A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 12, 2015

It is cool in my opinion to make the best use of even vacation time to learn a little. Twitter has long been my number one tool for professional learning as the main tool to form my Personal Learning Network (PLN). I was also able to keep my email in check during some downtime. This is the point of my post.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 28, 2010

Members of my PLN (Personal Learning Network), PLC (Professional Learning Community), colleagues, whatever you want to call them, (I call them all friends) were there sharing their learning with not only the new teachers, but with me as well. The fact is social media breaks down barriers.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

JULY 14, 2020

As we move more into the world of online learning and teaching for students, it is becoming apparent that teachers are also needing to move online for their own professional learning. She has joined groups in WeChat and has begun to connect with other educators on social media apps including LinkedIn and Facebook.

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EdTechSandyK

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

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Starting with social media such as Facebook and Twitter, the two make it a priority to celebrate the accomplishments of students and teachers in their school on a daily basis. Jessica Torres. To turn their school around, Pedrotti and Torres are combating the "improvement required" label, which they say demoralizes teachers.

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MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Think of ways to breakdown classroom walls and collaborate through resources such as twitter in the classroom , Google Hangouts & Mystery Skype Google Apps for Education - collaboration in the classroom & with instructor Back Channels like Today’s Meet Edmodo Check out these social networking sites to help build your PLN (Personal Learning (..)

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

As we’ve chronicled their journeys, we’ve seen how teachers are also lifelong learners, continuously refining their practices through self-reflection, tapping into their own creativity and seeking inspiration from their professional learning communities. When you’re all done, share your graphic on Twitter or Facebook.

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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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EdTechnocation.com

APRIL 2, 2014

Unit 2 focuses on the development of your PLN (Professional Learning Network) and becoming a "Connected Educator". What do you see as the most important advantages of adding social media tools to your personal learning network? I even moderate a Twitter chat from educators in Hawaii, #edchatHI !

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Reading By Example

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

They collaborate online, use social media to interact with colleagues around the globe, engage in conversations in safe online spaces, and bring what they learn online back to their classrooms, schools, and districts. Just as student learning can become more personalized with technology in the school mix, so to should professional learning.

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