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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). Through the use of social media, I realized that I didn’t really need to be “developed.” It is crucial always to align any professional learning with current trends and needs.

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In April, I will do Poetry.

techlearning

In April, 2009, I hung my poster, emblazoned with words from T.S. Her work in blended learning, student engagement, and social media has been featured by EdWeek, NBC News, Instructor Magazine, Intel, ASCD, and the NEA. Before I knew it, May was here And you know what that means! The WHOLE Universe??

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Making America whole again via civics education

The Hechinger Report

To harness student passion without bogging down in partisan muck, teachers are wielding a bevy of ed-tech tools — ranging from online role-playing games and issue quizzes to social media platforms where teachers share strategies for leading political discussions and students collaborate to try to influence public policy.

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Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel

The CoolCatTeacher

It’s one of the benefits of using social media as teachers – to say “These are positive ways that you can use social media,” and then have those students model and practice it… as opposed to saying, “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t do that,” because that leaves them with the gap of “What should I do, then?”. Vicki: Wow.

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Lessons and Leadership During the Switch to Online Learning

edWeb.net

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. Preparing for an Uncertain Future.

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Key Digital Skills for 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Richard Riley, Secretary of Education under Clinton, quoted in Trilling & Fadel, 2009, p. I am sure a number of other aspects are still lacking in which case I invite your feedback and contribution through email or social media. They can be used in flipped classrooms or in blended learning environments.