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. You can read the article HERE.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

It has been quite the ride since I changed my perspective on teaching, learning, and leadership eight years ago. 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. The learning experience must be redesigned and made personal.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 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

AUGUST 1, 2012

My personal and professional journey in this area is well documented and something that I regularly present on. This makes the learning process meaningful, relevant, applicable, and convenient. One of the most amazing attributes associated with social media is that it makes the world a much smaller place.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 20, 2019

The exponential evolution if the Internet and social media tools have allowed for the quick sharing of knowledge, ideas, images, videos, and opinions. It also extends well beyond social media to articles, books, keynotes, workshops, and presentations. Digital literacy is more important now than it has ever been.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

How to power through a difficult parent-teacher meeting comes to mind, but there are many challenges that teachers learn how to handle in time. It can help schools create an active learning environment that is sustainable, collaborative, coherent, focused on specific subjects, and that allows for educators to learn throughout the year.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

In the case of schools, there has been a dramatic shift to remote learning that has allowed all of us to reflect on where we are, but more importantly, where we want and need to be in the near future. That is how we must look at the present situation. Learning going forward should be anything but common. So, where do we begin?

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Reading By Example

DECEMBER 5, 2015

I had the privilege of presenting at the Wisconsin Technology Initiative on 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.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 28, 2010

What I really enjoyed was there were so many people there that I knew because of social media. Members of my PLN (Personal Learning Network), PLC (Professional Learning Community), colleagues, whatever you want to call them, (I call them all friends) were there sharing their learning with not only the new teachers, but with me as well.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

Up until this point I really didn’t have a clue as to what it was all about except that it was a social media tool that functioned like an electronic bulletin board. As I began to piece together resources on Personal Learning Networks(PLN’s) , I lost track of time and ended staying up well past my bedtime.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Most importantly, true growth is about learning from people that don’t belong to the same culture as us — a truly eye-opening experience for students and teachers alike. Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 30, 2013

Held in Orlando, educators from across Florida and the world really, are here talking educational technology and learning together. Today was filled with lots of sessions and even a presentation from yours truly. In this session, the presenters focused on Twitter and Pintrest. Below are the links to everything I did today.

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

Tim Carson, Skilled Trades and OER Advocate First, allow me to tell you why I don’t typically read books about online learning. Staying more holistic when developing my teaching—whether facilitating learning in person or online—has been central in my reading motivations. I’ve ordered your book as well.

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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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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. Not only was I not in classrooms enough, but also the level of feedback provided through the lens of a narrative report did very little to improve teaching and learning both in and out of the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

We discuss what going to the next level in the classroom and in online learning means both at the secondary and college level. So, go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat to learn more and use the coupon code COOL20. I am passionate about technology and its effects on teaching and learning. Donor’s Choose. Jody Green.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 11, 2012

NETS Aligned Tools tags: web2.0 resources literacy A Teacher’s Field Guide to Parents | Ecology of Education tags: parents favorite Why Do We Connect? YouTube tags: videos Trapped on an Escalator - YouTube tags: videos Posted from Diigo. YouTube tags: videos Trapped on an Escalator - YouTube tags: videos Posted from Diigo.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2017

How to share learning. Stay tuned at the end of the show to learn about their Unified Classroom at ISTE Power School’s Classroom of the Future in room 207 A. Every week day you’ll learn powerful practical ways to be a more remarkable teacher today. So there’ll be chances to actually do presentations there. Stay tuned.

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 28, 2014

Notes from an edWeb.net Webinar 4/28/14 Dr. Joe Mazza Director of Connected Teaching, Learning & Leadership North Penn School District Dr. Mazza just took on his position in December. He is a project manager, promoting connected teaching, learning, & leadership. The smartest person in the room IS THE ROOM."

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 2, 2016

As I developed and grew my Personal Learning Network (PLN) I learned how much I did not know. Social media, Twitter and blogging in particular, had another unintended, positive consequence. The more I was asked to present the better I became with little scripting.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 25, 2011

Last week my school was fortunate to have the NJ School Boards Association (NJSBA) visit to produce a live event called Learn@Lunch: Technology as an Engagement Tool. Yes, I was the Principal at that time, but my perspective and philosophy as to what constituted a 21st Century learning environment was vastly different than what it is today.

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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 Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 25, 2012

Each is free to attend, and each has an emphasis on encouraging participation and presentations--even if you''ve never done so before. Everyone is encouraged to participate--you can present, attend, and/or volunteer to help! Learning 2.0 They are part of my Web 2.0 A full strand list is available ? can be found ?

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 29, 2012

Digital Learning Futures View more presentations from Steve Wheeler As I write this blog post, the above slideshow has received almost 18,000 views in just 48 hours since it was posted up onto Slideshare. My audience has been extended beyond the walls of the event to a global classroom through the amazing power of social media.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. social media.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Particularly gratifying for me was to see so many stakeholders from my District present on a Saturday including teachers, administrators, central office personnel, parents, and Board of Education members. The common theme of all of these informal discussions was the cultivation of student-centered learning opportunities.

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NeverEndingSearch

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

From Jane: I feel so fortunate to be attending the AASL National Conference in Phoenix, getting to hear great speakers, discover new books and resources, build my personal learning network, further my lifelong learning, and enjoy social activities. Conference Social Media Chair. Don’t despair!

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 2, 2017

The post Join the Shake Up Learning Facebook Group! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Ready to Shake Up Learning in 2017? Looking to connect and learn with like-minded educators? I created this group to fulfill a request from the Shake Up Learning readers, and to connect better with teachers and educators.

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Learning with 'e's

JULY 11, 2012

I recently presented at a conference with my Plymouth University colleagues Peter Yeomans and Oliver Quinlan. We were to have presented this paper at the annual EDEN Conference held in June in Portugal, but for one reason or another, none of us could make it. We hope you enjoy listening to the presentation and following the slides.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2016

His work focuses on leading and learning in the digital age as a model for moving schools and districts forward. Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). This post was written by Eric Sheninger. Read the original post here.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 10, 2012

The Learning 2.0 We have an incredible lineup of keynote speakers and some GREAT practitioner sessions--AND there is still time for you to sign up to present (we hope you will do so)! Learning 2.0 It is a unique chance to participate in a global conversation on rethinking teaching and learning in the age of the Internet.

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My Island View

APRIL 18, 2016

The worst advocates for educators using social media for do it yourself professional development are those educators who have been successful developing their own do it yourself professional development. It incorporated every bell and whistle that Apple hardware and presentation software had to offer.

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My Island View

APRIL 18, 2016

The worst advocates for educators using social media for do it yourself professional development are those educators who have been successful developing their own do it yourself professional development. It incorporated every bell and whistle that Apple hardware and presentation software had to offer.

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My Island View

APRIL 18, 2016

The worst advocates for educators using social media for do it yourself professional development are those educators who have been successful developing their own do it yourself professional development. It incorporated every bell and whistle that Apple hardware and presentation software had to offer.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

At the individual level, intrinsic motivation drives educators to actively seek opportunities that support their diverse learning interests and needs. Social media has played a considerable role in this area over the years, demonstrating the power of Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) with learning anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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EdTechTeam

MAY 15, 2017

It is also important for them to share their learning. Social media can provide an excellent platform for this. But access to conferences like the EdTechTeam summits and social media services like Twitter has enabled me as an educator to develop and grow an amazing personal learning network (PLN).

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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. If our ultimate goal is to improve, we need to prioritize the aspects of our job that impact student learning most. For learning, consider curating data weekly and present at an upcoming staff meeting.

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