A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

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. Consider a daily or weekly YouTube video that can be embedded in a mass email to showcase how teachers are successfully implementing remote learning.

Learning 405

Learning Social Media Personal Learning Network Policies 405

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Then there is the most dangerous view in education that the way we have always done it is the best way. Each of the seven outlined below are either embedded components of school culture or an element of professional practice that leaders already focus on (or should be). For one, comfort tends to be the enemy of growth.

Outcomes 354

Outcomes Social Media BYOD Strategy 354

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

So, what does meaningful professional learning look like? Take a look at the image below from Sylvia Duckworth to see what educators really value and think about what needs to change in your school or district. I really dig the quote from Abigail Adams as it applies to both formal and informal pathways.

Learning 364

Learning Personal Learning Network Study Conference 364

Reading By Example

DECEMBER 5, 2015

My topic was how to get started in building one’s personal learning network. Teachers in mathematics, science, technology, physical education, art, social studies, and special education were represented. I had the privilege of presenting at the Wisconsin Technology Initiative on December 5, 2015.

Personal Learning Network 28

Personal Learning Network Personalized Learning Learning Twitter 28

The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

The post that got all the attention told people five steps they can take to develop their personal learning network. W ritten : October 12, 2008 Topic : Developing a PLN Who might be interested : Any teacher or student who enjoys learning from experts and others who share their passion. If so, how has it helped you learn?

Personal Learning Network 40

Personal Learning Network Personalized Learning Learning Professional Learning 40

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

#ICE18: Illinois Conference Will Prepare Educators for Modern Learning Environments. The organization — now 10,500 members strong — is continuing efforts to support the development, growth and use of technology in all facets of the educational process as educators seek to prepare students for the 21st-century workplace.

Conference 184

Conference Education EdTech Learning 184

edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2016

Eric Sheninger is the Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education. His work focuses on leading and learning in the digital age as a model for moving schools and districts forward. It is comprised of a community of over 100,000 educators from across the globe.

Professional Learning 40

Professional Learning Learning Personal Learning Network Social Media 40

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. Digital leaders seize the opportunity to grow and learn like never before through a connected model of leadership.

Personal Learning Network 261

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. PGP time for the past two yeas has been dedicated for my staff to become better educators and learners. Removing the time excuse didn''t hurt either.

Digital Badges 293

Digital Badges Personal Learning Network Common Core Professional Learning 293

EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 12, 2009

The Personal Learning Network (PLN) that I''ve built on Twitter over the past couple of months has become an amazing resource for learning about what''s going on in the educational technology world. Tons of informational resources there! The list that follows is a result of that reflection. Well, that''s it!

Personal Learning Network 73

Personal Learning Network Twitter Personalized Learning EdTech 73

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2019

I was honored to have been interviewed for Educational Leadership, ASCD's flagship magazine, on the power of Twitter as part of a Personal Learning Network (PLN). As you will see, the true power of connected learning is what you glean from the people you engage with. You can read the article HERE.

Social Media 289

Social Media Twitter Personal Learning Network Outcomes 289

Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) have long supported teachers in their career development, but with the help of technology, they’re now transforming education itself. We spoke with educators around the country and discovered seven ways that PLCs are transforming teaching and learning in schools.

Data 107

Data Secondary Education Assessment 107

Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2019

Empathy (Source: Participate) While there has been an increase in training around social-emotional learning (SEL) in K-12 classrooms, many professional development (PD) resources for educators treat SEL as a standalone subject rather than a foundational component of learning environments.

Professional Learning 146

Professional Learning Twitter Classroom Training 146

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 22, 2013

We can all agree that professional development is essential in any profession, especially education. It is an opportunity to become better at what we do as well as gain knowledge on new pedagogical techniques, learning theories, leadership strategies, technologies, and federal/state mandates. Something has to give though.

Edcamps 307

Edcamps Common Core Personal Learning Network Training 307

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Another successful strategy is to develop an informal walk-through schedule with your leadership team. This is extremely important in terms of technology integration in the classroom and professional learning to improve practice. So many powerful lessons and ideas can be gleaned once we venture outside the education silo.

Strategy 306

Strategy Social Media Assessment Conference 306

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In a rapidly changing world, educators have been forced to self-examine and come to terms with approaches that are inefficient and irrelevant–from outmoded ways of setting up classrooms to equating school success solely on standardized metrics. Digital tools now allow for professional learning to take place anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

Digital Badges 91

Digital Badges Personal Learning Network Social Media Professional Learning 91

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2016

Sessions will allow participants to discuss specific topics in depth amongst themselves and with education leaders, including world-renowned ed-tech expert Alan November. Educators point to the ability to learn from colleagues, in addition to experts, as essential for enhancing their abilities. Personalized Learning Roundtable.

Personal Learning Network 45

Personal Learning Network Education Blended Learning Secondary 45

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Each September I am excited like most educators to get back to business doing everything I can to help students succeed. Don''t get me wrong, the summer months are invaluable to me as I spend my time immersed in the flow of information that my social networks provide, developing action plans, analyzing data, and hiring staff.

Poll Everywhere 198

Poll Everywhere Schoology iPad Mobility 198

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.

How To 57

How To Edcamps Learning Conference 57

edWeb.net

MAY 15, 2017

School leaders can use online networks and communities for their own personal professional learning, and to support collaboration with staff across schools and districts. As a personal tool, school leaders can use online communities to expand their network. This broadcast was hosted by edWeb.net.

Professional Learning 40

Professional Learning Personal Learning Network Meeting Groups 40

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

This process has become more difficult as mounting challenges such as budget cuts and what seems like a relentless attack on the profession of education have taken their toll on staff moral. Each day we are afforded an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of our students through our role as education leaders.

Digital Citizenship 224

Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Strategy Meeting 224

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. However, many educators are not yet participating and others aren’t realizing the full benefits. Connected Educator Month edtech education technology'

Education 35

Education Personal Learning Network Social Media Professional Learning 35

TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

In this Episode, we discuss and demonstrate our favorite Google Apps for Education Tips, Tricks, and Chrome Extensions. The TechEducator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. For more information, please visit www.techeducatorpodcast.com. Leave a VoiceMail. Tweet This.

Google 68

Google Education Digital Citizenship Video 68

TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Hugely informed and supportive of teachers. June 19, 2015 by Chopstick Sensei from United States I don’t know how Jeff makes the time for this empire of his, but he’s putting together amazing information to help teachers out. Information from A to Z on EdTech and teaching, it should you your go-to resource. Great stuff!

Pearson 68

Pearson Education Hapara EdTech 68

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Secondly, develop an informal walk-through schedule with your leadership team, mandating at least five walks per day for each member, and track visits and improvement comments on a color-coded Google Doc. Developing and implementing professional learning is also an effective way to lead by example and build better relationships with staff.

Personal Learning Network 499

Personal Learning Network Strategy Conference Assessment 499

EdTechSandyK

APRIL 28, 2014

He is a project manager, promoting connected teaching, learning, & leadership. He is trying to bring Admin, Educators, Parents, Students, Community, & School Board together in a transparent way. Dr. Mazza showed us this video to give an idea of what connected educators can do with Twitter: Twitter in D123 from OLHD123 on Vimeo.

Social Media 92

Social Media Learning Edcamps Policies 92

MSEDTechie

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Now we are all professionals and have never actually done this during a PD session (well I hope not) but I have certainly had the feelings to do so. One of the worst experiences is listening to a non-educator telling a teacher what they should and should not do in their classroom. Their professional learning should be personalized.

Gamification 40

Gamification Survey Edcamps Training 40

The PL2C Blog

AUGUST 24, 2014

In the spring of 2014, a team from the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation launched to first rendition of a Massive Open Online Course for Educators (MOOC-Ed), titled Coaching Digital Learning | Cultivating a Culture of Change (CDL). I have been able to glean even more information from them these past few weeks.”

MOOC 40

MOOC Twitter Learning Personal Learning Network 40

The Innovative Educator

AUGUST 14, 2016

Innovative educators aren't born, they're formed and one way that happens is by participating in and providing excellent learning opportunities. It does all that and it’s FREE to educators. In short, it supports educators with just-in-time professional learning driven by their needs and interests.

Personal Learning Network 51

Personal Learning Network Twitter Resources Professional Learning 51

The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has named October as Connected Educator Month. Department of Education’s Connected Educators initiative seeks to celebrate and encourage educators at all levels to collaborate and participate in online learning resources and communities. 7-Mass poster You know this person.

Social Media 73

Social Media Personal Learning Network Groups Conference 73

Reading By Example

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

What does it mean to be “connected”, as a professional and a learner? I think it is a working definition for many educators, myself included. Lisa Dabbs from Edutopia attempts to define this concept: Connected learners develop networks and co-construct knowledge from wherever they live. That works for me.

Social Media 28

Social Media Personal Learning Network Facebook Twitter 28

EdTechnocation.com

APRIL 2, 2014

Unit 2 focuses on the development of your PLN (Professional Learning Network) and becoming a "Connected Educator". What do you see as the most important advantages of adding social media tools to your personal learning network? For example, I enjoy using Twitter for the educational Twitter chats.

MOOC 33

MOOC Digital Learning Social Media Learning 33

The PL2C Blog

AUGUST 24, 2014

The instructional technology coach strives to engage and support digital transitions in their school and district, to empower educators to take ownership of their technology and align its use to curriculum and instruction… but, though we try, at times all we as coaches seem to do is become the help desk for tech support. Survey often.

Technology 63

Technology MOOC Personal Learning Network Digital Learning 63

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

One of the most utilized excuses in education when it comes to change is lack of time. At one point or another, we have all used the time excuse when it comes to our professional work. Regardless of your respective role in education, time will always be your enemy if you look at it with a fixed as opposed to a growth mindset.

Digital Badges 373

Digital Badges Personal Learning Network Flipped Classroom Meeting 373

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2022

Click the course titles for more information. The 21 st Century teacher blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. email askatechteacher@gmail.com for more information).

Resources 293

Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Personal Learning Network 293

My Island View

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

After being involved in social media for over a decade, I have made a few observations that might be helpful to folks who use social media, more specifically Twitter, to develop and maintain a Personal Learning Network. Using Twitter for professional learning requires a collaborative mindset.

Professional Learning 48

Professional Learning Social Media Learning Twitter 48

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2020

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. By the time educators finish this class, they will be ready to implement many new tools in their classroom. Teach Writing with Tech. Certificate.

Resources 223

Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety 223