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

AUGUST 1, 2012

couros/79 9 Here is my quick list of reasons why all educators should become connected and form their own Personal Learning Network(PLN) : We become the epicenter of our learning and determine what, where, and when we want to learn. This makes the learning process meaningful, relevant, applicable, and convenient.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2014

The formation of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) using free social media tools has enabled me and so many other educators experience the immense benefits that are associated with connected learning. connected educators Digital Leadership Opinion Personal Learning Network'

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

There is nothing more important to an educator, outside of working with kids, than professional learning. Through social media a Personal Learning Network (PLN) provides a great antidote to the age-old time excuse. You can now learn anywhere, with anyone, at anytime you want for free. Image credit: [link].

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Ditch That Textbook

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

I am here to learn and I will just […]. I can do this. I am at one of the biggest tech conferences in the United States, all by myself, and I have no one to eat lunch with, recap a great session, or explore the exhibition hall with. “I I GOT THIS!”, I think to myself.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 20, 2022

If you are the brightest and most innovative person in the room, you are in the wrong room! Develop or enhance your Personal Learning Network (PLN) to connect with experts, peers, and practitioners across the globe to grow professionally through knowledge acquisition, resource sharing, engaged discussion, and to receive feedback.

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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

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

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

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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Tom Murray

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Lyn Hilt (@l_hilt), Nick Provenzano (@thenerdyteacher), Lisa Dabbs (@teachingwthsoul) and Patrick Larkin (@patrickmlarkin) joined the conversation and shared a wealth of advice on how educators can develop a strong personal learning network. What is a personal learning network?

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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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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Self-directed Learning. How to develop one’s own Personal Learning Network (PLN). Helping Students Develop Personal Learning Networks. How to do effective online searches. Google Lesson Plan – Search Education. How to post on social media while managing one’s digital footprint.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 1, 2019

The featured book for this week is Richardson and Rob Mancabelli's "Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of Connections to Transform Education ". This is absolutely a great.read more

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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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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

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

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

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

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

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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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 23, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we prepare to go back to school, we need to share best practices and ideas for learning. The exchange of ideas and building of our Personal Learning Network (PLN) is part of our growth and learning.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2020

How do you make time to continue learning? Do you have a personal learning network (PLN) that you regularly connect with and learn from? If not, how might creating a powerful personal learning network serve to inspire you and keep you learning?

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

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 How to do effective online searches Google Lesson Plan – Search Education How to develop one’s own Personal Learning Network (PLN) Helping Students Develop Personal Learning Networks How to post (..)

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Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

Over the years, I have noticed that student engagement tends to decrease in my classes around this time and I reach out to my personal learning network (PLN) for ideas or tools to boost engagement. Gimkit is one of many game-based learning tools available and it has been a favorite of my students each year.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2024

Collaboration is a cornerstone of effective educational improvement, especially when it comes to making the shift to personalized learning. Nicki Slaugh and I shared the following in Personalize : Teamwork is the essence of academic triumph. This can increase job satisfaction, reduce burnout, and greater resilience.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Develop and employ a Personal Learning Network. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. Assess student technology use organically. INTASC 1, 8.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 27, 2021

Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Develop and employ a Personal Learning Network. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. Assess student technology use organically. INTASC 1, 8.

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Tom Murray

DECEMBER 26, 2013

This past week, I had the privilege of introducing US Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, as a guest moderator for #edtechchat, an educational Twitter chat that I founded with four members of my personal learning network (PLN).

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The teachers are very new to web tools, developing Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) and are currently teaching full time. A year ago, I created a technology course on Moodle for Spanish teachers as part of the Ministry of Education of Spain. The course is task based and I’m fortunate to be one of the instructors.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Develop and employ a Personal Learning Network. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. Assess student technology use organically. INTASC 1, 8.

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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

MAY 10, 2020

Investments in flexible seating should continue, but a more concerted effort to personalize learning through high-agency practices such as blended learning is needed at scale. Many kids have flourished during remote learning as they have been able to follow a unique path or learn at their own pace.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 17, 2022

Now more than ever, it’s the perfect time to find inspiration, add more professionals to your personal learning network (PLN) and discover new teaching and learning tools to enhance your practice. We like to make sure that everyone has a great time as you can see in this highlight video from 2020.

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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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