A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Image credit: [link] For those educators and schools that are either resistant to or unsure about using social media, I challenge you to move from a fixed to a growth mindset to create schools that work better for kids and establish relevance as a leader in your district, school, or classroom.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 1, 2017

Digital natives are individuals who were born during or after the surge of digital technologies (the internet, mobile devices etc.). Talk to colleagues in your school, use YouTube tutorials, join an educational technology focused personal learning network (Facebook or Twitter have many useful groups or chats ).

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 23, 2012

Image credit: [link] Make no mistake; the knowledge, resources, ideas, strategies, and feedback that I receive from my Personal Learning Network (PLN) have had such a dramatic impact on me as an educational leader. All one has to do is read this blog to experience what I am talking about. technology.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2010

By subscribing to various RSS feeds educators then have a customized flow of information that is continually updated and accessible through the use of mobile devices or the internet. Ning sites offer a range of learning and growth options such as discussion forums, event postings, messaging, news articles, chat features, groups, and videos.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Don''t get me wrong, the summer months are invaluable to me as I spend my time immersed in the flow of information that my social networks provide, developing action plans, analyzing data, and hiring staff. Many of the initiatives that I am about to pursue either came directly or indirectly from my Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 25, 2011

It was at this time that I saw the error in my ways and began to leverage the power of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) to effectively integrate an array of tools that I had never knew existed. our tablet pilot program discussed at Learn@Lunch) The second small change was educating my staff on the value of web 2.0

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 26, 2019

When we launched the Dynamic Learning Project (DLP), a program from EdTechTeam, Google, and Digital Promise that empowers school leaders to transform instruction across every classroom for every student, we wanted to put teachers in control of their professional development. 3 Steps: How to Use the Strategy Menu.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 13, 2018

Classloom - A fun social network where students and educators can share resources and view resources that works on any mobile device. Classroom 2.0 - Created by Steve Hargadon and used by thousands of educators on a daily basis. Skooville - A excellent network for kids learning about cyber safety.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 25, 2012

Learning 2.0 is a unique chance to participate in a global conversation on rethinking teaching and learning in the age of the Internet. A full strand list is available ? Huge thank to the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at San José State University, the founding conference sponsor!

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 3, 2010

The brainchild of Schoology and myself, we set out in mid-August to plan an unprecedented free conference that would provide educators of varying experience with practical strategies to successfully integrate technology in the classroom. In the near future he will have free iPhone and Droid apps. Lisa Nielsen was absolutely fabulous.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 29, 2012

I touched on personal learning networks, mobile technologies, games and gamification, the use of social media in learning, the role of user generated content, the phenomenon of ubiquitous connection, and technological convergence. Here's to all the possible futures of learning! Unported License.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 20, 2013

There are the formal, classroom based collaborative spaces and there are the informal, non classroom spaces where we learn most of what we know in interaction with others. Students are increasingly learning through formal activities outside the classroom, usually on the move, using their mobile and handheld devices.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2015

Today’s students are studying and learning differently – a change confirmed by the widespread adoption of digital studying. Our recent study found that 81% of college students use mobile devices (such as smartphones and tablets) to study, the second most popular device category behind laptops and up 40 percent in usage since 2013.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 3, 2011

Think about it in a lower elementary classroom. 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. Skype took off and more and more teachers are using it in the classroom. Kids draw images representing what their year will be like.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 17, 2011

This is a project I''ve been working on for the last few months, with the goal of helping educators learn to use the Web for their own learning--in part to help them understand where these tools will have pedagogical value for them in the classroom, but also to help them rejuvenate their own learning and careers.

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 23, 2020

If you’re going to be sedentary much of the day (teaching online is WAY more sedentary than teaching in a classroom or leading PD face-to-face), then you have to offset that with vigorous exercise later. In today’s world of remote work and remote learning, there is no reason to work in isolation or risk losing your saved files.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 10, 2012

Subject strands include changes in the classroom, in student learning, in teacher personal and professional growth, in schools, and in pedagogy. PRESENTING: The Learning 2.0 Conference is a unique chance to participate in a global conversation on rethinking teaching and learning in the age of the Internet.

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The Daring Librarian

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

to experience the Amazing Personal Learning Network (PLN) that we are.Free, Virtually, and Global! You Can’t Punch This Clock : "I can’t even imagine being granted prep or workshop time to learn all I know I need to learn, as well as what I don’t even know I need to learn. I want YOU!

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Nesi from United States TeacherCast.net provides content that is relevant to what teachers are doing in the classroom. Principal November 28, 2013 by Spike Cook from United States The Teachercast network is an amazing resource for educators throughout the world. tools in the classroom and much more. What Have We Learned… so far?

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Gaggle Speaks

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

You can create your own Personal Learning Network (PLN) for free. You will learn what’s happening beyond the walls of your own classroom or school and be able to compare and share what you’re doing with schools across the globe. Find out how to use hashtags by watching our video (below). Within seconds.

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Learning with 'e's

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

The illustrious history of teaching students at a distance has embraced each new technology as it appeared, from printed text, through telephone, radio and television, CDs and videos cassettes, to modern day, digital age technologies such as mobile phones, the internet and direct satellite broadcasting.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Chryssanthe Sotiriou , High School EFL Coordinator Playful Learning: Connecting Educators through Games - Peter Stidwill, Executive Producer Using Immersive Environments to Connect Global Language Learners. - Close CEO Able-bodied People’s Perceptions of and Communication with Persons with Disabilities. - 8:00am Our school, a planet!

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

She was curious and excited about finding meaningful uses for technology in the classroom. EdSurge reached out to Van Looy, as well as members of the Vanguard Team, to discuss creativity in the classroom and intentional integration of education technology. See more great examples of classroom projects coming to life with Adobe Spark.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Nesi from United States TeacherCast.net provides content that is relevant to what teachers are doing in the classroom. Principal November 28, 2013 by Spike Cook from United States The Teachercast network is an amazing resource for educators throughout the world. tools in the classroom and much more. Always something new!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 1, 2011

Brenda Anderson will discuss how Montgomery County Public Schools, MD empowered the library media specialists to build personal learning networks with technology to explore the new Maryland school library media standards. link] FREE TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHERS (CLASSROOM 2.0 Richard Byrne will join the Classroom 2.0

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Learn strategies for staying encouraged despite the lack of appreciation, and stay focused on your personal vision! This episode is brought to you by Riffiti, a really cool new mobile app for learning anything from multiple perspectives. You have to learn to reflect on and recognize your own work.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Tools for Learning Twitter : Improve instruction through global collaboration (sharing resources, best practices, lesson ideas, acquire knowledge, networking, tracking conferences, etc.), grow professionally by establishing a Personal Learning Network (PLN) , follow specific hashtags (#). Learn more here.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Each year, teachers come together from around the world to accomplish 1 to 30 goals to transform the learning in their classrooms in a movement known as The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers. Goal: Rethink Classroom Management - We should aim to love versus punish. I invite you to join The 30 Goals community.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Each year, teachers come together from around the world to accomplish 1 to 30 goals to transform the learning in their classrooms in a movement known as The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers. Goal: Rethink Classroom Management - We should aim to love versus punish. I invite you to join The 30 Goals community.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Mobile AUP Guide tags: aup favorite Get Your Google Earth Going « Thumann Resources tags: google earth googleearth favorite Prezi Resources tags: prezi favorite Thinking Big About Engagement | Edutopia tags: engagement edutopia favorite How Web-based Tools Change Teaching and Learning tags: technology web2.0

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2015

This chapter will address how schools easily implement both blended and virtual learning opportunities to personalize and individualize instruction with technology. It also will discuss the flipped classroom approach. This new pedagogical technique continues to be implemented across the globe.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2016

I always geek out learning about the latest gadgets, but I especially love learning about new ways that technology can improve learning in the classroom. The new year always inspires us to set new goals, learn new things, and start fresh. I love the start of a new year. It is absolutely incredible. Program a Robot.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Classroom 2.0 and Social media in the classroom (Blogs, Wikis, Social Networking, Podcasting, etc.) 1:1 Programs: laptops, netbooks, iPads, and tablets "Flipped" learning Rethinking Homeworl School 2.0 Personal Learning Networks Social Professional Development Social networking Peer-generated PD Student 2.0

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MindShift

MARCH 23, 2015

Today’s students often have more computing power in their pockets, on their mobile phones, than the PCs in the outdated computer lab–-but they are usually prevented from using it. It is little wonder that teachers experience immense frustration in trying to keep their students’ attention. ” Their members have recycled 4.3

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MindShift

MARCH 23, 2015

Today’s students often have more computing power in their pockets, on their mobile phones, than the PCs in the outdated computer lab–-but they are usually prevented from using it. It is little wonder that teachers experience immense frustration in trying to keep their students’ attention. ” Their members have recycled 4.3

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