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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). Below are some pathways to consider that are more personal and focus on the unique needs of educators: Personal Learning Network Asynchronous, self-directed opportunities (i.e.,

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Digital Leadership – LIVE Blog of Eric Sheninger Keynote at Leading Future Learning 2015

EdTechTeacher

.” He didn’t have time… Kids would cheat… It wouldn’t help learning… He had banned devices and technology, essentially creating a jail in his school. However, in 2009, he came to the revelation that social media would help him become a more effective communicator. Professional Learning.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

In 2018, Mozilla said it would retire Backpack, its platform for sharing and displaying badges, and would help users move their badges to Badgr, software developed by the tech company Concentric Sky. In 2009, Techcrunch named the laptop one of the biggest flops of that decade.) Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon.

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