Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2020

The 21st 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. 4 Virtual Meetings. Learn to use tech collaboratively, purposefully, and as good digital citizens.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

The ability to stop and restart compensates for many of the challenges educators face when it comes to making the time to learn. Personal Learning Network (PLN) Social media allows any educator to learn anytime, anywhere, with anyone they want. To learn more about creating or improving a PLN, click HERE.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 6, 2019

The 21st 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. 4 Virtual Meetings. Blend tech smoothly into any curriculum, making it a tool, not a distraction.

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Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Differentiated Instruction Wiki 169

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. Online training for teachers is the perfect opportunity to also train them to use edtech and other online tools. building a personal learning network online.

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EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 12, 2011

On October 13th I''m helping facilitate a breakout session at the TCEA Fall TECSIG meeting. Although meant as a visual aid for my presentation, I tried to put enough detail into the Prezi so it could stand somewhat on its own. What are your favorite PLN tools/activities? Anything you wish to share will be appreciated!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 8, 2019

In MTI 562 The Tech-infused Teacher, you will use a suite of digital tools to make your lesson plans pop while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. 4 Virtual Meetings. Develop the core of a Personal Learning Network.

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Digital Citizenship Differentiated Instruction Wiki Personal Learning Network 169

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. Using tools to share and acquire resources expands our horizons. Using tools to share and acquire resources expands our horizons.

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Personal Learning Network Social Media Personalized Learning Resources 310

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Through all this adversity, educators have risen to the occasion and have begun the tedious process of redefining education and what real learning really should be. That is how we must look at the present situation. Student engagement, learning, and outcomes : How will learning change in ways that better meet the needs of all learners?

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks. For example, you can use your school’s learning management system (LMS), which is a familiar tool for teachers around the world. Some of them prefer to seek classroom collaborations directly.

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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. Balance is key.

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Social Media Twitter Personal Learning Network Outcomes 290

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

The goal was simple, to introduce and train them on some age appropriate technology tools while identifying natural pedagogical fits. To accomplish this I had to quickly familiarize myself with some new tools. Within minutes I was bombarded with so many new tools. Within minutes I was bombarded with so many new tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2017

This three-week course (July 10-July 30) digs into the digital ideas and tools used by innovative teachers to extend and enrich student learning. Use technology to differentiate for varied student learning styles (this is an overview—more detail in The Differentiated Classroom ). In fact, price includes all necessary materials.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2017

Digs deeper into digital tools used by innovative teachers to extend and enrich student learning. The 21 st Century classroom blends technology with traditional teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Blend technology smoothly into your curriculum making it a tool, not a distraction.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

All are online, hands-on, with an authentic use of tools you’ll want for your classroom. 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. Certificate.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2015

The formation of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) has opened my eyes and mind to an array of ideas, strategies, and tools to support and enhance learning through the assistance of technology. The key to learning success resides in always focusing on building a strong instructional foundation.

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Personal Learning Network Outcomes Assessment Technology 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2016

This three-week course (July 11-July 31) is a follow-on to the introductory class, Tech-infused Teacher , digging into the digital ideas and tools used by innovative teachers to extend and enrich student learning. Blend technology smoothly into your curriculum making it a tool, not a distraction. Course Highlights.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

I remember a few years back during a meeting with teacher leaders, a tipping point that would ultimately change the direction of professional growth at my school. 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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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2016

We experimented with some of the hottest tech tools available for the classroom such as Google Apps, differentiation tools, digital storytelling, visual learning, Twitter, blogs, Common Core and tech, digital citizenship, and formative assessment options. They worked together as a Personal Learning Network.

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Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Twitter Gamification 150

Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

What I recall about it now is that he didn’t make use of a bunch of different tools. His meaning-making challenge presents three different options for demonstrating and further exploring our learning. In fact, he welcomes us to share what we are learning by using the class hashtag across a variety of social media.

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Online Learning Learning OER Course 176

Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Common learning goals and objectives A set of common goals, along with a designated meeting time for focused effort, helps each participant get the most out of a PLC. By setting measurable objectives, educators can use meetings to work together, track progress, and achieve shared teaching goals.

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Data Secondary Education Assessment 107

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. Back then I felt that being a tech savvy administrator just consisted of purchasing the tools for my staff and letting them use them as they felt fit.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 21, 2015

How to work tech tools into their unique student groups. How to create a vibrant, healthy Personal Learning Network. Often, I heard ‘Now I know how my students feel’–in reference to trying a tool that just wouldn’t do what it was supposed to. Another popular tool: Thinglink.

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Digital Citizenship Flipped Classroom Personal Learning Network Twitter 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 27, 2015

Participants worked together as a Personal Learning Network to understand. Here are 17 take-aways I heard from class members or experienced myself: They enjoyed meeting online to chat on blogs, help each other on the Discussion Forums, mull over ideas on the Google Hangouts, and explore TweetUps.

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Digital Citizenship Gamification Common Core Flipped Classroom 150

The Web20Classroom

MARCH 12, 2013

There are some simple, easy to use tools that Administrators can be using right now to, just like teachers, integrate technology into what they do daily. Tool 1-Twitter Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a big advocate for Educators to use Twitter for Professional Development and growth. Tool 3-Social Bookmarking I crave resources.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Our emails led to phone conversations and eventually an in-person meeting—then another one. We presented ideas about the classroom, professional development or experimenting with technology to each other for feedback. Our conversations were rich and our relationship pushed me to see teaching and learning through a wider lens.

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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. Here are just a few of the highlights: Adam Bellow electrified the crowd with his presentation 10 Webtools to make your classroom rock !

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Managing budgets, developing memos, attending meetings, responding to emails and phone calls, and other tasks also consumed a significant portion of my time. For learning, consider curating data weekly and present at an upcoming staff meeting. These suggestions should be clear, straightforward, actionable, and timely.

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Personal Learning Network Strategy Conference Assessment 505

edWeb.net

MAY 15, 2017

In “ How Online Learning Communities Help Principals Collaborate and Succeed ,” Shannon Holden, Assistant Principal, Republic Middle School, MO, presented on the unique possibilities that online collaboration offers for personal professional learning and within schools, and how school leaders can use edWeb.net for online collaboration with staff.

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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. Student voice as a key to meeting their evolving needs. Tools to ensure only student and parent access? - Online Courses (e.g.

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EdTechTeam

MAY 15, 2017

Are we prepared to meet students at a place that is comfortable for them and to incorporate it in our teaching? 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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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

She shares her purpose: If you’re looking to make the most of digital tools this school year, you’ve come to the right place. Check out Catlin’s Favorite Web Tools. 10 Smart Tools For Digital Exit Slips and 8 Ways To Grow As A Teacher. Here are the presentations that “go with.” Free Template!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2022

All are online, hands-on, with an authentic use of tools you’ll want for your class. The 21 st Century teacher blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Certificate.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 3, 2010

There was a session lead by Jon Becker on whether or not we should use the term PLN (for Personal Learning Network). On Sunday I spent over 4 hours sitting there and meeting and talking to some of the greatest technology and education minds on the planet. I love just meeting people and talking to people.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 27, 2021

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Experiment with a wide variety of available digital writing tools to help your students develop their inner writer. Everything is online. Starts August 30, 2021.

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Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 382

MSEDTechie

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Have you ever sat in a 3 hour PD where the speaker read each line of their 175 slide presentation of text verbatim? No opportunity to play with the tools, and explore. There is nothing worse than receiving training on a tool that you don’t have access to, or will never get to use. Meeting this challenge is a huge task.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Experiment with a wide variety of available digital writing tools to help your students develop their inner writer. Everything is online. Starts June 14, 2021.

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Blended Learning Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki 376

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Experiment with a wide variety of available digital writing tools to help your students develop their inner writer. Everything is online. Starts May 17, 2021.

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