edWeb.net

JUNE 22, 2018

MackinVIA’s Classroom allows educators to create a collection of digital content for students; build assignments around it; and share the collection, or an individual book, with the Classroom. She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

“Making learning more real for students allows them to learn better in a much more energized school,” said Luhtala. Through a five-year radical book-weeding process from 2011- 2016, the NCHS library had eliminated all of the library’s free-standing bookshelves. Follow her on Twitter @mluhtala. Redesigning the Space.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 17, 2017

She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award. Follow her on Twitter @mluhtala. Toppo co-led the USA Today team that in 2011 looked at educator-led cheating on standardized tests. Follow him on Twitter @gtoppo. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Moore says that before any rollout of sustainable and effective professional learning, there are four factors that school leaders must consider. Gaddis explained how Wake County focused their professional learning by first identifying three groups: teachers, leadership, and school library media coordinators.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2017

Michelle uses Buffer to link many different social media accounts including the school’s Twitter and Facebook, and the library’s Facebook, Instagram, and Google Plus. She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 19, 2018

In their recent edWebinar , Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School, CT; Ethan Heise, Director of MackinMaker; and Heather Lister, Professional Learning Specialist, had a discussion on their experiences with makerspaces and shared advice for those starting their maker education journey.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The Future Ready movement grew out of the Connect Ed initiative launched by President Obama in 2013 with several goals: to connect 99% of students in schools to broadband, and to address the need for more professional learning and leadership to ensure the effective use of technology. Follow her on Twitter @mluhtala.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

There were bars on the windows of my classroom, but the windows barely opened anyway. I dragged that chair into my Jeep, to school, and up to my classroom. “I I learned that we can constantly learn from the mistakes we make in the classroom. I learned my way wasn’t the only way. This was a mistake, too.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

This provides insight on any instructional gaps within the classroom, which the library can later give a lesson on. By encouraging the use of technology, the students can take charge of what they want to be the focus of their learning. Libraries can personalize learning for students through the use of online tools.

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The Electric Educator

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

Every year I pick five professional goals to work on during the school year. 2010-2011 Goals. So, here it goes, my goals for the 2011-2012 school year 1. Build a Professional Website This past year opportunities have opened up for me to do some training and consulting work related to educational technology.

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edWeb.net

JULY 18, 2017

Teachers can post signs in their classrooms about their own personal summer reading list, which students can ask them about before leaving for the summer, or when they return in the fall. Teachers can also “sponsor” a book for summer reading, so students can go to that teacher to learn about the summer reading book they want to choose.

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Edthena

JANUARY 13, 2022

Learn more about Edthena’s start and video-powered professional learning in this conversation between Rod Murray of The Pulse podcast and Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller. And, try out Edthena’s video coaching professional learning for yourself. Video-Powered Professional Learning.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

Since 2013, Jennifer Gonzales has been regularly blowing my mind with her thoughtful blend of effective classroom strategies and what’s new on the horizon that you can use in your classroom or library tomorrow. You can energize and enhance teaching and learning — and I’m here to help you get started! by Jennifer Gonzales.

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Edthena

JANUARY 13, 2022

Learn more about Edthena’s start and video-powered professional learning in this conversation between Rod Murray of The Pulse podcast and Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller. And, try out Edthena’s video coaching professional learning for yourself. Video-Powered Professional Learning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 1, 2013

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

MAY 3, 2017

AASL’s Social Media Superstars program honors school library professionals who enrich the profession and its work on behalf of students by sharing information, expertise, ideas, encouragement, dialog and inspiration using a variety of social media channels. I met Michelle Luhtala at the CoSN Conference in March 2010–seven years ago.

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The Principal of Change

MAY 28, 2017

Does this short-term recognition do anything long term for individuals other than providing a nice recognition in their twitter bio? Many kids can get an ‘A’ in French yet walk out of the classroom and not keep any of the language. Kids do not walk into school asking for grades, but they do crave learning.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 4, 2015

The award-winning classroom teachers at my table wondered too. The whole conversation brought me back a blog post I wrote following ISTE’s 2011 conference in Philadelphia. ISTELIB on Twitter. In the years since 2011, I’ve seen librarians emerge to assume roles of increasing leadership in so many areas.

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Insight Education Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

In Utah, Governor Gary Herbert addressed his state’s teacher shortage recently with the following plea to his fellow residents via Twitter: "Consider becoming a teacher; it is a noble profession.". Why teachers are walking out of the classroom. teacher leadership opportunities. Moving Forward. Retrieved from [link]. Economy, P.

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Fractus Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2016

As well as being an English teacher and a member of the professional development team, I was also integral in developing pedagogical outcomes and disseminating information through weekly professional development sessions. The Year Was 2011. We hadn’t heard of Twitter as an effective Professional Learning Network ( PLN ).

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Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

In an impromptu discussion I initiated on Twitter, a number of educators expressed interest in creating a hashtag focused on equity issues in educational technology, and having a twitter chat devoted to these issues. Teachers opted instead to seek training on Google Docs in the classroom, or similarly practical concerns.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 16, 2020

Social media interactions: Many authors regularly hold Q&As and talk to their readers through Twitter and Facebook. Free Technology for Teachers : Here, teachers can find more free resources and learn how to use tech in the classroom. Follow Michelle on Twitter @mluhtala.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The vision for SEL within APS includes incorporation of the following: common standards and culture, core curriculum beginning in Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, staff professional development, and family/home connection. For more information about APS, visit Atlanta Public Schools or follow us on Facebook and on Twitter @apsupdate.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 7, 2020

In 2011, I created the TeacherCast Educational Network as “A Place for Teachers to Help other Teachers” and I plan on keeping it that way. Needless to say, I'm excited and I'm looking forward to getting back into the classroom in whatever capacity it might look like. This is the big question … isn't it?

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TeacherCast

JUNE 7, 2020

Follow on Twitter. Learn with me on Facebook. In 2011, I created the TeacherCast Educational Network as “A Place for Teachers to Help other Teachers” and I plan on keeping it that way. Needless to say, I'm excited and I'm looking forward to getting back into the classroom in whatever capacity it might look like.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

School librarians and classroom teachers have the responsibility to teach skills that ensure students distinguish news reporting from editorials and letters to the editor, be critical viewers of websites, and use resources ethically. Follow Michelle on Twitter @mluhtala. You can follow Eileen on Twitter @EileenBelastock.

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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. A replica of his classroom was installed in the US Botanic Gardens in Washington, DC.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

MCP Instructional Learning Experience Designer and Mindfulness Educator Global Information Literacy Panel , Steve Hargadon, Co-Chair, Global Education Conference Global Outlook - STEAM up the STEM skills for Global Collaboration , Kavita Sanghvi, Principal, C.N.M. Messiah College | Chesla Ann Lenkaitis, Ph.D., Dr. Beate W.

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