A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 8, 2013

They desperately sought time during the school day to engage in professional growth opportunities, learn how to integrate Web 2.0 tools, and develop their own Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). This learning portfolio clearly articulated how they integrated what was learned during this time into professional practice.

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Common Core Educreations Personal Learning Network Flipped Classroom 361

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

Without funding, many districts no longer allow leaders to travel to national/state conferences or even attend local workshops. These are not the meaningful, rich, and relevant learning opportunities that leaders of today’s schools deserve or yearn for. Now more than ever leaders need to take control of their learning.

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Personal Learning Network Common Core Personalized Learning Social Media 261

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

Undeterred, I continued to talk about the concept of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) and what it had done for my professional growth. Think of it as a differentiated learning opportunity that caters to each of my staff member’s specific needs and interests.

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Digital Badges Personal Learning Network Common Core Professional Learning 293

The Daring Librarian

JANUARY 13, 2013

but close by is one of the largest collections of rich resources in the world - the United States Library of Congress. In these tough economic times when districts are discontinuing paying for online research databases this is a goldmine of FREE resources. Have I said FREE enough? But why not? Especially our Social Studies partners!

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Libraries Resources Common Core Personal Learning Network 53

The Daring Librarian

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

Common Core State Standards ) We''ve been using their Week in Rap news feature in our MHTV school TV studio since they landed on the hip hop education scene in 2008 ! This Flocabulary digital citizenship video (and the supplemental lessons and teacher resources ) explores not about what kind of social media you use, but HOW you use it!

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Digital Citizenship Common Core Facebook Social Media 71

MSEDTechie

MAY 23, 2015

For those in education, summer is a time for relaxation, regrouping, and also new learning. Whether you are attending a conference like ISTE , or creating your own personalized learning experience, utilizing this “break” to explore new technologies and strategies that help expand your teaching toolbox can be very rewarding.

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Social Media Edcamps Common Core Learning 40