A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2021

Consider tapping into the expertise of a global network through a Personal Learning Network (PLN). In a recent post , I outlined specific give and take strategies that can be used to free up time, focus on the most critical standards students need right now, and address mental health concerns.

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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. However, the pedagogical tenets remain the same.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2015

As much as Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s) as well as other blended and virtual options have begun to compensate for the challenges that isolated and rural areas of the world face, many educators appreciate and still find great value in face-to-face learning experiences. This is not fair to say the least.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

When it is all said and done, the best experiences are ongoing and job-embedded so that the needed support, application into practice, feedback, and accountability for growth lead to actual changes to teaching, learning, and leadership. So, what does meaningful professional learning look like?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Leaders must begin to establish a vision and strategic plan to create classrooms and buildings that are more reflective of the real world while empowering learners to use technology in powerful ways through either personalized or blended strategies and increased access in the form of BYOD or 1:1. This needs to be prioritized.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

You can either lurk and learn or develop your own Personal Learning Network (PLN) to farm the best ideas and strategies that are actually working in similar demographics. Provide professional learning support Just because schools are closed doesn’t mean professional learning should stop.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

Over the next couple of weeks I will introduce what I have come to identify as the Pillars of Digital Leadership , a conceptual framework for leaders to begin thinking about changes to professional practice. It will illustrate them in action through the work of practitioners and provide implementation strategies.

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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.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2017

I believe the only way to inspire teachers to want to continue learning is if a school culture celebrates learning at all levels. On the days when I leave my classroom feeling disillusioned or frustrated, I find solace in my own personal learning network on Twitter.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

Undeterred, I continued to talk about the concept of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) and what it had done for my professional growth. Depending on the semester, all teachers now have 2-3 duty periods off per week to engage in professional learning opportunities.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2019

I was honored to have been interviewed for Educational Leadership, ASCD's flagship magazine, on the power of Twitter as part of a Personal Learning Network (PLN). As you will see, the true power of connected learning is what you glean from the people you engage with. How does one go about building a network, really?

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edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 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. community on edWeb.net.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

Social media had to be blocked for all and I, for one, wasn’t going to waste any of my precious time using it professionally or personally. Learning spaces had to conform to the perceived rule of law in education. The learning experience must be redesigned and made personal.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

From my point of view educators become quickly attached to one specific social media tool as their go to source for his/her Personal Learning Network (PLN). Now anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Twitter as a professional learning and networking tool. Take Twitter for example.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 22, 2013

We can all agree that professional development is essential in any profession, especially education. It is an opportunity to become better at what we do as well as gain knowledge on new pedagogical techniques, learning theories, leadership strategies, technologies, and federal/state mandates. So where do we begin?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

because teaching is no longer an isolated profession; it’s a dynamic and interconnected field requiring teachers to work collaboratively and build expansive professional and personal learning networks. This means being open to change and ready to modify teaching methods and strategies as needed.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

We are excited to have CDW•G create a modern learning environment for educators to experience what classrooms today can not only look like, but how they can better facilitate learning. This year, #ICE18 offers attendees the unique opportunity to learn and share with over 3,500 educators covering a wide spectrum of topics.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

To help you get started, I've compiled ten specific strategies that I used during my tenure as a high school principal and now help other leaders with during coaching cycles. Developing and implementing professional learning is also an effective way to lead by example and build better relationships with staff.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

For most teachers, summer is both a time to recharge and a time to reflect on the past school year and consider new teaching strategies and curriculum. 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.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

With this being said, quality leadership becomes even more essential in order to cultivate a school culture whose primary focus is on the learning and achievement of each and every student. Here are some of my leadership strategies for making change during challenging times. Don''t waste one more minute pondering what could be.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

As my experiences grew, my personal learning network broadened and my perspectives became less myopic. I realized that talking pedagogy means very little if you don’t have a number of critical things in place before you get to the learning. In this case, simply replace “strategy” with “pedagogy.”

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edWeb.net

MAY 15, 2017

School leaders can use online networks and communities for their own personal professional learning, and to support collaboration with staff across schools and districts. As a personal tool, school leaders can use online communities to expand their network. Follow him on Twitter @newteacherhelp.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2016

Educators point to the ability to learn from colleagues, in addition to experts, as essential for enhancing their abilities. Plus, participants will also be a major source of information, sharing their thoughts on trends, experiences, issues and strategies. Personalized Learning Roundtable. Tuesday, June 28, 10:00 a.m.

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My Island View

APRIL 3, 2017

It takes time to learn the tools, time to learn the culture, and time to learn the strategies to effectively learn through social media. Educators need to become more digitally literate in regard to their own personal and professional learning. It requires effort, time, and work.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

If you’re a teacher, and you’re in any way digital (and you presumably are if you’re reading this), there are some strategies you might consider to lubricate the interaction between the two. And that’s where Lessons Learned from Lecturing from Laura Pasquini, Ph.D. Always be learning. Manage your time.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Initially, we only started with three teachers who had their own Twitter accounts,” says Torres, but the duo is encouraging more teachers to get accounts so they can share out about what is working and develop professional learning networks. It has to come from the adult first.

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The PL2C Blog

AUGUST 24, 2014

What does it take to effectively guide educators to use instructional technology to directly support and enhance student learning and content mastery? How can you share with others how your role impacts highly effective digital age learning and teaching? What strategies can be put in place to take your coaching to the next level?

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

In no particular order, here’s a very personal selection of blogs/bloggers I couldn’t live without. Since 2013, Jennifer Gonzales has been regularly blowing my mind with her thoughtful blend of effective classroom strategies and what’s new on the horizon that you can use in your classroom or library tomorrow.

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MSEDTechie

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Instead of ”professional development,” we need authentic, personalized “professional learning opportunities” that improve workflow and foster creativity. Teachers need the opportunity to collaborate, they need to have a sense of ownership in their learning, and they need to feel valued.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) have long supported teachers in their career development, but with the help of technology, they’re now transforming education itself. We spoke with educators around the country and discovered seven ways that PLCs are transforming teaching and learning in schools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2022

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. This course is a follow-on to the introductory class, Tech-infused Teacher , digging into the digital ideas and tools used by innovative teachers to extend and enrich student learning. The Tech-infused Class. Certificate. Group enrollment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2020

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose and audience. The Tech-infused Class.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2020

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose and audience.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2019

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. The Tech-infused Class.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose and audience. The Tech-infused Class.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. The Tech-infused Class.

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