The 21st Century Principal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

“We now live in a world where even twelve-year olds can create their own global classrooms around the things about which they are are most passionate,” writes Will Richardson in an essay entitled “Navigating Social Networks as Learning Tools.” In other words, they need adults who are “network literate.”

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Neo LMS

MARCH 17, 2022

The conference season is in full swing, with many opportunities for connecting with like-minded education technology enthusiasts around the world. Now more than ever, it’s the perfect time to find inspiration, add more professionals to your personal learning network (PLN) and discover new teaching and learning tools to enhance your practice.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

.” A PLN can help you find and curate the best ideas and resources, and build a network of supportive peers in a time of constant change. Iowa went 1:1 with computers for students in 2008 which meant that teachers could extend the learning beyond the four walls, so they needed to re-imagine learning. About Steven Anderson.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

“ Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” – Abigail Adams How do you make, not find, the time to learn and get better? There never seems to be enough time in the day to do what needs to be done both personally and professionally. Trust me; I get it.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Learn from more experienced leaders : Seek out mentors or coaches who can provide guidance and support as you develop. This can help you to identify areas where you need to focus your professional learning efforts. Stay current on trends and best practices in the education field.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2022

Hence, the message to all of us is that improving our practice is always possible, especially in the field of education. I genuinely believe that each and every educator has an innate desire to grow, but there are often stumbling blocks along the way that delay or derail an initiative. Or is there?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

When it comes to education training, the main pathway to improvement is through professional development. Professional development (PD) is something that is typically "done" to educators. On the other hand, professional learning is something they actively WANT to engage in to grow. Learning is a process, not an event or day.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 19, 2020

I was fortunate to be the primary host for Episode 05 of Silver Lining for Learning yesterday. Will has been talking about how to rethink learning, teaching, and schooling for decades. Freedom to Learn. Personal Learning Networks. Learning on the Blog. Education in a digital world [VIDEO].

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Education will not be the same. In the case of schools, there has been a dramatic shift to remote learning that has allowed all of us to reflect on where we are, but more importantly, where we want and need to be in the near future. Learning going forward should be anything but common. In times of chaos, opportunity arises.

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The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

“Social media has offered us a platform where we can learn from and with the smartest people we ‘meet’ from around the world, whenever we need to or are ready to go.” Scott McLeod & Chris Lehman The School Leader’s Guide to Social Media Personal Learning Networks existed long before there was an Internet.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

It goes without saying that our teachers have done an incredible job when it comes to adapting to a remote learning world. Now more time is being spent refining plans as lessons are learned and, in some cases, are prepared for schools to be closed the remained of the year. The bottom line is there is no easy solution here.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 24, 2020

During my years as a teacher and principal, I would spend countless hours planning, researching, and attending professional learning events to hone my craft in order to become a better educator. I established hiring practices that resulted in the hiring of a lot of smart educators. However, this was not always my strength.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 10, 2015

What Is A Personal Learning Network? What is a personal learning network, or rather a Personal Learning Network? How about a Professional Learning Network? What Is A Personal Learning Network? . The post What Is A Personal Learning Network?

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 20, 2022

We can take lessons learned from gaming and apply them to our own practice. Social media is, and still represents, one of the most powerful ways to move a learning culture forward and engage with stakeholders. If you are the brightest and most innovative person in the room, you are in the wrong room! That’s a local decision.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 2, 2015

3 Ways Personal Learning Networks Are Evolving. The concept of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) is a familiar concept these days. Yet, the nature of Personal Learning Networks is evolving as the range of tools available to support them increases, and our rapport with those tools becomes more sophisticated.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 9, 2021

Practice vs. research in education. At first glance, this gap between research and practice makes no sense since they have the same end goal: to improve education. Research can’t make up for the invaluable practical experience, but we shouldn’t dismiss the evidence offered by reliable studies that aim to improve teaching and learning.

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Tom Murray

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Recently, I had the opportunity to record a Google Hangout with four connected educators on “Growing Your PLN.” What is a personal learning network?

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 17, 2022

From experience, we learn that trying to be right all the time only makes the job exponentially harder. Throw in other societal pressures impacting education and you have one big hot mess on your hands. The premise of every decision and action has to be geared toward the “We” instead of “I.”

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2020

In 2019, Rachelle received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service in education. She is a Buncee Ambassador, Edmodo Certified Trainer, Nearpod PioNear, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and Google Certified Educator. How do you make time to continue learning?

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

High school math teacher Crystal Kirch used her blog to ask for help with her biggest struggle this year: "My students don't know how to learn. " After reading about her struggle, some innovative educators and parents disagreed with her view toward students and took the time to respectfully disagree with Ms.

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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.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2017

I was recently working on my slide deck for a three-day workshop that will take participants on an immersive experience into digital leadership and learning. My primary objective for all multiday workshops is to illustrate the vital role that technology can play in improving teaching, learning, and leadership.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Kids are learning – but for way too many it occurs outside of the school environment rather than during school. Given today’s technologies, it makes sense and is exciting that learning occurs after schools hours, but for exciting, engaging, and profound learning not to occur during school hours is, simply put, a travesty.

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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?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 23, 2019

The future of work requires new skills, and it is up to K-12 education to lead the charge in this area. More importantly, it is our duty and the role of education to ensure that they are competent. Competency is the proven use of skills, knowledge, and abilities to illustrate mastery of learning by solving problems.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

As I began to piece together resources on Personal Learning Networks(PLN’s) , I lost track of time and ended staying up well past my bedtime. This led me to begin to brainstorm many ways in which educators could utilize this resource to enhance teaching and learning. educational technology Pinterest'

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 23, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we prepare to go back to school, we need to share best practices and ideas for learning. The exchange of ideas and building of our Personal Learning Network (PLN) is part of our growth and learning. Talk to other teachers and learn!

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2021

As I work with schools on hybrid learning , I see firsthand the immense pressure on leaders to solve what seems like endless challenges that come from every direction. Continue to advance learning and equity in your schools with professional development. Learning is the fuel of leadership.

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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. community that I facilitate.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

It has been quite the ride since I changed my perspective on teaching, learning, and leadership eight years ago. Social media had to be blocked for all and I, for one, wasn’t going to waste any of my precious time using it professionally or personally. Learning spaces had to conform to the perceived rule of law in education.

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SpeechTechie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

Hi Folks, I am going to be offering a series of Friday sessions through Massachusetts Computer Using Educators (MASSCUE). The first is on a topic close to my heart, Personal Learning Networks. Are you looking for new ways to connect with passionate and creative educators for your own professional development?

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2014

It seems like just yesterday that I was a disconnected nomad working hard to maintain the status quo and conform to a rigid system commonly known as education. You see, prior to 2009 I was adamantly opposed to even the thought of using social media for both personal and professional reasons. We fear what we don''t know or understand.

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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. One thing I''ve learned about using the web and Web 2.0 The list that follows is a result of that reflection.

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User Generated Education

MAY 31, 2015

Today, though, I was thinking about all of the connections important for learning. Connecting of Concepts – Deep Conceptual Learning: Creating Connections That Last. Connecting with the Internet and Computer Networks -T echnology Integration for the New 21st Century Learner.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

Over the years, I have noticed that student engagement tends to decrease in my classes around this time and I reach out to my personal learning network (PLN) for ideas or tools to boost engagement. Additionally, it is important that we ask for their feedback so we can continue to provide the best learning opportunities for them.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

After all, a bachelor’s degree in education doesn’t prepare someone for every situation. How to power through a difficult parent-teacher meeting comes to mind, but there are many challenges that teachers learn how to handle in time. Educators need a set of skills to successfully teach and manage their classrooms.

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