Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Everything is online.

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Blended Learning Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki 375

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2020

The 21st century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. 4 Virtual Meetings. Develop the core of a Personal Learning Network. What You Get.

Digital Citizenship 244

Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Differentiated Instruction Wiki 244

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 23, 2019

As I have previously written, we are in the midst of the 4th Industrial Revolution, where rampant innovation and exponential advances in technology are changing the societal landscape. Yes, we want learners to have the requisite skills to meet the needs and demands inherent in the 4th Industrial Revolution. Here is a fact.

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Industry Personal Learning Network Robotics Social Media 412

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Everything is online.

Digital Citizenship 371

Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 371

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. By offering more choices in terms of digital tools for student engagement, we can better meet specific student interests and needs.

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Student Engagement Tools Game-Based Learning Gamification 530

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 16, 2020

If your teaching has been moved online in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, learn which webtools make online learning exciting for kids and easy for you in this class–starts March 23rd! The 21st century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment.

Digital Citizenship 224

Digital Citizenship How To Personal Learning Network Differentiated Instruction 224

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Class is student-paced with no direct instructor involvement or meetings. The Tech-infused Teacher.

Digital Citizenship 286

Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety Assessment 286

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 6, 2020

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Everything is online.

Blended Learning 224

Blended Learning Wiki Common Core Digital Citizenship 224

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Whether it be in the form of endless piles of paperwork, never ending observations, meetings with parents, attending events, developing a master schedule, or constructing a school budget – there never seemed like enough time in my day to even get those responsibilities done. Consider flipping your faculty meetings.

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Digital Badges Personal Learning Network Flipped Classroom Meeting 376

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2021

The pandemic has also placed immense stress on them as they balance support for teachers and meeting the demands of stakeholders. As I work with schools on hybrid learning , I see firsthand the immense pressure on leaders to solve what seems like endless challenges that come from every direction.

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Personal Learning Network Professional Learning Personalized Learning Strategy 545

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Everything is online.

Digital Citizenship 244

Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 244

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Ensure SPED accommodations are being met.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2015

As technology continues to evolve it will continue to become an even more embedded component of society. With that being said it is important for school leaders to meet their stakeholders where they are at and engage them in two-way communications. The title of the article was Transforming Your School with Digital Communication.

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Meeting Social Media Differentiated Instruction Personal Learning Network 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Everything is online.

Blended Learning 205

Blended Learning Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki 205

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2020

The 21st century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. 4 Virtual Meetings. Learn to use tech collaboratively, purposefully, and as good digital citizens.

Digital Citizenship 223

Digital Citizenship Differentiated Instruction Wiki Personal Learning Network 223

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

Webinars Improved bandwidth and increased access to technology have helped learning through webinars gain in popularity. The ability to stop and restart compensates for many of the challenges educators face when it comes to making the time to learn. To learn more about creating or improving a PLN, click HERE.

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Learning Personal Learning Network Study Conference 367

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 6, 2019

The 21st century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. 4 Virtual Meetings. Assess student technology use organically. Click to sign up. What You Get.

Digital Citizenship 173

Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Differentiated Instruction Wiki 173

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 1, 2012

couros/79 9 Here is my quick list of reasons why all educators should become connected and form their own Personal Learning Network(PLN) : We become the epicenter of our learning and determine what, where, and when we want to learn. This makes the learning process meaningful, relevant, applicable, and convenient.

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Personal Learning Network Social Media Personalized Learning Resources 309

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Scaling personalized learning across a state might sound like an oxymoron, but officials from Rhode Island’s Office of Innovation are taking on the task. The ultimate goal is to craft a clear vision and methodology for instituting personalized learning throughout a state.

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Personalized Learning Learning Policies Conference 117

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Here are some of my thoughts from 2013 , which have aged nicely: Digital leadership considers recent changes such as ubiquitous connectivity, open-source technology, mobile devices, and personalization. Student engagement, learning, and outcomes : How will learning change in ways that better meet the needs of all learners?

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Education Professional Learning Personal Learning Network Outcomes 448

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Everything is online.

Blended Learning 187

Blended Learning Common Core Wiki Digital Citizenship 187

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2012

Education is currently at a crossroads as traditional methods and tools are changing as a result of advances in technology and learning theory. We are beginning to see some schools across the country take the lead in merging sound pedagogy with the effective integration of technology. Where there is a will, there is a way.

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Technology Education Social Media Assessment 334

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2020

The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Certificate.

Resources 223

Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety 223

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2020

The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. The Tech-infused Teacher.

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Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety 222

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Everything is online.

Blended Learning 177

Blended Learning Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki 177

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 8, 2020

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Resources include a blend of videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share suggestions with classmates in a collaborative environment. Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship.

Digital Citizenship 224

Digital Citizenship Tools Common Core Wiki 224

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Students need to be empowered to think at the higher levels of cognition while applying what has been learned in relevant contexts. As technology changes, so must pedagogy, especially assessment and feedback. With the continual evolution of digital tools and increasing connectivity, schools can no longer be silos of information.

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Outcomes Social Media BYOD Strategy 357

Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2018

Last week I had the extraordinary opportunity to spend time in the company of some very smart, interesting and generous university innovators when California State University Channel Islands hosted a meeting for the group, called the HAILstorm. And so can the time to simply meet and talk with peers from other institutions.

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Meeting Outcomes Conference Training 136

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 8, 2019

Assessment is based on interaction with classmates, participation in virtual meetings, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. 4 Virtual Meetings. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Use blogs, Twitter, and virtual meetings to collaborate. What You Get.

Digital Citizenship 173

Digital Citizenship Differentiated Instruction Wiki Personal Learning Network 173

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and for some, participate in a weekly video meeting.

Digital Citizenship 190

Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 190

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2019

The 21 st Century teacher blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Certificate.

Resources 172

Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Personal Learning Network 172

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 1, 2019

The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Class is student-paced with no direct instructor involvement or meetings. Building Digital Citizens.

Digital Citizenship 210

Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety Assessment 210

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and for some, participate in a weekly video meeting.

Digital Citizenship 150

Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 7, 2019

The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Class is student-paced with no direct instructor involvement or meetings. Building Digital Citizens.

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Groups Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety 188

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 23, 2012

I am constantly advocating for other school leaders and educators to embrace this powerful tool to improve communications, enhance public relations, establish a positive brand presence, grow professionally through the formation of a Personal Learning Network (PLN), increase student engagement, and discover a world of opportunity.

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Twitter Tools Personal Learning Network Personalized Learning 276

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2018

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four grad school classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Leveraging Writing with Technology. Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. How to Leverage Technology to Teach and Assess Writing.

Blended Learning 150

Blended Learning Digital Citizenship Wiki Common Core 150

The Web20Classroom

MAY 12, 2014

As a former Director of Instructional Technology my job was to provide technology embedded professional development (PD) to a district of 4000 teachers. One idea that I’ve been thinking a lot about lately is Flipped Faculty meetings. Check out this blog post to learn more. What else would you add?

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Edcamps MOOC Personal Learning Network Meeting 248