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Practice vs. research in education? Why teachers need to do both

Neo LMS

Read more: Top learning myths to leave behind in 2020. Your personal learning network (PLN)? How to access information like a pro. Teachers don’t have a lot of time on their hands to access all the information available. Educational research journals are a great way to find relevant, peer-reviewed articles.

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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. It is important when reading a blog post or article to look beyond what in theory sounds good, but in practice might not lead to improvement. The result has been a double-edged sword. Some of were too “fluffy” or not practical.

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A PLN Quick Start Guide

A Principal's Reflections

The construction of a PLN enables educators to harness the power inherent in 21st Century technologies in order to create a professional growth tool that is accessible whenever, wherever. For more information on Twitter check out this video. Tablet apps are great tools to access RSS feeds and create your own customized news feeds.

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What Twitter Shortcomings?

My Island View

I was somewhat disturbed about a recent post by a friend and connected colleague concerning the state of Twitter and its use by some individuals in what is now fast becoming the education social media culture. I remember those days as well, since I was on Twitter years before my friend. That is the goal we want to achieve.

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Meet Your Stakeholders Where They Are

A Principal's Reflections

Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to have an article published in the digital version of ASCD's Educational Leadership. The title of the article was Transforming Your School with Digital Communication. Expanded access to learning - In my case digital communications opened my eyes to new and more powerful ways to learn.

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Digital Leadership is Not Optional

A Principal's Reflections

Emerging technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, open education resources (OER), coding, and adaptive learning tools are moving more into the mainstream in some schools. Twitter chats have increased from a handful to now hundreds happening on a weekly basis.

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Tracking Your Digital Footprint

A Principal's Reflections

My emotions were quickly put in check as my Personal Learning Network (PLN) came through as it always does. Not only can you set it up to monitor the Web (news, blogs, videos, forums, images), but you can also have it monitor mentions on Facebook and Twitter if you want. All Devices : Access mention from anywhere.

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