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

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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Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Schoology 545

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

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. Tell your story, build powerful relationships in the process, and empower learning with a brandED mindset.

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Social Media Outcomes BYOD Strategy 404

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.

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Strategy Social Media Assessment Conference 358

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.

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Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety 232

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.

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Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety 243

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. 20 Webtools in 25 Days.

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Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Personal Learning Network 187

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2017

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be a fully-involved and eager risk-taker. Develop the solid core of a Professional Learning Network. Your Personal Learning Network. Course Objectives.

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Wiki eBook Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network 194

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. 20 Webtools in 25 Days.

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Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Personal Learning Network 158

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2017

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be a fully-involved and eager risk-taker. Develop the solid core of a Professional Learning Network. Your Personal Learning Network. Course Objectives.

Wiki 188

Wiki eBook Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network 188

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 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 166

Resources Digital Citizenship Common Core Internet Safety 166

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 202

Resources Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Social Media 202

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2016

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be a fully-involved and eager risk-taker. Develop the solid core of a Professional Learning Network. Your Personal Learning Network. Course Objectives.

Wiki 166

Wiki eBook Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network 166

Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2019

Ask teachers their preferred learning methods, then build an experience around those needs. Creating space for educator autonomy celebrates different learning styles rather than forcing professional learning into a rigid mold. Example of learning opportunities to support various learning pathways.

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Professional Learning Twitter Classroom Training 165

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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Data Secondary Education Assessment 117

The Web20Classroom

JULY 28, 2010

There were sessions about assessment, technology, professional development and others. Members of my PLN (Personal Learning Network), PLC (Professional Learning Community), colleagues, whatever you want to call them, (I call them all friends) were there sharing their learning with not only the new teachers, but with me as well.

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Social Media Facebook Conference Personal Learning Network 100

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Each year students in Texas are required to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exam, also known as the STAAR exam. percent of the student body on free or reduced lunch and a significant population of parents who don’t speak English, the journey has not been easy. It has to come from the adult first.

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Twitter Elementary Facebook Outcomes 110

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. Exploring the relationships between professional learning community, teacher and student characteristics.

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Study Outcomes Elementary Data 121

The PL2C Blog

AUGUST 24, 2014

Foster your Personal Learning Network (PLN) with educators both locally and globally to build your own capacity, and create a dedicated team to support your work on the ground. Consider, too, those that are in your own support group.

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Technology MOOC Personal Learning Network Digital Learning 63

Reading By Example

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Join me in three weeks at AcceleratED in Portland, Oregon on February 24, 2016 to discuss how technology can enhance student assessment, professional learning communities, and your own personal learning network. Let’s learn from and with each other!

Technology 28

Technology Personal Learning Network Survey Professional Learning 28

EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

It became a uniform focus on how technology would impact learning and whether or not it impacted learning. As a team, they collected assessments and collaborated as a team to ensure that technology had a purpose and a role to enhance learning and increase productivity. Professional Learning.

Social Media 60

Social Media Learning Digital Badges BYOD 60

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2016

Success is contingent upon sound instructional design, quality assessments, and an improved feedback loop. Professional Growth Traditional forms of professional development such as “sit and get”, one-size-fits-all, a few isolated days in the school calendar, and trainings lacking accountability are all a waste of time and money.

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iPhone Personal Learning Network Smartphone Professional Learning 150

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Professional Learning Investing in people will always be one of the foundation elements of a successful digital transformation. Relevant, job-embedded learning opportunities that move away from traditional drive-by approaches will help to sustain meaningful change. Check out this example in relation to Gsuite.

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BYOD Personal Learning Network Outcomes Professional Learning 150