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The Professional Learning Sweet Spot

A Principal's Reflections

In March of 2009, I began to use Twitter, and it was at this time that I began to create a Personal Learning Network (PLN). Through the use of social media, I realized that I didn’t really need to be “developed.” A dynamic mash-up of workshops and coaching definitely falls into the sweet spot.

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Virtual Mentorship for Emerging Leaders

The CoolCatTeacher

Jodie Pierpoint on episode 243 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. We’re in a situation now that we can jump on social media and share and grow with each other, and my goal is to be able to connect people. Twitter: @jodiepierpoint. Jody: It is.

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Connecting Voices through Robotics: An EdCamp Global Event

Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

We recently started talking on Twitter about how our kids could collaborate both synchronously and asynchronously, and we were looped in to a conversation about EdCamp Global. — edcamp Global (@edcampGlobal) January 23, 2016. I wish I had clued in to EdCamp Global sooner because it was an amazing opportunity.

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Many Frustrated Teachers Say It’s Not Burnout — It’s Demoralization

Edsurge

Learn more at ed.unc.edu/meite, on IG @UNCmeite , and Twitter @unc_Meite. When asked to describe what demoralization feels like, she says it was actually something of a relief when she discovered the concept—almost like giving it a name and a definition allowed her to start addressing it.

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Educators as Empowered Citizens (Unpacking the ISTE Standards for Educators)

Tech Helpful

As an active member of various Twitter chats, sharing my views on different topics is part of that community. Becoming a moderator of #TNEdChat twitter chat on Tuesday nights at 8pm ET has also help me grow my community and build relationships with other educators both near and far. Exhibit empathetic behavior. Digital literacy.

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Three Ways to Use the Apple Teacher Program in Your District

EdTechTeacher

There are no guides or play-by-play of what to do, and so we often turn to one another to share best practices such as twitter chats like #TosaChat. With the social media buzz around the Apple Teacher Program , we’ve definitely seen how this resource sparks enthusiasm for learning new ideas.

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7 Ways to Spark Innovation and Collaboration In Your School

MSEDTechie

Some teachers engage in creative learning spaces with makerspaces, some create “classrooms without walls” via social media), and some explore virtual and augmented reality. Social Media in the Classroom Google+, Twitter, Instagram, Voxer, Snapchat—chances are you’ve heard of at least two of these platforms.