EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

It helps explain the step-by-step nature of coding,” says Todd Burleson, resource center director for this Winnetka Public Schools District 36 elementary school. My personal learning network is key to my success with integrating robots into our activities,” Innes says. “I to teach kindergarteners the basics of coding. “It

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2014

My father was an elementary principal for 30 years and I always admired how he was able to inspire his staff to focus on student learning. But I learned from a mentor early on that making mistakes is okay; just don''t make the same mistake twice. Once in the space that social media provided, I began to lurk and learn.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

We discuss what going to the next level in the classroom and in online learning means both at the secondary and college level. So, go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat to learn more and use the coupon code COOL20. I am passionate about technology and its effects on teaching and learning. Donor’s Choose. Jody Green.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

When we get kids thinking creatively, it unleashes a joy of learning. This distributed model of learning took off and has grown over the years to a network of nearly 300 Fulton County educators who are pioneering new approaches to education technology use, testing new tools and helping others in their schools and communities do the same.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

because teaching is no longer an isolated profession; it’s a dynamic and interconnected field requiring teachers to work collaboratively and build expansive professional and personal learning networks. It’s a conduit for staying abreast of the latest educational trends, resources, and technologies. Madda et al.,

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Here is some context before I detail what I learned about leadership from my parents. My father was an elementary school principal at Alpha Public School and Hatchery Hill School for a total of 30 years. My father was an elementary school principal at Alpha Public School and Hatchery Hill School for a total of 30 years.

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 28, 2014

Notes from an edWeb.net Webinar 4/28/14 Dr. Joe Mazza Director of Connected Teaching, Learning & Leadership North Penn School District Dr. Mazza just took on his position in December. He is a project manager, promoting connected teaching, learning, & leadership. Dr. Mazza was the Lead Learner at Knapp Elementary School. (He

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

I''ve met some great people in the DEN and learned so much. It''s a great Personal Learning Network for any and all educators. And don''t forget to check out the Discovery Educator Network blogs , with lots of great information and resources from other educators.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2016

30+ ideas to improve learning with awesome classroom design From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. A well-designed classroom boosts student learning by as much as 16% (Barrett, Zhang, Davies, & Barrett 2015), but overdecorating is a distraction. Classroom Design Resources. Blog Posts.

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Educator Innovator

DECEMBER 13, 2016

New media educator Howard Rheingold interviews educator Kevin Hodgson about connected learning and how educators enact its principles with technology. If you are organizing a course, MOOC, or co-learning community, daily connects are one of the most powerful and yet simple tools at your disposal.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

21st Century Educators must be able to adapt, communicate, take risks, model, continually learn, collaborate, exhibit vision, and lead. Keys for Principals: Support your staff, be flexible, exhibit passion, don''t use time as an excuse to learn, take/encourage risks, and model. Learn more about Google Docs here. Learn more here.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

During the conference opening sessions we brainstormed as set of grassroots global education projects that we could bring to our personal learning networks to try to get started. We voted on five project to to focus on right away with a set of basic questions for each: " What do you want to do? Instructor and Ph.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Brook Avenue Elementary School in Waco, Texas has been in the papers before, but not for shiny new laptops or flexible classrooms. However, school leaders Sarah Pedrotti and Jessica Torres are on a mission to flip the failure narrative and rebrand their school by motivating their teachers through personalized professional development.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Jan Iwase, principal of Hale Kula Elementary School located at Schofield Barracks, O''ahu, has dived right in with student projects. Next week, we''ll be recommending Google+ Communities that we think our Hawaii (and other) teachers will enjoy as they build their PLN (Personal Learning Network).

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

What does it mean to make learning personal? It’s no secret that teachers take their jobs personally. For the past three years, we’ve asked educators from every state to share, in their own words, how they make learning personal. So, how do you make learning personal? MakeItPersonal. It’s simple.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Shortly after I received the award, it seemed like everyone wanted to visit my classroom and sit in a room with me to understand how I was getting my kids to learn. She worked at an elementary school in my district—in fact she had taught some of my high schoolers when they were younger. That’s when the email came.

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Reading By Example

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

They collaborate online, use social media to interact with colleagues around the globe, engage in conversations in safe online spaces, and bring what they learn online back to their classrooms, schools, and districts. Just as student learning can become more personalized with technology in the school mix, so to should professional learning.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 3, 2011

Think about it in a lower elementary classroom. Here is an example I use a lot where I asked people to give me their thoughts on what a PLN (Personal Learning Network) means to them. I think the bigger story here is the fact that social networking in the classroom really took off. Very easy and lots of potential.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. I’ve got some experience with this from the past eight years.

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Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 30, 2013

In a networked world, the teacher is more important than ever – as a guide, facilitator and coach who provides frameworks, methods, and inspiration. I found Woodard when I noticed that she had retweeted me and was following me on Twitter (personal learning networks are about who pays attention to you as well as who you pay attention to).

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