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. Read more: How to set up a classroom gamification level system.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

On the contrary, I have seen this firsthand from some fantastic educators whose schools I have been blessed to work with on a long-term basis in the role of job-embedded coach. I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 29, 2013

I often think back to my early years as an educational leader in order to gain a better perspective on how much I have grown. Becoming connected and developing my own Personal Learning Network (PLN) freed me from the purgatory that the traditional system of education had created. I couldn''t agree more.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 2, 2017

The amount of new acronyms in the educational technology world is staggering… and often overwhelming for educators. CMS – Content Management System (a tool to build websites and apps). CREATE – Collaboartion, Resources, Educate, Apps, Technology, Enriching. MLD – Mobile Learning Devices. DOK – Depth Of Knowledge.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 17, 2017

Looking to learn something new this summer? Maybe you want to develop your personal learning network on social media, read a few new books , or take a course alongside other educators. Thanks to technology, we can take learning online and collaborate with educators around the country and the world.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

For this, there are many resources and websites that help teachers make that first step to connect with other educators in a safe and structured environment. Here are just some of them: ePals : an educator can connect with another teacher from any part of the world. Some of them prefer to seek classroom collaborations directly.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 21, 2016

Education is ripe for disruptive change leading to innovative practices that improve learning outcomes for our students. I sure did and many members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) still make fun of me for it as I held on a bit longer than most. Learn differently. Let’s look at another example.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2015

The formation of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) has opened my eyes and mind to an array of ideas, strategies, and tools to support and enhance learning through the assistance of technology. Forcing students and educators to use technology just for the sake of using it will never transform teaching and learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification is only $359. So, go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat to learn more and use the coupon code COOL20. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University. Get a discount off your PD.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

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. The learning experience must be redesigned and made personal.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

I recently read this Education Week post by Jill Berkowicz and Ann Myers titled We Have 21st Century Learners Who Need 21st Century Leaders. They go on the summarize the following: "Essentially, the 21st century leader has to develop a renewed understanding of how children are learning now. I couldn''t agree more.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

Where are the conversations about reaching all learners and examining our own biases as educators? We are both tech-centric educators who attend many conferences each year. As my experiences grew, my personal learning network broadened and my perspectives became less myopic. Here are our experiences.

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 23, 2020

Also, the key to not feeling overwhelmed and constantly afraid you’ll forget something is to get it into your system pronto. I have a personal system where in my outliner I keep the day’s count of Keep Notes and Email (plus voicemail and pinned tabs that require follow up) so I can calculate how many hours I’ll need.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2011

This shift in mindset can be directly attributed to what I have learned from innovative educators in the social media spaces that I now delve into on a routine basis. Image credit: [link] Last year some of my teachers began to utilize student devices as tools for learning, mainly as student response systems.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

As I transitioned from principal to Senior Fellow with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) my work began to take me all over the country and the world. As an educator and parent, this means so much more to me than her consistently being advanced proficient every year on all standardized tests.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Quite simply, social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook have improved my effectiveness and efficiency as an educational leader. Why spend money on expensive information delivery systems when you can use Twitter for free? As my network has grown, so has my growth as an educational leader.

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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.

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The 21st Century Principal

APRIL 9, 2013

Here are some books that I consider vital for school leaders seeking to learn as much as they can about its potential to enhance leadership and education. Each of these books are excellent sources of information for the school leader trying to learn about social media and potential in educational leadership.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2016

Image credit: [link] With all the change the world is now experiencing it is quite dumbfounding, to say the least, as to why schools and education remain static when it comes to change. Maybe evolution is not the right approach for education, but rather a concerted focus on paradigm shifts to professional practice.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

Welcome back to our insightful series on 21st century education. It’s astounding to reflect on how much has changed in the intervening years in the world of education and teaching. Networking, both in-person and online through social media, educational blogs, video conferences, and forums, plays a crucial role.

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My Island View

JANUARY 26, 2015

If there is one thing I truly understand about educators it is that they are slow to change. The problem however is that many educators want to apply this sit and wait posture to anything that requires them leaving their zones of comfort. A majority of educators are very comfortable with the methodology and pedagogy of that time.

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The 21st Century Principal

APRIL 27, 2011

I have been using the device for about four months now, and it is another tool in my educational device arsenal. The iPad increases the level of my connectivity to my school staff and members in my Personal Learning Network. The other tools include my two laptops and my Android phone. Getting one can be a wise investment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2016

Tips for Creating Wow-Worthy Learning Spaces by Todd Finley [Edutopia]. Using Bulletin Boards to Differentiate the Classroom Environment by Jessica Mazone [Gifted Education Communicator]. 3 Learning Experiences You Should Give to Every Student [Every Classroom Matters episode]. Planning for Higher Education , 43 (2), 45.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

More than ever, we need to connect with others who can help us find the innovative solutions and opportunities hidden within this disruption of education-as-usual. More than ever, we need to connect with others who can help us find the innovative solutions and opportunities hidden within this disruption of education-as-usual.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2015

What are the school factors that influence student learning and ultimately achievement? How do we get educators and school systems to embrace change as opposed to always fighting for buy-in? Today’s leaders have a great advantage when it comes to learning and that is social media.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 16, 2011

The United States Department of Education is sponsoring a program called Connected Online Communities of Practice , a three-year initiative. I run what is arguably the largest social network for educators, Classroom 2.0 Can anyone tell me why nobody from the Department of Education called to ask my advice on this project?

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Jeffrey Bradbury is clearly an innovator and a mover and shaker in the educational technology world. Great information June 12, 2015 by jjbs21 from United States Great podcast with a lot of valuable tips for educators! If you want to grow as a learner and an educator, you should be plugged into Teachercast.net's channels.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I want to see if I can make a difference by cultivating local conversations on education, and to learn some things in the process. 7pm local time - Community education discussion - Tentatively titled "Your Child Is Not Defective" - 2 hours. and social media for your personal, educational, and professional growth.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2017

I was to stay inside my classroom at the end of the hallway and work with the curriculum I was given; the same curriculum that all of the other teachers were using with the general education population—but my students had different needs. The truth is, I’m a difficult person to work with because I’ve got a huge chip on my shoulder.

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Learning with 'e's

APRIL 16, 2014

And yet these theories paid scant attention to the social contexts within which learning occurs. It was not until social theories such as Vygotsky''s social constructivist model were introduced that education as a whole began to capitalise on the dialogic power of learning. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

The moderator of the chat will post questions using an alphanumeric system: Q1 for question 1, Q2 for question 2, and so on. The Official Twitter Educational Chat Schedule is a useful resource for looking for specific chats. To learn all there is about using Twitter, visit Cybrary Man''s Twitter Page.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 1, 2013

" -Crystal Kirch, My biggest struggle this year High school math teacher Crystal Kirch’s biggest struggle of 2012 was met with both cheers from those who could commiserate as well as jeers from those who were concerned that students were not the culprit, but rather the victims of a system that set them up for failure.

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Learning With Lucie

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

One of the first things she did was help me create a personal learning network of other professionals who were passionate about gender equity. Kathy had a gift for creating sustainable systems that would ripple in their reach and impact.

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MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

How well did I collaborate with other educators? To answer these questions, I often turn to the people who can help me evaluate how effectively I’ve been integrating edtech tools into the classroom: students, parents and fellow educators. There are over 70,000 educators around the world who use Skype in their classrooms everyday.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Higher education is joining the blockchain party , even if its entrance is, let’s say, incremental. The questions that blockchain raises are large and widespread, and special guest Stephen diFilipo guided us through the potentials for higher education. So why do proponents think blockchain can improve higher education?

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