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Learning and growing as educators

Neo LMS

Here are five of the ways that I have engaged in professional learning that work well with a schedule and that are available without so many constraints on time or place. Although I was quite resistant to create a Facebook or a Twitter account, once I did, my Professional Learning Network (PLN) has continued to grow.

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Trying to Ban Facebook is Not the Answer.

EdTechSandyK

Image Source It is our professional opinion that you get your child off Facebook. But is asking parents to get their children off of Facebook the answer? Not to mention online games and chat rooms. At least most parents and school faculty/staff are on Facebook and have an awareness of how it works and what is going on there.

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Got Winter Cabin Fever? Sweat It Out At These Higher-Ed Technology Conferences in 2019

Edsurge

But if shorter hours of sunlight and the stress of gift-giving has you ready to welcome in the new year, we’ve got one more thing to look forward to: a year’s worth of events with educators and edtech entrepreneurs sharing the latest trends and ideas around the future of learning. Can’t make any of these events? Not on social?

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EdSurge’s First International Education Technology Events Calendar

Edsurge

EdSurge HigherEd regularly hosts meetups and Twitter chats on online learning and higher education technology. We also host virtual townhalls, called EdSurge Live , where we invite experts to speak about the latest trends and issues. Not on social?

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A giant basket of internet trends from Mary Meeker: what educators should know

Bryan Alexander

Mary Meeker’s big presentations on internet trends are always useful, and her new one is no exception. Meanwhile, people already online are spending more time online. Online learning is moving into a deepening space. I strongly recommend reading through the whole thing.

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How Long Should a Remote School Day Be? There’s No Consensus

Edsurge

Adding to the cacophony are experts who say that focusing too much on time runs contrary to the fundamental nature of remote learning. “In At some large districts, such as Los Angeles Unified, up to 25 percent of the student body does not log in to remote learning in a given week.

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Taking You Higher: Don’t Miss These 40+ Higher-Ed Events Happening in 2019-2020

Edsurge

You’ll often find EdSurge reporters, researchers and other staff members at these events, scribbling and typing away to chronicle the latest chatter, insights and news on emerging trends in the future of learning. EdSurge also regularly hosts meetups and workshops on online learning and higher education technology.