edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2018

Continuous, effective professional learning can help teachers and administrators improve teaching and learning, but research shows traditional forms of professional development have become expensive and ineffective. This trend is disrupting traditional models for professional development.

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Professional Learning Survey Social Media Learning 40

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

When it is all said and done, the best experiences are ongoing and job-embedded so that the needed support, application into practice, feedback, and accountability for growth lead to actual changes to teaching, learning, and leadership. So, what does meaningful professional learning look like? It’s all about YOU!

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Learning Personal Learning Network Study Conference 364

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Leaders must begin to establish a vision and strategic plan to create classrooms and buildings that are more reflective of the real world while empowering learners to use technology in powerful ways through either personalized or blended strategies and increased access in the form of BYOD or 1:1. This needs to be prioritized.

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Outcomes Social Media BYOD Strategy 354

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. What matters above all is to keep moving forward.

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Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Schoology 542

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

You can either lurk and learn or develop your own Personal Learning Network (PLN) to farm the best ideas and strategies that are actually working in similar demographics. Consider a daily or weekly YouTube video that can be embedded in a mass email to showcase how teachers are successfully implementing remote learning.

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Learning Social Media Personal Learning Network Policies 405

The Web20Classroom

MAY 12, 2014

One idea that I’ve been thinking a lot about lately is Flipped Faculty meetings. I always heard there wasn’t enough time before school/after school or during the day to do professional development. Check out this blog post to learn more. Faculty Meetings aren’t the only thing we can flip. What else would you add?

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Edcamps MOOC Personal Learning Network Meeting 248

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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Digital Badges Personal Learning Network Common Core Professional Learning 293

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

So I did what I have been doing for the past five years and that was submit a query to my Personal Learning Network (PLN) using Twitter and Google+. Within minutes I received new recommendations and I took a few minutes to learn how to use each new tool. I had a few in my toolbox, but needed more.

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Elementary EdTech Personal Learning Network Secondary 240

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2017

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Develop the solid core of a Professional Learning Network. That’s three weeks, five hours a week, plus a one-hour weekend virtual meeting each week. Your Personal Learning Network. Course Objectives.

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Wiki eBook Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network 154

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2017

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Develop the solid core of a Professional Learning Network. Complete one weekly project using what you learned and add it to your digital portfolio. Your Personal Learning Network. Course Objectives.

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Wiki eBook Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network 173

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 22, 2013

They want the freedom to chart their own learning course while receiving support from the organization to do so. Quality professional development rests in the ability of the organization to not only meet their needs, but also that of its constituents. What are some other issues with professional development?

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Edcamps Common Core Personal Learning Network Training 307

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Instructional leadership was a routine part of the job along with the budget, master schedule, curriculum development, meetings, email, phone calls, and many other duties. This is extremely important in terms of technology integration in the classroom and professional learning to improve practice.

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Strategy Social Media Assessment Conference 306

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2016

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Develop the solid core of a Professional Learning Network. That’s three weeks, five hours a week, plus a one-hour weekend virtual meeting each week. Your Personal Learning Network. 28+ tech ed videos.

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Wiki eBook Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network 151

The Innovative Educator

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

Finding time for teachers to meet and learn together is often very difficult, but a resourceful school team can utilize creative ideas that have worked well in other schools. Here are some ideas for providing time for educators to learn together. It is important to put these structures in place early in the year. I want more ».

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Collaborative Learning Personal Learning Network Learning Professional Learning 79

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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Social Media Twitter Personal Learning Network Outcomes 289

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

because teaching is no longer an isolated profession; it’s a dynamic and interconnected field requiring teachers to work collaboratively and build expansive professional and personal learning networks. Exploring the relationships between professional learning community, teacher and student characteristics.

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Study Outcomes Elementary Data 121

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Students join a Google Classroom-based class and meet weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Building Digital Citizens.

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Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Assessment Common Core 79

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

We are excited to have CDW•G create a modern learning environment for educators to experience what classrooms today can not only look like, but how they can better facilitate learning. This year, #ICE18 offers attendees the unique opportunity to learn and share with over 3,500 educators covering a wide spectrum of topics.

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Conference Education EdTech Learning 187

edWeb.net

MAY 15, 2017

School leaders can use online networks and communities for their own personal professional learning, and to support collaboration with staff across schools and districts. As a personal tool, school leaders can use online communities to expand their network. This broadcast was hosted by edWeb.net.

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Professional Learning Personal Learning Network Meeting Groups 40

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2016

Professional Growth Traditional forms of professional development such as “sit and get”, one-size-fits-all, a few isolated days in the school calendar, and trainings lacking accountability are all a waste of time and money. Technology now allows for professional learning to take place anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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iPhone Personal Learning Network Smartphone Professional Learning 150

Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) have long supported teachers in their career development, but with the help of technology, they’re now transforming education itself. We spoke with educators around the country and discovered seven ways that PLCs are transforming teaching and learning in schools.

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Data Secondary Education Assessment 113

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

Consider meeting with your administrative team and teacher leaders prior to the start of the school year to identify issues where excuses routinely arise. Engage your staff in a brainstorming session during the first faculty meeting in order to develop a collective vision on how to transform the school for the betterment of all students.

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Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Strategy Meeting 224

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

As my experiences grew, my personal learning network broadened and my perspectives became less myopic. I realized that talking pedagogy means very little if you don’t have a number of critical things in place before you get to the learning. Educators are looking to be inspired, to learn and to make connections.

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Conference EdTech Digital Divide Personal Learning Network 161

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 499

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2016

Educators point to the ability to learn from colleagues, in addition to experts, as essential for enhancing their abilities. All six sessions will take place in the convention center’s Expo Hall, meeting room #8. Meeting rooms are located in Hall C at the back of the 1200 aisle. Personalized Learning Roundtable.

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Personal Learning Network Education Blended Learning Secondary 47

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

It’s why they hone and tailor their craft to meet each child’s unique needs, strengths and interests. For the past three years, we’ve asked educators from every state to share, in their own words, how they make learning personal. So, how do you make learning personal? But don’t just take our word for it.

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Facebook Meeting Elementary Professional Learning 86

EdTechSandyK

APRIL 28, 2014

You try to contribute as much as you take from your Personal Learning Network (PLN) You are committed to paying it forward with your connectivity, being a resource for others, and building capacity with your own learning community. Student voice as a key to meeting their evolving needs. Online Courses (e.g.

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Social Media Learning Edcamps Policies 92

MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Watch the video below to learn more about the SAMR model Read more about SAMR here SAMR IN ACTION What instructional objective do your students struggle with learning? How can using the SAMR model allow your students to meet the higher levels of thinking? Other routes to Tech Savvy Teaching.

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Edmodo Facebook Personal Learning Network Blended Learning 63

MSEDTechie

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Instead of ”professional development,” we need authentic, personalized “professional learning opportunities” that improve workflow and foster creativity. Meeting this challenge is a huge task. Their professional learning should be personalized. based on an unconference model.

Gamification 40

Gamification Survey Edcamps Training 40

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. Wyoming Switchboard Network homepage.

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EdTech Edcamps Course Program Evaluation 89

The PL2C Blog

AUGUST 24, 2014

Foster your Personal Learning Network (PLN) with educators both locally and globally to build your own capacity, and create a dedicated team to support your work on the ground. Model, use questioning strategies, create open ended questions and consider giving educators a chance in telling you what they want to learn.

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Technology MOOC Personal Learning Network Digital Learning 63

Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Your Local Professional Learning Community (PLC) Why? A professional learning community (PLC) shares resources and discusses specific student performances. Your Global Personal Learning Network (PLN) Why? Hugging when you meet face-to-face for the first time is totally normal!

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How To Edcamps Edmodo Conference 40

The Innovative Educator

AUGUST 14, 2016

In short, it supports educators with just-in-time professional learning driven by their needs and interests. It also aligns with the 5 qualities innovative educators identify as key to successful learning. 1) Relevant: Looking for resources aligned to your learning goals, needs, and interests?

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Personal Learning Network Twitter Resources Professional Learning 51

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Whether it be in the form of endless piles of paperwork, never ending observations, meetings with parents, attending events, developing a master schedule, or constructing a school budget – there never seemed like enough time in my day to even get those responsibilities done. Consider flipping your faculty meetings.

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Digital Badges Personal Learning Network Flipped Classroom Meeting 373

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. Just as student learning can become more personalized with technology in the school mix, so to should professional learning.

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Social Media Personal Learning Network Facebook Twitter 28

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Schools that do not meet the state standards on the exam are listed as “improvement required” campuses. She recommends that schools like Brook Avenue begin to build professional learning networks, clarify the school vision with all stakeholders and change the school mindset in order to see a difference academically.

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Twitter Elementary Facebook Outcomes 88

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? It has become an extension of my school and the faculty meetings.

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MOOC Digital Learning Social Media Learning 33