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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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2015

As much as Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s) as well as other blended and virtual options have begun to compensate for the challenges that isolated and rural areas of the world face, many educators appreciate and still find great value in face-to-face learning experiences. This is not fair to say the least.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2021

Consider tapping into the expertise of a global network through a Personal Learning Network (PLN). We have seen so many educators innovative their practice in such a short period of time, especially regarding the purposeful use of technology. Learning is the fuel of leadership.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

To that end, we chatted with HP Teaching Fellows Rola Tibshiran i, Vicky Masson , Joseph Filipic , Jim Pedrech and Chad Sorrells about how critical professional learning networks (PLNs) have been to both their craft and their well-being. The HP Teaching Fellows, part of the Reinvent the Classroom initiative, is one such network.

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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. Ensure SPED accommodations are being met.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

This is extremely important in terms of technology integration in the classroom and professional learning to improve practice. To complement traditional means of professional learning, work to create or further develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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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?

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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

Louis Technology Integration Coach Patricia Brown. It’s an an educator-only community which allows educators to have conversations around technology integration in schools (not tied to any specific program). Who can be a “collaborative changemaker”? Anyone, according to St.

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EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 12, 2009

The Personal Learning Network (PLN) that I''ve built on Twitter over the past couple of months has become an amazing resource for learning about what''s going on in the educational technology world. edtech educational technology pln professional development twitter web 2.0'

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Students need to be empowered to think at the higher levels of cognition while applying what has been learned in relevant contexts. As technology changes, so must pedagogy, especially assessment and feedback. Tell your story, build powerful relationships in the process, and empower learning with a brandED mindset.

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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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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. Now more than ever leaders need to take control of their learning. community at edWeb for free.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

Undeterred, I continued to talk about the concept of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) and what it had done for my professional growth. Depending on the semester, all teachers now have 2-3 duty periods off per week to engage in professional learning opportunities.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

In my position as K-12 Director of Technology Integration and Innovation in the Spotswood School District, I am assisting with the district’s transition to Google Apps for Education (GAFE) as well as working with teachers on the effective integration of technology. I had a few in my toolbox, but needed more.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2017

The art of teaching should matter to every educator, so it blows my mind when I see teachers who do not aggressively pursue their own learning. Technology is radically impacting the way students learn and, as a result, teachers are expected to adapt their teaching to engage a new era of students. I’ve often said that.

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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. community on edWeb.net.

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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. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 12, 2014

As a former Director of Instructional Technology my job was to provide technology embedded professional development (PD) to a district of 4000 teachers. There are lots of new and exciting ways to take control of your own professional learning. What else would you add?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

The pace of change, driven predominantly by the rapid encroachment of digital and now AI technologies, has accelerated dramatically. The fast-paced evolution in educational technology and methodologies necessitates a fresh look at what features teachers should exhibit to be effective and relevant in this ever-changing environment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2017

The 21 st Century classroom blends technology with traditional teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. 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. Your Personal Learning Network.

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The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

However, technology is providing new ways for teachers to connect with peers both near and far. In this show, listeners are invited to j oin BAM radio''s Rae Pica for a discussion about overcoming isolation by builidng a personal learning network. BAM Radio Personal Learning Network Professional Learning Communities'

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 22, 2013

We can all agree that professional development is essential in any profession, especially education. It is an opportunity to become better at what we do as well as gain knowledge on new pedagogical techniques, learning theories, leadership strategies, technologies, and federal/state mandates.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

Prior to 2009 I basically saw technology as just an add-on and something that could spruce up a lesson. 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. Learning spaces had to conform to the perceived rule of law in education.

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2018

What makes a professional development experience valuable? How can we build meaningful personal learning networks? What’s the right balance of planning and serendipitous discovery when it comes to professional learning? Widening my personal learning network.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2016

The 21 st Century classroom blends technology with traditional teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Blend technology smoothly into your curriculum making it a tool, not a distraction.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

This is extremely important in terms of technology integration in the classroom and professional learning to improve practice. To compliment traditional means of professional learning, work to create or further develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 12, 2015

From a parent''s point of view technology really did enhance our vacation experience. Each park was jam packed every day, but our technology helped us make the best of it. Technology used wisely and with purpose in my opinion. Just like my kids there were times where access to my technology enhanced my vacation experience.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In 1986, approximately 30 educators came together to form Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) , as a statewide initiative to offer professional development opportunities for teachers, technology coordinators, library media specialists, administrators, higher education representatives, school support staff and other stakeholders in Illinois education.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

How can we best harness the positive aspects of technology to improve student learning and the schools we work in? When we apply principals of efficacy to the Pillars of Digital Leadership , we’re well on our way toward integrating technology with confidence that learning will be transformed.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2016

The world continues to change as a result of technological advances. Make no mistake about it; technology is shaping the world in ways that we could never have imagined. It is important to sift through the fluffy ideas that abound as well as the allure of the tools and begin to integrate technology with purpose when appropriate.

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Reading By Example

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Our school’s faculty completed a building-wide technology implementation survey last year. It was based on Dr. Ruben Puentedura’s SAMR framework for determining how well technology was embedded in and had changed instruction. Let’s learn from and with each other!

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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 led energizing sessions on integrating technology.

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The PL2C Blog

AUGUST 24, 2014

The instructional technology coach strives to engage and support digital transitions in their school and district, to empower educators to take ownership of their technology and align its use to curriculum and instruction… but, though we try, at times all we as coaches seem to do is become the help desk for tech support.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2019

Ask teachers their preferred learning methods, then build an experience around those needs. Creating space for educator autonomy celebrates different learning styles rather than forcing professional learning into a rigid mold. Example of learning opportunities to support various learning pathways.

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The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

10 Things a School Leader Does to Kill a Teacher''s Enthusiasm for Technology. Over my 16 years in the classroom, these were the kinds of things I witnessed that made me want to give up efforts to engage in using technology in my classroom. Technology is purchased for bragging purposes, not for instructional potential.

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My Island View

APRIL 3, 2017

Placing those social media technology tools i n the hands of some of the most educated members of our society who have the greatest effect on future generations has had somewhat mixed results. Technology has changed that paradigm. Educators need to be more open to students’ use of technology for collaboration.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2016

Educators point to the ability to learn from colleagues, in addition to experts, as essential for enhancing their abilities. Basically, they’ll be forming a PLN for the session, and hopefully, many of them will become permanent members of each other’s personal learning networks.”. Personalized Learning Roundtable.

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