A Principal's Reflections
MAY 24, 2020
During my years as a teacher and principal, I would spend countless hours planning, researching, and attending professional learning events to hone my craft in order to become a better educator. Here is where I finally learned the biggest secret to working smarter, not harder, through the formation of a Personal Learning Network (PLN).
A Principal's Reflections
MAY 22, 2022
Co-plan lessons, meetings, and professional learning De-emphasize non-essential tasks that don’t impact student learning Eliminate distractions such as social media and web browsing Prioritize passions and interests related to your position or responsibilities Seek collegial support as these people know you and your culture best.
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The CoolCatTeacher
JULY 23, 2020
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we prepare to go back to school, we need to share best practices and ideas for learning. The exchange of ideas and building of our Personal Learning Network (PLN) is part of our growth and learning. Talk to other teachers and learn!
The Web20Classroom
APRIL 2, 2017
Our personal learning networks are all different. Each of us has something different to learn and different to offer. We don’t just decide to have a personal learning network and we find some folks to follow and we are done. Mine looks different from yours and yours from mine.
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. Learning is a process, not an event or day.
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 21, 2014
Whether it be in the form of endless piles of paperwork, never ending observations, meetings with parents, attending events, developing a master schedule, or constructing a school budget – there never seemed like enough time in my day to even get those responsibilities done. It is never easy in the role of a teacher either.
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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