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Are Personal Learning Networks the Key to Keeping Teachers?

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And the trend of teachers leaving the classroom is unlikely to reverse course anytime soon. Now, more than ever, educators need a consistent network of compassionate, creative peers,” says Reinvent the Classroom Project Director Nick Schiner. Educator shortages continue to be a top concern for many.

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How to Lead with Little to No "Experience"

A Principal's Reflections

Well duh, of course I didn’t, as I was an aspiring leader who was just venturing into this space. Learn from more experienced leaders : Seek out mentors or coaches who can provide guidance and support as you develop. Learn from more experienced leaders : Seek out mentors or coaches who can provide guidance and support as you develop.

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The Balance with Catlin Tucker: Featuring Rachelle Dene Poth

Catlin Tucker

and Chart A New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow’s World ?. If you are part of a professional learning community, the questions below are designed to facilitate a conversation–in person or online–about the issues discussed in this episode of The Balance. How do you make time to continue learning?

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The Role of a Leader in Building Capacity

A Principal's Reflections

This is extremely important in terms of technology integration in the classroom and professional learning to improve practice. To complement traditional means of professional learning, work to create or further develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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Learning Never Stops

A Principal's Reflections

The best course of action is the focus on the “what if” instead of the “yeah but” aspect when it comes to time. So, what does meaningful professional learning look like? The ability to stop and restart compensates for many of the challenges educators face when it comes to making the time to learn.

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Leading in a Remote Learning World

A Principal's Reflections

The best advice I can provide is to understand that making teachers go through the motions like it is a typical school day might not be the best course of action. You can either lurk and learn or develop your own Personal Learning Network (PLN) to farm the best ideas and strategies that are actually working in similar demographics.

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Efficacy in Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

At the individual level, intrinsic motivation drives educators to actively seek opportunities that support their diverse learning interests and needs. Social media has played a considerable role in this area over the years, demonstrating the power of Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) with learning anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.