Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2022

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.

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Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Personal Learning Network 394

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 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. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. INTASC 1, 8.

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Blended Learning Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki 397

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Consider less of a focus on lesson plans and more on assessment by collecting these two weeks into the future. This is extremely important in terms of technology integration in the classroom and professional learning to improve practice. Either provide an example that you have created or co-create an assessment together.

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Conference Strategy Assessment Personal Learning Network 529

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.

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Student Engagement Tools Game-Based Learning Gamification 530

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

We spent countless hours crafting detailed outlines, complete with objectives, activities, assessments, and even a backup plan in case of inclement weather. Evaluate insights from exit tickets , assessments, adaptive tools, and/or student work to determine lesson effectiveness. Grow by reflecting to identify gaps in practice.

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Personal Learning Network Outcomes Professional Learning Strategy 325

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 392

Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety Assessment 392

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.

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Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Assessment Course 79

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2012

Assessment : Many teachers and administrators alike often fear how students can be appropriately assessed in technology-rich learning environments. This fear has been established as a result of a reliance on transitional methods of assessment as the only valid means to measure learning.

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Technology Education Social Media Assessment 383

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. If grading is mandated, make sure it is realistic and fair.

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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. Artifacts such as assessments, lesson plans, unit plans, projects, and examples of student work can easily be converted to a sharable link using Google Docs.

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Social Media Personal Learning Network Facebook Strategy 357

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 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.

Digital Citizenship 259

Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Differentiated Instruction Wiki 259

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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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2024

This includes prep periods, common planning time, and professional learning opportunities, which I will elaborate on later in this post. When and if time becomes a challenge, consider developing or leveraging a Personal Learning Network (PLN) to connect and engage with like-minded educators who share the same desire to grow.

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Personal Learning Network Outcomes Personalized Learning Professional Learning 367

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 6, 2020

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.

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Blended Learning Wiki Common Core Digital Citizenship 246

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 16, 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.

Digital Citizenship 246

Digital Citizenship How To Personal Learning Network Differentiated Instruction 246

Neo LMS

MARCH 17, 2022

Now more than ever, it’s the perfect time to find inspiration, add more professionals to your personal learning network (PLN) and discover new teaching and learning tools to enhance your practice.

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Meeting Gamification Conference Personal Learning Network 323

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

A good program starts with a needs assessment, which is a way to figure out what teachers really need from their training. building a personal learning network online. With online training you can use social media or discussion forums that are more private to build the district/school’s own personal learning network.

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How To Personal Learning Network LMS Training 282

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. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. INTASC 1, 8.

Blended Learning 264

Blended Learning Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki 264

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Consider less of a focus on lesson plans and more on assessment. Collect and review assessments two weeks into the future. This is extremely important in terms of technology integration in the classroom and professional learning to improve practice. There is no perfect lesson. They can also be used to validate good practice.

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Strategy Social Media Assessment Conference 358

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 259

Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 259

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 16, 2013

As she explained the project to me I immediately asked her if she could email it to me so I could not only share it, but also gather some feedback for her from my Personal Learning Network (PLN). A rubric as well as the Common Core Standards that are to be assessed can be found HERE. So what do you think of this project?

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Social Media Common Core Personal Learning Network Groups 335

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2017

For the most part, my integration of technology into workshops is to foster greater collaboration, showcase how to increase engagement authentically, formatively assess, and creatively showcase what they have learned. The same advice applies to the tools that many of us use to connect, learn, and grow.

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Personal Learning Network Learning Outcomes Tools 293

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. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. INTASC 1, 8.

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Blended Learning Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki 218

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.

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Mobility Poll Everywhere Mobile Learning Learning 321

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks. Teachers have to assess the resources and capacities of both schools before starting a project. Some of them prefer to seek classroom collaborations directly. See #globalclassroom for inspiration.

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How To Classroom Wiki Collaborative Learning 369

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. Additionally, leaders need and should want access to the latest trends, research, and ideas in the field.

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Social Media Outcomes BYOD Strategy 404

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 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.

Digital Citizenship 238

Digital Citizenship Differentiated Instruction Wiki Personal Learning Network 238

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 6, 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 189

Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Differentiated Instruction Wiki 189

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 230

Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety 230

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. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. INTASC 1, 8.

Digital Citizenship 211

Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 211

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 238

Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety 238

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Assess student technology use organically.

Blended Learning 193

Blended Learning Common Core Wiki Digital Citizenship 193

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

With lesson planning, assessments, and lining up everything with school and federal standards and policies, all while juggling virtual and face-to-face classes, you know that teachers are busy. Some swear by their PLNs (Personal Learning Networks) or CoPs (Communities of Practice). Be flexible with PD time.

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Training How To LMS Analysis 402

Educational Technology Guy

MAY 14, 2012

The article details how a principal has created the same kind of atmosphere for the teachers, giving them time each week to come up with interdisciplinary projects, new assessments and ways to integrate technology into their students'' learning. or How can we change schools to engage students? Differentiating with Web 2.0 Technologies.

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Google Personal Learning Network Education Meeting 239

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. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. INTASC 1, 8.

Digital Citizenship 189

Digital Citizenship Tools Common Core Wiki 189

Neo LMS

MARCH 9, 2021

Sometimes, this trial and error approach takes a lot of time, and assessing its effectiveness takes even longer. Read more: Top learning myths to leave behind in 2020. Your personal learning network (PLN)? Teachers will experiment with different methods and come up with their own conclusions. Gathering new ideas.

Education 368

Education Examples Personal Learning Network Study 368

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.

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Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Personal Learning Network 183