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The Professional Learning Sweet Spot

A Principal's Reflections

In March of 2009, I began to use Twitter, and it was at this time that I began to create a Personal Learning Network (PLN). It is crucial always to align any professional learning with current trends and needs. I think the same can be said when it comes to the learners we serve.

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7 days of Twitter chats

eSchool News

Social media is ubiquitous in many people’s lives, and it’s no different for educators–some of today’s most innovative teachers are using social media platforms such as Snapchat and Twitter to engage students and build their own personal learning networks.

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5 Ways to Participate in #ISTE17 even if you’re not there #notatiste17

The CoolCatTeacher

A conversation with Peggy George in episode 105 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I will be leading a panel discussion on the 5 teacher trends changing education. The #notatiste17 hashtag on Twitter. How to share learning. Twitter handle: @pgeorge.

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What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

My personal learning network is key to my success with integrating robots into our activities,” Innes says. “I I use Twitter a lot. Buy one robot, start with the online coding or set up a small club. Just get a small thing happening, and build from there.”. “My But a lot of it is student-driven. CDW Segment. Buying Cycle.

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Professional Development Planning for Summer 2018 and Beyond #DLNchat

Edsurge

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.” This idea of social learning came up a lot as well. Also connecting with others in my field.

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#Supermuch teaching in the classroom and online

The CoolCatTeacher

Episode 344 with Jody Green and Dr. Tim Green From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. We discuss what going to the next level in the classroom and in online learning means both at the secondary and college level. Today’s Sponsor: Advancement Courses. securingGreen ).

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Learning Transformed #LT8Keys

A Principal's Reflections

Thanks to social media and my Personal Learning Network (PLN), I began to embrace new ideas, think differently, and critically reflect on my professional practice to be a better leader. It is also our hope that readers will extend the conversation to Twitter using #LT8Keys as both Tom and I are eager to engage with all of you.

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