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The Professional Learning Sweet Spot

A Principal's Reflections

For the most part, this consisted of attending mandatory district “PD” days, professional learning communities (PLC)’s or approved off-site experiences such as conferences, workshops, or webinars. 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).

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Learning Never Stops

A Principal's Reflections

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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Supplement Your Professional Learning with edWeb

A Principal's Reflections

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 that I facilitate.

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Thinking About Redefining Professional Development

The Web20Classroom

The traditional forms of sit-and-get PD are giving way to MOOCs, webinars, Edcamps and flipped learning. 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.

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Subscriber Special: July

Ask a Tech Teacher

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Develop the solid core of a Professional Learning Network. Each week, review materials on themed activities including webinars, short articles, sample lessons plans, and ebooks. Your Personal Learning Network.

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Last Chance to Join Tech-infused Class

Ask a Tech Teacher

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Develop the solid core of a Professional Learning Network. Each week, review materials on themed activities including webinars, short articles, sample lessons plans, and ebooks. Your Personal Learning Network.

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Designing Empathy-Based Professional Development That Teachers Will Use

Edsurge

Ask teachers their preferred learning methods, then build an experience around those needs. Creating space for educator autonomy celebrates different learning styles rather than forcing professional learning into a rigid mold. Example of learning opportunities to support various learning pathways.