefits in kindergarten classrooms is its flexibility for teachers and students. Teachers can decide how they would like to teach the learning material, and depending on the type of model, children can access the course material from anywhere convenient for them. Innovating from the Beginning: How Technology Transforms Learning in Kindergarten? Before, when we talked about education, we immediately thought of the physical classroom. However, when discussing education today, it is inevitable to think about the Internet and digital media. Today, they exhibit transformative advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, massive data processing, robotics, and biotechnology. In it, technology creates a world of profoundly personalized and instant experiences. This is where we must be ready to take advantage of those opportunities in the daily lives of our students. According to Don Tapscott, author of "Growing Up Digital," early exposure to technology helps children develop digital skills that will be essential in their later lives. Tapscott argues that children who use technology from an early age are more likely to adapt quickly to technological innovations in the future. In this way, we see how endless educational options may be of interest, providing, there is a world of possibilities. Among the contributions that ICT offers are: Stimulates creativity and ingenuity. Promotes the experience. Advances according to the learning rhythms of each student. Develop study and research strategies. Provokes curiosity. Stimulates independence. Wake up learning. It helps in the development of different eye-ear and especially eye-hand coordination. The digital age has radically changed development in the process of education. Technology advances at compromise levels about every aspect of human life. Therefore, it is necessary to be constantly updated to keep up with the great changes in the world and its development. My new vision for teaching writing in kindergarten. I am complicit in the power of using technology to foster motivation in students. Faced with the unexpected and sad news of the death of a kindergarten teacher in October 2022, and after having been without a teacher for more than two months, I arrived at a classroom where sadness, self-distrust, absence of routines, and lack of motivation were the norm. See how they could barely write their name to compete with each other to write a note to the teacher. Or Seeing Darío arrive every morning crying because he had his shoes untied, forgetting Wednesday's folder, or not being able to write his name to say: Dario: Teacher, have you seen what reading level I am reading at? Teacher: No: Dario: Level E (first-grade level). Alarm signals that were building the paths to implement some digital tools. Nothing was more genuine than seeing little eyes shining at the possibility of writing on a digital screen or using tablets or computers in digital writing activities with interactive applications (Seesaw, ABC Mouse) that teach the formation of letters, words, and phrases. Alternatively, a 3-minute YouTube video can help them understand new writing concepts. It keeps children's attention and explains ideas in a visual and attractive way that previously took them hours, sometimes days, to learn with the blackboard and chalk in hand. Showing them videos of people writing was essential to helping them understand the process and replicate it. The implementation of rewards and recognition for achievements in writing encourages children to try harder. Inspiration and the strength of passion, which in my class translates as "Superpower." Identify your superpowers, believe in them, and unleash them. Listen to your inner strength and show how valuable you are. These were some of the reflections I told them, and incredibly, those children transformed that place (the class) into a space we never wanted to leave. Despite seeing the first results in implementing this methodology, there is still a long way to go, a lot of work to do, many tools to apply, and finding, along the way, a complicity between traditional teaching methods and digital tools  that best applies to our little Cowboys. Finding the right path is a meticulous and incessant task that occupies us daily in the beautiful mission of teaching and educating.

Learning at an early age is the very moment in which the foundation should be laid for further academic and personal development. In this context, I  propose an innovation plan, with a focus on "Learning to write at an early age through Blended Learning," aimed at transforming the process of teaching writing in kindergarten. To ensure effectiveness and success, I will execute 4DX, proposed by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling. The 4 Disciplines of Execution principles will help an organization execute the most important goals. These disciplines are: Focus on what is crucially important (WIG):  It means intrinsic motivation and the help of innovative technologies to make it more challenging and stimulating for children to learn writing within the given context. Predictors: Will identify indicators that will predict students' motivation and performance success, such as active participation in technological activities and progress toward writing skills. Keep a results board: This can be any visual, accessible system that enables us to track student progress and the impact of new strategies put in place. It will help in making continuous adjustments to realize improvements. Establish a cadence of accountability: Hold regular meetings with the faculty and staff to review progress, discuss challenges, and plan the next steps. Disciplines within the 5 Stages of Change recognizing the need for change, clarifying the change, launching the plan, adopting new practices, and optimizing and maintaining habits will enable us to apply this innovation plan in very orderly and sustainable ways. We will work towards a continuous learning/growth culture in kindergarten through systematic and collaborative improvement of student writing skills. The 4 Disciplines of Execution: How do the Influencer Model and 4DX complement/supplement each other? In the short time I have been a Kindergarten teacher, I have been able to visualize how students have a low motivation towards writing and how to apply this to opinion, narrative, and poetic writing. A problem that, in discussions with my team of more experienced teachers, reveals a recurring problem year after year. This implies the search for new ways to teach and have results. Implementing blended learning in kindergarten represents an innovative strategy to improve writing skills in children. This innovation plan promotes intrinsic motivation, integrating changes, innovations, and technologies that transform the writing process. To ensure the success of this plan, we have combined two powerful strategies that we consider crucial to change. The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) with the Influencers Model allow effective and sustained execution of the desired changes. When I think about how these proposals (Influencer Model and The 4DX) complement each other, my graphic mind becomes concave and convex. From top to bottom, they have strong connections around their analysis and practical proposals. The 4DX encourages us to identify and focus on a crucial objective: Increase the intrinsic motivation of students towards writing, something that the Influences Model does very well since it allows teachers and students to be mobilized and motivated towards the objectives (WIG) using influences. . personal and social. The second discipline focuses on identifying and acting on measures that predict success, which the Influencer Model gives us a foundation to analyze the influences that affect these. Creating a scoreboard is a visual and motivating tool that keeps everyone focused on goals. The Influencer Model guides us to use structural and social influences that encourage and motivate students and teachers. Adaptation and adoption of new changes in a kindergarten class could not work without routines and monitoring. The fourth discipline encourages routine responsibility and monitoring. Here, the Influencer Model highlights the importance of personal and social influences in holding regular meetings to review progress and adjust strategies. So, integrating the 4 Disciplines of Delivery with the Influencer Model provides an effective strategy for implementing blended learning in kindergarten. Conclusión: Throughout my journey through The Four Disciplines of Execution, many passages left an imprint on me and a terrible desire to put them into practice. One of the messages the authors leave in the book is inspiring and motivating for me, which I make available to you as a conclusion to this work. “Consider spending the future in a relentless whirlwind where everything is always urgent and truly important priorities are forever postponed. The great management scientist Peter Drucker observed: “I have seen many people who are great at doing unimportant things. They have an impressive track record of achievements in trivial matters.” But you don't want to be magnificently trivial. You want to make a real difference. Want to make a high-value, high-impact contribution? The 4 Disciplines of Execution can take you there (McChesney et al, 2012)” References: Grenny, J., Patterson, K., Maxfield, D., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2013). Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change. McChesney, C. (2016). Introduction to 4DX OS. YouTube. https://youtu.be/KOhF6T5D8X8?si=iUJ39RM_WvkVP1gp McChesney, C. (2017). The 4 Disciplines of Execution in a Nutshell. Youtube. https://youtu.be/mP7sq_tGZj8?si=UCbGUZRbQKWqTE60 McChesney, C. (2020). Move Your Middle Chris McChesney. Youtube. https://youtu.be/cbQfozH2KxM?si=wxk-jMSZlRS8H7XC McChesney, C., Covey, S., & Huling, J. (2012). The 4 Disciplines of Execution.

Discuss how the model is divided into the two domains of motivation and how it is subdivided into personal, social, and structural sources. Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan y Al Switzler, desarrollaron un modelo para producir sobre otros ciertos efectos (influir) con el libro "Influencer: The Power to Change Anything.”To be clear, Patterson, Grenny, Maxeld, McMillan, and Switzler didn’t discover a magic bullet. Rather, they uncovered a common set of tools that have been proven effective in different combinations, under different circumstances.The authors also came to understand that the world’s greatest influencers start by focusing on behaviors. They don’t seek to apply an influence strategy until they have clearly defined the underlying behavior they are targeting. The most important part of leading change is understanding what you are leading towards, when it will happen, and being able to track progress towards it. Use both quantitative and qualitative metrics. Don’t waste time on how to create change until you’ve carried what you want, why you want it, and when you want it. An effective result is: 1. Specific and measurable. It is quantitative not qualitative. 2. What you really want. It’s the outcome that matters. 3. Time bound. It comes with a completion date. This model divides influence into two main domains: motivation and ability. These domains are subdivided into three sources: personal, social, and structural. 1. MAKE THE UNDESIRABLE DESIRABLE. The first strategy involves creating new experiences by providing individuals with ample opportunities to actually try the behavior. Trying a new behavior enables people to stop predicting how it will feel, which historically, is often wrong. The authors suggest using modeling to create vicarious experiences. It is important for individuals to feel like it is almost a game, that is, use reasonably challenging goals and clear feedback in order to engage individuals. Take The focus o of the activity itself and attempt to reconnect the person’s behavior with the vital behavior, in order for successful inuence.The second strategy involves creating new motives for the vital behavior. Influencers must make the new behavior relevant to an individual. When people make their behavior morally significant, almost anything can be achieved. In daily life we are often not moral thinkers, so it's imperative that influencers get individuals to act on their morality instead of blurring the vision by acting on emotions. 2. SURPASS YOUR LIMITS. A person’s resistance to change is because of a lack of skill. People underestimate the need to learn and practice the skill they desire. In fact, all people who achieve extraordinary accomplishments do so because they have practiced the right actions in a controlled environment. People simply cannot change through sheer willpower alone. 3. HARNESS PEER PRESSURE The most powerful influence tool out there is the people who we respect. They can easily persuade any social network to either follow through with change or can grind change into a halt. In order to utilize this power, it is necessary to be the one respected person within the network who can model the new vital behavior. It is also necessary to spend a large amount of time with the respected people in the network in order to build trust, and enable them to spread the message of change. Sometimes it is necessary to invite everyone in the network to come together and talk openly in order for change to be widely accepted. It is important to seek a healthy dialogue, and strive to create a safe venue for discussing controversial topics. In some cases, change efforts require the help of all members of the organization. “People must be plucked from their support structure and placed in a new network, one where virtually everyone in their new social circle supports and rewards the right behaviors while punishing the wrong ones” (Patterson et al.2008, p. 164). 4. FIND STRENGTH IN NUMBERS. In the entertainment business, there are many examples of heroes who have defeated many enemies alone. In North America especially, the authors maintained that partially because of the entertainment industry, society has become unwilling to use cooperation in order to solve problems. Rarely does any one person have the ability to have success in every single problem they encounter. It is necessary to invest in building our own social capital in order to help us succeed in all complex situations. Expert influencers know the importance of building social capital. “They’re quick to consider what help, authority, consent, or cooperation individuals may need when facing risky or daunting new behaviors. Then they develop an influence strategy that offers the social capital required to help make change inevitable” (Patterson et al. 2008, p. 192). 5. DESIGN REWARDS AND DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY. The first four sources of influence deal primarily with changing individual behavior in order to have success in the vital behavior. Sometimes though, we need to utilize incentives to help create change. Patterson et al. (2008) noted that rewards must be linked to vital behaviors in order to be successful. They should be closely linked to specific actions you want repeated, and not just outcomes. In terms of rewards, it is also important to rely on personal and social motivators first. Small incentives that reward improvements, and that are heartfelt are the most appreciated.Before administering punishments of any kind, the authors advise leaders to provide a clear warning before handing out the punishment. People need to understand that negative things will happen if the negative behaviors continue.Punishments make an organization firmly  understand their core values, and can be used to change behavior if correctly administered. 6. CHANGE THE ENVIRONMENT. The final strategy presented involves the changing of actual things within the building. People fail to realize the impact on change that changes a few things at work, which means that this strategy is often overlooked. It is also far easier to change things rather than people. Another reason that we do not always adopt this sixth strategy, is that even If we realize the impact our environment is having on us, it is often difficult to know what to do about it. Once the element for change has been identified, the next step is to provide cues to remind people of the behaviors you hope to influence. The small cues draw attention to the important details, change how people think, which in turn, changes behavior. Change also becomes easier and more manageable when changes to the physical environment can eradicate choice altogether. When structure is relied on, the vital behavior an expert influencer strives to change becomes inevitable. The behavior becomes more of a pattern, and failure does not become an option. Consider how many sources of influence need to be addressed to get children to make a change. Discuss why it is so important to explore the six sources of influence if you want to be successful in your change effort. You need to combine at least four preferably or more sources of influence. Your chances for success go up 10 times (Washed Up video). It is essential to address the six sources of influence to achieve significant changes in a child's behavior since each one acts directly on behavior and motivation. Especially when it comes to assuming a new model, such as learning to write from blended learning. I think it is important to explore each of them because without intrinsic motivation or without social support, it is very difficult to want to learn to write at an age where play and fun are a priority. Likewise, having a solid structure helps them develop skills they can use when frustration and demotivation take over their behavior. The help of friends and colleagues and constant interaction with others in writing and reading comprehension activities are decisive in reviewing and fixing the contents. The influencers came to the conclusion that if you understand the science behind behaviors, you can change remarkably resistant behaviors. “All of this is important to know because if you want to change the world, you eventually have to change how people behave. And if you want to change how they behave, you have to rest and change how they think”(p.20). This means that we as people, can learn how to influence others, it is not because of a character flaw or lack of motivation. We need to see it because of a character flaw or lack of motivation. We need to see ourselves as influencers, and study the masters in order to learn. References (2023). All Washed Up! https://youtu.be/cW0qZl6IrkI?si=v3MRSgisv7hw83w3 Influences. Book summary. (n.d.). www.transformleader.com. Petterson, K., & Grenny, J. (2013). Influencer: The new science of leading change, Second Edition. (McGraw-Hill Education. ed.). Youtube Video. (2022). Harnessing Social Pressure. https://youtu.be/wu7UBY5euBg?si=30gjT0uYrSNP2gVY

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Leading Organizational Change What's your Finding What's your WHY makes much sense in all life manifestations, not just the educational aspect. In my opinion, that inner strength springs from all sides when you do something you like and are passionate about. It is the conviction that you will achieve your goals no matter what. That aptitude makes you move from A to B regardless of the risks and difficulties. It is when you get involved and identify with the process. It is when people feel like they are doing something worthwhile! Moreover, at that point, we realize we are doing something to change the world. 4DX Strategy/Plan Model The influencer Model change model focuses on changing behaviors to achieve measurable results. The model leverages the principles of motivation and ability across three dimensions of influence, personal, social, and structural, to create six sources of influence. Self-Differentiated Leadership / Crucial Conversations "The most important thing in leadership is to differentiate oneself from others, to maintain one’s principles while staying connected to the group.” Peter Steinke Recent Posts Why blended learning? My new vision for teaching writing in kindergarten. Executing Change 4DX. Influencer Strategy. Media that Engages.

Publication Final Draft Compilation Posts Why blended learning? My new vision for teaching writing in kindergarten. Being a teacher in Texas, I imagine that, like in any primary school in the United States, starting the teaching and learning process with very young children with different academic needs represents a challenge. Motivating them to achieve the miracle of good knowledge (learning) and appropriate values that will serve them for life is a significant challenge. As I begin the adventure in my classroom, I am ready to start the learning journey by implementing different techniques to attract their attention in any of the subjects I teach. By doing it the conventional way and following class plans, I realized the lack of motivation and apathy that I often face. Especially if we are in the middle of Hagerty's class, where there are no audiovisual resources other than the sounds of the letters. Children who have a lot to say but need help putting their ideas in order or writing them down meaningfully. Several months into the school year, we see how students still need to learn to think about an idea or write it down. Therefore, attainment of the targeted aims, such as opinion, informative, and narrative writing, is not that easy. It has, over the years, been a nagging problem that we have to battle in our classrooms year in and year out, one that we have to dip ourselves into in the quest for new looks and alternatives, bearing in mind the traits of children of this age. The vast majority more enjoy video games, YouTube videos, and digital whiteboards than traditional games or writing letters with pencil and paper. Why blended Learning: Blended learning, by definition , is an approach that responds to a new social context in which the need for a renewed pedagogical model that relates the process of technological and social change to educational innovation is evident. The opportunity to integrate traditional teaching methods with digital tools can be an effective solution to address the lack of motivation in writing in kindergarten. According to Fleck (2012), many teachers have begun to move away from the traditional approach to teaching and are trying to find ways to increase learner engagement. Horn and Staker (2015) noted “Just a few steps can be taken in educational circles, and you hear about blended learning. It is at the top of the trending topics related to changing education. Blended learning is any formal education program in which some element of the learner controls time, place, path, and/or pace. In all blended learning programs, students do some of their online learning. This does not mean using digital tools, like an online graphing calculator or Google Docs. Blended learning means a broader educational shift from an in-person teacher to web-based content and instruction ( pp 31-34 ). Specifically, the station rotation model, by definition, will significantly improve students' writing skills. The focus on combined interactive, adaptive, and dynamic learning activities is part of its effectiveness. Students can easily access learning materials and collaborate with peers and teachers. It is one of the most popular blended learning approaches. The model is neither new nor exclusive to blended learning. Teachers have used learning activity "hubs" in their classrooms for decades, particularly at the primary level (White J, 2019). One of the most important benefits in kindergarten classrooms is its flexibility for teachers and students. Teachers can decide how they would like to teach the learning material, and depending on the type of model, children can access the course material from anywhere convenient for them. Innovating from the Beginning: How Technology Transforms Learning in Kindergarten? When we talked about education before, we immediately thought of the physical classroom. However, when discussing education today, we must also think about the Internet and digital media. Today, they exhibit transformative advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, massive data processing, robotics, and biotechnology. In it, technology creates a world of profoundly personalized and instant experiences. This is where we must be ready to take advantage of those opportunities in the daily lives of our students. According to Don Tapscott, author of "Growing Up Digital," early exposure to technology helps children develop digital skills that will be essential in their later lives. Tapscott argues that children who use technology from an early age are more likely to adapt quickly to technological innovations in the future. In this way, we see how endless educational options may interest us, providing a world of possibilities. Among the contributions that ICT offers are: Stimulates creativity and ingenuity. Promotes the experience. Advances according to the learning rhythms of each student. Develop study and research strategies. Provokes curiosity. Stimulates independence. Wake up learning. It helps in the development of different eye-ear and especially eye-hand coordination. The digital age has radically changed the development of education. Technology advances at a compromise level in every aspect of human life. Therefore, it is necessary to constantly update to keep up with the significant changes in the world and its development. Platforms such as HMH Program , Seesaw , Imagine Spanol , and Learning A-Z have been essential elements in transforming the educational system, minimizing disruption to learning, and ensuring that students can continue. My new vision for teaching writing in kindergarten. I am complicit in the power of using technology to foster motivation in students. Faced with the unexpected and sad news of the death of a kindergarten teacher in October 2022, and after having been without a teacher for more than two months, I arrived at a classroom where sadness, self-distrust, absence of routines, and lack of motivation were the norm. See how they could barely write their name to compete with each other to write a note to the teacher. Or Seeing Darío arrive every morning crying because he had his shoes untied, forgetting Wednesday's folder, or not being able to write his name to say: Dario: Teacher, have you seen what reading level I am reading at? Teacher: No: Dario: Level E (first-grade level). Alarm signals that were building the paths to implement some digital tools. Nothing was more genuine than seeing little eyes shining at the possibility of writing on a digital screen or using tablets or computers in digital writing activities with interactive applications (Seesaw, ABC Mouse) that teach the formation of letters, words, and phrases. Alternatively, a 3-minute YouTube video can help them understand new writing concepts. It keeps children's attention and explains ideas in a visual and attractive way that previously took them hours, sometimes days, to learn with the blackboard and chalk in hand. Showing them videos of people writing was essential to helping them understand the process and replicate it. The implementation of rewards and recognition for achievements in writing encourages children to try harder. Inspiration and the strength of passion, which in my class translates as "Superpower." Identify your superpowers, believe in them, and unleash them. Listen to your inner strength and show how valuable you are. These were some of the reflections I told them, and incredibly, those children transformed that place (the class) into a space we never wanted to leave. Despite seeing the first results in implementing this methodology, there is still a long way to go, a lot of work to do, many tools to apply, and finding, along the way, a complicity between traditional teaching methods and digital tools that best applies to our little Cowboys. Finding the right path is a meticulous and incessant task that occupies us daily in the beautiful mission of teaching and educating. References Bersin, J. (2004). The Blended Learning Book: Best Practices, Proven Methodologies, and Lessons Learned. John Wiley & Sons. Fleck, J. (2012). Blended learning and learning communities: Opportunities and challenges. Journal of Management Development, 31(4), 398-411. Garrison, & Vaughan. (2008). What is Blended Learning? Blended Learning. https://untblendedlearning.weebly.com/what-is-blended-learning.html Horn, M. (n.d.). USING BLENDED LEARNING TO DESIGN SCHOOLS THAT MOTIVATE STUDENTS. Media. https://michaelbhorn.com/2016/03/using-blended-learning-design-schools-motivate-students/ Horn, M., & Staker, H. (2015). Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools. Jossey-Bass. Tapscott, D. (1997). Growing Up Digital. White, J. (2019). Blended Learning Models. Blended Learning Universe. https://www.blendedlearning.org/models/#stat Compilation Posts