A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2022

Morale can best be defined as the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time. Examples include release time, professional learning opportunities off-site, a premium parking spot, tickets to school events, books, and school supplies. However, this is easier said than done.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 7, 2022

I have worked with ISTE in a number of other service and professional learning roles and currently am serving as one of ISTE’s Community Leaders. So far we’ve met once and have been assigned to some small groups. ISTE also has invited us to reflect on what it means to be part of an online professional learning network.

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Class Tech Integrate

JUNE 20, 2018

The most important/impactful professional learning I have ever participated in was developing my own Personal Learning Network (PLN) through Twitter. and how on earth are you doing professional learning with Twitter? Step 1: #Hashtags Find hashtags that apply to what you want to learn about. Whats a PLN?

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Identity-Affirming Professional Learning Networks Overwhelmingly, the 80 Asian American K-12 educators we spoke with described the critical role that identity-affirming and supportive professional community played in their lives. impacts the everyday lives of students and educators.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Course: Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies “In this course, you will explore the importance of culture; how it impacts thinking, learning, and behavior; and how to embrace cultural differences and become a culturally responsive teacher.” See the course 10.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

While the challenges schools have faced during the pandemic are often portrayed in the media, some notable changes to practice have occurred. Each day I am in awe as I see innovation in action shared on social media, especially in the areas of blended, remote, and hybrid pedagogy.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 28, 2010

There were sessions about assessment, technology, professional development and others. There was a great group of new teachers there and they all have bright futures ahead. What I really enjoyed was there were so many people there that I knew because of social media. Social Media. Many of us know the myths.

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My Island View

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Social media is ever-evolving, although, as of late, some see it as de-evolving. As an educator, I was an early adopter and advocate for social media as a tool for professional collaboration, and development. I moved along to Facebook for friends and family connections. like Twitter , adapted and survived.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 12, 2020

I have either read or been challenged by some teachers on social media that they don’t want administrators in their classrooms. These can be detailed lesson plans, assessments, performance tasks, student work, use of data to improve instruction, modifications for ELL/SPED learners, portfolios, or professional learning opportunities.

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

“I think this will be a great way to centralize the information for our staff,” said Jenni Sherrill, digital learning coach at R.M. The Community is meant to mimic social media, as users can create and share short posts about successes in the classroom or in their schools at large. Marrs Magnet Center in Omaha, Nebraska. “I

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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.

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Edsurge

MAY 13, 2020

There’s nothing wrong with formal professional development, especially if it’s meted out in manageable, bite-sized chunks, adds Torrey Trust, an associate professor of learning technology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who has studied professional learning networks and social media.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 19, 2015

One way to do this is to take a look back at what it was like for educators before the advent of social media. Teachers can seek out experts via edWeb.net , Edmodo , Facebook , Twitter , Google+ , Skype , Pinterest , and other social media and educational websites. Follow him on Twitter @newteacherhelp.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2019

I got on Twitter in 2009, which was an accomplishment in itself as I had previously convinced myself that I would never use social media as I didn’t have the time nor saw any value in it. As my focus shifted from communication to learning that is when I saw unlimited potential. We don’t know what we don’t know. And if so, how?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

When it is all said and done, the best experiences are ongoing and job-embedded so that the needed support, application into practice, feedback, and accountability for growth lead to actual changes to teaching, learning, and leadership. So, what does meaningful professional learning look like?

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The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 2, 2016

As the director of Digital Engagement and Professional Learning at the NYCDOE I was thrilled to be given permission by my forward-thinking supervisor Jane Pook to do the job of ensuring educators were engaged and connected. District leadership has also been inspired to join the group.

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edWeb.net

JULY 31, 2017

edWeb.net has won the 2017 CODiE Award for “Best Professional Learning Solution for Faculty and Administrative Staff.” There were 35 awards given for products and services specifically for education and learning professionals. Here is a list of all the 2017 CODiE winners. edWeb.net is free.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education , a global education technology company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced it has agreed to acquire DreamBox Learning® , a PK-12 education technology provider serving more than 6 million students and 600,000 educators nationwide.

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TeacherCast

MAY 19, 2022

ORIGO Education is a leading provider of elementary math solutions from Pre-K to Grade 6 committed to helping make learning mathematics meaningful, enjoyable, and accessible to all students and their teachers. What Does ORIGO Offer Teachers? Step 2: Starting the Lesson. Step 3: Teaching the Lesson. Step 4: Reflecting on their Work.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standard-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education’s K-12 platform facilitates the creation of engaging instructional experiences for all students. “At

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Digital Promise

APRIL 7, 2017

Some classrooms don’t have walls between them, allowing teachers to partner and split their classes in groups, which fosters collaborations between students and teachers. The district-wide implementation and emphasis on blended learning was strategic. As a result of a $13.8

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Linways Technologies

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

A community, in this sense, would be a Professional Learning Network (PLN) for teachers. It is a community that exists on mutual share and learn of information. It is based on reciprocity and a level of trust in knowing that everyone is trying to learn and is searching for value-added information from each other.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2018

With an array of social media tools at our disposal, every educator should aspire to be the storyteller-in-chief. The other day I delivered a morning presentation to a large group of K-12. Thus, I worked with my district to write the policies to block social media and ran around my school taking devices from students.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

Each summer, the district hosts a special summer learning session offering participating K-8 students unique support and opportunities. MCPS teachers and educational assistants work with small groups of students to provide targeted, focused instruction every day, providing an engaging opportunity to boost participants’ learning.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 5, 2022

The panelists were Rita Ferrandino , Innovation Consultant, Catalyst @ Penn GSE – University of Pennsylvania, and Founding Partner, Arc Capital Development, Linda Winter , President, Winter Group, Joyce Whitby , President, Innovations4Education, Jane Radenhausen , President, J Daly Associates, and Jim McVety , Managing Partner, First Step Advisors.

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TeacherCast

MAY 19, 2022

ORIGO Education is a leading provider of elementary math solutions from Pre-K to Grade 6 committed to helping make learning mathematics meaningful, enjoyable, and accessible to all students and their teachers. What Does ORIGO Offer Teachers? In addition to the printed guide, Stepping Stones 2.0 How can Schools Adopt Stepping Stones 2.0?

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Hapara

JUNE 21, 2023

It’s not surprising that the majority of that screen time is dedicated to watching online videos and hanging out on social media platforms. So it’s important for kids and teens to learn how to use online platforms in safe and healthy ways. Kids and teens communicate through texting, social media and school email.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2021

Courtesy of Santa Fe Public Schools Everywhere you look, it seems, people are talking about “learning loss,” or how much students haven’t learned during the tumult of the past two years. But for all the conversations in the news and on social media, one place we’re not seeing it as much is in schools themselves.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Tuesday, August 17, 2022) — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. The United Kingdom-based DoodleLearning’s Math and English Language Arts products create personalized learning experiences that help improve students’ academic achievement and confidence.

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 31, 2019

At this moment, I'm guessing you might fit into one of these categories: You have a great idea that you would like to get noticed by the educational community You are looking to build a distinguishable brand for yourself to get noticed by edtech companies, professional learning conferences, or perhaps … employers. Why 90 Days?

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 31, 2019

You are looking to build a distinguishable brand for yourself to get noticed by edtech companies, professional learning conferences, or perhaps … employers. You are looking to take your current website, blog, podcast, book, and/or social media strategy to the next level. Why 90 Days?

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The Web20Classroom

DECEMBER 22, 2011

How Social Media can Enhance Schools as Professional Learning Communities tags: socialmedia PLC favorite Educators – Google Plus Is For You tags: google+ favorite The A-Z Dictionary of Educational Twitter Hashtags tags: twitter hashtags favorite Turning Your Group Into A Team tags: plc favorite Do You Know About The Many Free Resources For Education (..)

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Sam Robinson, a 5th grade teacher from Ottawa notes that tools like Hāpara provide more opportunities to create personalized and individualized learning tasks for students. He has seen the learning process in his classroom become more reciprocal as students use these tools to contribute something uniquely theirs to the group.

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Reading By Example

APRIL 20, 2020

This summer our book study selection is Engaging Literacy Minds: Developing Children’s Social, Emotional, and Intellectual Lives, K–3 by Peter Johnston, Kathy Champeau, Andrea Hartwig, Sarah Helmer, Merry Komar, Tara Krueger, and Laurie McCarthy. Many thanks to Stenhouse Publishers for supporting this professional learning experience!

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The aim of Keys to Connect is encourage students to explore what Mobility for All is about,” said Sean Suggs, group vice president, Toyota Social Innovation. Virtual field trips and an educator guide, with the next event premiering October 12th at 1 PM ET with a behind-the-scenes view of the supply chain. manufacturing facilities.

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