A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2011

As I learned from my students, many more people use the social media tool, Facebook, than use Twitter. My journey started in March 2009 when I took a chance and began to utilize Twitter as acommunications tool. We are making learning relevant, meaningful, and creative! As a result of their advice, I created a NMHS Facebook page.

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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. You can read the article HERE.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 18, 2012

It was in March of 2009 that I decided to give this social networking tool Twitter a try. As I became active on Twitter members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) began to suggest that I start a blog. There might not be a better conduit for learning from practitioners or medium for public relations than blogs.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 15, 2014

In fact, I feel that every educator who is able to help a child learn and puts in countless hours to ensure the success of students with varying ability levels has left his or her legacy in that moment. During my tenure I not only worked to improve every facet of the school, but I also became a connected educator in 2009.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2013

Ever since becoming connected in March 2009 I have relied on two primary mobile devices. Over the years I have become quite proficient and knowledgeable about iOS apps that I rely on to increase productivity and to grow professionally through my Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 17, 2012

In 2009, Beth Still started the ISTE Newbie Project to serve as an example of how people who are connected to one another on Twitter can work together to do great things. For three years in a row she tapped into her personal learning network to raise money to send three different Newbies to ISTE.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 27, 2017

After getting on Twitter in 2009 I realized that we had to be better for our kids. 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.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 30, 2016

The concept of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) has been around for a couple of years now. Carve out a little time each day (15 – 30 minutes) and use one of many available free tools to learn. Carve out a little time each day (15 – 30 minutes) and use one of many available free tools to learn. Boy was I wrong.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 8, 2017

Will and I met virtually on Twitter way back in 2009. Our connection began like many other educators who use social media as part of a Personal Learning Network – we wanted to learn, grow, and get better. Image credit https://behappy.me At the time he was known as @peoplegogy on Twitter.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 12, 2010

Here''s Twelve Examples tags : leadership , favorite Google Tools for Teachers (NCTE 2009) tags : Google , favorite Wiki Skills on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Image credit: https://media.licdn.com For me, becoming a connected educator in early 2009 served as a catalyst for professional growth in ways that I could never have imagined. As I developed and grew my Personal Learning Network (PLN) I learned how much I did not know.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 12, 2013

I originally wrote this post way back in 2009. Visit my post on hashtags and chats to learn more. Check out this post to learn more about setting up Diigo and getting all the nifty educator only features. Lots has changed since then. So let''s dust it off and do some updating. Tool 2-Google Docs/Forms Its time to go paperless.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2015

What are the school factors that influence student learning and ultimately achievement? When I began to develop a shared vision and strategic plan for change with my staff back in 2009 I referred to the Katgar Model of Change. Today’s leaders have a great advantage when it comes to learning and that is social media.

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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. It’s a conduit for staying abreast of the latest educational trends, resources, and technologies. Madda et al.,

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 3, 2011

I wrote a post on December 28, 2009 where I talked about tools that I thought would have a break out year. Here is an example I use a lot where I asked people to give me their thoughts on what a PLN (Personal Learning Network) means to them. I want to be hip. So here is my reflections on 2010 and my predictions for 2011.

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My Island View

JANUARY 29, 2020

The discussion around technology in education often revolves around wha t technology can or can’t do in regard to affecting kids’ learning. Technology’s effect on education is difficult to assess, because it is not just the technology that affects the learning. Frankly, it is key to all learning, but adults seem to get it better.

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The Daring Librarian

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Requires registration but it's FREE & I love Common Sense Media) I've been on Twitter since 2009 (professionally - not personally) and Instagram since 2015, and I have an AMAZING & generous personal learning network of students, teachers, & followers - so being careful, upbeat, positive and mindful of what I post is important to me, too!

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

Eric Sheninger, Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) and Scholastic Achievement Partners (SAP) , kicked off the 2015 Leading Future Learning conference with his keynote on Digital Leadership. They want to be engaged in learning.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2016

His work focuses on leading and learning in the digital age as a model for moving schools and districts forward. Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). This post was written by Eric Sheninger.

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The Daring Librarian

JANUARY 1, 2013

I went transparent in 2009 after being inspired at NECC-DC. Learn from my mistakes, when you sign up for the first time, use your own name or a variation thereof! Today, having a Personal Learning Network is essential to stay in tune with the trends and what''s going on. If you haven''t done it already, go for it!

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The Daring Librarian

DECEMBER 29, 2011

I went transparent in 2009 after being inspired at NECC-DC. Learn from my mistakes, when you sign up for the first time, use your own name or a variation thereof! Today, having a Personal Learning Network is essential to stay in tune with the trends and what''s going on. And really? Create a FREE K-12 Wikispaces.

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The Daring Librarian

MAY 2, 2010

Because we''ve had the opportunity in Maryland to see people like Will Richardson, Kathy Shrock, Hal Davidson, and of course my personal hero.Joyce Valenza and to LEARN cool new cutting edge things and get our minds blown and we only had to drive to Baltimore to do it. As Geordie Paulus said."one Speaking of ISTE conferences.

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The Daring Librarian

DECEMBER 2, 2011

But what I get most from the Edublogs is an ever growing list of great new voices and views to add to my personal learning network. I love this series because it helps her teachers learn more about technology, improve their teaching, and advocates for her role as a tech leader in her school. Thank you, Shelly!)

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