User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Over five years ago, I wrote a post entitled Universal Skills All Learners Should Know How to Do in order to discuss those skills I believe are important for learners during this era. Just 54 percent of middle schoolers and 46 percent of high schoolers think their studies are relevant, according to new data from the nonprofit YouthTruth.

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Personal Learning Network Survey Social Media Study 357

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Let’s look at these Pillars and ways that we can lead in the now: Student engagement, learning, and outcomes : We cannot expect to see increases in achievement if students are not learning. Students who are not engaged are not likely to be learning. Engagement is not a silver bullet, though.

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Outcomes Social Media BYOD Strategy 354

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2011

This is true, in many cases, when these tools are used for personal use. I am here to share ways in which principals can harness the power of these free resources to improve communications, public relations, professional growth, instruction, and create a brand presence for your school. Twitter opened my eyes to a variety of Web 2.0

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Social Media Facebook Twitter Personal Learning Network 289

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 29, 2018

You start by welcoming students, reviewing the day’s activities, discussing changes in the classroom, meeting new students, celebrating the accomplishments of classmates, and anything else that benefits from a whole-group meeting. Here’s how to make sure it goes smoothly: Do set the goals for the day. Do have rules.

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Meeting Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Classroom 150

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

because teaching is no longer an isolated profession; it’s a dynamic and interconnected field requiring teachers to work collaboratively and build expansive professional and personal learning networks. It’s a conduit for staying abreast of the latest educational trends, resources, and technologies.

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Study Outcomes Elementary Data 121

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

In order to promote the embracement of new ideas, strategies, and techniques we need to collaboratively work with staff to transform traditional classroom environments into vibrant learning communities where all students are authentically engaged. ASCD Edge : a professional networking community for educators.

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Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Strategy Meeting 224

Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Physically attending class has also broadened my personal learning network. The connections I make in person could lead to future collaborations down the road. Dialogue with others we respect and trust is how people have learned for thousands of year (see Socratic seminar for an example). PublicAffairs.

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Learning Personal Learning Network Examples Analysis 33