A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

While it is understood that management is a necessity associated with the position, it should not be something that comes at the expense of improving the learning culture. In Digital Leadership I offered ten specific strategies implemented during my time as principal that you can adopt now, which you can read about below.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media. We should all want to do better in this area as the field of education needs more practical strategies that are weaved into the rhetoric. More on this later.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

The overall goal is to move to a more personalized approach that focuses on student agency through path, pace, place, voice, and choice. If technology resources are available, then the best comprehensive strategy to pursue is real blended learning. However, the pedagogical tenets remain the same.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

Over the years, I have noticed that student engagement tends to decrease in my classes around this time and I reach out to my personal learning network (PLN) for ideas or tools to boost engagement. Gimkit is one of many game-based learning tools available and it has been a favorite of my students each year.

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SpeechTechie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

The first is on a topic close to my heart, Personal Learning Networks. This workshop will help you develop your Personal Learning Network (PLN) through social web tools that will open up a world of educational ideas to you and your colleagues. Hope some of you can make it!

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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). In a recent post , I outlined specific give and take strategies that can be used to free up time, focus on the most critical standards students need right now, and address mental health concerns.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2017

That’s the bottom line and big payoff for listening to this six-podcast series on personalized learning from The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Don’t underestimate the number of local educators who are willing to try out new learning strategies. Experience provides the best learning.even when it’s not your own.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

Personal Learning Network (PLN) Social media allows any educator to learn anytime, anywhere, with anyone they want. Access to resources, ideas, strategies, feedback, and conversation as well as the ability to ask and answer questions is readily accessible with an array of devices.

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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. The PD that is offered by districts or schools can therefore be invaluable for advancing their careers, teaching strategies, and overall satisfaction with their jobs. Give timely feedback.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 1, 2012

couros/79 9 Here is my quick list of reasons why all educators should become connected and form their own Personal Learning Network(PLN) : We become the epicenter of our learning and determine what, where, and when we want to learn. This makes the learning process meaningful, relevant, applicable, and convenient.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Remote learning has brought to the forefront the need to develop pedagogically sound synchronous and asynchronous strategies, especially in virtual environments. You can’t re-envision or transform education if professional learning doesn’t change. A Personal Learning Network (PLN) is a must in a remote learning world.

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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.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 26, 2019

So, we developed a first-of-its-kind coaching model, based on Jennie Magiera’s work in Courageous Edventures , aimed at helping teachers tackle their challenges with personalized strategies and innovative tools. Head to the DLP Strategy Menu to take a tour of this new tool, or see below for step-by-step guide on how to get started.

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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. There is no better time than now to implement personalized and blended learning pathways, which really cater to a remote learning environment.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

It will illustrate them in action through the work of practitioners and provide implementation strategies. However, the mounting pressure from ridiculous mandates as a result of the current education reform movement and massive budget cuts across the country, have made it a challenge to learn through traditional pathways.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 20, 2019

This is not to say that amazing ideas and strategies aren’t being shared. In fact, I for one benefitted greatly as a principal when I learned about something shared on social media and then either implemented or adapted it in a way that bolstered the transformation efforts at my school. Does it align to peer-reviewed research?

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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. How does one go about building a network, really?

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Many connected educators tout the value they’ve found in developing a Personal Learning Network, or a “PLN.” From the start, Dawn wanted to make sure this was a community that encouraged conversations about teaching and learning , not just about tablets and apps. Everyone is used to that with Facebook.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 2, 2017

BLearning – Blended Learning (using a range of multimedia and strategies). BYOL – Bring Your Own Learning. PBL – Project Based Learning ( click here for my guide ). PLN – Personal Learning Network. RED – Rapid e-learning Development. API – Application Programming Interface. Windows, Android).

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2015

Digital leadership calls for a multifaceted approach using both traditional and new age strategies to ensure that the right message is reaching stakeholders in a timely fashion. Flexibility - A multifaceted digital communications strategy allows all stakeholders a choice as to how they want to consume information and interact with the school.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 8, 2017

Our connection began like many other educators who use social media as part of a Personal Learning Network – we wanted to learn, grow, and get better. Over time we began to communicate and collaborate across an array of social media networks exchanging ideas, providing support, and dispensing out advice.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

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. The learning experience must be redesigned and made personal.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

From my point of view educators become quickly attached to one specific social media tool as their go to source for his/her Personal Learning Network (PLN). Now anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Twitter as a professional learning and networking tool. Take Twitter for example. What if you want more?

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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. Think of it as a differentiated learning opportunity that caters to each of my staff member’s specific needs and interests.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2017

On the days when I leave my classroom feeling disillusioned or frustrated, I find solace in my own personal learning network on Twitter. I welcome thoughts, insights, strategies, and suggestions for how we can help to motivate and re-engage teachers!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2016

Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Rely on a Personal Learning Network. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. Course Objectives. Assess student technology use organically.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 22, 2013

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. We can all agree that professional development is essential in any profession, especially education. So where do we begin?

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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. Now most of you are not shocked by that statement so let me explain it with some more detail.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 1, 2017

To put it simply, our students are often better at learning about new technologies than we are. What strategies can we use to support digital natives? Learn from the digital natives! Use their strengths and foster a collaborative class who all learn together. Use the experts!

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2010

In particular, my PLN provides me with a constant supply of resources, thought-provoking discussions, knowledge, leadership strategies, and ways to successfully integrate technology. Image Credit [link] Most educators I talk to have no idea where to begin when attempting to create a PLN that meets their teaching and learning needs.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 27, 2015

The Changing Role Of The Teacher In Personalized Learning Environment. Today’s students are studying and learning differently – a change confirmed by the widespread adoption of digital studying. Teaching our Next Generation of Learners: Innovations and Strategies. Learning teaching' by Amy Moynihan , Ph.D.

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The 21st Century Principal

APRIL 9, 2013

Readers will find this comprehensive overview of social media tools extremely useful and they plan and development social media strategy. As a part of the school leader’s library, this book is an excellent strategy guide for engaging in social media as a means to foster personal learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2016

Time after time, they took responsibility for their own learning. They worked together as a Personal Learning Network. Meaning: I didn’t jump in to answer questions when students were stuck and they didn’t automatically ask for help before trying their own strategies. They were connected educators. Thanks everyone!

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

My personal learning network is key to my success with integrating robots into our activities,” Innes says. “I CDW VV2 Strategy. He is also a Marketing Program Manager at CDW, managing content strategy and production, with a focus on security, cloud and IoT. There’s plenty you can do on a tiny budget. Engagement.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 27, 2017

I spent a great deal of time writing numerous detailed memos on everything from technology tools to improve assessment, developing a Personal Learning Network (PLN), and embracing innovative ideas. Then I waited. The wait for any sort of change was never-ending. He was pretty blunt and to this day I am indebted to him.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 23, 2012

Image credit: [link] Make no mistake; the knowledge, resources, ideas, strategies, and feedback that I receive from my Personal Learning Network (PLN) have had such a dramatic impact on me as an educational leader. All one has to do is read this blog to experience what I am talking about.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2018

From a growth perspective, the Personal Learning Network ( PLN ) concept has dramatically impacted countless educators across the globe. I hope to flesh out each of these pillars more than I did the first time while also including many more strategies to aid in practical implementation.

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