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6 Key Personal Learning Network Literacies Every Educator Needs

The 21st Century Principal

“We now live in a world where even twelve-year olds can create their own global classrooms around the things about which they are are most passionate,” writes Will Richardson in an essay entitled “Navigating Social Networks as Learning Tools.” In other words, they need adults who are “network literate.”

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Actionable advice for school leaders on how to create an effective teacher training program

Neo LMS

Today’s classrooms have more devices, more educational software, more opportunities to differentiate learning based on various student needs, and educators are under more pressure to do more, preferably as fast as possible, with excellent results. Each student learns differently. Embrace variety. Teachers know that.

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Are You a Critical Consumer?

A Principal's Reflections

The content they shared included policies, procedures, pedagogical techniques, and professional development, but more importantly, tangible improvement results. Motivated and inspired I then began to seek out research and more examples of successful implementation that aligned with our goals while addressing specific challenges.

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EdTech Acronyms Explained

EdTech4Beginners

AUP – Acceptable Use Policy. BLearning – Blended Learning (using a range of multimedia and strategies). BYOL – Bring Your Own Learning. FC – Flipped Classroom ( click here for my guide to flipping lessons ). FL – Flipped Learning ( click here for my guide to flipping lessons ). PLN – Personal Learning Network.

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Advancing Mobile Phones as Learning Devices

A Principal's Reflections

I cannot begin to explain all of the battles with students and parents that my administrative team and I had to deal with because of the established policy. As a principal, it took me a while to accept the fact that these small, but powerful computing devices could play an important role in the classroom.

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The Changing Role Of The Teacher In Personalized Learning Environment

TeachThought - Learn better.

The Changing Role Of The Teacher In Personalized Learning Environment. Today’s students are studying and learning differently – a change confirmed by the widespread adoption of digital studying. Technologically-based tools provide opportunities for students to learn both in and out of the classroom.

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7 Must-Read Resources on Social Media for School Leaders

The 21st Century Principal

Williamson and Johnston provide such timely information as: Concerns and Benefits of Social Media Use, Encouraging Responsible Use of Social Media, Creating Acceptable Use Policies Governing Social Media Use, Overview of the Social Media Tools, and Social Media Skills to Be Taught.