Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

When I got connected on social media, my lens was expanded and I became aware of more organizations, as well as their supporting tools and resources. This is the second post in a short series meant to highlight the great work of many nonprofit organizations that are working diligently to support students’ learning on a daily basis.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 10, 2020

Options range from continuing home learning programs full-time, to fully reopening classrooms with or without additional public or outdoor spaces and staggered schedules, to hybrid approaches. Despite the complexities of the moment, educators are creative, resourceful problem-solvers. Most agree there are no failsafe options.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

How can schools and districts systemically create a vision of teaching and learning that’s personal, authentic, relevant, and harnesses the power of technology? FRS) , is helping thousands of schools create these types of learning experiences for kids. Personalized Professional Learning. Budget and Resources.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 12, 2018

Participate.com allows us to pull all of this goodness together for ourselves and for the learning communities we serve. A recent winner of the ISTE Seal of Alignment Report , Participate.com is a professional learning networker’s dream, packed with features offering local relevance as well as the potential for global connections.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

When Digital Promise and EdSurge considered which educator award categories to include in the 2014 Digital Innovation in Learning Awards , we wanted to highlight five areas where exemplary teachers around the world are using innovative strategies to engage and empower students. Guest co-author Mary Jo Madda is an Associate Editor at EdSurge.

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

First, you have your tinkerers who recognize the network potential of organizing information, resources and advice around communities. The future, and increasingly the present, of educator professional development is predicated upon insights and resources shared within professional learning communities.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The idea of a connected educator is nothing new, but the platforms through which educators can find other educators, share ideas, and learn are growing. With the feel of an in-person conference and the energy of an Edcamp, educators are finding this audio app is a new place to connect with educators from around the world.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

Learn about this program, how you can join in, and how you can become a better mentor. Jennifer Gonzalez has released her 2018 Teachers Guide to Technology with over 200 education technology tools including tools for assessment, flipped learning, presentations, parent engagement, video engagement and more. Listen Now.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

But with the coronavirus pandemic disrupting more traditional professional learning opportunities like in-person conferences and workshops, it's time for you to chart your own course. Fortunately, there are plenty of informal ways to learn and grow professionally on your own.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 12, 2014

The traditional forms of sit-and-get PD are giving way to MOOCs, webinars, Edcamps and flipped learning. The idea of the flipped faculty meeting means the time normally spent on the boring stuff can be turned into a time to share, learn and grow, together, as a faculty. Check out this blog post to learn more.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

JANUARY 29, 2016

Currently, a group of 2nd-5th graders are meeting every Friday for one hour to learn to code these robots and create projects with them. Donna MacDonald (Vermont) and Jenny Lussier (Connecticut) are two wonderful friends who inspire me through my professional learning network, and they also have these robots on loan.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 29, 2016

Over the summer teachers were going to go to some professional development in their content area. The district had looked over where the majority of teachers were weak and were going to provide them some learning in those areas. Often we talk about the need for more personalized learning for students.

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ignitionEDU

JUNE 30, 2021

A Google Certified Innovator & Trainer, she is known for widely sharing useful resources and lesson ideas on Twitter and Facebook. She earned her Doctor of Education from the University of Memphis, focusing her research on the topic of self-directed professional learning of educators.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 9, 2015

(This is the second of two parts on professional learning. Connected Learning. This has a major impact in our learning today. What I have started to notice is that you can see some major benefits of being connected in the classroom for the learning environment of our students. You can read the first part here.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Photo Credit: Kevin Jarrett High & Low-tech for Optimal Learning Not only teachers able to share ways to integrate technology in the classroom, but I also learned some low-tech techniques as well. Keep those eyes peeled at Edcamp-- resources can be found anywhere! Here are additional links on how to run an Edcamp.

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2016

The seminal conference for the flipped learning movement, known formally as the Annual Flipped Learning Conference, is entering its ninth and final year as an in-person event, owing — somewhat fittingly — to dramatic shifts in online learning and communication, similar to the ones that birthed the movement in the first place.

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 28, 2014

Notes from an edWeb.net Webinar 4/28/14 Dr. Joe Mazza Director of Connected Teaching, Learning & Leadership North Penn School District Dr. Mazza just took on his position in December. He is a project manager, promoting connected teaching, learning, & leadership. He learned about Voxer from students, now uses it personally!

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 13, 2020

(FREE Template by Pam Hubler) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Virtual PD, or virtual professional learning, is more than just making things digital. I am working on some new resources to help educators design more meaningful blended PD (a new podcast series starts on Tuesday!). Week 2: Class 2.1:

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The post #PottyPD: How to Make the Most of a Captive Audience (FREE TEMPLATE) – SULS043 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. We are talking about some alternative ways to share professional learning tips and strategies through what has been dubbed as #PottyPD. Resources and Links. Google Drawings Resources.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 18, 2021

The post 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Google Meet – SULS0110 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode with Shake Up Learning Trainer and Community Manager, Pam Hubler, we explore the new updates to Google Meet. Watch this quick video to learn how! Learn about the new Meet layout.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The post Google Success Story: Pam Hubler, Google Certified Trainer appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I share a lot of information and resources to help educators reach their goals of becoming Google Certified. She has presented at FETC, the EdTechTeam Low Country Summit, and EdCamps. 12-hours of professional learning credit!

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edWeb.net

MARCH 11, 2020

The goal of digital equity is to ensure that all students have access to devices, high-speed internet, and opportunities to learn both in school and out. One of the struggles in Wisconsin is digital learning days, where students with limited or no access to WIFI at home cannot access their education. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 27, 2014

Blog also sets admins up in order to be able to do flipped learning with their staff. link] - Melinda Miller, Principal in Missouri who uses flipped learning with her staff. She talks about mistakes she''s made and what she''s learned from them! Professional Growth Don uses Twitter for a professional learning network.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Learn how she uses this tool. FlexPath – only at Capella University – lets teachers work at their own pace to earn their MEd in a competency-based learning format. For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. Mandy Froehlich talks about a tool she uses in her classroom, Flipsnack. Listen Now. Stream by clicking here.

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Your Local Professional Learning Community (PLC) Why? A professional learning community (PLC) shares resources and discusses specific student performances. A professional learning community (PLC) shares resources and discusses specific student performances. This turned my PLC into a family.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

During the school year, the professional learning we receive can be very district- or campus-centered. According to Malcolm Knowles' theories in adult learning, we should: Be task-oriented -- not only focused on memorization. If you are a classroom teacher, the following learning paths or opportunities may be ideal for you.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

During the school year, the professional learning we receive can be very district- or campus-centered. According to Malcolm Knowles' theories in adult learning, we should: Be task-oriented -- not only focused on memorization. If you are a classroom teacher, the following learning paths or opportunities may be ideal for you.

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Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 6, 2016

They asked me what changed, I simply replied “I started learning again.” At 40 years old I was worried… do 40 year olds learn new technology? I didn’t think I had the courage to step outside my comfort zone to learn the technology that would cause me to not only learn, but teach to the students.

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MSEDTechie

MARCH 27, 2015

Differentiation and personalized learning opportunities are just as important for teachers--creating empowering learning communities is key. Instead of ”professional development,” we need authentic, personalized “professional learning opportunities” that improve workflow and foster creativity.

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Hansen's Link to Tech

OCTOBER 2, 2014

What is a Professional Learning Network? It''s a flexible, teacher-driven activity space that facilitates personalized professional development. If the acronym PLN or term Professional Learning Network has crossed your path over the past few years, I''m wondering has it been explained or demonstrated?

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Information from A to Z on EdTech and teaching, it should you your go-to resource. Connected Educators Must May 13, 2015 by @mgrudnel from United States Jeff has been so accommodating and welcoming as he helped introduce me into the world of connected learning and podcasting. I learn so much each time I listen or watch a new podcast.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Because digital devices and online environments can simultaneously be transformatively empowering and maddeningly disruptive, the work of integrating digital learning tools into schools is usually difficult and complex. As a result, faculty instruction and the learning experiences of students change little or not at all.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Learn How to Create a Professional email signature that links to social media accounts. Learn more about YouTube Tools Every Teacher Should Know here: [link]. Information from A to Z on EdTech and teaching, it should you your go-to resource. I learn so much each time I listen or watch a new podcast. Tweet This.

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MiddleWeb

JUNE 10, 2015

Herding educators together for one-size-fits-all professional development often misses the mark of teachers’ real work, says Emily Vickery. Teachers now have tools to tailor their own professional learning "to maximize our growth." Helpful resources included!

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Hansen's Link to Tech

JUNE 9, 2015

Start using an LMS (Learning Management System) such as Google Classroom , Schoology , Canvas , Edmodo , Moodle. Using a web-based central location to communicate, collaborate, assign, assess, and create allows for great opportunities for teachers and students to efficiently learn especially in a real-wold context.

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EdTechTeam

JANUARY 26, 2018

When you finish reading (or now), have a look at Hurley’s non-profit nextvista.org and get your students involved in creating high-quality learning resources that can be used by others. I imagine any educator would agree that building positive (yet professional) relationships with students is critical to student success.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 20, 2017

Think of it this way — Some students learn by seeing. Others learn by hearing. Others learn by doing. But no one learns one way. So, when you have many ways of teaching material, nearly every student learns better. If project based learning works – do it. So, if differentiation works – do it.

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