My Island View

JULY 7, 2016

My building connections no longer served me well enough to meet my needs. It was considered a social media application for professionals. I found that I could create groups of educators that had interests in education similar to mine. This is what is referred to as a PLN, a Professional Learning Network.

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My Island View

JULY 7, 2016

My building connections no longer served me well enough to meet my needs. It was considered a social media application for professionals. I found that I could create groups of educators that had interests in education similar to mine. This is what is referred to as a PLN, a Professional Learning Network.

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The PL2C Blog

MAY 2, 2018

I have seen our group grow exponentially, both in attendance and in terms of professional growth of individuals that are taking part. Without professional development, educators become stuck in a rut, not knowing what best practices are and how to implement change in their school.

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 4, 2020

Read professional development books that interest you. Join or start a meeting group with like-minded individuals. . Join Twitter and grow your Professional Learning Network (PLN). Here are a few that I recommend. Find a mentor if you don’t already have one. Set calendar appointments so it’s a priority.

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 8, 2014

Good apps for creating tutorials: Explain Everything, Screen Chomp, Educreations District #2 : Revisiting their BYOD initiative. They brought in a panel of students to ask about their experience with BYOD. Teachers will write their own questions and goals that they want to meet each fall and spring. Org charts need to change.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The other part of my job is hosting a nightly CEM "cafe" all month so you can personally meet lots of special "connected" guests--stay tuned!). Opening Night Gala October 1 , 7:00-8:30 PM ET Much less formal but a celebration nonetheless, our opening night gala is an opportunity for CEM participants to meet, greet, and reunite.

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Fractus Learning

MARCH 24, 2015

The school’s IT set up is all that anyone could ask for; 1:1 iPads in Years 8-10, a BYOD program in senior classes and three well equipped computer labs. Perhaps I could become “iPad Man” or maybe even his sidekick “Learning Boy” ( BYOD: Bring Your Own Disguise.)

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 22, 2013

To volunteer, please 1) join the volunteer group at the website ( [link] ) and 2) go to [link] to sign up for specific time slots. O''Neil, Technology Coordinator How Can Mainstream Education Meet The Needs of Post-Modern Society? - We teach based on our belief of how students learn. - Please join us! Williamson, Ed.D.,

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

Serving at least 28 million students in more than 40,000 schools in every state and in more than 70 nations, the new organization represents a meeting of the minds and of complementary areas of skill and experience. Combined, ENA and CatchOn provide a rich portfolio of services to meet the demands of today’s digital schools.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Similarly, schools used technology to have virtual teacher meetings as needed without interrupting their classes or making them stay after school. This allows schools to set up learning opportunities for all of their constituents. The post How Technology Helps Social-Emotional Learning Flourish appeared first on edWeb.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

Once leaders could show how the changes worked for this group, they were able to get more staff on board. That can mean anything from helping with startup funding to meeting unexpected needs. He has expertise in strategic planning and leadership, designing digital learning environments, and technology infrastructure reviews.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Educators have been visiting small-group breakout rooms online to see how students are engaging with the curriculum material and other students, and using educational technology to focus on individual students’ faces rather than trying to observe an entire class of 25 or 30 students at once.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In addition, it’s wise for districts to become involved with shaping the laws to make sure that legislation actually helps—not hinders—students and learning. Every stakeholder group needs to have a clear understanding of district policies and their role in implementing them. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2021

If you do not invest in the professional development and the professional learning of teachers, you’re not going to get the most bang for your buck.”. Over the last ten years, Dr. Van Heukelum has secured over $15 million in grants for innovative ideas that meet the emerging needs of our future society.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

Today, Ann works as a public speaker, writer, and education consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board , ClassLink’s Senior Advisors Group, and is a founding member of ERDI’s Alliance for Education Impact Advisory Council. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

He has led trainings across the United States as a leader of district and principal professional development, SMART goal implementation, professional learning communities, and the impact of social media on the superintendency. The post Leading Teaching and Learning in Today’s World appeared first on edWeb.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

His passion is harnessing a school culture that thrives on design-thinking skills, innovative digital spaces, high-caliber professional development, exponential thinking, BYOD/1to1, social emotional learning Zen Dens, and makerspaces. Glenn Robbins is Superintendent of Brigantine Public Schools in New Jersey. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 25, 2021

I need to meet families where they are to meet their kids’ needs best.”. Today, Ann works as a public speaker, writer, and education consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Accessible from any computer, tablet or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

All of the presenters said that due to the growing sophistication of attacks, they include cybersecurity training as part of professional learning. Today, Ann is based in Los Angeles working as a public speaker, writer, and education consultant focused on leadership and planning to meet the needs of today’s students.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Today, Ann works as a public speaker, writer, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board , ClassLink’s Senior Advisors Group, and is a founding member of ERDI’s Ed Leadership Council. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership , available on Amazon.com.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2021

Today, Ann works as a public speaker, writer, and education consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

It’s also looking at the potential changes, said Dr. Gabe Soumakian, CEO and Founder, Sup Du Jour Consulting Group, like what happens when a software or hardware company goes out of business. He has presented regionally, statewide and nationally on topics that have a foundation in professional learning communities and innovative schools.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 17, 2020

With schools planning for potential shutdowns at later dates and with potential changes to learning overall, these costs must be considered immediately. Distance learning requires skill sets teachers might not have focused on before, and schools need to prepare them. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

When writing policies, rather than restating the laws and all the legal jargon, administrators need to ask themselves what each group needs to know, and what do they need to do. Then, write policies that help each group enact the laws. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Rich is an active speaker, co-author, contributor, panelist, and presenter for numerous technology and educational organizations including CoSN, IMS Global, Data Quality Campaign, the BLE-Group, FETC, ISTE, VSTE, and the Council of Great City Schools. About the Host. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

Most important, accessibility is not limited to any one group of kids or description. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. Starting with the district office, all staff need to follow the accessibility policies.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

However, the more successful schools focus on improving teaching and learning first with edtech being just one of the tools to support it. Use focus groups, the newspaper, town halls, etc. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Join the Community.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Image credit: [link] Many lessons can be learned from successful digital transformations , including the one that occurred at my former school. Professional Learning Investing in people will always be one of the foundation elements of a successful digital transformation. Check out this example in relation to Gsuite.

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