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Why Connect?

A Principal's Reflections

I was honored to have been interviewed for Educational Leadership, ASCD's flagship magazine, on the power of Twitter as part of a Personal Learning Network (PLN). You can read the article HERE. As you will see, the true power of connected learning is what you glean from the people you engage with.

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Teaching with the News in a Time of Challenge and Change

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While social media can play a big part in where our students get their information, it is paramount for educators to design news and media lessons on straight news. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by ABC-CLIO. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenters.

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Separating Fact from Fiction: Why News Literacy Education is Essential

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Today’s students are inundated with information from myriad media sources—social media, blogs, podcasts, text messages, television, internet searches, radio, email, and other communication apps. She was a member of the state’s literacy, social studies, and technology leadership teams. By Ginny Kirkland.

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Lessons and Leadership During the Switch to Online Learning

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Students also need support and guidance about online behavior, including what can or should not be shared via social media. He has started having small-group discussions with school principals to learn about key issues and what can help to resolve them. This article was modified and published by eSchool News.

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Announcing Amazing Keynote and Distinguished Speakers for the School Leadership Summit

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Yong Zhao has designed schools that cultivate global competence, developed computer games for language learning, and founded research and development institutions to explore innovative education models. Dr. Brennan will promote the next generation learning organization.

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The Emergency Home Learning Summit Final Week - 24 Amazing Interviews Start Tomorrow

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Their answers to that question, plus.mp3 audio files for listening to these special interviews, as well as a number of articles and books, are all part of the bonus package for buying the Summit all-access library pass. Today she serves as the director of digital engagement and professional learning. He holds a Ph.D.

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10Q: Steven Anderson

Learning with 'e's

Anderson is known to many in the world of education as a passionate and knowledgeable promoter of social media and technology for learning. He has been a prime mover in some of the most innovative projects for technology supported learning in the past few years. Why are you so passionate about using social media?