The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

During a professional development session a while back I thought I killed someone. But it was a wake up call to me and the way I approached delivering Professional Development. Think about Professional Development, specifically technology-related PD.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 17, 2015

I've been working on a Professional Learning Collection. I get asked all the time about the best places for educators to learn from other educators on their own time. Oh and check out the Professional Learning Collection. appoLearning Professional Development

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Tom Murray

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Lyn Hilt (@l_hilt), Nick Provenzano (@thenerdyteacher), Lisa Dabbs (@teachingwthsoul) and Patrick Larkin (@patrickmlarkin) joined the conversation and shared a wealth of advice on how educators can develop a strong personal learning network. What is a personal learning network?

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 4, 2015

What if we created professional learning opportunities that were not only engaging, but also empowered educators in the change process? If you do “Inquiry Based Learning” in your professional learning, I would love for you to leave a link in the comments.).

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The Principal of Change

MAY 20, 2016

Years ago I heard about a great program from a school district that wanted to work with their teachers on deepening their understanding about using technology for learning. ” Simply sharing a YouTube video that shares the ideas learned to others, is not enough.

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The Principal of Change

JULY 9, 2015

The week before (maybe more, maybe less) a professional learning opportunity, we had a school/staff blog that had an idea that was going to be discussed with staff. This way, you are not limited to one person’s point of view, but are open to learning from others.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JUNE 15, 2016

The post 10 Reasons Every Teacher Needs A Professional Learning Network appeared first on TeachThought. The Future Of Learning Experienced Teacher General pln Social Media In The Classroom

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 19, 2017

This is the first article in our series about building professional learning communities for online teachers. If you are thinking about teaching online, or would like to learn from your education colleagues, you will find a great resource here.

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The Principal of Change

JUNE 6, 2016

Here is a tweet I received from Jamie Sweeney on using Twitter to “enhance professional development” : Thinking about ways I might use Twitter to enhance staff development…any ideas? Hashtag for professional learning days (and beyond).

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CUE

OCTOBER 16, 2016

Covina-Valley Unified School District teachers having way too much fun learning about Quizizz at a CUE Launch event. Professional learning can and should be fun! FallCUE Social Media Mastery — Connecting and learning IRL (ed.

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The Principal of Change

JUNE 15, 2015

People need to feel empowered in the process of work and learning. Yet we too often focus on external “motivators” to be the driver for change or even learning. If people don’t understand why we are learning something, it will not stick.

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P21 Blogazine

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Driving Question: How Can Schools Rethink Professional Learning to Improve School Success? Volume 2, Issue 14, Number 3. Twenty-four years ago, I stepped through the doors of my first fourth grade classroom. I was a young, dedicated, new teacher ready, I thought, for the opportunities and challenges of my new classroom and hoping to bring some of my experiences and interests to my students.

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Brilliant or Insane

JUNE 28, 2015

There’s always a bit of a honeymoon period before the real work […] The post 4C the Success of Your Next Professional Learning Initiative appeared first on Brilliant or Insane.

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The Principal of Change

MAY 10, 2017

If the professional learning days and times are not directly benefitting students, is this ultimately a waste of resources? This should go beyond “I am going to use this new app”, as that is surface level learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 19, 2014

During my ten years as a school leader I dreaded professional development days in my district. I am not sure any educator looks forward to these monotonous experiences (developed under the guise of learning!) Digital Leadership ICLE Jimmy Casas Principal Academy professional learning

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Digital Promise

MAY 31, 2016

Houston Independent School District (HISD), the largest school district in Texas, has launched PowerUp , a district-wide initiative aimed at transforming teaching and learning. To facilitate robust opportunities for personal and authentic learning, the PowerUp Initiative has provided all high school students and teachers with 1:1 laptops and access to digital content through the HUB, a district-wide learning management system. Lessons Learned.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 6, 2015

As I am in the process of going deeper into the topic, someone asked me if this is something that we could do in professional development. To be honest with you, professional learning in many cases needs an overhaul. I reflect, therefore I learn. .

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 7, 2015

March 7, 2015 Today we are sharing with you this interesting checklist designed to help educators, teachers and school leaders evaluate online tools for professional learning. professional development This checklist is part.read more.

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Learning in Hand

MAY 24, 2017

When I read that Google Classroom was open to everyone, I was most excited by the possibility of bringing together educators from different school systems for professional learning. Professional Learning Possibilities.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Modern professional learning links the Professional Learning Community (PLC) with the Professional Learning Network (PLN). An Excerpt from Modern Professional Learning: Connecting PLC’s with PLN’s.

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Leadership Lounge

JANUARY 27, 2016

There is no question that professional development for educators is imperative, but the last thing teachers want to do is participate in bad professional development. Here are five tips to conducting great professional learning for your faculty: 1.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 14, 2015

Classroom Internet Management Online Learning Professional Development Social MediaBy Matt Renwick Overloaded with Twitter? Stem your tweet flow with advice from Principal Matt Renwick.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 9, 2015

(This is the second of two parts on professional learning. Connected Learning. Rationale: The opportunities for learning in our world today are immense and we need to take advantage of the opportunities that are presented to us. EDCAMP professional learning day.

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EdTechTeam

OCTOBER 14, 2016

EdTechTeam is proud to become an Apple Professional Learning Provider. In Addition, the Apple Teacher Community hosted by EdTechTeam is free and open to all educators wanting to learn more about innovative best practices using iPad, Mac and Apple apps for teaching and learning.

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Edutopia

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Supercharge your PLC by blending in ideas from your PLN and encouraging more traditional community members to sample these networks' free-flowing ideas

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The Principal of Change

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

As he used the term “professional development” and the conversation centred around how to make it more meaningful, I thought about the term “professional learning” and these are thoughts that stuck out in my brain.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2015

This past April I was fortunate enough to have been asked to speak at the Moanalua High School Professional Development Conference in Honolulu, HI. It was an incredible opportunity to get back to Hawaii for a professional event as opposed to a vacation.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2016

New survey reveals teachers’ professional learning preferences, trends in priorities. The Vision K-20 Professional Learning Survey provides educators and administrators with critical insight to how educators are taking online PL courses, why they take them and who provides them.”.

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EdTechSandyK

JUNE 29, 2013

Photo Courtesy of @mistergoode via Twitter On Tuesday, June 25th, I presented a poster session on Twitter for Professional Learning at the ISTE 2013 conference in San Antonio, Texas. Twitter for Professional Learning – ISTE 2013 Alternate link to LiveBinder: [link].

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 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.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2016

Legislators pass bill to help deliver high-quality professional learning to educators. Jay Inslee recently signed into law HB 1345 , a bill that adopts a definition and standards for educator professional learning.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

This is the second post in a short series meant to highlight the great work of many nonprofit organizations that are working diligently to support students’ learning on a daily basis. All of these organizations are shifting the needle and rocking professional learning nationwide. Breakout EDU creates ultra-engaging learning games for people of all ages. This resource is sure to jumpstart your next professional learning or team building activity!

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 7, 2013

The following is cross-posted at Laura Fleming''s blog titled Worlds of Learning. Laura is the new media specialist at NMHS and has been challenged to develop innovative ways to create structures to recognize informal learning of both teachers and students. I am proud to announce Worlds of Learning @ New Milford High School , a digital badge professional learning platform. The badges will also of course be showcased on the Worlds of Learning @ NMHS site.

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My Island View

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

After being involved in social media for over a decade, I have made a few observations that might be helpful to folks who use social media, more specifically Twitter, to develop and maintain a Personal Learning Network. I started my Twitter account with a plan and focus to use it to develop collegial sources for my professional learning. Using Twitter for professional learning requires a collaborative mindset.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

APRIL 13, 2017

April 13, 2017 Professional development has never been as readily accessible as it is right now. The Internet provides teachers and educators with unprecedented learning opportunities that are only a.read more. my freebies podcasting professional development

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Reading By Example

MAY 21, 2016

Over 20 teachers recently celebrated their learning as part of their work with an action research course. Equally impressive was how some of the teachers shared data that suggested their interventions did not have an impact on student learning. She learned what not to do.

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MiddleWeb

JUNE 17, 2017

Whether summer means it's time to relax, bolster your professional know-how, or improve your bank balance, we have suggestions from your educator colleagues (and other sources) that can help.

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P21 Blogazine

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Volume 2, Issue 14, Number 6. Driving Question: Why Is George Bernard Shaw All Wet? We have all heard the disparaging idiom by George Bernard Shaw: " Those who can, do ; those who can't, teach."

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 6, 2016

34 Growing Better Professional Learning Communities with Dr. Richard DuFour (part 1 of 2) appeared first on TeachThought. The post Ep. Admin Podcast admin networking and collaboration

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

edWeb is kicking off back to school with two webinars and three surveys on professional learning and development! Turk stated that although the survey covered many topics, teachers defined respect and trust as the “bedrock attitudes” of any personalized professional learning initiative.

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