A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Begin to strategically utilize an array of free social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook to communicate important information (student honors, staff accomplishments, meetings, emergency information) to stakeholders in real-time. Don''t wait another second to start building a Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2010

No one can argue that the evolution of the real-time web has dramatically altered how we communicate, gather information, and reflect. For more information on Twitter check out this video. LinkedIn : Professional networking site that allows educators to connect, exchange ideas, and find opportunities.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Don''t get me wrong, the summer months are invaluable to me as I spend my time immersed in the flow of information that my social networks provide, developing action plans, analyzing data, and hiring staff. Many of the initiatives that I am about to pursue either came directly or indirectly from my Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 25, 2011

It was at this time that I saw the error in my ways and began to leverage the power of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) to effectively integrate an array of tools that I had never knew existed. We also had to trust they would use their mobile learning devices (i.e. technology, including social media.

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Learning with 'e's

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

We find ourselves increasingly immersed in our digital worlds, surrounded by devices and tools, our minds constantly impacted by streams of new information. Personally, I don''t find it that onerous. That constant flow of information can be daunting, but I have learnt to dip in and out, as though it were a stream flowing by.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 25, 2012

The conference general information page is HERE and call for presentation proposals and instructions for Learning 2.0 Huge thank to the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at San José State University, the founding conference sponsor! as well as a special educational start-up "pitchfire" event. can be found ?

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 13, 2018

Classloom - A fun social network where students and educators can share resources and view resources that works on any mobile device. EducatorsCONNECT - A nice social network for educators to share resources, teaching practices, for friendships, and more. Otus - Brings the entire school community (i.e.

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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.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2015

Today’s students are studying and learning differently – a change confirmed by the widespread adoption of digital studying. Our recent study found that 81% of college students use mobile devices (such as smartphones and tablets) to study, the second most popular device category behind laptops and up 40 percent in usage since 2013.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 3, 2010

The common theme of all of these informal discussions was the cultivation of student-centered learning opportunities. I had met George Bengel at the NYSCATE Leadership Symposium this summer and personally reached out to him about presenting at TSETC. Lisa Nielsen was absolutely fabulous.

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The Daring Librarian

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

to experience the Amazing Personal Learning Network (PLN) that we are.Free, Virtually, and Global! Attendance is free; sign up at Library 2012 to attend or to be kept informed." -- from the #Lib20102 site! I want YOU! The beauty of a global virtual FREE series of conferences?

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 20, 2013

There are the formal, classroom based collaborative spaces and there are the informal, non classroom spaces where we learn most of what we know in interaction with others. The boundaries are blurring between formal and informal learning.

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Hugely informed and supportive of teachers. June 19, 2015 by Chopstick Sensei from United States I don’t know how Jeff makes the time for this empire of his, but he’s putting together amazing information to help teachers out. Information from A to Z on EdTech and teaching, it should you your go-to resource. Great stuff!

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

For more information, please visit www.techeducatorpodcast.com. Hugely informed and supportive of teachers. June 19, 2015 by Chopstick Sensei from United States I don’t know how Jeff makes the time for this empire of his, but he’s putting together amazing information to help teachers out. The information is always useful.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

Dave Cormier - one of the foremost contributors to rhizomatic learning theory - takes this concept deeper into digital territory by equating rhizomatic learning to 'community as curriculum'. Most are the result of informal learning, achieved outside and beyond the walls of the traditional education environment.

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Gaggle Speaks

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Twitter is an efficient and effective tool for distilling information into digestible and quickly consumable content (great for busy teachers and parents). You will benefit from the information they freely share through tweets and links. You can create your own Personal Learning Network (PLN) for free.

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Learning with 'e's

JULY 12, 2011

Everyone has one - a personal learning environment, that is. Just look around when you are next sat on a bus or train, and you will see people sat listening with earbuds or using their mobile phones. We all learn. We all use tools to help us learn. Some will be reading books, or Kindles. It's quite simple.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 10, 2012

To receive more information about volunteering, please join the volunteer group HERE. There are opportunities for commercial sponsorship of Learning 2.0, Special volunteer training is provided! CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP: Thanks to the following sponsors for support!

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 3, 2011

Here is an example I use a lot where I asked people to give me their thoughts on what a PLN (Personal Learning Network) means to them. They are moving more and more into the mobile market and now you can do video calls on the iPhone. Then the other kids in the class record their thoughts around the image. Need ideas?

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Learning with 'e's

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

The illustrious history of teaching students at a distance has embraced each new technology as it appeared, from printed text, through telephone, radio and television, CDs and videos cassettes, to modern day, digital age technologies such as mobile phones, the internet and direct satellite broadcasting. Far from it.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

General conference information is posted here. Information about certificates for volunteers, presenters, and attendees is here. We could really use some help today at 9am and 6pm US-Eastern Time. A step-by-step guide to getting started is also available here. 8:00am Our school, a planet! 8:00am Our school, a planet!

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The Daring Librarian

JANUARY 1, 2013

Do you have an.RTF doc on it that says "If found, Please Read" with your contact information? Dropbox allows you store your files online, easily share files with others, and sync your documents with multiple computers and mobile devices once you Download Dropbox. While you''re at it - are those drives named?

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The Daring Librarian

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Do you have an.RTF doc on it that says "If found, Please Read" with your contact information? Dropbox allows you store your files online, easily share files with others, and sync your documents with multiple computers and mobile devices. While you''re at it - are those drives named? This might be a good time to get those on there.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Tools for Learning Twitter : Improve instruction through global collaboration (sharing resources, best practices, lesson ideas, acquire knowledge, networking, tracking conferences, etc.), grow professionally by establishing a Personal Learning Network (PLN) , follow specific hashtags (#). Learn more here.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

-Martha Bongiorno, Media and Educational Technology Instructor, Innovation Academy I taught my fifth graders how to use Adobe Spark, and they created culminating projects about how to carefully evaluate information found on the web. They LOVED sharing what they learned using Adobe Spark!

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Edsurge

MAY 7, 2021

But research shows that there is a strength in weak ties; namely that they are more plentiful and more likely to contain new information and opportunities. Instead, they are capturing data across four interrelated dimensions : quantity, quality, structure and ability to maintain and mobilize relationships.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2015

It is not that our students are actually learning differently per se, but the environment in which they are learning is dramatically different. The engaging aspects of technology today and ubiquitous access to information provide constant engagement to learners of all ages.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2016

But until then, subscribe to our email list to let the latest information and become a VIP Member of the Google Teacher Tribe! Augmented reality is the integration of digital information with the user’s environment in real time. It’s a virtual layer on top of reality, usually making use of the camera on a mobile device.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 31, 2011

A call for proposals will go out November 15th, with rolling acceptances based on submission dates through January 10th, and applications for the international advisory board will be open at the same time (be sure to join FutureofEducation.com to stay informed). Classroom 2.0 Classroom 2.0 Classroom 2.0

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MindShift

MARCH 23, 2015

The initial academic concerns over the reliability of information in Wikipedia articles have now largely dissipated, assuaged by an army of volunteers, who correct over half the cases of “vandalism” in less than four minutes. The tension between open, social learning and the formal, enclosed variety is becoming untenable.

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MindShift

MARCH 23, 2015

The initial academic concerns over the reliability of information in Wikipedia articles have now largely dissipated, assuaged by an army of volunteers, who correct over half the cases of “vandalism” in less than four minutes. The tension between open, social learning and the formal, enclosed variety is becoming untenable.

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