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Stop Ignoring Google+

A Principal's Reflections

In case you didn''t know there are thousands of educators and an array of learning communities over at Google+. From my point of view educators become quickly attached to one specific social media tool as their go to source for his/her Personal Learning Network (PLN). Take Twitter for example.

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4 Ways To Grow Your Personal Learning Network This Week

The Web20Classroom

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. Of course they have many Google related like the Google Classroom community.

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10 Ways to Grow as a Pedagogical Leader

A Principal's Reflections

Secondly, develop an informal walk-through schedule with your leadership team, mandating at least five walks per day for each member, and track visits and improvement comments on a color-coded Google Doc. When in doubt, lean on Google Scholar. Establish norms Establishing a shared vision and expectations for all teachers is crucial.

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Exploring the Educational Value of Pinterest

A Principal's Reflections

I dragged the “pin it” bookmarklet into Google Chrome and off I went. As I began to piece together resources on Personal Learning Networks(PLN’s) , I lost track of time and ended staying up well past my bedtime. I think in time Pinterest will evolve into a powerful component of educator''s Personal Learning Networks.

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Remote Learning Teaching Tips

A Principal's Reflections

Use a URL shortener to make links easily accessible in a slide presentation or push out using a Learning Management System (i.e., Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology). Leverage an adaptive learning tool if your school or district has purchased a license. Here you can find a listing or some great options. My favorites at bit.ly

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Universal Skills All Learners Should Know How to Do

User Generated Education

How to be a self-directed learner – finding and using resources (both face-to-face and online) to learn and improve personal interests. Self-directed Learning. Google Lesson Plan – Search Education. How to develop one’s own Personal Learning Network (PLN). They Can Text & Tweet.

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Professional Learning Networks (PLN)

Tom Murray

Recently, I had the opportunity to record a Google Hangout with four connected educators on “Growing Your PLN.” What is a personal learning network? What is a personal learning network? A Personal Learning Network is an informal learning network that enables an individual to work'