Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose and audience.

Digital Citizenship 368

Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 368

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. To engage students, we need tools that work well regardless of where learning is taking place — hybrid, virtual or in-person.

Student Engagement 530

Student Engagement Tools Game-Based Learning Gamification 530

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.

Professional Learning 416

Professional Learning Learning Personalized Learning Personal Learning Network 416

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.

Social Media 316

Social Media Personal Learning Network Facebook Strategy 316

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

Digital Citizenship 237

Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 237

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In this three-week course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network.

Digital Citizenship 284

Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety Assessment 284

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2021

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose and audience.

Blended Learning 206

Blended Learning Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki 206

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.

How To 282

How To Personal Learning Network LMS Training 282

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2020

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network.

Resources 218

Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety 218

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Consider giving students a series of assignments over a period of time where only one or two, not all, will be assessed for a grade. The overall goal is to move to a more personalized approach that focuses on student agency through path, pace, place, voice, and choice. Ensure SPED accommodations are being met.

Khan Academy 543

Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Schoology 543

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

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.

Blended Learning 182

Blended Learning Common Core Wiki Digital Citizenship 182

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2020

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network.

Resources 219

Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety 219

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 8, 2020

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose and audience.

Digital Citizenship 220

Digital Citizenship Tools Common Core Wiki 220

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose and audience.

Blended Learning 174

Blended Learning Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki 174

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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Strategy Chromebook Google Personal Learning Network 86

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose and audience.

Digital Citizenship 184

Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 184

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

As technology changes, so must pedagogy, especially assessment and feedback. Leaders should always be looking to improve instructional design and establishing accountability protocols to ensure efficacy in digital learning. No longer do static, one-way methods such as newsletters and websites suffice.

Outcomes 359

Outcomes Social Media BYOD Strategy 359

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2019

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Teach Writing with Tech.

Resources 168

Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Personal Learning Network 168

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2018

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. How to Leverage Technology to Teach and Assess Writing. Assess student technology use organically.

Blended Learning 150

Blended Learning Digital Citizenship Wiki Common Core 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose and audience.

Digital Citizenship 150

Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2018

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose and audience.

Blended Learning 155

Blended Learning Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki 155

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network.

Resources 151

Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety 151

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 1, 2019

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network.

Digital Citizenship 204

Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety Assessment 204

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 7, 2019

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network.

Groups 183

Groups Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety 183

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Teach Writing with Tech.

Resources 150

Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Personal Learning Network 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2016

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

Wiki 150

Wiki Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Learning 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2019

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network.

Resources 170

Resources Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Social Media 170

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Group discounts available.

Resources 150

Resources Common Core Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2016

We experimented with some of the hottest tech tools available for the classroom such as Google Apps, differentiation tools, digital storytelling, visual learning, Twitter, blogs, Common Core and tech, digital citizenship, and formative assessment options. Time after time, they took responsibility for their own learning.

Digital Citizenship 150

Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Twitter Gamification 150

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. The key to learning success resides in always focusing on building a strong instructional foundation.

Personal Learning Network 150

Personal Learning Network Outcomes Assessment Technology 150

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.

Examples 185

Examples Personal Learning Network Training Industry 185

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2011

This shift in mindset can be directly attributed to what I have learned from innovative educators in the social media spaces that I now delve into on a routine basis. The knowledge that I have acquired from my Personal Learning Network (PLN) provided me with the ideas and strategies to utilize student cell phones as mobile learning devices.

Mobility 298

Mobility Poll Everywhere Mobile Learning Learning 298

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network.

Digital Citizenship 78

Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Assessment Common Core 78

MIND Research Institute

MAY 17, 2017

Looking to learn something new this summer? Maybe you want to develop your personal learning network on social media, read a few new books , or take a course alongside other educators. Thanks to technology, we can take learning online and collaborate with educators around the country and the world. Starts May 29.

Course 74

Course Blended Learning MOOC Personal Learning Network 74

Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2016

Not quite sure how you're going to run formative assessment in your classroom, or lead professional development workshops? How-To’s from Inside the Classroom : Step-by-step guides on everything from social-emotional learning to classroom management strategies in a tech-rich environment. It's that time of year: back-to-school.

Schoology 68

Schoology Personal Learning Network Education Online Assessments 68

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. Teachers eagerly looked for tech options to traditional ‘fill out this sheet of paper’ approaches to ending class and/or assessing learning.

Digital Citizenship 150

Digital Citizenship Gamification Common Core Flipped Classroom 150

eSchool News

JULY 17, 2017

I often engage in PD that asks all media staff to stretch their thinking about what libraries do, the impact they can make, and how to expand their personal learning networks to grow and adapt with this quickly changing landscape.

Libraries 90

Libraries Personal Learning Network Training Trends 90