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). 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

JULY 22, 2013

Below are some effective strategies, ideas, and learning opportunities that will provide you and your school the means to invigorate professional development to get real results. Each is hyperlinked to additional information.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 12, 2014

The traditional forms of sit-and-get PD are giving way to MOOCs, webinars, Edcamps and flipped learning. There are lots of new and exciting ways to take control of your own professional learning. The DIY Professional Development Kit from Edutopia is full of ideas and resources you can use to drive your own learning.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

But with the coronavirus pandemic disrupting more traditional professional learning opportunities like in-person conferences and workshops, it's time for you to chart your own course. Fortunately, there are plenty of informal ways to learn and grow professionally on your own.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. Wyoming Switchboard Network homepage.

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APRIL 28, 2014

You try to contribute as much as you take from your Personal Learning Network (PLN) You are committed to paying it forward with your connectivity, being a resource for others, and building capacity with your own learning community. Curation for professional learning - also uses Paper.li Online Courses (e.g.

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Your Local Professional Learning Community (PLC) Why? A professional learning community (PLC) shares resources and discusses specific student performances. To cement your bond, attend a local conference together or an Edcamp. Your Global Personal Learning Network (PLN) Why?

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