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PersonalLearningNetworks (PLNs) are the groups of people around us that help us develop skills and knowledge. People who you network with. Online PLN’s (usually socialmedia based). Many teachers are now learning from each other online. They can be: Work colleagues. Teachers in other schools.
Quite simply, socialmedia tools such as Twitter and Facebook have improved my effectiveness and efficiency as an educational leader. As I learned from my students, many more people use the socialmedia tool, Facebook, than use Twitter. As my network has grown, so has my growth as an educational leader.
SocialMedia is an incredible resource for education. Educators can learn, share, connect and more with educators from around the world. There are many different socialmedianetworks, and lots of ways to use them. free resources socialmediasocialnetwork'
You see, prior to 2009 I was adamantly opposed to even the thought of using socialmedia for both personal and professional reasons. I swore that I would never be on any socialmedia site and became disgusted when friends and family brought up the topic. We fear what we don''t know or understand.
Here is where I finally learned the biggest secret to working smarter, not harder, through the formation of a PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN). The image below illustrates another secret that I have to come clean about, but one that also represents the ultimate power of connected learning.
Co-plan lessons, meetings, and professional learning De-emphasize non-essential tasks that don’t impact student learning Eliminate distractions such as socialmedia and web browsing Prioritize passions and interests related to your position or responsibilities Seek collegial support as these people know you and your culture best.
And although they’re an impressive group, representing over 250 organizations, they’re doing what you should be doing: forming a PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN) that benefits both themselves and the wider education community. The Ultimate Networking Tool: SocialMedia.
Socialmedia allows us to connect, to learn, to grow and to reflect not only within ourselves but with each other. Our personallearningnetworks are all different. Each of us has something different to learn and different to offer. All I wanted to do was improve and I felt stuck.
Socialmedia is, and still represents, one of the most powerful ways to move a learning culture forward and engage with stakeholders. Simply communicating and telling your story with socialmedia tools can accomplish this and organically develop your positive brand in the process.
couros/79 9 Here is my quick list of reasons why all educators should become connected and form their own PersonalLearningNetwork(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.
The advent of socialmedia introduced yet another responsibility into my already packed schedule: digital leadership. Creating or further developing a PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN) is also essential to access 24/7 ideas, strategies, feedback, resources, and support.
Almost all of this growth can be attributed to a point in time that I became connected using a variety of socialmedia tools. As many readers of my blog know, the big changes in my career came when I discovered the value of socialmedia as a leader and learner. I want everyone to experience this freedom.
This is not to say that they are unwilling to learn or embrace significant change in this area. Thus, the use of socialmedia in schools by educators continues to be an uphill battle. Simply communicating and telling your story with socialmedia tools can accomplish this. Change Digital Leadership SocialMedia'
There is nothing more important to an educator, outside of working with kids, than professional learning. Through socialmedia a PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN) provides a great antidote to the age-old time excuse. You can now learn anywhere, with anyone, at anytime you want for free.
Up until this point I really didn’t have a clue as to what it was all about except that it was a socialmedia tool that functioned like an electronic bulletin board. As I began to piece together resources on PersonalLearningNetworks(PLN’s) , I lost track of time and ended staying up well past my bedtime.
How to develop one’s own PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN). Helping Students Develop PersonalLearningNetworks. How to post on socialmedia while managing one’s digital footprint. Teaching Kids to Be Smart About SocialMedia – KidsHealth.
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.
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 PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN). If we rely on the latter, chances are it will never happen.
In March of 2009, I began to use Twitter, and it was at this time that I began to create a PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN). Through the use of socialmedia, I realized that I didn’t really need to be “developed.” I think the same can be said when it comes to the learners we serve.
At the individual level, intrinsic motivation drives educators to actively seek opportunities that support their diverse learning interests and needs. Socialmedia has played a considerable role in this area over the years, demonstrating the power of PersonalLearningNetworks (PLNs) with learning anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.
PersonalLearningNetwork Professional Development SocialMedia Web 2.0' Check out my board just on PLN''s. For more information on PLN''s check out this fantastic video! Share this post and help a colleague develop their PLN today!
Our children need to have adults in their lives that know and understand the art of developing personallearningnetworks and connecting with others. In other words, they need adults who are “network literate.” But what does being “network literate” look like as it relates to personallearningnetworks?
Lean on your PLN While looking to colleagues for advice is great, utilizing a PersonalLearningNetwork (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.
“Socialmedia has offered us a platform where we can learn from and with the smartest people we ‘meet’ from around the world, whenever we need to or are ready to go.” Scott McLeod & Chris Lehman The School Leader’s Guide to SocialMediaPersonalLearningNetworks existed long before there was an Internet.
From my point of view educators become quickly attached to one specific socialmedia tool as their go to source for his/her PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN). Now anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Twitter as a professional learning and networking tool. Take Twitter for example.
The theme of the session is SocialMedia & PLNs , so I prepared a Prezi (my first ever; please take this into account if you peruse it below!) Building a PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN) Using SocialMedia on Prezi. pln socialmedia tcea'
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 PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN) Helping Students Develop PersonalLearningNetworks How to post (..)
I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN) make available on socialmedia. 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.
socialmedia. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing PersonalLearningNetwork. Develop and employ a PersonalLearningNetwork. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. cyberbullying. digital commerce. digital communications. digital footprint, digital privacy.
Over the years, I have noticed that student engagement tends to decrease in my classes around this time and I reach out to my personallearningnetwork (PLN) for ideas or tools to boost engagement. Presentations can have sound, hyperlinks, socialmedia buttons and so much more.
PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN) Socialmedia allows any educator to learn anytime, anywhere, with anyone they want. Some providers even make certificates of completion available. I highly suggest you take a look at edWeb as they have been a leader in this space for many years.
If I was graded I would have probably received an A for running my school where strict rules had to be followed by students, mobile devices banned, and all socialmedia blocked. Once in the space that socialmedia provided, I began to lurk and learn. This is how both observers and myself measured my effectiveness.
Fortunately digital leaders are not at the mercy of budget cuts or taking professional days to learn and get better. They still can, but now have the ability to save time and money by harnessing the power of socialmedia to learn anytime, anywhere, and from anyone they choose.
You can either lurk and learn or develop your own PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN) to farm the best ideas and strategies that are actually working in similar demographics. When using socialmedia, think about the platforms being used and mix it up by mashing together text, hyperlinks, images, and video.
socialmedia. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing PersonalLearningNetwork. Develop and employ a PersonalLearningNetwork. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. cyberbullying. digital commerce. digital communications. digital footprint, digital privacy.
Investments in flexible seating should continue, but a more concerted effort to personalizelearning 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.
All educators can now form their own PersonalLearningNetwork (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.
Teachers and principals also increasingly voice opposition to blocking social websites, noting that schools have an obligation to teach students how to use socialmedia responsibly. Socialmedia is already a part of their frameworks as teens. Socialmedia is already a part of their frameworks as teens.
I was honored to have been interviewed for Educational Leadership, ASCD's flagship magazine, on the power of Twitter as part of a PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN). As you will see, the true power of connected learning is what you glean from the people you engage with. You can read the article HERE. And if so, how?
There are obviously quite a few socialmedia resources available to school leaders on the Web, but finding high-quality information can be difficult. Here are some books that I consider vital for school leaders seeking to learn as much as they can about its potential to enhance leadership and education.
socialmedia. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing PersonalLearningNetwork. Develop and employ a PersonalLearningNetwork. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. cyberbullying. digital commerce. digital communications. digital footprint, digital privacy.
In his book, The New Rules of Marketing & PR , David Meerman Scott perhaps captures why a number of us so heavily engage in using socialmedia: “ It’s fun to blog and tweet, and it makes you feel good to get your ideas out into the world.” The best way to do this is to optimize your socialmedia presence as an educator.
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 PersonalLearningNetwork (PLN). educational technology Innovation Instagram New Milford High School SocialMedia' So what do you think of this project?
Schools and classrooms do not, and will not, spiral out of control when we allow teachers the flexibility to take calculated risks to innovate with technology or permit students to learn using socialmedia or their own devices. To truly create an innovative culture of learning we must not fear failure either.
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