A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2010

Blogs : Incredible sources of information that allow educators to reflect, share opinions, and discuss various topics. This is a common medium to discover best practices, examples of innovation, and learn from professional experiences of both novice and veteran educators. For more information on blogs check out this video.

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The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

One interesting ability of blogging is the ability to see which posts have gotten the most views over time. There is obviously a great deal that can be learned from this kind of data. For example, you can see the kinds of content readers most want to see. Here''s the Current Top 5 21st Century Principal Blog Posts.

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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. He pushed me to extend beyond the use of Twitter to share what was going on in my school through a blog. Needless to say he motivated and coached me on the process of blogging.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

To create change, to be a leader, it’s about taking action and leading by example. It’s not so much that our students learn differently, it’s that the environment in which they learn has changed. As an example, Eric tells about his son playing Minecraft. Social Media is a Game Changer.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2016

30+ ideas to improve learning with awesome classroom design From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. A well-designed classroom boosts student learning by as much as 16% (Barrett, Zhang, Davies, & Barrett 2015), but overdecorating is a distraction. Blog Posts.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 25, 2011

I was also adamant that social media had no place in an educational setting, but most of you who read this blog know about my radical change of mind in regards to this. technology, including social media. This small change evolved into my present philosophy on how schools can, and should, use social media.

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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Frequent Reflection -Learning happens throughout the process and not necessarily at the end of a unit. Portfolios and process journals, for example, provide a reflective space for students capture their learning. In Authentic-Based Classrooms regular reflection is a must.

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NeverEndingSearch

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

(The following post by Jane Lofton is cross-posted from the KnowledgeQuest blog with permission.). The AASL Social Media team is planning a rich #NOTATAASL experience for you. For example, you earn 5 points for each Tweet and 30 points for creating a virtual badge. Conference Social Media Chair. Jane Lofton.

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My Island View

JANUARY 29, 2020

If one teacher welcomes the tech and works to use it to its best advantage, while the other two teachers are less comfortable and less willing to fully commit, is the technology that is failing to help students learn? Two thirds of the students would be limited with their technology in this example.

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MSEDTechie

MAY 18, 2016

Many teachers use blogging as a way to share information with parents and other educators the wonderful things they are doing in their classroom. Are you using Twitter, Voxer, Skype, Google Hangouts, Facebook, or other social media tools to expand your personal learning network?

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EdTechTeam

MAY 15, 2017

It is also important for them to share their learning. Social media can provide an excellent platform for this. But access to conferences like the EdTechTeam summits and social media services like Twitter has enabled me as an educator to develop and grow an amazing personal learning network (PLN).

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

For educators like Sean Arnold, who lists more than a dozen credentials and awards from edtech companies on his personal blog, that relationship can be a “double-edged sword,” as he described in his response to the article. “My That celebrity status can attract edtech companies who want to get a visibility boost.

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EdTechnocation.com

APRIL 2, 2014

What do you see as the most important advantages of adding social media tools to your personal learning network? I think that social media tools play an integral role in my Professional Learning Network and without them, my PLN would not be very effective.

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My Island View

JANUARY 7, 2016

It is also important to note that many educators use Twitter as part of their Personal Learning Network to personalize their learning. An educator’s Twitter account is not typical of those who use Twitter for general social media interaction. Manageable is very important when it comes to Twitter.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 3, 2010

I learned at TSETC that Adam runs a 100% free website called eduTecher that reviews and catalogs over 1,100 free web tools as well as offering short videos explaining how to use them in the classroom. Matt Ray provided updates on the conference and posted them to his blog. Listen to my entire session on Leading With Social Media here.

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Reading By Example

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Lisa Dabbs from Edutopia attempts to define this concept: Connected learners develop networks and co-construct knowledge from wherever they live. At some point though, we have to develop communities of practice if we expect to engage in deep and meaningful learning experiences. I use it for personal reasons only right now.

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Educator Innovator

DECEMBER 6, 2016

I knew that I had to talk with Shelly Sanchez Terrell again when I learned through the tweetvine that she had a new book out about mobile learning ( Learning to Go: Lesson Ideas for Teaching with Mobile Devices, Cell Phones, and BYOT ). I’ve learned a great deal from her. She’s a teacher who teaches teachers.

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The Daring Librarian

AUGUST 18, 2016

As I mentioned in my last blog post 5 Ways to Reflect, & Not Regret, Teaching OR. This post will provide some easy tips and examples of how up your ed tech game and get ready for a super new school year. Resources 6 Tips to a Super Twitter Profile How to Write a Professional Social Media Bio 4. But it’s not a must.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

At the individual level, intrinsic motivation drives educators to actively seek opportunities that support their diverse learning interests and needs. Social media has played a considerable role in this area over the years, demonstrating the power of Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) with learning anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 3, 2011

Here is an example I use a lot where I asked people to give me their thoughts on what a PLN (Personal Learning Network) means to them. Many people looked at free options like the Buddypress add in for a Wordpress blog. Kids draw images representing what their year will be like. Very easy and lots of potential.

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The Daring Librarian

DECEMBER 2, 2011

To celebrate the #Eddies this year I thought I would do my nominating both on my professional blog and on our NEW! But what I get most from the Edublogs is an ever growing list of great new voices and views to add to my personal learning network. Best ed tech / resource sharing blog - Steven Anderson & his Web 2.0

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The Daring Librarian

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

Twitter Comic Tutorial At-A-Glance Part Deux that coordinates to this blog is below- thanks!) So I go to my special gmail account just for blogging & Twitter and I see an email notification that someone has followed me, or someone I admire lists them on a Follow Friday.or I''d really like to see that the person is a real person!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 11, 2011

The session will include examples of exciting collaborations which have enabled the ‘flattening of classroom walls’, allowing students to learn from and with people around the world. It will explore the ways learning can be enhanced through such interactions. So different from how the print media presents it.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

21st Century Leadership Shift Happens (must see video for any educator unfamiliar with the tends and impacts associated with technology and social media. 21st Century Educators must be able to adapt, communicate, take risks, model, continually learn, collaborate, exhibit vision, and lead. Learn more about Google Docs here.

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The Daring Librarian

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Dont Hate the Hashtag: a Social Media Revolution for Librarians View more presentations from gwyneth jones. Check out the Sqworl group : thoughtful ideas, brilliant blogs, and musings for change agents (and my MASL & CASL keynote) cause I''m too lazy to take notes! It is such an honor to be invited to talk to you!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Provide them with examples of heroes who achieved greatness by failing many times. Provide students with examples of people their age accomplishing the incredible with social media or their. Let’s provide moments where we laugh, explore, and discover with our students so they see the value of enjoying learning!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Provide them with examples of heroes who achieved greatness by failing many times. Provide students with examples of people their age accomplishing the incredible with social media or their. Let’s provide moments where we laugh, explore, and discover with our students so they see the value of enjoying learning!

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Dr. Shannon Doak

JUNE 7, 2019

The Internet and the applications which allow for connection such as social media, text applications, voice over IP and video conferencing applications enable authentic connections to each other and others outside the school walls. Websites, Blogs, Podcasts, and Vlogs, etc… have the potential to reach a very large audience.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 29, 2015

The subject of my Ignite is my reluctant journey into blogging. I had started a blog several times with the best of intentions. When I was a classroom teacher, my students occasionally blogged. Now, as an instructional leader, I encourage teachers to blog with their students. Will you take the challenge?

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 1, 2015

16 Books About Modern Learning Every Teacher Should Read. In the age of blogging and social media, is there still room for books? ” But it’s this kind of reductionism that makes this data a book you have to read rather than a simple graphic or blog post you can “pin.” by TeachThought Staff.

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