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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). The experiences where I had some level of choice were the most meaningful to me and resulted in real changes to my educational practice. I think the same can be said when it comes to the learners we serve.

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Questions To Ask For #LeadershipDay12

The Web20Classroom

Here are my entries: 2009 , 2010 , 2011 ). Are they going to conferences or Edcamps to expand their horizons or see what conversations teachers are having? For 6 years educators have been gathering together on this day to write specifically to address technology and leadership. And since I''ve had my blog I have participated.

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The end of FlipCon means big changes for flipped learning

eSchool News

According to Bennett, there’s going to be more of an emphasis on connecting local educators with each other for meetups, edcamps, or visits to established flipped classrooms. It’s a broad goal, but if executed correctly, the shift could prove useful for both novice and advanced practitioners. ” . ”

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Big ideas and ed trends from the #ASCD15 conference

The Cornerstone for Teachers

I’ve covered the ASCD conference as a member of the press (read: education blogger , it’s not really that fancy) since 2009, and I always view the major conference themes as an indicator of the direction that American schools are currently moving. 5) Personalization of learning for kids and PD for teachers.

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Edcamp: It All Started with a Tweet

Educator Innovator

Back in 2009, there were relatively few of us making these connections, and friendships quickly developed. We held the first Edcamp in Philadelphia in May, 2010. People tweeted about it and around the country and the world; people began to follow #edcamp! Each Edcamp is organized by educators, for educators.

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Wahoo! The 2013 Global Education Conference - Still Time to Present + Plan to Attend!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

In February 2009 the words of the world were collected and given to the Council of Conscience, a gathering of religious leaders and thinkers, who are now crafting the final document. The Charter was launched in November 2009. And we also organized India''s first edcamp, EdcampMumbai.