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. Read more: How to set up a classroom gamification level system.

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The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

“Social media 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 Social Media Personal Learning Networks existed long before there was an Internet.

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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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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Yes, teachers are those who impart knowledge to their students, but if we want to have great teachers in the education system, we must consider the fact that the teachers themselves need to be on the receiving end of learning from time to time. Some swear by their PLNs (Personal Learning Networks) or CoPs (Communities of Practice).

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2011

The knowledge that I have acquired from my Personal Learning Network (PLN) provided me with the ideas and strategies to utilize student cell phones as mobile learning devices. Image credit: [link] Last year some of my teachers began to utilize student devices as tools for learning, mainly as student response systems.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Why spend money on expensive information delivery systems when you can use Twitter for free? After lurking and learning for a little while, I quickly discovered this vibrant community of passionate educators actively collaborating to improve educational practices. As my network has grown, so has my growth as an educational leader.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 2, 2017

The amount of new acronyms in the educational technology world is staggering… and often overwhelming for educators. BYOL – Bring Your Own Learning. BYOT – Bring Your Own Technology. CMS – Content Management System (a tool to build websites and apps). ICT – Information Communications Technology. Windows, Android).

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks. Having the technology without a solid lesson plan is no better than having a good lesson plan, but poor tech implementation. Some of them prefer to seek classroom collaborations directly.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

It has been quite the ride since I changed my perspective on teaching, learning, and leadership eight years ago. Prior to 2009 I basically saw technology as just an add-on and something that could spruce up a lesson. Learning spaces must become learner-centered. We must do this. starting today.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

CFISD is an amazing school district that is not only one of the highest achieving large districts in the state of Texas, but also firmly committed to scaling innovative practices to improve learning for all 120,000 students. Wells Elementary to me is a school of dreams because my daughter loves learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Integrate when appropriate.” – Eric Sheninger I love technology. I love technology for its ability to transform lives and professional practice. The formation of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) has opened my eyes and mind to an array of ideas, strategies, and tools to support and enhance learning through the assistance of technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

I am a teacher on special assignment (TOSA) as an Academic Coach focusing in Educational Technology in sunny La Habra, California. I am passionate about technology and its effects on teaching and learning. I currently run an online MS program in Educational Technology ( [link] ). Stream by clicking here. Jody Green.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

As my experiences grew, my personal learning network broadened and my perspectives became less myopic. I realized that talking pedagogy means very little if you don’t have a number of critical things in place before you get to the learning. Educators led energizing sessions on integrating technology.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 21, 2016

It’s safe to say that the seismic shifts we are witnessing as a result of technological advances will continue to reshape our world in ways that we could never have imagined. They also aligned nicely with the technological changes that were occurring. Learn differently. Let’s look at another example. Think differently.

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The 21st Century Principal

APRIL 9, 2013

School leaders, however, are not encouraged to use Facebook, Twitter and other social media tools as a 21st century announcement system. This book provides a complete model to make global learning and connecting happen. This book provides strategy on how to proactively engage in social media use to foster a positive online reputation.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 3, 2010

On a crisp, sunny Saturday morning in October, approximately 400 passionate educators congregated at New Milford High School for the Tri-State Educational Technology Conference (TSETC). I had met George Bengel at the NYSCATE Leadership Symposium this summer and personally reached out to him about presenting at TSETC.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2015

What are the school factors that influence student learning and ultimately achievement? How do we get educators and school systems to embrace change as opposed to always fighting for buy-in? Leaders in the digital age leverage available technology to transform communications. Improvement that endures over time.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Georgia’s Fulton County School System is a large district, spanning 78 miles from top to bottom. When we get kids thinking creatively, it unleashes a joy of learning. When we get kids thinking creatively, it unleashes a joy of learning. She was curious and excited about finding meaningful uses for technology in the classroom.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

How can we best harness the positive aspects of technology to improve student learning and the schools we work in? As a first step, we need to disrupt the status quo that’s embedded in the education system by developing new ways of looking at things that transform the world. The 7 pillars of digital leadership.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2017

We agreed that the system was broken and it wasn’t just curriculum we wanted to change, it was our relationships with students. We presented ideas about the classroom, professional development or experimenting with technology to each other for feedback. That initial email turned into a dozen more—back and forth.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2017

We added new robotics, drones, and video game design, and engaged students using our new Lightspeed audio system. The library is leading the way in adding technology and research materials to the curriculum to enhance learning. Challenge yourself by asking what you can do to promote 21 st -century learning in your library.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2017

As the first certified library media specialist at the district level in this system, I have been busy building a strong standard of practice for our librarians. I want our school librarians to be seen as experts in new tools and resources, so I teach all of them these three essential skills: 1) How to Introduce New Technology.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2017

As the first certified library media specialist at the district level in this system, I have been busy building a strong standard of practice for our librarians. I want our school librarians to be seen as experts in new tools and resources, so I teach all of them these three essential skills: 1) How to Introduce New Technology.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 17, 2017

Looking to learn something new this summer? Maybe you want to develop your personal learning network on social media, read a few new books , or take a course alongside other educators. Thanks to technology, we can take learning online and collaborate with educators around the country and the world.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

One, for example, is the Cristo Rey network, a Catholic high school system founded in 2000 that currently includes 35 schools throughout the United States. Last year, Vergara, a Hispanic lesbian in tech, was paired with a high school student who is also Hispanic, transgender, and potentially exploring a role in the tech industry.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

So if I my tweet was appropriate for English teachers who use technology and flip their classroom, I would use the hashtags #Engchat , #flipclass , and #edtech. You will often see me use the hashtag #teamMAIT when I want to share posts with my Masters in Instructional Technology classmates.

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The 21st Century Principal

APRIL 27, 2011

With these devices, I have been able to make technology fit more seamlessly into what I do as an administrator. The iPad increases the level of my connectivity to my school staff and members in my Personal Learning Network. The other tools include my two laptops and my Android phone.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

“We are trying to leverage our work with our partners to scale personalized learning and become the first state in the nation with a new model on a systemic level,” says Daniela Fairchild, director of education in the Rhode Island Office of Innovation.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

JUNE 7, 2019

In the Guide to Capstone Education from the National Capstone Consortium there are a series of questions posed about technology and the role it should, could or might possibly play in a capstone course. How will technology enhance the structure and requirements of the program? In “How Does Technology Facilitate Learning?

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Learning with 'e's

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

In today's fast paced and change ridden world, learners need now, like never before, to be able to connect through technology to peers, experts, content and services. One of the most valuable assets a 21st Century learner has is their personal learning network (PLN).

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In these busy times, look for educators and networks that are creating space for your social-emotional needs. PLNs have been my support system, and at the same time, they have helped me to grow as a professional. By doing this, Masson points out that growth and rest don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) have long supported teachers in their career development, but with the help of technology, they’re now transforming education itself. We spoke with educators around the country and discovered seven ways that PLCs are transforming teaching and learning in schools.

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Learning With Lucie

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Kathy had noted my success in attracting female students in advanced computer classes and asked me to work with her on identifying strategies for increasing the number of girls enrolled in Information Technology programs in Vermont Technical Center. Kathy had a gift for creating sustainable systems that would ripple in their reach and impact.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 16, 2016

There’s one complaint about technology that I hear from almost every single person I talk to: it’s just plain overwhelming. There’s too much to learn. Between ed tech for your classroom and the technology you use in your personal life, there’s always going to be a massive amount of tools you wish you could explore and master.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

The pace of change, driven predominantly by the rapid encroachment of digital and now AI technologies, has accelerated dramatically. The fast-paced evolution in educational technology and methodologies necessitates a fresh look at what features teachers should exhibit to be effective and relevant in this ever-changing environment.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

How many times have we invested in technology, environments and curricula that is simply a waste of time and resources? The institutional learning platform - the VLE - is a classic case of decisions made about learning without consulting the learner.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2016

Educators point to the ability to learn from colleagues, in addition to experts, as essential for enhancing their abilities. Basically, they’ll be forming a PLN for the session, and hopefully, many of them will become permanent members of each other’s personal learning networks.”. Personalized Learning Roundtable.

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