Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

Over the years, I have noticed that student engagement tends to decrease in my classes around this time and I reach out to my personal learning network (PLN) for ideas or tools to boost engagement.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Leaders must begin to establish a vision and strategic plan to create classrooms and buildings that are more reflective of the real world while empowering learners to use technology in powerful ways through either personalized or blended strategies and increased access in the form of BYOD or 1:1. This needs to be prioritized.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 26, 2019

So, we developed a first-of-its-kind coaching model, based on Jennie Magiera’s work in Courageous Edventures , aimed at helping teachers tackle their challenges with personalized strategies and innovative tools. Head to the DLP Strategy Menu to take a tour of this new tool, or see below for step-by-step guide on how to get started.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

You can either lurk and learn or develop your own Personal Learning Network (PLN) to farm the best ideas and strategies that are actually working in similar demographics. There is no better time than now to implement personalized and blended learning pathways, which really cater to a remote learning environment.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 1, 2012

couros/79 9 Here is my quick list of reasons why all educators should become connected and form their own Personal Learning Network(PLN) : We become the epicenter of our learning and determine what, where, and when we want to learn. This makes the learning process meaningful, relevant, applicable, and convenient.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 20, 2019

In one respect everyone with a smartphone has instant access to information at any time and from anywhere. This is not to say that amazing ideas and strategies aren’t being shared. The exponential evolution if the Internet and social media tools have allowed for the quick sharing of knowledge, ideas, images, videos, and opinions.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

From my point of view educators become quickly attached to one specific social media tool as their go to source for his/her Personal Learning Network (PLN). Now anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Twitter as a professional learning and networking tool. Take Twitter for example. What if you want more?

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2015

Digital leadership calls for a multifaceted approach using both traditional and new age strategies to ensure that the right message is reaching stakeholders in a timely fashion. Flexibility - A multifaceted digital communications strategy allows all stakeholders a choice as to how they want to consume information and interact with the school.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 22, 2013

It is an opportunity to become better at what we do as well as gain knowledge on new pedagogical techniques, learning theories, leadership strategies, technologies, and federal/state mandates. The three pathways above provide practical, cost-effective, and accessible means to improve professional practice. So where do we begin?

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2010

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. Image Credit [link] Most educators I talk to have no idea where to begin when attempting to create a PLN that meets their teaching and learning needs.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2018

Image credit Expectations are also changing in a knowledge and information-based society where information can easily be accessed from virtually anywhere. The World Wide Web has transformed how we access, consume, create, and share information.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

Each elementary school in the district has a makerspace within its resource center (and the fifth-to-eighth grade students have access through a related studies course), where all the robotics activities are happening. My personal learning network is key to my success with integrating robots into our activities,” Innes says. “I

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 2, 2016

As I developed and grew my Personal Learning Network (PLN) I learned how much I did not know. The resources, ideas, strategies, different points of view, support, and feedback that I received from people across the globe, many of which have now become good friends, pushed me to pursue transformative change.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

As my experiences grew, my personal learning network broadened and my perspectives became less myopic. I realized that talking pedagogy means very little if you don’t have a number of critical things in place before you get to the learning. In this case, simply replace “strategy” with “pedagogy.”

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

To help you get started, I've compiled ten specific strategies that I used during my tenure as a high school principal and now help other leaders with during coaching cycles. Creating or further developing a Personal Learning Network (PLN) is also essential to access 24/7 ideas, strategies, feedback, resources, and support.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

With this being said, quality leadership becomes even more essential in order to cultivate a school culture whose primary focus is on the learning and achievement of each and every student. Here are some of my leadership strategies for making change during challenging times. We need to be catalysts to drive this change!

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

because teaching is no longer an isolated profession; it’s a dynamic and interconnected field requiring teachers to work collaboratively and build expansive professional and personal learning networks. This means being open to change and ready to modify teaching methods and strategies as needed.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 21, 2015

Sessions were run like a flipped classroom where attendees accessed daily topics, read/watched materials, tested their knowledge, and experimented with projects. How to create a vibrant, healthy Personal Learning Network. Lots (and lots) of students don’t have internet access at home. Thanks everyone!

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The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 22, 2012

Twitter as a listening tool : I have access to two Twitter accounts. One is my school Twitter account, and the other is my personal-professional account. It can be the tool you use to see what others in your personal learning network think about your latest initiatives. strategies using social media'

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

For most teachers, summer is both a time to recharge and a time to reflect on the past school year and consider new teaching strategies and curriculum. But with the coronavirus pandemic disrupting more traditional professional learning opportunities like in-person conferences and workshops, it's time for you to chart your own course.

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My Island View

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

There is however a growing number of educators using Twitter who look for strategies to better serve them in social media for collaborative learning. As you build your Personal Learning Network (PLN) of collegial sources, you will find people outside your specific realm of interest that will also add value to your learning.

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My Island View

APRIL 3, 2017

It takes time to learn the tools, time to learn the culture, and time to learn the strategies to effectively learn through social media. All of this discourages people from even attempting to change what has made them comfortable in their profession. It requires effort, time, and work.

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edWeb.net

MAY 15, 2017

In “ How Online Learning Communities Help Principals Collaborate and Succeed ,” Shannon Holden, Assistant Principal, Republic Middle School, MO, presented on the unique possibilities that online collaboration offers for personal professional learning and within schools, and how school leaders can use edWeb.net for online collaboration with staff.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

In no particular order, here’s a very personal selection of blogs/bloggers I couldn’t live without. 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.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

This anytime, anywhere access to information speeds up collaboration between meetings. With ready access to concrete data, PLCs can easily make a case for system-wide changes. “If How can PLCs improve teaching and learning in your school? says Dena Morosin, 4th Grade Teacher in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

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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. community on edWeb.net.

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MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Leveraging relationships with educators One of the most simple ways to begin to breakdown your classroom walls is to build a strong PLN, or Personal Learning Network. A personal learning network is made up of people/places you go to gain knowledge, share knowledge and collaborate with others of like minds and interests.

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MSEDTechie

AUGUST 5, 2013

My last post on 10 Powerful Media Tools Every Educator Show Be Using Yesterday was all about how educators need to create a Personal Learning Network, but our students need authentic audiences too. This makes way for changes in the strategies and tools we use for teaching and learning. tools, such as Social Media.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 24, 2017

With so much access to technology, today’s students (and adults!) have immediate access to almost anything. This post , directed at working with that particular population, contains practical strategies for helping all students learn to focus and thrive. 7. Teach and reinforce patience.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 24, 2017

With so much access to technology, today’s students (and adults!) have immediate access to almost anything. This post , directed at working with that particular population, contains practical strategies for helping all students learn to focus and thrive. 7. Teach and reinforce patience.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 24, 2017

With so much access to technology, today’s students (and adults!) have immediate access to almost anything. This post , directed at working with that particular population, contains practical strategies for helping all students learn to focus and thrive. 7. Teach and reinforce patience.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 25, 2017

With so much access to technology, today’s students (and adults!) have immediate access to almost anything. This post , directed at working with that particular population, contains practical strategies for helping all students learn to focus and thrive. 7. Teach and reinforce patience.

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MSEDTechie

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

There is nothing worse than receiving training on a tool that you don’t have access to, or will never get to use. Here are few of the unique ways educators are given opportunities to expand their learning environment through creative measures. One PL strategy that seems to work well are Edcamps. based on an unconference model.

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Reading By Example

AUGUST 22, 2015

Networked, we are together, but so lessened are our expectations of each other that we can feel utterly alone. And there is the risk that we come to see others as objects to be accessed – and only for the parts we find useful, comforting, or amusing. (p They aren’t allowed to dictate my personal learning network.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 24, 2011

What does the future of learning look like? A national and global perspective on the future trends in education, expectations for students, and what strategies schools need to have in place will be shared. Online learning offers a solution for expanding opportunities, global collaboration, and 21st century skills.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

It’s normal to feel bewildered by what’s going on, especially if you don’t have a strong personal learning network that is talking about these changes and sharing strategies for how to adjust. Enter your email address below to access it in PDF form. Today is the day you take that first step forward.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 24, 2010

Digital tools can be used to engage students, enhance learning and allow creativity and collaboration. tools for accessing, storing, analysing, applying and sharing information. link] 21ST CENTURY LEARNING: RECYCLING IN THE CLASSROOM Tue 25 Oct 01:00AM New York / Tue 25 Oct 05:00AM GMT / Tue 25 Oct 03:00PM Sydney Leigh Hofman.

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