A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2019

I was honored to have been interviewed for Educational Leadership, ASCD's flagship magazine, on the power of Twitter as part of a Personal Learning Network (PLN). As you will see, the true power of connected learning is what you glean from the people you engage with. When and why did you decide to get involved on Twitter?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

So many resources are being shared daily on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. You can either lurk and learn or develop your own Personal Learning Network (PLN) to farm the best ideas and strategies that are actually working in similar demographics. This definitely applies now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators need to rest and recover this summer. But the reality is also that we’re going to have to prepare for a fall that – whatever it looks like – will include an online learning component. Blended learning is not new.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2018

I recently chatted with Kathy Dyer, NWEA’s manager of innovation and learning, professional learning design, about how to connect professional learning (PL) to student outcomes and how to best support teachers. Learning that happens in 10 or 15 minutes can be powerful,” says Dyer.

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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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The Web20Classroom

JULY 28, 2010

Last weekend I finished up a week of speaking and leading professional development by attending NTCamp in Philadelphia.The purpose was to try and give new teachers a jump start on their year by talking about issues that they might face in their first years and to give them ideas on how to make it and stay in the profession.

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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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edWeb.net

MARCH 2, 2021

The deliberate teaching of critical-thinking skills will enable young people to evaluate information presented to them through social media, family members, and news sources. You can follow Eileen on Twitter @EileenBelastock. The post How to Recognize and Understand Conspiratorial Thinking appeared first on edWeb.

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edWeb.net

MAY 3, 2017

edWeb is so excited to congratulate Michelle Luhtala, department chair at New Canaan High School Library in Connecticut, for being selected as a 2017 AASL Social Media Superstars winner ! In a recent webinar on Teaching Digital Literacy , Michelle and her guest Joyce Valenza (also a 2017 AASL Social Media Superstar! )

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

At the 2014 TCEA Convention and Exposition , I presented a concurrent session called Got Twitter? I have presented several workshops over the past few years which introduce folks to using Twitter for professional learning, but have also wanted to share other tips and tools that have made my use of Twitter more productive.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively?

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2023

With the Norton resources created in partnership with Discovery Education, students will learn how to best conduct themselves in the digital environment.” Available on the Discovery Education K-12 platform , My Digital Life Center offers a centralized location for educators and students to learn and engage with digital citizenship.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

But with the coronavirus pandemic disrupting more traditional professional learning opportunities like in-person conferences and workshops, it's time for you to chart your own course. Fortunately, there are plenty of informal ways to learn and grow professionally on your own.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 29, 2017

Flipping Professional Learning Workshop -Flipping the classroom is gaining in popularity in the classroom, but are you ready to try to flip professional learning? Discover why flipped professional development has the potential to disrupt the way teachers learn and will accelerate innovation in education.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 19, 2014

Ask any of the thousands of teachers who regularly use Twitter, Pinterest, or Facebook about connected education, and you may get an earful about using digital tools as a means to connect with educators and students worldwide. This book helps teachers understand how to maximize this incredible power. According to DeWitt, we can.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The post #PottyPD: How to Make the Most of a Captive Audience (FREE TEMPLATE) – SULS043 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. We are talking about some alternative ways to share professional learning tips and strategies through what has been dubbed as #PottyPD. PottyPD: How to Make the Most of a Captive Audience.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

The catalyst for a significant portion of this growth was my embracement of social media as a powerful leadership tool. For me social media opened the door to a variety of pathways to enhance my ability to lead a comprehensive high school is a way that was more relevant, meaningful, and impactful. Leadership 2.0

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

For more information, check out how to ‘ Equip Your School for the 21st-Century with a Solid Foundation. Commit to Personalized Professional Learning. When it comes to a successful digital conversion, however, professional learning is one of the key vehicles of transformation. But how does the community know?

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 14, 2019

The post How to Get Credit for Listening to Podcasts – SULS012 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Let’s explore how we can use podcasts for professional learning and get credit for it! These days, we have all sorts of learning at our fingertips, including through podcasts! ShakeUpLearning.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The post How to Make an Impact as a Tech Coach appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Alison Jalufka is a Learning Coach at an elementary school in her Central Texas school district. Alison now supports technology AND learning on her campus, as well as coaching her teachers on best practices. Alison on Twitter.

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EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 27, 2013

When you first start using Twitter, one of the things you have to figure out is how to decode Tweets. Below is a Tweet as it might be displayed on the Twitter website when viewed on a computer. Twitter has a habit of rearranging these things once in a while!) What does each part represent?

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

In 2021, the district selected Mystery Science to help teach students how to think like scientists and develop a life-long love of learning. Discovery Education is also providing AMSD’s educators dedicated professional learning to help them effectively use their new resources and recognize the full return on their edtech investment.

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The 21st Century Principal

DECEMBER 29, 2011

There is a great deal of collective wisdom on the web, and those in a position to tap into that network of wisdom and expertise are those who know how to engage effectively in 21st century social networking tools. Establish separate Twitter accounts for your personal-professional use and for your school or district.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

Jodie Pierpoint on episode 243 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn about this program, how you can join in, and how you can become a better mentor. Twitter: @jodiepierpoint. Jody: It is. Jodie resides outside of Columbus, Ohio.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2023

Conservation Station : Explore the unexpected connections at the heart of the energy-water nexus and discover how to conserve water and energy with engaging at home activities from Conservation Station: Creating a More Resourceful World—an educational initiative with Itron.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 14, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Sam Fecich runs a virtual co-op program for her preservice teachers. This program not only helps her preservice teachers learn while doing authentic work, but it helps teachers get help for their classrooms. What a great idea!

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

Leveraging social media to teach students has been a huge win for me in the classroom. Of course, they are referring to the day I taught them how to create booksnaps. Of course, they are referring to the day I taught them how to create booksnaps. I had been hesitant to join social media beyond Facebook at the time.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The State Board of Education’s adoption of Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience empowers the state’s school systems to purchase and integrate this innovative digital curriculum into teaching and learning. Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience is aligned to Virginia’s 2018 Standards of Learning.

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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. We can no longer wait. We must do this.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 21, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jillian DuBois talks about her end of the school year and from the conversation we have twelve inspiring ideas for classrooms everywhere including: How to Use the element of surprise in learning. How Eagles Fly Higher on Turbulent Winds.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2022

Students will explore how changes in supply and demand curves impact prices, while a new hot topic activity looks at the ways businesses react to and mitigate the risks of such price fluctuations caused by supply chain disruptions. . Educators and students can find even more resources in the Discovery Education K-12 learning platform.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 19, 2019

ISTE is one of our favorite conferences because we get to reconnect, face-to-face with those edufriends we haven't seen in the past year, we get to learn with some incredible minds in the field, and we get a sense of what schools and districts are thinking about as they look to the future of learning. Push yourself. Flying solo?

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

This selection of content, created in partnership with leading corporate and community partners, inspires families to learn together by exploring the world around them during the summer break. Social-Emotional Learning and Social Awareness Resources. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

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Tech Helpful

MARCH 4, 2019

The following post is by Alex Podchaski, and while I have never met him in person, we are part of each other's professional learning network. When the MOMO Challenge reared its ugly head last week, I reached out on Twitter to other technologists to find out what they were hearing and what their thoughts were.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

The redesigned interface will help teachers better understand where students are and how to differentiate learning to meet their unique needs.?. For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning services, visit www.discoveryeducation.com ,?and?stay Twitter and?

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 18, 2017

The post How to Find the Best iOS Apps for Your Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. The best way to find apps is to connect and learn from other teachers using apps in their classroom. I have also included a list of hashtags, as well as a fantastic list of educators to follow on Twitter! Gone App Fishing!

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