A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 8, 2017

We had a vibrant conversation on the topic of Digital Leadership with a focus on school culture, embracing change, strategic use of social media, the Model Schools Conference , and innovation. I always admired Will’s passion for educational technology and genuine interest in becoming a better educator.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

However, the mounting pressure from ridiculous mandates as a result of the current education reform movement and massive budget cuts across the country, have made it a challenge to learn through traditional pathways. Without funding, many districts no longer allow leaders to travel to national/state conferences or even attend local workshops.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 30, 2013

I''ve had the pleasure of spending time at the Florida Educational Technology Conference, better known as FETC. Held in Orlando, educators from across Florida and the world really, are here talking educational technology and learning together. Below are the links to everything I did today.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2016

Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). Now don't get me wrong, I still highly value face-to-face experiences, as there are some natural limits to learning exclusively in a social media vacuum.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

With the evolution of social media yet another responsibility was added to my plate in the form of digital leadership. This adds a whole new level of credibility to the post-conference. This is extremely important in terms of technology integration in the classroom and professional learning to improve practice.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks. Having the technology without a solid lesson plan is no better than having a good lesson plan, but poor tech implementation. See #globalclassroom for inspiration. Professor Jennifer V.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

As social media embracement was not even a blip on the radar at this time, these teacher leaders were quite skeptical about the alleged benefits I described. Undeterred, I continued to talk about the concept of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) and what it had done for my professional growth.

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NeverEndingSearch

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Because of the efforts of the #notatISTE crew , I felt intimately connected to the conference. The same opportunity will be available for AASL National Conference this coming week. I know, though, that many school library people aren’t as fortunate and won’t be able to make it to the conference. Don’t despair!

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

I am a teacher on special assignment (TOSA) as an Academic Coach focusing in Educational Technology in sunny La Habra, California. I am passionate about technology and its effects on teaching and learning. I’ve presented at various conferences such as ATE , CUE and ISTE. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 17, 2015

But now, I can help my students see the world through the doors of Internet technology. The social media network can be Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or just about anything, although the sheer numbers of educators on Twitter is astounding and becomes quite useful. When you go to conferences, meet other educators.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 11, 2012

NETS Aligned Tools tags: web2.0 resources literacy A Teacher’s Field Guide to Parents | Ecology of Education tags: parents favorite Why Do We Connect? YouTube tags: videos Trapped on an Escalator - YouTube tags: videos Posted from Diigo. YouTube tags: videos Trapped on an Escalator - YouTube tags: videos Posted from Diigo.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

The pace of change, driven predominantly by the rapid encroachment of digital and now AI technologies, has accelerated dramatically. The fast-paced evolution in educational technology and methodologies necessitates a fresh look at what features teachers should exhibit to be effective and relevant in this ever-changing environment.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 10, 2012

The Learning 2.0 virtual conference is just around the corner (August 20 - 24 [link] ). Learning 2.0 is a free conference and is held online, in multiple time zones, over the course of five days. It 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 CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2017

Listen to Terry Freedman talk about how to get the most out of education conferences and ISTE. I am a retired educator in Phoenix AZ and love spending my time supporting teachers with the use of technology in their classrooms. LIVE webinars and am an organizer for the K12 Online Conference and EdCamp Phoenix. Blog: [link].

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 3, 2010

On a crisp, sunny Saturday morning in October, approximately 400 passionate educators congregated at New Milford High School for the Tri-State Educational Technology Conference (TSETC). The keynote then began and the conference was officially underway. Matt Ray provided updates on the conference and posted them to his blog.

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EdTechTeam

MAY 15, 2017

This is my 4th EdTech Team conference that I have attended and I still find myself walking away being excited to implement new practices in my classroom. As the internet and technology has developed, so has the amount of learners who have access to digital devices in South Africa. It is also important for them to share their learning.

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MSEDTechie

MAY 18, 2016

For those in education, summer is a time for relaxation, reflecting, 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 tools and strategies that help expand your teaching toolbox can be very rewarding.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 29, 2012

Digital Learning Futures View more presentations from Steve Wheeler As I write this blog post, the above slideshow has received almost 18,000 views in just 48 hours since it was posted up onto Slideshare. I also discussed pedagogical issues such as deep and surface learning, creative thinking and the transformation of knowledge consumption.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

The advent of social media introduced yet another responsibility into my already packed schedule: digital leadership. It also enables you to have more effective conversations with teachers about their own growth, adding credibility to post-conference feedback.

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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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The Web20Classroom

JULY 3, 2010

This was my first time to the conference and I knew it was going to be amazing before I even got there. Before we go to Estes Park we were sitting in a restaurant and I casually asked Beth Still honestly how big this conference was. It was in a great location, very central to the conference so everyone had to walk by at some point.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Ahead of my keynote speech at the CESI 2012 conference in Portlaiose, this weekend, I did an interview for Dublin City FM 103.2. We sat outside in the early spring sunshine of Portlaiose and discussed blogging, social media, the state of education, ideal schools of the future, innovation and technology, and a whole host of related topics.

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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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My Island View

APRIL 18, 2016

The worst advocates for educators using social media for do it yourself professional development are those educators who have been successful developing their own do it yourself professional development. The presentation was based on this person’s life experience through the lens of an educator.

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My Island View

APRIL 18, 2016

The worst advocates for educators using social media for do it yourself professional development are those educators who have been successful developing their own do it yourself professional development. The presentation was based on this person’s life experience through the lens of an educator.

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My Island View

APRIL 18, 2016

The worst advocates for educators using social media for do it yourself professional development are those educators who have been successful developing their own do it yourself professional development. The presentation was based on this person’s life experience through the lens of an educator.

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My Island View

JULY 14, 2015

Professional organizations stepped up to fill the collaborative void with annual conferences, but these conferences cost money and took away precious time to attend. The result of all this supported a proportionally greater number of administrators over teachers’ attendance at collaborative conferences.

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MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Using Digital Media to Connect Inside and Outside of the Classroom “True technology integration is seamless, it shouldn''t be viewed as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event." How well did you integrate technology in your classroom? If you are a visual person, pinterest is perfect for you. Think about last year.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Today is day four of the 2013 Global Education Conference. During the conference opening sessions we brainstormed as set of grassroots global education projects that we could bring to our personal learning networks to try to get started. General conference information is posted here.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

Eric Sheninger, Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) and Scholastic Achievement Partners (SAP) , kicked off the 2015 Leading Future Learning conference with his keynote on Digital Leadership. Social Media is a Game Changer. Trust students.

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Learning with 'e's

MAY 20, 2015

I attended the first ever Personal Learning Environments conference in Barcelona, about 5 years ago, and spent three glorious days in the sun, learning from others about the PLE and how it would revolutionise learning. What is your experience of using PLEs in your own learning?

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edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2016

Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). Now don’t get me wrong, I still highly value face-to-face experiences, as there are some natural limits to learning exclusively in a social media vacuum.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 2, 2017

Join the Shake Up Learning Facebook group to connect with Kasey Bell, engage more deeply with Shake Up Learning content, ask questions, share your own lessons and ideas, and expand your personal learning network! I received so many wonderful comments about your keynote at our conference. Great session.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 13, 2016

It’s also the best way to promote your personal and professional brand. Haven’t yet jumped on the social media bandwagon? What do your website, blog, and social media profile say about you? For instance, when you visit any of my social media profiles, you will see a consistent message.

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EdTechnocation.com

AUGUST 7, 2012

I received an email at the end of June from The Global Education Conference Network , announcing August as Connected Educator Month. Throughout August, there will be coordinated opportunities to participate in events and activities in dozens of online locations to develop skills and enhance one’s personal learning network."

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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. Over the summer, the school also used grants to send 12 of their teachers to conferences based on their interest or area of growth. Jessica Torres.

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The Principal of Change

JULY 5, 2015

Here is a snippet from his post but I encourage you to read the whole thing: Over and over, I’d read “So and So says that it’s about the pedagogy and not the technology”. So, why is “So and So” at the conference then? It is the same thing about conferences. March 28, 2015 Are you focused on the “stuff” or the person?

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