A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

From my point of view educators become quickly attached to one specific social media tool as their go to source for his/her Personal Learning Network (PLN). Now anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Twitter as a professional learning and networking tool. Take Twitter for example.

Google 347

Google Social Media Twitter Strategy 347

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

building a personal learning network online. With online training you can use social media or discussion forums that are more private to build the district/school’s own personal learning network. Online learning is not about absorbing information in front of a screen.

How To 282

How To Personal Learning Network LMS Training 282

The Web20Classroom

JULY 28, 2010

What I really enjoyed was there were so many people there that I knew because of social media. Members of my PLN (Personal Learning Network), PLC (Professional Learning Community), colleagues, whatever you want to call them, (I call them all friends) were there sharing their learning with not only the new teachers, but with me as well.

Social Media 100

Social Media Facebook Conference Personal Learning Network 100

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.

Professional Learning 150

Professional Learning Personal Learning Network Learning Social Media 150

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks. Students learn from the other teachers as well as from each other. Committing to a one time event won’t accomplish this. See #globalclassroom for inspiration.

How To 369

How To Classroom Wiki Collaborative Learning 369

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2010

Ning sites offer a range of learning and growth options such as discussion forums, event postings, messaging, news articles, chat features, groups, and videos. Personal Learning Network Professional Development Social Media Web 2.0' Check out my board just on PLN''s.

Wiki 345

Wiki Facebook Personal Learning Network Social Media 345

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 25, 2011

Last week my school was fortunate to have the NJ School Boards Association (NJSBA) visit to produce a live event called Learn@Lunch: Technology as an Engagement Tool. You can view the archive of the event here. technology, including social media. Cross-posted at the Huffington Post.

Poll Everywhere 247

Poll Everywhere Social Media Personal Learning Network Tablets 247

Digital Promise

MARCH 27, 2019

This is just one element of the Dynamic Learning Project, now available for all schools! The full paid program offers many more supports, including individualized program consultancy and activation events at Google’s campuses to help school leadership teams get the most impact from our program and transform every classroom in their buildings.

Strategy 237

Strategy Personal Learning Network Android Secondary 237

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 15, 2014

My sole purpose for harnessing and leveraging social media was to engage in conversations with like-minded educators and leaders to improve professional practice. The more I learned in digital spaces the more I began to take risks to improve the culture at NMHS. Some are more meaningful than others.

Social Media 261

Social Media Personal Learning Network Groups Resources 261

Educational Technology Guy

MAY 18, 2012

In fact, the Discovery Education employees that ran the event were wearing tuxedo t-shirts! I was honored to have won a DENny for "PL DEN", a play on PLN (personal learning network), for my work sharing and connecting with other educators about Discovery Education resources on social media and the DEN blog for the CT Leadership Council.

Education 133

Education Personal Learning Network Social Media Groups 133

The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 22, 2012

If you''re looking for a social media tool to get started with in your role as a 21st century administrator, start with Twitter. One is my school Twitter account, and the other is my personal-professional account. It can be the tool you use to see what others in your personal learning network think about your latest initiatives.

Twitter 88

Twitter Social Media Personal Learning Network Personalized Learning 88

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.

Course 74

Course Blended Learning MOOC Personal Learning Network 74

NeverEndingSearch

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

From Jane: I feel so fortunate to be attending the AASL National Conference in Phoenix, getting to hear great speakers, discover new books and resources, build my personal learning network, further my lifelong learning, and enjoy social activities. Conference Social Media Chair. Don’t despair!

Conference 40

Conference Social Media Facebook Personal Learning Network 40

Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

So after you've taken a needed respite from distance learning and its immense screen-time demands, consider these tips for engaging in meaningful online DIY professional learning this summer. Check out their calendar to see whether there are any online events being sponsored near you.

How To 57

How To Edcamps Learning Conference 57

The Innovative Educator

MARCH 19, 2013

It was Will who I would run into at events and conferences who would ask, “Have you started sharing your ideas on a blog yet?” As I shared in my post Why I started a blog and why maybe you should too , this blog was born in great part due to the prodding of blogevangelist Will Richardson who I have since named my Blogfather.

BYOD 71

BYOD Personal Learning Network Social Media Education 71

Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 29, 2012

I was pleasantly surprised by the huge turnout to hear me speak, and grateful to Don Taylor and his team for inviting me to speak at this excellent event. The latter in particular is a trend that is allowing us to use web-enabled television, dual view screens, and in the near future will enable a merging between e-mail and social media.

Digital Learning 58

Digital Learning Social Media Gamification Learning 58

EdTechSandyK

APRIL 28, 2014

You have taken control of your own learning You have made the decision to be a public learner, swimming through social media waters using tools like Twitter, Google+, Linked In, blogs, etc. Tweeting minutes, notes, inservice learning events with follow-up posts. The smartest person in the room IS THE ROOM."

Social Media 92

Social Media Learning Edcamps Policies 92

Learning with 'e's

APRIL 25, 2014

These important questions have been raised several times in the last few weeks at events I have attended. The concept of identity (personal and professional) is a complex one. There always seems to be a discussion about questions around identity on popular social media channels. What are your views? Unported License.

Social Media 68

Social Media Twitter Personal Learning Network Facebook 68

Technology Tidbits

APRIL 13, 2018

25 Social Networks/Media Sites for Education 30hands Learning - The 30hands Learning Community is an excellent cloud based solution for educators looking to collaborate w/ others, track/manage students, schedule events, and more. *This list is in alphabetical order.

Edmodo 46

Edmodo Education Social Media Personal Learning Network 46

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 3, 2010

We didn’t know what to expect, but were committed to planning and delivering an event that would have a positive impact on all who attended. I learned at TSETC that Adam runs a 100% free website called eduTecher that reviews and catalogs over 1,100 free web tools as well as offering short videos explaining how to use them in the classroom.

Schoology 152

Schoology Conference Social Media iPhone 152

MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Using Digital Media to Connect Inside and Outside of the Classroom “True technology integration is seamless, it shouldn''t be viewed as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event." A personal learning network is made up of people/places you go to gain knowledge, share knowledge and collaborate with others of like minds and interests.

Classroom 55

Classroom Social Media Personal Learning Network Twitter 55

My Island View

JANUARY 26, 2015

Educators who can share ideas and help others avoid problems make up an individual educator’s Personalized Learning Network. The ability to create and access these sources is all part of a growth mindset for learning in the 21 st Century. It also requires an openness to learning about the tools to accomplish it all.

Twitter 48

Twitter Education Social Media Future Ready 48

ProfHacker

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

While curating the keyword Networks (with Mia Zamora) for the MLA collection entitled Digital Pedagogy in the Humanities: Concepts, Models and Experiments , we were reminded not to focus solely on digital networks to the exclusion of physical/analog ones (thanks Andrea Rehn!). I am exhilarated but also anxious for many reasons.

Social Media 40

Social Media Conference Personal Learning Network Meeting 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 25, 2012

Learning 2.0 is a unique chance to participate in a global conversation on rethinking teaching and learning in the age of the Internet. as well as a special educational start-up "pitchfire" event. The conference general information page is HERE and call for presentation proposals and instructions for Learning 2.0

Conference 77

Conference ePortfolio Libraries MOOC 77

The Web20Classroom

JULY 3, 2010

After this event I knew it was going to be difficult for the conference to replicate the learning I experienced there. There was a session lead by Jon Becker on whether or not we should use the term PLN (for Personal Learning Network). I hope that this can be an annual event. Sessions: I have a confession.

Conference 100

Conference Social Media Meeting Twitter 100

Reading By Example

AUGUST 22, 2015

Social media is unlike any other community, if you want to call it that. The most common reason seems to be for personal beliefs, often conflated by a political party. For example, a few people in a person’s circle will post something that runs counter to his or her belief system. They are just gone.

Social Media 28

Social Media Personal Learning Network Examples Technology 28

EdTechnocation.com

AUGUST 7, 2012

Throughout August, there will be coordinated opportunities to participate in events and activities in dozens of online locations to develop skills and enhance one’s personal learning network." I can testify that using social media and online networks is great for your PLN (Professional Learning Network).

Education 35

Education Personal Learning Network Social Media Professional Learning 35

The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Today with the development of personal learning networks and professional learning communities junk doesn''t only pertain to mail, it pertains to how we operate online. In social media, this person does the same thing, sharing the info with everyone willy nilly. Watch this.)

Social Media 73

Social Media Personal Learning Network Groups Conference 73

EdTechTeam

MARCH 26, 2019

This is just one element of the Dynamic Learning Project, now available for all schools! The full paid program offers many more supports, including individualized program consultancy and activation events at Google’s campuses to help school leadership teams get the most impact from our program and transform every classroom in their buildings.

Strategy 86

Strategy Chromebook Google Personal Learning Network 86

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

At the individual level, intrinsic motivation drives educators to actively seek opportunities that support their diverse learning interests and needs. Social media has played a considerable role in this area over the years, demonstrating the power of Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) with learning anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

Professional Learning 414

Professional Learning Learning Personalized Learning Personal Learning Network 414

edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 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.

Professional Learning 40

Professional Learning Learning Personal Learning Network Social Media 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 10, 2012

It is organized in conjunction with Connected Educator Month , and the conference is based on a highly inclusive model for participation and designed to encourage peer professional development--which means we want you to come and learn from each other! as well as a special educational start-up "pitchfire" event.

Conference 75

Conference Blackboard ePortfolio Learning 75

Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 2, 2017

Join the Shake Up Learning Facebook group to connect with Kasey Bell, engage more deeply with Shake Up Learning content, ask questions, share your own lessons and ideas, and expand your personal learning network! Bring Kasey Bell and Shake Up Learning to You! You asked, and I listened.

Facebook 46

Facebook Groups Learning Personal Learning Network 46

MSEDTechie

AUGUST 5, 2013

My last post on 10 Powerful Media Tools Every Educator Show Be Using Yesterday was all about how educators need to create a Personal Learning Network, but our students need authentic audiences too. tools, such as Social Media. Tweet about upcoming events. How do you do this? Get parents involved.

Classroom 50

Classroom Social Media Digital Citizenship iPad 50

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

A participative workshop particularly for those feeling dispossessed or discouraged by the current educational system, designed to provide a meaningful path forward to improve personal or community educational opportunities. This will be an open, comforting, and hopefully empowering event. The focus is on how to use Web 2.0

Education 55

Education Social Media Personal Learning Network Libraries 55

The Principal of Change

JULY 5, 2015

We know that or have always known that learning is a community event with all kinds of social actions and, importantly, relevancy in the eyes of students and parents. The beautiful thing about a “personal learning network” (PLN), is that it is personal. It’s the year 2015.

Social Media 28

Social Media Conference Personal Learning Network Twitter 28

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Whether it be in the form of endless piles of paperwork, never ending observations, meetings with parents, attending events, developing a master schedule, or constructing a school budget – there never seemed like enough time in my day to even get those responsibilities done. It is never easy in the role of a teacher either.

Digital Badges 375

Digital Badges Personal Learning Network Flipped Classroom Meeting 375