Reading By Example

DECEMBER 5, 2015

My topic was how to get started in building one’s personal learning network. Teachers in mathematics, science, technology, physical education, art, social studies, and special education were represented. I had the privilege of presenting at the Wisconsin Technology Initiative on December 5, 2015.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

To put it bluntly, leaders feel that they either do not have, or cannot find, the time to attend professional learning opportunities due to this tsunami of work that comes at the sacrifice of meaningful growth and development. They are able to follow their specific learning passions by connecting with like-minded individuals.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

As social media embracement was not even a blip on the radar at this time, these teacher leaders were quite skeptical about the alleged benefits I described. Undeterred, I continued to talk about the concept of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) and what it had done for my professional growth.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

With the evolution of social media yet another responsibility was added to my plate in the form of digital leadership. Another successful strategy is to develop an informal walk-through schedule with your leadership team. The position of school administrator really requires one to be a jack-of-all-trades and master of none.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Communication, collaboration, creativity, media literacy, global connectedness, problem solving, and critical thinking are vital to success. Traditional forms of professional development (PD) such as “sit and get,” one-size-fits-all, and trainings lacking accountability have proven obsolete.

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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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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 28, 2014

You have taken control of your own learning You have made the decision to be a public learner, swimming through social media waters using tools like Twitter, Google+, Linked In, blogs, etc. But they do not send out student names on social media. Curation for professional learning - also uses Paper.li

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

The advent of social media introduced yet another responsibility into my already packed schedule: digital leadership. Secondly, develop an informal walk-through schedule with your leadership team, mandating at least five walks per day for each member, and track visits and improvement comments on a color-coded Google Doc.

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EdTechnocation.com

APRIL 2, 2014

Unit 2 focuses on the development of your PLN (Professional Learning Network) and becoming a "Connected Educator". What do you see as the most important advantages of adding social media tools to your personal learning network? Each social media tool provides its own advantages to any PLN.

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Reading By Example

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

They collaborate online, use social media to interact with colleagues around the globe, engage in conversations in safe online spaces, and bring what they learn online back to their classrooms, schools, and districts. Going from right to left, you can see how personal learning networks (PLNs) are only the beginning.

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The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Today with the development of personal learning networks and professional learning communities junk doesn''t only pertain to mail, it pertains to how we operate online. In social media, this person does the same thing, sharing the info with everyone willy nilly. Watch this.)

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EdTechnocation.com

AUGUST 7, 2012

In many cases, schools, districts, and states also are not recognizing and rewarding this essential professional learning. Throughout August, there will be coordinated opportunities to participate in events and activities in dozens of online locations to develop skills and enhance one’s personal learning network."

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

For more information, please visit www.techeducatorpodcast.com. Learn How to Create a Professional email signature that links to social media accounts. Hugely informed and supportive of teachers. Information from A to Z on EdTech and teaching, it should you your go-to resource. Tweet This.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

First and foremost, make the time to learn, grown, and get better as opposed to finding the time. There is nothing more important to an educator, outside of working with kids, than professional learning. Through social media a Personal Learning Network (PLN) provides a great antidote to the age-old time excuse.

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My Island View

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

After being involved in social media for over a decade, I have made a few observations that might be helpful to folks who use social media, more specifically Twitter, to develop and maintain a Personal Learning Network. Using Twitter for professional learning requires a collaborative mindset.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2020

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. social media. social media. email askatechteacher@gmail.com for more information). Topics include: cyberbullying.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. social media. social media. email askatechteacher@gmail.com for more information). The Tech-infused Class. digital law.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2019

As an edtech professional, what’s your career path? For more information or to sign up, click here. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. social media. social media.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

JUNE 7, 2019

All capstones include the following phases: Proposal creation Content learning Skill building Research Implementation. ” With this information in mind, I will now address each question. In “How Does Technology Facilitate Learning? The capstone process culminates in a presentation to an authentic audience.”

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 1, 2015

16 Books About Modern Learning Every Teacher Should Read. In the age of blogging and social media, is there still room for books? It’s easy to misunderstand how best to use this information, with the tempting method being to simply start at the top and “do that.” by TeachThought Staff.

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