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Autonomy Breeds Change

A Principal's Reflections

They desperately sought time during the school day to engage in professional growth opportunities, learn how to integrate Web 2.0 tools, and develop their own Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). Math teacher Jeff Fiscina learned how to create engaging learning activities using Educreations.

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Learn to Blend Tech into Your Class; Get College Credit

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Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Use technology to support teaching and achieve Common Core Standards. Rely on a Personal Learning Network. Solve common tech problems that arise in the classroom. Course Objectives.

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17 Take-aways from Summer PD

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When the standard reading materials or watching a video didn’t work, we used other options to explain a prickly topic (like Twitter–that was an experience!). Time after time, participants took responsibility for their own learning. Participants worked together as a Personal Learning Network to understand.

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Online Classes! On Your Schedule

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Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Educators participate in this three-week hands-on quasi-writer’s workshop as they learn to use widely-available digital tools to help their students develop their inner writer.

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Online College Classes Start Monday!

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They include all the ebooks, videos, and other resources required so you don’t spend any more than what is required to register for the class. Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. INTASC 1, 7.

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College Credit Classes in Remote Teaching/Blended Learning

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They include all the ebooks, videos, and other resources required so you don’t spend any more than what is required to register for the class. Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. INTASC 1, 7.

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Make a Big Splash Into Learning This Summer

MSEDTechie

This makes it extremely important for teachers to expand their knowledge of digital resources aligned to Common Core. Showing a video is no longer a sufficient way to successfully integrate digital media. Social media allows you to create your own learning opportunities, anywhere, and anytime. What're You Wading For?