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Are Personal Learning Networks the Key to Keeping Teachers?

Edsurge

And the trend of teachers leaving the classroom is unlikely to reverse course anytime soon. The fellows are meant to leverage one another as partners and collaborators to accelerate their personal and professional goals and expand on theory to incorporate innovative teaching practices.

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How to Lead with Little to No "Experience"

A Principal's Reflections

Learn from more experienced leaders : Seek out mentors or coaches who can provide guidance and support as you develop. This can help you to identify areas where you need to focus your professional learning efforts. Stay current on trends and best practices in the education field.

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The Professional Learning Sweet Spot

A Principal's Reflections

In March of 2009, I began to use Twitter, and it was at this time that I began to create a Personal Learning Network (PLN). It is crucial always to align any professional learning with current trends and needs. I think the same can be said when it comes to the learners we serve.

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The Future of Work

A Principal's Reflections

The WEF goes on to summarize five trends that everyone needs to know about to be ready for this paradigm shift. Lifelong learning can come in many forms, but in my opinion, the most practical and time-friendly option is the creation and use of a Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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Universal Skills for Learners: Increasing School Relevancy

User Generated Education

A closer look at the data by grade level reveals a disturbing trend. Almost half of students who responded to the survey are engaged with school (47%), with approximately one-fourth “not engaged” (29%) and the remainder “actively disengaged” (24%).A

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Great Reads for School Leaders

A Principal's Reflections

It is safe to This is a trend that will continue as the year progresses. It is safe to say that my choices, based in large part to recommendations from my Personal Learning Network (PLN) have had a profound impact.

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Lead in the Now

A Principal's Reflections

Additionally, leaders need and should want access to the latest trends, research, and ideas in the field. With the continual evolution of digital tools and increasing connectivity, schools can no longer be silos of information.

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