A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

For the better part of my educational career, I always referred to any type of learning to assist me as a teacher or administrator as professional development (PD). The experiences where I had some level of choice were the most meaningful to me and resulted in real changes to my educational practice.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

In future ready schools, technology and digital learning expand access to high-quality, ongoing, job-embedded opportunities for professional learning for teachers, administrators, and other education professionals. Non-traditional forms of professional learning such as the use of social media and Edcamps are valued, not dismissed.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 23, 2016

“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole (education) community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I have also listed some other free events I am going to try to attend that look like great opportunities to meet other passionate educators that do not require ISTE badges.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2018

Jeff Bradbury, IT Coach and Podcaster at the Teachercast Network and I talk about education podcasting and how it all works. You can take these courses for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification. We’re just regular educators. Educators, you CAN do it by yourself. Jeff: Absolutely. I love Sam!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

Jennifer Gonzalez has released her 2018 Teachers Guide to Technology with over 200 education technology tools including tools for assessment, flipped learning, presentations, parent engagement, video engagement and more. I have somebody that I’m mentoring right now that is a special education teacher. I’m a special education teacher.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2017

I will be leading a panel discussion on the 5 teacher trends changing education. Listen to Terry Freedman talk about how to get the most out of education conferences and ISTE. I am a retired educator in Phoenix AZ and love spending my time supporting teachers with the use of technology in their classrooms. in room 225 A and B.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2016

The Trifecta of Rural PD, Part 1: Social Chat Platforms Problem One: How do you gather a group of like-minded educators in one place in order to share ideas, when so many miles separate you? Take #CatholicEdChat (geared towards educators in Catholic schools), which I moderate every Saturday. Let’s get into the specifics.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 18, 2013

Educators from across the country and across the globe gathered to discuss pressing educational issues and talk about how we can all make teaching and learning better for kids, no matter where they are. I have always been impressed with the caliber of speakers here and the level of educational discussion. It was inspiring.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 30, 2014

Edcamps too, while not brand new, have offered teachers and other educational professionals the opportunity to craft PD that is meaningful to them and really take back their own learning. Social Media. There are sessions to choose from and the only requirement is that you attend a minimum amount of sessions for the day.

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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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MiddleWeb

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Reviewer Susie Highley put what she learned in What Connected Educators Do Differently to work in organizing an edcamp and remotely attending ISTE this summer. She highly recommends the book to newly connected and veteran social media users.

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MindShift

MAY 5, 2017

Technically, if one trusts the etymology, the best way for a teacher to confer with other educators would be an educator conference. Meanwhile, the most enthusiastic listeners whisper to each other, or form mini-groups outside the conference walls, maybe even at a social gathering later that day. HOW TO DO A SMALL UNCONFERENCE.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 2, 2012

Chalkable - educational apps and classroom management system 4. Social Media in Education - connect, share, learn, communicate and more 7. EdCamp CT is Aug 10th. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. NearPod - create and share lessons on iPads in classroom - free 3. I''m going.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Imagine a network of leaders from every sector of education: public schools and early learning centers, colleges and universities, museums and libraries, nonprofits and corporations. It’s the Remake Learning Network , a professional network of educators and innovators working together to shape the future of learning. No problem.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Experts like Bowdoin College education chair Doris Santoro, author of the book “ Demoralized ,” define the concept in moral terms. I really believe in public education and haven’t given up quite yet. She made new friends on social media and began meeting teachers from across New Jersey for Sunday coffee.

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My Island View

JULY 5, 2017

I have always found it challenging to be provocative in promoting change in education in a blog post, while remaining positive in tone. That overriding positive tone however is one constant in Edutopia posts that engenders loyalty, trust and a reliance from about a million followers who want to know more about education.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

During my time as a public school employee, I’d occasionally hear about educational organizations that were working to support schools in some capacity. 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. EdCamp Foundation.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 23, 2013

The Edublog awards are an effort to "promote and demonstrate the educational value of social media," particularly as some school districts block blogs and Twitter. Best group blog- ASHAsphere continues to offer a wide variety of POVs related to speech and language and special education. The recent episode on the "PD 2.0

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

I was an early adopter of Twitter as a means of connecting with other educators, thanks in large part to Will Richardson and Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach. I loved the energy and collaboration that was happening there, as educators around the world found each other and built a network. We used social media to send out the word.

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The Jose Vilson

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This year, it was human-centered education, appropriate given the ascent of artificial intelligence, social media, and deeper polarization. We also have examples of teachers building their professional sustenance in the form of Edcamps, unconferences, and meetups. And for many of us, there’s always EduColor.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Some nail it like EdCamps and EduCon , and others leave something to be desired. I had the privilege to meet and canoodle with innovative educators at this year’s NYSCATE in Rochester and here are a few of my favorite things about what this conference did right. A conference that gets social media right.

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 28, 2014

He is trying to bring Admin, Educators, Parents, Students, Community, & School Board together in a transparent way. Dr. Mazza showed us this video to give an idea of what connected educators can do with Twitter: Twitter in D123 from OLHD123 on Vimeo. Joe demoed Voxer with educational leader friends of his.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 7, 2015

Are they in the social media space I am already in? Be engaged in the education community. Look for Edcamps <https://twitter.com/EdcampUSA> and offer support. Please set aside a small fund each year to help sponsor food at an event for teachers, but more than that go to an edcamp. Chat > Phone.

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My Island View

JULY 7, 2016

I began my connected collaboration as an educator over a decade ago. I realized as an adult learner that I learned best through collaboration and that collaboration could only take place if I was in some way connected with other educators. They had no connection to the latest and greatest in education. My building limited me.

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SpeechTechie

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Though I was a little bummed a few deserving nominees didn''t make it in, it was excellent that the event actually acknowledged SLPs as a standout and active group in the effort that defines the whole purpose of the awards- to acknowledge educators who are sharing through social media and help educators find and follow this content.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Each year I enjoy the Edublog Awards season, which is ostensibly a competition but really a reminder of the importance of social media in education. In the past few years, quite a few of the SLPs participating in social media have represented in this event, as you can see in last year''s ASHAsphere post.

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Philly Teacher

MARCH 17, 2014

Social Media and Connected Learning. On Saturday morning, during the “Saved by Twitter” session, I watched complete strangers huddle in groups to discuss social media, their use of Twitter, the challenges involved in using social media and I witnessed a few people send their first tweet or use a hashtag for the first time.

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EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 27, 2014

Must have an education email account to set up an account. We need to be using social media to tell people about the positive things that are going on in our classrooms and schools! Edcamps - unconferences where there aren''t traditional keynote speakers or vendors. Royse City is hosting EdCamp Awesome in Feburary 2014.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

DECEMBER 27, 2017

So, what’s the future of education? The following are the ways in which live streaming is going to change the future of education: Improving the teaching methodology – The traditional teaching methodology in schools follows a pattern wherein students are supposed to attend classes, followed by exams. WANT TO KNOW HOW KITABOO WORKS?

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Tech Helpful

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

I had 17 unique educators notice the tweets and respond- three of them were superintendent level educators, a few were edtech edus, at least three were principals or assistant principals and the majority seem to be classroom teachers but I do not know for sure. So what were the results? Many in the room wanted it to happen.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The Edublog Awards were started about 7 years ago to counteract the trend of blocking social media in school districts and celebrate the educational power of these resources. Obviously social media has been transformative for me and my practice and I wanted to participate for that reason again this year.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 8, 2015

Just as it is important for students to reflect, educators should take time to reflect, daily on their practice. And while I work with educators nearly everyday on the benefits of being a Relevant Educator who utilizes digital tools, I can always do more. Perhaps you''ll attend a conference or Edcamp this year.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 15, 2015

How to Be Awesome at #EdCamp Poster | www.ShakeUpLearning.com | #edchat #hackpd #teaching The #EdCamp Revolution is here to stay! Have you attended an EdCamp yet? In case you haven''t been paying attention, the EdCamp movement is changing the way educators connect and learn. What do you love about EdCamp?

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Tom Murray

APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s educators are teaching the Netflix generation of kids. From professional learning modules to social media, opportunities for learning through high quality digital content must be available for both teachers and kids. Educators, YOU are responsible for your own learning. Learning Should be Anytime, Anywhere. .

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

I was an early adopter of Twitter as a means of connecting with other educators, thanks in large part to Will Richardson and Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach. I loved the energy and collaboration that was happening there, as educators around the world found each other and built a network. We held the first Edcamp in Philadelphia in May, 2010.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 3, 2015

How to Maximize the EdCamp Experience (Click to view full size image) 6 Tips to Maximize the EdCamp Experience There are so many wonderful reasons that I love EdCamps! I enjoy both attending EdCamps as a participant, and organizing EdCamps to help other educators discover the power of the unconference!

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 3, 2016

The TechEducator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. Find or organize an EdCamp. Google Educator Certification. Certified Educator Level 1. Certified Educator Level 2. Common Sense Education Certification. TED ED Innovative Educator. EDU Hashtags.

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