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The Journey to Becoming an Author

A Principal's Reflections

This should never have happened either as I was convinced that any and all social media tools were a complete waste of my time and would not lead to any improvement in professional practice. Social media not only gave us the inspiration but also empowered us to take action. My first thought was, “Heck no! I am no author.”

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How to Build Your PLN

Ask a Tech Teacher

Johnson (2013), a PLN is: “a self-created set of experts, colleagues, and resources…that meet one’s daily learning needs.”. More simply, it’s: …an extended group of knowledgeable people you reach out to for answers, and trust to guide your learning. The engine of a PLN is social media. What is a PLN.

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How Culturally Responsive Education Affects Student Engagement and Learning

MindSpark

In addition, picking a song that fits Hamlet’s character is a trans-disciplinary application of characterization AND is high engagement because the student’s knowledge base of music (their culture) is valued. You can’t possibly be an expert on all the cultures, races, and trends your students are partaking in on social media.

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Top 5 Plagiarism Checkers for Students and Teachers in 2023

PlagiarismCheck

Quality of Support These five plagiarism checkers offer customer support through email and comprehensive knowledge bases and FAQ sections on their websites to help users troubleshoot issues independently. It is also worth noting the completeness of the plagiarism checker ecosystem to meet exactly your business goals.

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Top 5 Plagiarism Checkers for Students and Teachers in 2023

PlagiarismCheck

Quality of Support These five plagiarism checkers offer customer support through email and comprehensive knowledge bases and FAQ sections on their websites to help users troubleshoot issues independently. It is also worth noting the completeness of the plagiarism checker ecosystem to meet exactly your business goals.

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Lessons and Leadership During the Switch to Online Learning

edWeb.net

Students also need support and guidance about online behavior, including what can or should not be shared via social media. Dr. Smith recommends using the community and its knowledge base to obtain information, anticipate issues, and develop solutions. Preparing for an Uncertain Future.

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Learning to learn: A skill set for the 21st century student

Neo LMS

In today’s knowledge-based economy, employees are challenged by new situations at work every day, so they need to constantly learn and improve their skills in order to be successful. Learning doesn’t stop when we finish school.

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