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. I myself have facilitated several virtual presentations and coaching sessions with schools in lieu of being there on site.

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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

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. You can’t re-envision or transform education if professional learning doesn’t change.

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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. Possibly even more powerful is the ability to learn from actual practitioners doing the same job as you.

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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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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

My personal learning network is key to my success with integrating robots into our activities,” Innes says. “I With other teachers that are less tech-inclined, we are doing outreach, having students presenting on what’s available and happening in robotics and other technology,” Miller says about District 36. “We

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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. Society, the landscape in our schools, and the learners who we serve continue to change as our digital world evolves.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

I could go on and on, but thankfully I had an epiphany and from 2009 on began to work with my staff and students to transform our school through innovative strategies. Research underpins each key to provide greater rationale and substance for the ideas presented. Successful and sustained change not only happened, but results followed.

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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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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. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally.

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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. The resources, ideas, strategies, different points of view, support, and feedback that I received from people across the globe, many of which have now become good friends, pushed me to pursue transformative change.

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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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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

One of the areas that I often notice right away is the low volume of diverse representation amongst the attendees, as well as the presenters. At conferences, I’m always learning, and I try to engage as many attendees as possible in meaningful conversation. In this case, simply replace “strategy” with “pedagogy.”

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2015

Image credit: [link] As impressed as I was about seeing educators travel from neighboring islands to take part in and present at the event, I could not help but feel a bit sad. Talk about making a commitment to grow and get better! This is not fair to say the least.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

To help you get started, I've compiled ten specific strategies that I used during my tenure as a high school principal and now help other leaders with during coaching cycles. For learning, consider curating data weekly and present at an upcoming staff meeting. Feedback is critical to encourage growth and development.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

With this being said, quality leadership becomes even more essential in order to cultivate a school culture whose primary focus is on the learning and achievement of each and every student. Here are some of my leadership strategies for making change during challenging times. Don''t waste one more minute pondering what could be.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Educators participate in this three-week hands-on quasi-writer’s workshop as they learn to use widely-available digital tools to help their students develop their inner writer. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 29, 2018

One of the strategies I grew to appreciate in my several decades of teaching was starting my class with a warm-up. I dug through the many ideas from my personal learning network and came up with these popular morning meeting activities: a greeting where everyone greets everyone else. Favorite Morning Meeting Activities.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 3, 2010

The brainchild of Schoology and myself, we set out in mid-August to plan an unprecedented free conference that would provide educators of varying experience with practical strategies to successfully integrate technology in the classroom. Karen Blumberg took fabulous notes on many of the presentations, which you can find here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 27, 2015

Time after time, participants took responsibility for their own learning. Participants worked together as a Personal Learning Network to understand. 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.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Engaging Strategies that offer opportunities that vary in complexity for individual and collective learning. Building a Learning Community on Edmodo While focusing on social and self-awareness skills, think of the online space as a walled garden that needs to be tended: seeds to be planted, watered, and supported as they grow.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 21, 2015

How to create a vibrant, healthy Personal Learning Network. However and more importantly, I learned many new instruction and assessment strategies (along with some new tech tools) that I can now use and apply to improve the learning in my classroom. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

In no particular order, here’s a very personal selection of blogs/bloggers I couldn’t live without. Since 2013, Jennifer Gonzales has been regularly blowing my mind with her thoughtful blend of effective classroom strategies and what’s new on the horizon that you can use in your classroom or library tomorrow.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

If you’re a teacher, and you’re in any way digital (and you presumably are if you’re reading this), there are some strategies you might consider to lubricate the interaction between the two. And that’s where Lessons Learned from Lecturing from Laura Pasquini, Ph.D. Always be learning. Manage your time.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

For most teachers, summer is both a time to recharge and a time to reflect on the past school year and consider new teaching strategies and curriculum. 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.

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My Island View

APRIL 18, 2016

Many of those educators who achieve success with innovative ideas tend to expound on the achievements and benefits of their strategy, method, or project, which tends to overwhelm those educators exposed to it for the first time. 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

Many of those educators who achieve success with innovative ideas tend to expound on the achievements and benefits of their strategy, method, or project, which tends to overwhelm those educators exposed to it for the first time. 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

Many of those educators who achieve success with innovative ideas tend to expound on the achievements and benefits of their strategy, method, or project, which tends to overwhelm those educators exposed to it for the first time. It incorporated every bell and whistle that Apple hardware and presentation software had to offer.

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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. About the Presenter. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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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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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

AUGUST 27, 2021

Strategies introduced range from conventional tools such as quick writes, online websites, and visual writing to unconventional approaches such as Twitter novels, comics, and Google Earth lit trips. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose and audience. INTASC 1, 8. INTASC 8, 9. INTASC 1, 6.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Strategies introduced range from conventional tools such as quick writes, online websites, and visual writing to unconventional approaches such as Twitter novels, comics, and Google Earth lit trips. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose and audience. INTASC 1, 8. INTASC 8, 9. INTASC 1, 6.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Strategies introduced range from conventional tools such as quick writes, online websites, and visual writing to unconventional approaches such as Twitter novels, comics, and Google Earth lit trips. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose and audience. INTASC 1, 8. INTASC 8, 9. INTASC 1, 6.

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