A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

Develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN) Attend events such as the Model Schools Conference , where the program focuses on educators and schools who are doing the work and have results to illustrate efficacy.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Use a URL shortener to make links easily accessible in a slide presentation or push out using a Learning Management System (i.e., Utilize chat and screen share features inherent in video conference tools. Leverage an adaptive learning tool if your school or district has purchased a license. Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology).

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

This adds a whole new level of credibility to the post-conference. Constantly Seek Out Ways to Grow Attend at least one conference or workshop a year that is aligned to a significant initiative or focus area in your school/district (the annual Model Schools Conference is a fantastic option).

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

For the most part, this consisted of attending mandatory district “PD” days, professional learning communities (PLC)’s or approved off-site experiences such as conferences, workshops, or webinars. In March of 2009, I began to use Twitter, and it was at this time that I began to create a Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 8, 2013

They desperately sought time during the school day to engage in professional growth opportunities, learn how to integrate Web 2.0 tools, and develop their own Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). This learning portfolio clearly articulated how they integrated what was learned during this time into professional practice.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

The other is ensuring what has been learned leads to improvements in teaching, learning, and leadership. For the purposes of this post, let’s put aside more traditional pathways that are either provided to educators or ones that are sought out, such as conferences and workshops. Just let me know!

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Neo LMS

MARCH 17, 2022

The conference season is in full swing, with many opportunities for connecting with like-minded education technology enthusiasts around the world. 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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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 22, 2010

On Wednesday April 21, I had the honor of speaking at the 140 Characters Conference in New York City with Steve Anderson , Tom Whitby , and Kyle Pace. This conference looks at the effects of Twitter on a variety of topics. 140 Conference Change Innovation Leadership Twitter' A great place to start is at The Educator''s PLN.

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The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

“Social media has offered us a platform where we can learn from and with the smartest people we ‘meet’ from around the world, whenever we need to or are ready to go.” Scott McLeod & Chris Lehman The School Leader’s Guide to Social Media Personal Learning Networks existed long before there was an Internet.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

However, the mounting pressure from ridiculous mandates as a result of the current education reform movement and massive budget cuts across the country, have made it a challenge to learn through traditional pathways. Without funding, many districts no longer allow leaders to travel to national/state conferences or even attend local workshops.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

The typical edtech conference buzzes with gadgetry, infrastructure and new ways to engage students. When racism, voice and privilege are not addressed in a deliberate way, all of us suffer Most tech conference attendees don’t stop to consider the institutions, such as racism and complicity that create the inequities their students deal with.

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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. Think of it as a differentiated learning opportunity that caters to each of my staff member’s specific needs and interests. It become all about the learning.

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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. So many resources are being shared daily on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

This adds a whole new level of credibility to the post-conference. Grow Professionally Attend at least one conference or workshop a year that is aligned to a major initiative or focus area in your school/district. I made the point of aligning every point of critical feedback to current research.

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Learning with 'e's

JULY 11, 2012

I was asked by Grainne Conole to record a short video on my views about Personal Learning Networks, VLEs vs PLEs and other related topics, as a contribution toward her unkeynote with Ricardo Torres Kompen for the PLE conference in Aviero, Portugal this week. Unported License.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2017

Listen to Terry Freedman talk about how to get the most out of education conferences and ISTE. LIVE webinars and am an organizer for the K12 Online Conference and EdCamp Phoenix. Be sure to share what you learn; no matter how or where, give credit. VICKI: The ISTE Conference is here. Twitter handle: @pgeorge.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 27, 2013

In this piece he describes what he saw at New Milford High School during his visit while the students were present the Friday before the Edscape Conference. I have also added some of my personal thoughts at the bottom of this post. The following post appeared on the blog of Robert Dillon.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

This should remain a possibility once it’s safe to gather more people in one conference room again. Plan for short online learning sessions during the school week, or bundle a number of them during school breaks. Some swear by their PLNs (Personal Learning Networks) or CoPs (Communities of Practice).

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks. Discussions can be synchronous (via video conference) or asynchronous (via an online forum). Some of them prefer to seek classroom collaborations directly. See #globalclassroom for inspiration.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 9, 2021

Read more: Top learning myths to leave behind in 2020. Your personal learning network (PLN)? With over one million records, they publish journals, books, conference papers, among others. Gathering new ideas. If you’re looking for new teaching methods and ideas, where do you look first? More experienced teachers?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Twitter Chats, webinars, MOOCs, online courses, online conferences, virtual events, livestreams, Edcamps, Facebook groups, #Hashtags Find your hashtag community! com Facebook.com/groups/webinarsforenglishteachers Facebook.com/groups/shareyourwebinar Virtual conferences, summits and events Eventbrite.co.uk

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 30, 2013

I''ve had the pleasure of spending time at the Florida Educational Technology Conference, better known as FETC. Held in Orlando, educators from across Florida and the world really, are here talking educational technology and learning together. Today was filled with lots of sessions and even a presentation from yours truly.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Tools for Learning Twitter : Improve instruction through global collaboration (sharing resources, best practices, lesson ideas, acquire knowledge, networking, tracking conferences, etc.), grow professionally by establishing a Personal Learning Network (PLN) , follow specific hashtags (#).

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

It helps teachers extend their learning beyond the four walls. Steven Anderson, Lisa Schmucki, and Shaelynn Farnsworth discuss the value of a personal learning network. Steven Anderson published a book with Tom Whitby in 2104, The Relevant Educator: How Connectedness Empowers Learning.

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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. The premise is relatively simple. Hence I have developed an initial list of reasons why every leader should have a PLN.

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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 27, 2017

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. I drafted memos and emails that provided guidance and examples. Then I waited. The wait for any sort of change was never-ending.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 8, 2017

We had a vibrant conversation on the topic of Digital Leadership with a focus on school culture, embracing change, strategic use of social media, the Model Schools Conference , and innovation. 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.

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Nik Peachey

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

This is just a quick posting to share a session on building your own Personal Learning Network, that I did for teachers in British Council Bilbao recently (25th September 2010). The session was part of a larger conference that was happening all over Spain to celebrate 70 years of the BC in Spain.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 3, 2010

On a crisp, sunny Saturday morning in October, approximately 400 passionate educators congregated at New Milford High School for the Tri-State Educational Technology Conference (TSETC). The keynote then began and the conference was officially underway. Matt Ray provided updates on the conference and posted them to his blog.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Twitter Chats, webinars, MOOCs, online courses, online conferences, virtual events, livestreams, Edcamps, Facebook groups, #Hashtags. Virtual conferences, summits and events. Games, Karaoke, Dancing, Exercise, Celebrations, Watch Parties. Netflixparty.com. quarantinegamessorted. Tinyurl.com/quarantinegamez. Find your hashtag community!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 25, 2012

We have three great world-wide virtual conferences coming up in the next few months. Learning 2.0 ( [link] ) August 20 - 24, 2012 Just announced! This conference has a short lead time (right around the corner!), Learning 2.0 The conference will also include an all-day virtual unconference (SocialEdCon online!)

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2015

This past April I was fortunate enough to have been asked to speak at the Moanalua High School Professional Development Conference in Honolulu, HI. My sadness arose from the fact that these educators had to make an additional financial and time commitment to travel to this conference in Honolulu. This is not fair to say the least.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 9, 2015

The Edcamp model is unique in that attendees set the agenda the morning of the conference and the sessions are not led by one person, but are rather a collaboration of both the facilitator and attendees. This is a great opportunity to connect, share, teach, learn, and expand their personal learning network.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Conferences are usually limited in time and can be expensive. Over at their blog they posted an excerpt from my talk on Personal Learning Networks and why you need one. Sneak Peek: Personal Learning Networks from SimpleK12 on Vimeo. But if you join you have access to the materials for a year.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 26, 2015

The Edcamp model is unique in that attendees set the agenda the morning of the conference and the sessions are not led by one person, but are rather a collaboration of both the facilitator and attendees. This is a great opportunity to connect, share, teach, learn, and expand their personal learning network.

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