A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

It has been quite the ride since I changed my perspective on teaching, learning, and leadership eight years ago. Prior to 2009 I basically saw technology as just an add-on and something that could spruce up a lesson. The learning experience must be redesigned and made personal. Learning spaces must become learner-centered.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2018

With an array of social media tools at our disposal, every educator should aspire to be the storyteller-in-chief. Once I started drinking the Twitter Kool-Aid back in 2009 I quickly learned the error of my ways. We weren’t always successful, but in the end, we succeeded more than we failed.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2016

Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). Now don’t get me wrong, I still highly value face-to-face experiences, as there are some natural limits to learning exclusively in a social media vacuum. Leadership 3.0

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

When teachers engage in this collaborative culture, they share best practices, develop interdisciplinary projects, and contribute to professional learning communities, leading to more innovative teaching strategies and cohesive learning environments. Brouwer & Korthagen, 2005; Ferrari, Cachia, & Punie, 2009; Zhu et al.,

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2017

As I have been writing since 2009, if you don’t tell your story someone else will. Want to share content like this across multiple social media platforms with one tool to save time? Want to program specific times to send out tweets and other social media messages? Check out an example HERE. If so check out IFTTT.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 21, 2021

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. He began his career as a classroom teacher in the New York City schools through Teach For America. Join the Community.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 19, 2011

I orginially wrote this post back in 2009. Since that time so much has gone on in the world of Social Media in Education, I decided it needed some updating. 4) Grow your PLN- Just like teachers, administrators and school leadership need a Professional Learning Network (PLN). Leadership Social Media'

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

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. Never underestimate the tidbits you can collect from social media search.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

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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techlearning

JUNE 25, 2018

(June 25, 2018) – Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional learning for K-12 classrooms, today announced that upcoming enhancements to its award-winning Techbook series will help educators maximize instructional time by making engaging digital content even more accessible to teachers and students.

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Doug Levin

MAY 12, 2015

I also tend to think that educators make rational responses in selecting instructional materials and tools (including using social media) – and certainly in the U.S. I’m aware of some nascent efforts along these lines, but would love to learn more if others are pursuing a related path in the U.S.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 1, 2013

Dr. Brennan will promote the next generation learning organization. Findings are based on a National study of building principals using social media as a means to enhance professional learning, organizational change and innovative teaching and learning practices.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2020

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. Join the Community.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

Social Media is a Game Changer. ” 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. At that point, he saw that social media was a gateway to what’s possible. Trust students.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 3, 2012

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?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Since then she has served in various capacities including as a literacy coach, ed tech professional development manager and technology innovation manager. Today she serves as the director of digital engagement and professional learning. by Philadelphia Business Journal in 2009. Chris was named as one of “40 Under 40?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Margret Atkinson ISTE Global PLN leadership team, ISTE Global Collaboration Professional Learning Network @[link] The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Global Collaboration Professional Learning Network (PLN) promotes digital technologies for connecting and collaborating beyond the classroom walls.

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Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

During #KyEdChat, a Twitter chat for Kentucky educators I regularly participate in and sometimes moderate, I found myself in a conversation with some members of my Professional Learning Network (PLN) about the need to play, and the difficulty and resistance we often face in trying to get teachers to buy into the idea of playing to learn.

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