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Are You a Critical Consumer?

A Principal's Reflections

In one respect everyone with a smartphone has instant access to information at any time and from anywhere. The education space is not immune to some of the prevalent issues and challenges described above. The result has been a double-edged sword. However, there is a downside that is beginning to plague society. Case in point.

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Building a Personal Learning Network (PLN) on Twitter

EdTechSandyK

The Personal Learning Network (PLN) that I''ve built on Twitter over the past couple of months has become an amazing resource for learning about what''s going on in the educational technology world. You can now access my Twitter related links there as well.) Tons of informational resources there!

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Why You Need A PLN-An Excerpt From The Simple K12 UnConference

The Web20Classroom

The "UnCon" aims to provide high-quality professional development to educators that is available anytime. The UnCon provides both live and recorded sessions from now until May 2010. But if you join you have access to the materials for a year. Sneak Peek: Personal Learning Networks from SimpleK12 on Vimeo.

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How to DIY Your Distance Learning PD

Graphite Blog

So after you've taken a needed respite from distance learning and its immense screen-time demands, consider these tips for engaging in meaningful online DIY professional learning this summer. And a Facebook group you've heard of is full of educators who are, like you, interested in project-based learning.

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The importance of being networked

Learning with 'e's

Specifically, I made the point that Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) are enabled and strengthened when we make connections through social media tools. One of the key reasons educators need a PLN is to keep in touch, to maintain dialogue with their community of practice. Shirky, 2010: p. References Maslow, A.