A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 4, 2018

The reaction to Learning Transformed has been truly humbling. Tom Murray and I have watched many book studies and Twitter chats unfold since the release of the book in June of 2017. We have also had the honor of co-presenting workshops across the United States. Together, we can do this. You are part of the solution.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Happy Black History Month video : In this new video from Sesame Workshop for students in grades PK-2, Elmo, Gabrielle, Tamir, and Abby come together to celebrate the contributions of Black and African American communities.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

These skill-building, multi-player games help students build critical skills in math, language arts, and social studies in a fun and entertaining way.   A new collection of compelling social studies and civics education resources from Sesame Workshop which can be found in the Discovery Education platform’s Sesame Learning Channel. 

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edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2016

Eric has received numerous awards and acknowledgements for his work, including being chosen by TIME Magazine as one of the 140 Best Twitter Feeds in 2014. Follow Eric on Twitter @E_Sheninger. Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s).

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Sesame Workshop: Make Our Earth Better Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969. This resource is part of the Celebrations collection in the Sesame Learning channel.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In this VFT, students are joined by creative and highly-skilled makers to learn how they can create an at-home DIY workshop and develop practical trade skills and know how to tackle challenges that are meaningful to students and their communities.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2022

The Operation Build It Virtual Field Trip introduces students to innovative DIYers who demonstrate how to set-up workshops anywhere and tackle real-life challenges that they are passionate about. The Home Depot is celebrating 25 years of the Kids Workshops, and the new Operation Build It Virtual Field Trip further supports these efforts.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

This global community of education professionals connects members in school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable networking, idea sharing, and inspiration. . stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through? Twitter and?

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

The enthusiasm shared by educators who understand that social media will forever impact their lives and practice is very reminiscent of the vibe expressed by dot-commers two decades ago during the first wave of the Internet boom—this is a very good thing. I’ve served as both a journalist and participant within each movement.

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MIND Research Institute

JULY 2, 2019

Join MIND colleagues at various speaker presentations and workshops throughout the conference: Math Innovation Zones Year 1: A Journey With Southside ISD. Beyond Instagram-worthy: Gain More Professional Learning From Social Media. Time and Place: Thursday 1 PM in room 218. Time and Place: Friday 1 PM in room 304C.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

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. Without funding, many districts no longer allow leaders to travel to national/state conferences or even attend local workshops.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2018

As I sat at a giant table with 15 colleagues pondering how to make professional learning more personal for our teachers, my eyes drifted to my screen. What if we could apply the subscription box model to professional learning? What if we could apply the subscription box model to professional learning?”

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

She has been developing professional learning opportunities better serve her teachers and has questions about how to bring the expectations of her position to fruition. . She already knows that she needs to find ways to better integrate the 4Cs into each workshop that she develops, but what else is needed? Alison on Twitter.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 3, 2017

A conversation with Angela Stockman in episode 99 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Twitter handle: @AngelaStockman. Book: Make Writing: 5 Teaching Strategies That Turn Writers Workshop Into a Maker Space. This is going to be fun! Listen Now.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

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. Fortunately, there are plenty of informal ways to learn and grow professionally on your own. No problem.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Enjoy the read and please know you can contect me anytime at mjgormans@gmail.com or on my X(Twitter) Feed mjgormans. Professional development guidance: Real-world examples: Ask Chat GPT for recommendations on educational conferences or workshops. Inquire about strategies for building a professional learning network (PLN).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Experience – Discovery Education’s flexible, award-winning K-12 learning platform – was selected by Los Angeles Unified following a review that included an overwhelmingly positive response from educators. Through these interactive professional development sessions, participants will learn best practices for using their new digital resources.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 13, 2017

Do you have a piece of media or written work that you’ve published about a piece of work that you are proud of? Do you have a professional learning network? Can you share an example of how you communicate and collaborate with other people in a professional setting? Start Your Professional Learning Network.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 17, 2019

I will be sharing all of my presentations, resources, and new discoveries on Twitter , Facebook , and here on the blog. You can also follow along on social media the #ISTE19 and #notatISTE hashtags. Let’s Shake Up Learning at #ISTE19! I can’t wait to learn and share with the edtech community next week!

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 3, 2012

. - From Pinecrest Preparatory Middle-High Administration Letter to Parents , February 22, 2012 When I first read and watched a news story about this Florida charter school''s letter to parents encouraging them to get their kids off of Facebook because of the problems social media activities were causing during the school day, it got me thinking.

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EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 27, 2013

When you first start using Twitter, one of the things you have to figure out is how to decode Tweets. Below is a Tweet as it might be displayed on the Twitter website when viewed on a computer. Twitter has a habit of rearranging these things once in a while!) Twitter Username/Handle - The name a person is known by on Twitter.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Steven Anderson published a book with Tom Whitby in 2104, The Relevant Educator: How Connectedness Empowers Learning. Back then, Tom Whitby estimated that about 15% of educators were “connected” via social media. Twitter is easy, but may not be the best. Steven and Shaelynn are big fans of edWeb!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional 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. social media. Teach Writing with Tech. Certificate.

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MSEDTechie

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

I’ll be the first to admit it: when I first started using Twitter 3 years ago, I used it purely as a social outlet. But after spending quite a bit of time using Twitter personally, I soon discovered the value in using it to build a professional learning network. The first step is to upload a picture.

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The Web20Classroom

DECEMBER 4, 2015

During a multi-day workshop I was running in one of my schools a few years ago, we had teachers divide up in to curriculum teams to investigate and find resources for a unit of study they felt they were weak in. I am sure there are wonderful resources for the classroom and learning that are posted there. This led me to an idea.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 14, 2018

So, to say I learned A LOT from the Teacher Leader Cohort is an understatement. First, just let me say…Twitter – I never in a million years would have thought to use this social media avenue as a PLN tool. I have become more empowered by being proactive about my professional learning.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 26, 2017

Becoming Google certified was a game-changer for my professional learning and my career. My goal is to empower teachers to transform the learning in their classrooms and become digital leaders. Follow Us on Social Media. Follow @GTeacherTribe on Twitter. 3 EdTech and E-Learning Influencer on Twitter.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 22, 2019

07:14] – Hear how one question from Dave led to the reality of Shake Up Learning. [08:50] 08:50] – Learn what it means to Teach Like a PIRATE. [10:08] 13:58] – Search #TLAP for additional resources and on Monday nights join the Twitter chat. [16:39] Interactive Learning Menus with G Suite.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. Booking Info – Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. Check out my Booking Page .

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 8, 2014

District #5 : Kindergarten teachers started class Twitter accounts! Here is Mrs. Cook''s Twitter. November suggests you can follow someone on Twitter via text messaging instead of having to set up a Twitter account. You can also add a Mystery Skype since kids like learning about kids from other places.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 16, 2017

Leaders who get the chance to be focused on their own growth for an action packed day of learning are better leaders. He is the co-moderator of the Twitter chat #suptchat with Nick Polyak , and he and Polyak co-authored the book The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow’s Schools Today (Rowman-Littlefield Publishers 2017).

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TeacherCast

JUNE 7, 2020

Social Media One of my goals is to reconnect with friends, past, present, and future, on social media. Future goes of mine are to write a book (looking for help with this one) and also continue to create conference workshops and presentations that will be shared at both a local and national level.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 7, 2020

Social Media. One of my goals is to reconnect with friends, past, present, and future, on social media. Follow on Twitter. Learn with me on Facebook. Professional Goals. The two Facebook groups that I run will also be getting a slight facelift this summer as we prepare for the next school year.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Donors Choose now also offers teacher professional development as an option, and you can choose from all sorts of training programs, like EdTechTeam's custom professional learning workshops and summits. I shared projects on every social media platform I could. Checkout this Facebook group ! RSVP here.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 22, 2017

Monday, April 24 9:00am Growing Global Citizens Twitter Slow chat : We will look at how we can encourage teachers to grow more global citizens. We will be hosting a twitter slow chat using the hashtag #LCPSedChat. Questions will be posted each morning at 9 am Monday through Friday. and Catherine T.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

When I speak at conferences or lead workshops, one of the ideas that I try to stress to educators is the importance of showing our work. I share at least one thing every single day on Twitter, Instagram, and/or Facebook about the work that is going on in our public school library. Created by Kristina Holzweiss.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 24, 2015

This year SXSWedu takes place March 7th - 10th, and includes engaging sessions, interactive workshops, hands on learning experiences, film screenings, early stage startups and a host of networking opportunities. If you haven’t checked out the event before you should definitely visit their site to learn more.

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