Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2017

It’s heartbreaking to watch teachers actively choose not to engage in professional development, especially since my #1 goal as a trainer is to engage them. My trainings are hands-on and practice-based, which makes it even more obvious when a teacher is choosing not to engage.

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Personal Learning Network Professional Learning Report Twitter 420

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

The goal was simple, to introduce and train them on some age appropriate technology tools while identifying natural pedagogical fits. So I did what I have been doing for the past five years and that was submit a query to my Personal Learning Network (PLN) using Twitter and Google+. Please share in the comments section.

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Elementary EdTech Personal Learning Network Secondary 295

The Web20Classroom

JULY 5, 2010

This is a video I will definitely be using in upcoming trainings and talks. Also, last Spring I got several other members of my PLN to give me the reason why their PLN is important to them and why they find theirs valuable to their professional learning. Check it out. So those are just a few examples of why a PLN.

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Personal Learning Network Personalized Learning Learning Professional Learning 100

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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Poll Everywhere Schoology iPad Mobility 210

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

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. Steven Anderson published a book with Tom Whitby in 2104, The Relevant Educator: How Connectedness Empowers Learning. Teachers need more time.

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Personal Learning Network Personalized Learning Social Media Learning 49

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. Em·pa·thy /?emp?TH?/

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Professional Learning Twitter Classroom Training 165

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Traditional forms of professional development (PD) such as “sit and get,” one-size-fits-all, and trainings lacking accountability have proven obsolete. Digital tools now allow for professional learning to take place anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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Digital Badges Personal Learning Network Social Media Professional Learning 94

edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2016

Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). Now don’t get me wrong, I still highly value face-to-face experiences, as there are some natural limits to learning exclusively in a social media vacuum. community on edWeb.net.

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Professional Learning Learning Personal Learning Network Social Media 40

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. Wyoming Switchboard Network homepage.

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EdTech Edcamps Course Program Evaluation 111

MSEDTechie

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

If you are going to train teachers, you should have experience with instruction. There is nothing worse than receiving training on a tool that you don’t have access to, or will never get to use. Ex: using a overhead projector, training on a product that is old and has replacement. and no particular order….

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Gamification Survey Edcamps Training 40

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 22, 2013

Quality professional development rests in the ability of the organization to not only meet their needs, but also that of its constituents. The trainings that many educators are now forced to attend are usually driven by whatever the federal and state governments have mandated. Will this help my students learn and achieve?

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Edcamps Common Core Personal Learning Network Training 355

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2016

Professional Growth Traditional forms of professional development such as “sit and get”, one-size-fits-all, a few isolated days in the school calendar, and trainings lacking accountability are all a waste of time and money. Technology now allows for professional learning to take place anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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iPhone Personal Learning Network Smartphone Professional Learning 150

TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 1, 2015

This is basically an updated, more accessible version of his original work (see below) that is designed for professional development, staff meetings, and other forms of teacher training. Connected learners take responsibility for their own professional development. Driven by Data: A Practical Guide to Improve Instruction.

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Learning Case Study Data Training 40