A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Creating or further developing a Personal Learning Network (PLN) is also essential to access 24/7 ideas, strategies, feedback, resources, and support. Teach a class One can achieve this regularly throughout the year or by co-teaching with both struggling and exceptional teachers.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

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. The point here was that I was engaged.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

In March of 2009, I began to use Twitter, and it was at this time that I began to create a Personal Learning Network (PLN). As schools begin to develop plans for student and staff re-entry, pertinent professional learning supports will need to be emphasized.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 23, 2019

Lifelong learning can come in many forms, but in my opinion, the most practical and time-friendly option is the creation and use of a Personal Learning Network (PLN). If we rely on the latter, chances are it will never happen.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 17, 2022

Lean on your PLN While looking to colleagues for advice is great, utilizing a Personal Learning Network (PLN) provides access to countless other leaders who can provide priceless guidance when you don’t have an immediate answer. Reaching out to colleagues to glean their expertise and advice will always be a sound decision.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 29, 2013

Becoming connected and developing my own Personal Learning Network (PLN) freed me from the purgatory that the traditional system of education had created. Social media and the resulting PLN provided a doorway to endless learning opportunities that have forever changed my professional practice.

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Social Media Personal Learning Network Comparison Personalized Learning 288

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 8, 2013

They desperately sought time during the school day to engage in professional growth opportunities, learn how to integrate Web 2.0 tools, and develop their own Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). A year and a half ago I decided to implement a job-embedded growth model at the suggestion of some of my teacher leaders.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2021

Consider tapping into the expertise of a global network through a Personal Learning Network (PLN). Leveraging other leaders, both externally and internally, to assist with overcoming challenges just makes plain sense. When appropriate, delegate tasks to build capacity on others while lessening the load on yourself.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2010

This tool is a great way to curate information to satisfy even the most finicky of learning needs. Personal Learning Network Professional Development Social Media Web 2.0' Check out my board just on PLN''s. For more information on PLN''s check out this fantastic video!

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

The ability to stop and restart compensates for many of the challenges educators face when it comes to making the time to learn. Personal Learning Network (PLN) Social media allows any educator to learn anytime, anywhere, with anyone they want. Some providers even make certificates of completion available.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

A connected learning model is empowering and ultimately creates a human-generated search engine for the most practical ideas and strategies being implemented in schools today. Using the work of Lyn Hilt as a model, Chapter 8 will provide leaders with the knowledge and tools to create their own Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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Personal Learning Network Common Core Personalized Learning Social Media 279

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2014

What I lacked was education on how all aspects of technology could be used to enhance learning. If it were not for my Personal Learning Network (PLN) I might have never changed. Digital Leadership educational leadership New Milford High School Personal Learning Network'

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Personal Learning Network Social Media Personalized Learning STEM 282

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Elicit feedback from colleagues, students, parents, or your Personal Learning Network (PLN). What matters above all is to keep moving forward. Reflect on what is working and what isn’t. Make needed changes and pivot when necessary. Finally, take needed breaks and embrace self-care.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media. On the contrary, I have seen this firsthand from some fantastic educators whose schools I have been blessed to work with on a long-term basis in the role of job-embedded coach.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Then, attend and implement strategies gleaned from professional learning. You can also leverage professional learning communities (PLCs), personal learning networks (PLNs), or other growth opportunities. Grow by reflecting to identify gaps in practice.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2017

The uniqueness of your position and professional beliefs will result in priorities that differ from your face-to-face colleagues and those in your Personal Learning Network (PLN). In your respective position begin to align items to each box that correlate with the types of decisions you have to commonly make.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 23, 2012

I am constantly advocating for other school leaders and educators to embrace this powerful tool to improve communications, enhance public relations, establish a positive brand presence, grow professionally through the formation of a Personal Learning Network (PLN), increase student engagement, and discover a world of opportunity.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

To complement traditional means of professional learning, work to create or further develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN). Reflect Through Writing Writing has enabled me to process my thinking resulting in a more critical reflection of my work in relation to teaching, learning, and leadership.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

It is safe to say that my choices, based in large part to recommendations from my Personal Learning Network (PLN) have had a profound impact. Not only was each one inspiring in its own right, but I was able to incorporate some of the principles and takeaways from each book during the first meeting with my staff yesterday.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Don''t wait another second to start building a Personal Learning Network (PLN). If you are an administrator, stop supporting or enforcing a gatekeeper approach and allow educators to use free social media tools to engage learners, unleash their creativity, and enhance learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

Undeterred, I continued to talk about the concept of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) and what it had done for my professional growth. Think of it as a differentiated learning opportunity that caters to each of my staff member’s specific needs and interests.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2017

The same advice applies to the tools that many of us use to connect, learn, and grow. The Personal Learning Network (PLN) is fueled by the connections made thanks to a variety of social media tools, most notably Twitter. How would you manage or cope if Twitter tomorrow decided to shut its doors?

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2024

This includes prep periods, common planning time, and professional learning opportunities, which I will elaborate on later in this post. When and if time becomes a challenge, consider developing or leveraging a Personal Learning Network (PLN) to connect and engage with like-minded educators who share the same desire to grow.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

You can’t re-envision or transform education if professional learning doesn’t change. A Personal Learning Network (PLN) is a must in a remote learning world. We can now add that it should also be more reflective of the current landscape.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

The Age of Information and Personal Learning Networks (PLN''s) provides ample resources for any leader (classroom, building, district) to find success, not to mention my new book on Digital Leadership. View this post as a call to action.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 20, 2011

Additionally, they should be provided with the knowledge and foundation to develop a Personal Learning Network. This will enable them to learn more according to their diverse interests and passions.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

You can either lurk and learn or develop your own Personal Learning Network (PLN) to farm the best ideas and strategies that are actually working in similar demographics. So many resources are being shared daily on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.

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Learning Social Media Personal Learning Network Policies 449

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 16, 2013

As she explained the project to me I immediately asked her if she could email it to me so I could not only share it, but also gather some feedback for her from my Personal Learning Network (PLN). Below is the assignment, which she has begun to implement in class. Please note, however, that it is still a work in progress.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 22, 2013

Below are some effective strategies, ideas, and learning opportunities that will provide you and your school the means to invigorate professional development to get real results. Each is hyperlinked to additional information.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 14, 2010

As I became active on Twitter members of my PLN (Personal Learning Network) began to suggest that I start a blog. I often marveled at the creative thought and passion that so many educators put into their writing. Envious would be a more appropriate word.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2012

One of the most powerful means of professional development is through the use of social media where educators can create their own Personal Learning Network (PLN) based entirely on their unique needs and passions. There are also numerous free webinars available throughout the year.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2011

This shift in mindset can be directly attributed to what I have learned from innovative educators in the social media spaces that I now delve into on a routine basis. The knowledge that I have acquired from my Personal Learning Network (PLN) provided me with the ideas and strategies to utilize student cell phones as mobile learning devices.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

All educators can now form their own Personal Learning Network (PLN) to meet their diverse learning needs; acquire resources; access knowledge; receive feedback; connect with experts in the field of education as well as practitioners; and discuss proven strategies to improve teaching, learning, and leadership.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 3, 2013

My emotions were quickly put in check as my Personal Learning Network (PLN) came through as it always does. This was the one solid solution I had at keeping abreast of my digital footprint as well as the latest news about New Milford High School. To say I was depressed, annoyed, and angry would be quite the understatement.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

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). Now anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Twitter as a professional learning and networking tool. Take Twitter for example.

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