eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Students across Indiana’s Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) will add new, high-quality learning resources to their digital book bags this Fall thanks to a new partnership with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. Finally, all VCSC educators now enjoy access to the Discovery Education Network.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2019

I was honored to have been interviewed for Educational Leadership, ASCD's flagship magazine, on the power of Twitter as part of a Personal Learning Network (PLN). As you will see, the true power of connected learning is what you glean from the people you engage with. When and why did you decide to get involved on Twitter?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

When it is all said and done, the best experiences are ongoing and job-embedded so that the needed support, application into practice, feedback, and accountability for growth lead to actual changes to teaching, learning, and leadership. So, what does meaningful professional learning look like?

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The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

“Social media has offered us a platform where we can learn from and with the smartest people we ‘meet’ from around the world, whenever we need to or are ready to go.” Scott McLeod & Chris Lehman The School Leader’s Guide to Social Media Personal Learning Networks existed long before there was an Internet.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 4, 2018

The reaction to Learning Transformed has been truly humbling. Tom Murray and I have watched many book studies and Twitter chats unfold since the release of the book in June of 2017. We have also had the honor of co-presenting workshops across the United States. Together, we can do this. You are part of the solution.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators need to rest and recover this summer. But the reality is also that we’re going to have to prepare for a fall that – whatever it looks like – will include an online learning component. So many of us are exhausted. See the course 10.

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The Thinking Stick

JANUARY 23, 2023

Let’s learn more about our guest: Drea Weiner is the MiSTEM Network Regional Director for the Northwestern Lower MiSTEM Network region. She provides professional learning, support, community connections to education, grant writing guidance, and resources to educators in order to bring the best possible STEM education to students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 21, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jillian DuBois talks about her end of the school year and from the conversation we have twelve inspiring ideas for classrooms everywhere including: How to Use the element of surprise in learning. Resources Mentioned in This Episode.

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The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 24, 2013

Looking back through my reading notes, if I had to select 7 books that I suggest as “Must-Reads for the Summer of 2013” here’s those seven. Each of these books forced me to examine and challenge fundamental assumptions I had about teaching, technology, leadership and education. That''s where Swanson''s book comes in.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

Social media had to be blocked for all and I, for one, wasn’t going to waste any of my precious time using it professionally or personally. Learning spaces had to conform to the perceived rule of law in education. To order click HERE In Learning Transformed , Tom and I lay out 8 keys to drive needed change now.

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The 21st Century Principal

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach writes in her book, The Connected Educator: Learning and Leading in a Digital Age, "We can reach out to our network, harvest the collective wisdom found there, and then bring it back to the school." Establish separate Twitter accounts for your personal-professional use and for your school or district.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Importance of Professional Learning Network (PLN) 00:02:11:22 – 00:02:34:20 Debbie Tannenbaum discusses the importance of a PLN and how it has enriched her career.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Learn more about Maker High at makerhigh.discoveryeducation.com or within Discovery Education Experience , the award-winning K-12 learning platform. Research shows that game-based learning proves an effective teaching tool in an educator’s toolbox.

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Adjusting Course

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

I joined Twitter in 2012, and since that time I’ve had the chance to experience the power of a Professional Learning Network (PLN) firsthand. Our plan is to share students’ solutions and possibly connect with other classrooms who are interested in joining us using the #LitTank hashtag on social media.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

Leveraging social media to teach students has been a huge win for me in the classroom. I’m forever grateful that Tara Martin taught us all how to annotate text through social media. . Finding ways to bring their world into the classroom for the sneaky purposes of learning will get you to that end goal every time.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

This post is the fourth in a series that will outline the foundational elements of my new book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. My book will focus on each of these elements as part of a change process. They are able to follow their specific learning passions by connecting with like-minded individuals.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 15, 2010

Recommended iPod Apps (Grade Levels & Subjects) Escondido Union School District - iRead - Google Docs tags : ipod , apps , favorite Free Audio Books - Download an audio book in mp3 or iPod format today! The rest of my favorite links are here.'

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2022

With Discovery Education’s dynamic set of learning supports, educators have a new set of resources supporting the integration of M:EE into Discovery Education’s math, SEL, STEM, and science lessons.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2018

As I sat at a giant table with 15 colleagues pondering how to make professional learning more personal for our teachers, my eyes drifted to my screen. What if we could apply the subscription box model to professional learning? What if we could apply the subscription box model to professional learning?”

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

It's always a fun month filled with book clubs, webinars, chats and conversations. In order to maintain relevancy in the classroom for students and each other, educators need to connect together, to learn, share, reflect and grow. Our mobility, use of social media and access to devices has made making connections easy and impactful.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Enjoy the read and please know you can contect me anytime at mjgormans@gmail.com or on my X(Twitter) Feed mjgormans. Personalized learning recommendations: Real-world examples: Ask Chat GPT for online resources tailored to individual student needs in math. Seek book recommendations for advanced readers in elementary school.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The post #PottyPD: How to Make the Most of a Captive Audience (FREE TEMPLATE) – SULS043 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. We are talking about some alternative ways to share professional learning tips and strategies through what has been dubbed as #PottyPD. Follow Pam on Twitter: @specialtechie. sharingiscaring.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 17, 2019

I will be sharing all of my presentations, resources, and new discoveries on Twitter , Facebook , and here on the blog. You can also follow along on social media the #ISTE19 and #notatISTE hashtags. Let’s Shake Up Learning at #ISTE19! Books, T-Shirts, and Stickers, OH MY! Shake Up Learning 2019 ISTE Schedule.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 9, 2015

(This is the second of two parts on professional learning. Connected Learning. Differing between the time when you “google” something versus asking the same question on Twitter can not only help you get better results, but in the long run, save time (which no one has enough of). You can read the first part here.

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edWeb.net

JULY 18, 2017

During a read aloud, teachers can sign up to read a book of their choice at the public library. Jane recommended keeping the library open during hours that the public library isn’t available, so students always have access to books. It’s kind of like speed dating with a book,” said Michelle. Follow her on Twitter @mluhtala.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Steven Anderson, Lisa Schmucki, and Shaelynn Farnsworth discuss the value of a personal learning network. Steven Anderson published a book with Tom Whitby in 2104, The Relevant Educator: How Connectedness Empowers Learning. Twitter is easy, but may not be the best. Steven and Shaelynn are big fans of edWeb!

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

You may recognize Pam, as she is very active on social media and serves as one of the community managers of the Shake Up Learning Facebook Group. Pam is a lifelong learner who loves to read professional development books, especially books from Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. Want to Follow Pam’s Path?

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2017

For libraries looking to take control of their social media strategies, Michelle recommends using Buffer. Buffer is a way to merge different social media accounts for easier and faster posting. Follow her on Twitter @mluhtala. Join the Community. Working with over 18,000 publishers and a database of more than 2.5

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Starting with social media such as Facebook and Twitter, the two make it a priority to celebrate the accomplishments of students and teachers in their school on a daily basis. Torres also participates in Twitter book studies and leads and participates in chats such as #EdHyper and the #BeMoreEdChat. Jessica Torres.

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EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 27, 2014

Public Relations In Royce City ISD, every campus has a Twitter account and shares reminders with parents and students via Twitter. We need to be using social media to tell people about the positive things that are going on in our classrooms and schools! He can''t imagine doing his job without his Twitter PLN.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 14, 2019

The post How to Get Credit for Listening to Podcasts – SULS012 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Let’s explore how we can use podcasts for professional learning and get credit for it! I’ve learned so much from listening to other educators sharing their ideas, tips, and lessons in podcasts, and I bet you have too.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 13, 2020

Virtual PD, or virtual professional learning, is more than just making things digital. AND, I will be sharing some new professional learning options myself, and here on Shake Up Learning. Below is a guest post by Shake Up Learning Community Manager and Literacy Coach, Pam Hubler.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 1, 2015

There are a LOT of great books for teachers out there. Picking just fifty is no easy feat but we’ve done our best to cover the best books for teachers from five different angles. Learning Culture. Best Books for Teachers 1-10. Best Books for Teachers 11-20. Now all of these are exceptional reads. Inspiration.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 13, 2015

National-level conferences like ISTE and ASCD, district PD, school PD, professional learning communities, data teams, “PD-style staff meetings,” books, blogs—there are so many incredible resources being updated literally as you read this, that the challenge is more about knowing where to start than finding suitable content.

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The Web20Classroom

DECEMBER 4, 2015

I am sure there are wonderful resources for the classroom and learning that are posted there. Many folks that you know through social media have boards there on a variety of subject areas. Traditional professional development in the realm of digital literacy can be quite boring. This led me to an idea. A Pinterest Party!

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 14, 2018

So, to say I learned A LOT from the Teacher Leader Cohort is an understatement. First, just let me say…Twitter – I never in a million years would have thought to use this social media avenue as a PLN tool. Through the cohort, I have learned how to provide blended learning. Angela Barnett.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

He’s written and co-authored several books on the subject and has spent more than two decades studying the fields of professional learning and instructional coaching. . Teaching Learning Coaching Conference 2020. Jim on Twitter. Jim’s Books: . Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group.

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