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. This requires work.

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The Principal of Change

DECEMBER 24, 2017

As we come to the end of 2017 and go into the new year, I am doing a bit of self-reflection on my own personal learning. I have spent more time listening to music just to enjoy it, more time pushing myself when I exercise (not just going to the gym, but using that time wisely), and taking time to meditate and clear my mind.

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My Island View

JANUARY 26, 2015

If teachers learned one thing from these experiences it is that, if you wait and ride it out long enough, all of these initiatives will all go away. Today’s learners have become more directed and into the ownership of their learning. The classroom is no longer the only location where learning takes place.

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Learning with 'e's

AUGUST 15, 2015

For the many people who have participated to date, it has been an exercise in creative thinking, and an experience of extending social connections within their personal learning networks. They then posted their contribution along with another image, and challenged a few more people within their social network.

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 23, 2020

My children, Clark and Finn are 12 and 10 now, and on Emergency Distance Learning like many students around the world.) After work hours, it’s important to still get plenty of exercise. I’ve learned from experience that on average I can act on 10 notes or emails an hour, though of course some take much longer and others are quick.).

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Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 30, 2013

In a networked world, the teacher is more important than ever – as a guide, facilitator and coach who provides frameworks, methods, and inspiration. I found Woodard when I noticed that she had retweeted me and was following me on Twitter (personal learning networks are about who pays attention to you as well as who you pay attention to).

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Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 30, 2013

In a networked world, the teacher is more important than ever – as a guide, facilitator and coach who provides frameworks, methods, and inspiration. I found Woodard when I noticed that she had retweeted me and was following me on Twitter (personal learning networks are about who pays attention to you as well as who you pay attention to).

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