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Quite simply, socialmedia tools such as Twitter and Facebook have improved my effectiveness and efficiency as an educational leader. As I learned from my students, many more people use the socialmedia tool, Facebook, than use Twitter. As my network has grown, so has my growth as an educational leader.
During my years as a teacher and principal, I would spend countless hours planning, researching, and attending professional learningevents 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 PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN).
Co-plan lessons, meetings, and professional learning De-emphasize non-essential tasks that don’t impact student learning Eliminate distractions such as socialmedia 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.
From my point of view educators become quickly attached to one specific socialmedia tool as their go to source for his/her PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN). Now anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Twitter as a professional learning and networking tool. Take Twitter for example.
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.
At the individual level, intrinsic motivation drives educators to actively seek opportunities that support their diverse learning interests and needs. Socialmedia has played a considerable role in this area over the years, demonstrating the power of PersonalLearningNetworks (PLNs) with learning anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.
Socialmedia allows us to connect, to learn, to grow and to reflect not only within ourselves but with each other. Our personallearningnetworks are all different. Each of us has something different to learn and different to offer. All I wanted to do was improve and I felt stuck.
Ning sites offer a range of learning and growth options such as discussion forums, event postings, messaging, news articles, chat features, groups, and videos. PersonalLearningNetwork Professional Development SocialMedia Web 2.0' Check out my board just on PLN''s.
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One-and-done events might get everyone pumped up and excited, but what comes next? Like change, learning is a process, not an event. PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN) Socialmedia allows any educator to learn anytime, anywhere, with anyone they want.
21st Century Leadership Shift Happens (must see video for any educator unfamiliar with the tends and impacts associated with technology and socialmedia. 21st Century Educators must be able to adapt, communicate, take risks, model, continually learn, collaborate, exhibit vision, and lead. Learn more here.
Last week my school was fortunate to have the NJ School Boards Association (NJSBA) visit to produce a live event called Learn@Lunch: Technology as an Engagement Tool. You can view the archive of the event here. technology, including socialmedia. Cross-posted at the Huffington Post.
grow your personallearningnetwork. There was never that awkward feeling that sometimes accompanies these types of events and after just a few hours we were all cutting up and laughing like kids in high school. Isn''t there some level of trust that we place in the people we meet and get to "know" through socialmedia?
building a personallearningnetwork online. With online training you can use socialmedia or discussion forums that are more private to build the district/school’s own personallearningnetwork. Online learning is not about absorbing information in front of a screen.
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My sole purpose for harnessing and leveraging socialmedia was to engage in conversations with like-minded educators and leaders to improve professional practice. The more I learned in digital spaces the more I began to take risks to improve the culture at NMHS. Some are more meaningful than others.
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The concept of a PersonalLearningNetwork (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. I swore I would never be on socialmedia as I didn’t have the time for it and that it would not help me professionally.
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In fact, the Discovery Education employees that ran the event were wearing tuxedo t-shirts! I was honored to have won a DENny for "PL DEN", a play on PLN (personallearningnetwork), for my work sharing and connecting with other educators about Discovery Education resources on socialmedia and the DEN blog for the CT Leadership Council.
This is just one element of the Dynamic Learning Project, now available for all schools! The full paid program offers many more supports, including individualized program consultancy and activation events at Google’s campuses to help school leadership teams get the most impact from our program and transform every classroom in their buildings.
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We didn’t know what to expect, but were committed to planning and delivering an event that would have a positive impact on all who attended. I learned at TSETC that Adam runs a 100% free website called eduTecher that reviews and catalogs over 1,100 free web tools as well as offering short videos explaining how to use them in the classroom.
You have taken control of your own learning You have made the decision to be a public learner, swimming through socialmedia waters using tools like Twitter, Google+, Linked In, blogs, etc. Tweeting minutes, notes, inservice learningevents with follow-up posts. The smartest person in the room IS THE ROOM."
Looking to learn something new this summer? Maybe you want to develop your personallearningnetwork on socialmedia, read a few new books , or take a course alongside other educators. Thanks to technology, we can take learning online and collaborate with educators around the country and the world.
After this event I knew it was going to be difficult for the conference to replicate the learning I experienced there. There was a session lead by Jon Becker on whether or not we should use the term PLN (for PersonalLearningNetwork). I hope that this can be an annual event. Sessions: I have a confession.
It was Will who I would run into at events and conferences who would ask, “Have you started sharing your ideas on a blog yet?” As I shared in my post Why I started a blog and why maybe you should too , this blog was born in great part due to the prodding of blogevangelist Will Richardson who I have since named my Blogfather.
I was pleasantly surprised by the huge turnout to hear me speak, and grateful to Don Taylor and his team for inviting me to speak at this excellent event. The latter in particular is a trend that is allowing us to use web-enabled television, dual view screens, and in the near future will enable a merging between e-mail and socialmedia.
These important questions have been raised several times in the last few weeks at events I have attended. The concept of identity (personal and professional) is a complex one. There always seems to be a discussion about questions around identity on popular socialmedia channels. What are your views? Unported License.
Learning 2.0 is a unique chance to participate in a global conversation on rethinking teaching and learning in the age of the Internet. as well as a special educational start-up "pitchfire" event. The conference general information page is HERE and call for presentation proposals and instructions for Learning 2.0
Today with the development of personallearningnetworks and professional learning communities junk doesn''t only pertain to mail, it pertains to how we operate online. In socialmedia, this person does the same thing, sharing the info with everyone willy nilly. Watch this.)
It is organized in conjunction with Connected Educator Month , and the conference is based on a highly inclusive model for participation and designed to encourage peer professional development--which means we want you to come and learn from each other! as well as a special educational start-up "pitchfire" event.
Using Digital Media to Connect Inside and Outside of the Classroom “True technology integration is seamless, it shouldn''t be viewed as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event." A personallearningnetwork is made up of people/places you go to gain knowledge, share knowledge and collaborate with others of like minds and interests.
From Jane: I feel so fortunate to be attending the AASL National Conference in Phoenix, getting to hear great speakers, discover new books and resources, build my personallearningnetwork, further my lifelong learning, and enjoy social activities. Conference SocialMedia Chair. Don’t despair!
This is just one element of the Dynamic Learning Project, now available for all schools! The full paid program offers many more supports, including individualized program consultancy and activation events at Google’s campuses to help school leadership teams get the most impact from our program and transform every classroom in their buildings.
Educators who can share ideas and help others avoid problems make up an individual educator’s PersonalizedLearningNetwork. The ability to create and access these sources is all part of a growth mindset for learning in the 21 st Century. It also requires an openness to learning about the tools to accomplish it all.
So after you've taken a needed respite from distance learning and its immense screen-time demands, consider these tips for engaging in meaningful online DIY professional learning this summer. Check out their calendar to see whether there are any online events being sponsored near you.
A participative workshop particularly for those feeling dispossessed or discouraged by the current educational system, designed to provide a meaningful path forward to improve personal or community educational opportunities. This will be an open, comforting, and hopefully empowering event. The focus is on how to use Web 2.0
Join the Shake Up Learning Facebook group to connect with Kasey Bell, engage more deeply with Shake Up Learning content, ask questions, share your own lessons and ideas, and expand your personallearningnetwork! Bring Kasey Bell and Shake Up Learning to You! You asked, and I listened.
Throughout August, there will be coordinated opportunities to participate in events and activities in dozens of online locations to develop skills and enhance one’s personallearningnetwork." I can testify that using socialmedia and online networks is great for your PLN (Professional LearningNetwork).
25 SocialNetworks/Media Sites for Education 30hands Learning - The 30hands Learning Community is an excellent cloud based solution for educators looking to collaborate w/ others, track/manage students, schedule events, and more. *This list is in alphabetical order.
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