A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

When using social media, think about the platforms being used and mix it up by mashing together text, hyperlinks, images, and video. Consider a daily or weekly YouTube video that can be embedded in a mass email to showcase how teachers are successfully implementing remote learning. This definitely applies now.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 20, 2016

Tell me if this sounds familiar: With the 2016 New Year, you resolved to build your Professional Learning Network –finally, to stop living in the 20th century where your world revolved around a sticks-and-bricks building, a landline phone, and the mailbox. Only accept or seek friends who are in your professional area of interest.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

First and foremost, make the time to learn, grown, and get better as opposed to finding the time. There is nothing more important to an educator, outside of working with kids, than professional learning. Through social media a Personal Learning Network (PLN) provides a great antidote to the age-old time excuse.

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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. community that I facilitate.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 17, 2018

the summer break is, and that it’s also a great time to engage with colleagues in professional learning experiences not available during the school year. DonorsChoose.org will even pay your conference fee directly so you do not have to wait for reimbursement. Good luck with all of your summer professional learning endeavors!

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

With the evolution of social media yet another responsibility was added to my plate in the form of digital leadership. Be a Scholar Being a scholar not only helps you as a leader to improve professional practice, but it also puts you in a position to have better conversations with your teachers about their own improvement.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2010

In the midst of interviewing candidates for an open vice principal position, calling prospective teachers, and going through mounds of paperwork I managed to make the time to video conference with administrators and educational stakeholders in Virginia, Iowa, New York, and Florida. A little over a year ago I was in their shoes, but worse.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 12, 2020

I have either read or been challenged by some teachers on social media that they don’t want administrators in their classrooms. These can be detailed lesson plans, assessments, performance tasks, student work, use of data to improve instruction, modifications for ELL/SPED learners, portfolios, or professional learning opportunities.

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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? Just let me know!

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

I remember a few years back during a meeting with teacher leaders, a tipping point that would ultimately change the direction of professional growth at my school. As social media embracement was not even a blip on the radar at this time, these teacher leaders were quite skeptical about the alleged benefits I described.

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 15, 2019

In our latest episode, Brian welcomes Senior Content and Brand Specialist Calli Wright to the podcast for a discussion on how educators can get more out of social media by taking a purposeful approach. Thanks for listening to the podcast! Subscribe to get future episodes as soon as they are released! Attending CAMT?

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 25, 2019

This applies to what is seen on social media, in marketing assets, and at conferences. How has the learning culture changed? How has professional learning changed? Herein lies why the allure of the “next best thing” is so compelling, and everyone is so quick to jump on the bandwagon.

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Kyle Pace

JUNE 7, 2017

It’s also a time that educators can give adequate time to new learning opportunities. It might mean attending a conference or workshop, working towards a graduate degree, or getting a special certification. Social media can be used as a great communication tool for a district, school, or a classroom.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 19, 2019

Written with my friend Shaelynn Farnsworth we break down the simple things any learner can do to make the most of their conference experience. The end of June means signals to many education technology enthusiasts one thing - the annual ISTE (International Society for Technology In Education) Conference is just around the corner.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 7, 2017

Administrators model teamwork by often conducting their meetings in a glass conference room in Mentor High School’s library, giving students a transparent visual of what it means to serve on a team. Externally, it’s clear social media is a key part of the collaboration within the Mentor community.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2018

Teachers are overwhelmingly turning to social media and online resources to drive their own professional learning, according to new Speak Up Survey data released by Project Tomorrow on July 30. Participating in webinars or online conferences (from 15 percent to 34 percent).

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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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Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

When I got connected on social media, my lens was expanded and I became aware of more organizations, as well as their supporting tools and resources. All of these organizations are shifting the needle and rocking professional learning nationwide. EdCamp Foundation. URL: www.edcamp.org. URL: www.iste.org.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 27, 2017

Baby Savvy caught up with our good friend, Cori Coburn (@coburncori) who helps on the organizing teams of various conferences, including ISTE. You take your device and learn interactively. Leveraging Learning Trajectories and Diagnostics for Personalization in 6-8 Math (B304). Professional Learning with SeeSaw (B302).

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 2, 2018

Steve: Well, I think it’s interesting, because a lot of times when people go to conferences, they’re always seeking out, “What are the ones I haven’t heard of before?” A pioneer in the field of educational social networking, Dembo was among the first to realize the power of blogging, podcasting, Twitter, and other Web 2.0

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2018

With an array of social media tools at our disposal, every educator should aspire to be the storyteller-in-chief. Thus, I worked with my district to write the policies to block social media and ran around my school taking devices from students. The stories I accessed on Twitter inspired me to be better.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2014

Our "Institution of Learning" is morphing into a digital age learning organization - one that is continuously learning and unlearning. Many describe it as empowering, liberating, life changing, and a new paradigm for professional learning. We are truly on an exciting journey in Farmingdale Schools.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2025

A global community of education professionals, the Discovery Educator Network connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable idea sharing and inspiration.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 30, 2016

With budget crunches and lack of time it is often a challenge to participate consistently in invaluable, formal learning opportunities. Nothing beats quality, face-to-face professional learning. However, leaders today now have the means to supplement formal learning opportunities with a PLN. Boy was I wrong.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Identity-Affirming Professional Learning Networks Overwhelmingly, the 80 Asian American K-12 educators we spoke with described the critical role that identity-affirming and supportive professional community played in their lives. impacts the everyday lives of students and educators.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 29, 2017

I spent the last week in warm and sunny Orlando attending the 2017 FETC Conference. This is one my favorite conferences of the year because of the quality of the sessions, the people and, of course, the learning. Just as student learning needs to be individualized and personalized, professional learning does also.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

We’re in a situation now that we can jump on social media and share and grow with each other, and my goal is to be able to connect people. This is her fourth year teaching, so it’s all about that relationship that you form and how you can help each other out. Vicki: So all of this is just free and organic, and this is like your hobby.

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

The enthusiasm shared by educators who understand that social media will forever impact their lives and practice is very reminiscent of the vibe expressed by dot-commers two decades ago during the first wave of the Internet boom—this is a very good thing. I’ve served as both a journalist and participant within each movement.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

A global community of education professionals, the Discovery Educator Network connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable idea sharing and inspiration.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 22, 2017

Descending on the Orange County Convention Center in sunny Orlando, Florida the FETC Conference kicks off with tons of opportunities for all of us to learn, share and grow. Wednesday Jan 25 Flipping For Professional Learning -What if we could take all the boring time we spend in meetings and in meaningless PD and flipped the script?

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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The digital tools we have available to us for both teaching and learning is (and will continue to have) dramatic effects on both. And there is a shift (albeit small) in professional learning as well. You are no longer bound by the learning prescribed to you by your district. Spending time together is how we learn.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2024

AI on an Apple device, especially the new iOS 18, can record a conference presentation and provide a transcript. The superintendent panelists offered insight into those they use to enhance teaching and learning. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, The AI Revolution: Harnessing the Future of K-12.

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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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My Island View

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

After being involved in social media for over a decade, I have made a few observations that might be helpful to folks who use social media, more specifically Twitter, to develop and maintain a Personal Learning Network. Using Twitter for professional learning requires a collaborative mindset.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Through this new collaboration, NPS educators and students in all grades and all district locations are receiving access to dynamic K-12 digital resources that keep students connected to their natural curiosity at home, in school, or wherever learning is taking place. About Discovery Education.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

JULY 14, 2020

As we move more into the world of online learning and teaching for students, it is becoming apparent that teachers are also needing to move online for their own professional learning. This is evidenced by the number of conferences that have exploded online this summer. Social Network Groups. Messaging Apps.

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edWeb.net

MAY 3, 2017

edWeb is so excited to congratulate Michelle Luhtala, department chair at New Canaan High School Library in Connecticut, for being selected as a 2017 AASL Social Media Superstars winner ! I met Michelle Luhtala at the CoSN Conference in March 2010–seven years ago. Time well spent. Thank you to both of you. You never disappoint.'”

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