A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2021

In this day and age, it is critical to rely on our best resource – each other. Consider tapping into the expertise of a global network through a Personal Learning Network (PLN). Learning is the fuel of leadership. Keep in mind that strong leaders ask for help and admit when they don’t know something.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Incorporate movement (i.e.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2020

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Resources include videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share in a collaborative environment.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2020

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network.

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The 21st Century Principal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

Our children need to have adults in their lives that know and understand the art of developing personal learning networks 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 personal learning networks?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Leaders must begin to establish a vision and strategic plan to create classrooms and buildings that are more reflective of the real world while empowering learners to use technology in powerful ways through either personalized or blended strategies and increased access in the form of BYOD or 1:1. This needs to be prioritized.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

When it is all said and done, the best experiences are ongoing and job-embedded so that the needed support, application into practice, feedback, and accountability for growth lead to actual changes to teaching, learning, and leadership. So, what does meaningful professional learning look like?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

So many resources are being shared daily on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. 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.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

To put it bluntly, leaders feel that they either do not have, or cannot find, the time to attend professional learning opportunities due to this tsunami of work that comes at the sacrifice of meaningful growth and development. Now more than ever leaders need to take control of their 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. Depending on the semester, all teachers now have 2-3 duty periods off per week to engage in professional learning opportunities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2019

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2017

Click To Tweet When I lead professional development, I can always spot the teachers who I would love to have if I was a student. They ask questions, experiment with new ideas, ask for more resources, and grab every opportunity to learn. We all have tough days when we wonder, “Why did I enter this profession?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2019

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

To that end, we chatted with HP Teaching Fellows Rola Tibshiran i, Vicky Masson , Joseph Filipic , Jim Pedrech and Chad Sorrells about how critical professional learning networks (PLNs) have been to both their craft and their well-being. Twitter can expand your network geographically, but it can sometimes feel overwhelming.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Resources include videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share in a collaborative environment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

This is extremely important in terms of technology integration in the classroom and professional learning to improve practice. To compliment traditional means of professional learning, work to create or further develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 12, 2014

There are lots of new and exciting ways to take control of your own professional learning. The DIY Professional Development Kit from Edutopia is full of ideas and resources you can use to drive your own learning. There has never been a time to think about how to break free from boring professional development.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take a few days this summer to review them with you. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network.

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Class Tech Integrate

JUNE 20, 2018

The most important/impactful professional learning I have ever participated in was developing my own Personal Learning Network (PLN) through Twitter. and how on earth are you doing professional learning with Twitter? Step 1: #Hashtags Find hashtags that apply to what you want to learn about.

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EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 12, 2009

The Personal Learning Network (PLN) that I''ve built on Twitter over the past couple of months has become an amazing resource for learning about what''s going on in the educational technology world. Tons of informational resources there! There’s only so much info a person can take in!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2017

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Develop the solid core of a Professional Learning Network. free resources on tech ed topics. Your Personal Learning Network. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2017

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Develop the solid core of a Professional Learning Network. free resources on tech ed topics. Your Personal Learning Network. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

With this comes the responsibility to ensure that teachers are provided the freedom to take risks, knowledge of effective practices, resources to make it happen, and flexibility to incorporate innovative teaching strategies. To take it a step further, model and encourage your staff to form their own Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Don''t get me wrong, the summer months are invaluable to me as I spend my time immersed in the flow of information that my social networks provide, developing action plans, analyzing data, and hiring staff. Many of the initiatives that I am about to pursue either came directly or indirectly from my Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2019

I was honored to have been interviewed for Educational Leadership, ASCD's flagship magazine, on the power of Twitter as part of a Personal Learning Network (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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2016

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Develop the solid core of a Professional Learning Network. free resources on tech ed topics. Your Personal Learning Network. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 30, 2016

The concept of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) has been around for a couple of years now. Educators who have embraced this concept have experienced firsthand the positive impact on professional practice that being a connected educator brings. Nothing beats quality, face-to-face professional learning.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

” A PLN can help you find and curate the best ideas and resources, and build a network of supportive peers in a time of constant change. It helps teachers extend their learning beyond the four walls. Steven Anderson, Lisa Schmucki, and Shaelynn Farnsworth discuss the value of a personal learning network.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 10, 2015

What Is A Personal Learning Network? What is a personal learning network, or rather a Personal Learning Network? How about a Professional Learning Network? What Is A Personal Learning Network? . The post What Is A Personal Learning Network?

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The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

The post that got all the attention told people five steps they can take to develop their personal learning network. While the steps still work, many of the resources listed (i.e. Reader question : Do you have a personal learning network? If so, how has it helped you learn?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2019

Empathy (Source: Participate) While there has been an increase in training around social-emotional learning (SEL) in K-12 classrooms, many professional development (PD) resources for educators treat SEL as a standalone subject rather than a foundational component of learning environments.

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The Innovative Educator

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

Finding time for teachers to meet and learn together is often very difficult, but a resourceful school team can utilize creative ideas that have worked well in other schools. Here are some ideas for providing time for educators to learn together. It is important to put these structures in place early in the year. I want more ».

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edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2018

Continuous, effective professional learning can help teachers and administrators improve teaching and learning, but research shows traditional forms of professional development have become expensive and ineffective. This trend is disrupting traditional models for professional development.

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Reading By Example

DECEMBER 5, 2015

My topic was how to get started in building one’s personal learning network. Here is a sampling of participants’ responses: A group of committed professionals interested in what’s best for children. There are resources within district. School-based Professional Development. Fast, systematic.

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