Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

And although they’re an impressive group, representing over 250 organizations, they’re doing what you should be doing: forming a Personal Learning Network (PLN) that benefits both themselves and the wider education community. The Ultimate Networking Tool: Social Media. Don’t worry about over-following at first.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Strategies introduced range from conventional tools such as quick writes, online websites, and visual writing to unconventional approaches such as Twitter novels, comics, and Google Earth lit trips. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. INTASC 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10. INTASC 1, 8.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2014

The epiphany for me was that I saw a professional opportunity in Twitter to improve communications with my stakeholders. From here I began to lurk and learn, which resulted in no longer being a disconnected nomad. connected educators Digital Leadership Opinion Personal Learning Network'

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 20, 2022

Strategically utilize an array of free tools such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok to communicate real-time information that stakeholders can access on any device. If you are the brightest and most innovative person in the room, you are in the wrong room! Consistency aligned with intent is vital.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

As I began to piece together resources on Personal Learning Networks(PLN’s) , I lost track of time and ended staying up well past my bedtime. I think in time Pinterest will evolve into a powerful component of educator''s Personal Learning Networks. The point here was that I was engaged.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2010

The following list provides some good PLN starting points and resources to assist any educator looking to take their professional growth to new levels: Twitter : Microblogging platform that allows educators from all corners of the globe to communicate in 140 characters or less. For more information on Twitter check out this video.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

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). As schools begin to develop plans for student and staff re-entry, pertinent professional learning supports will need to be emphasized.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 17, 2022

Lean on your PLN While looking to colleagues for advice is great, utilizing a Personal Learning Network (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.

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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

JULY 29, 2013

It started with Twitter and eventually led to the use of virtually every major social media tool available with the sole goal of improving professional practice. Becoming connected and developing my own Personal Learning Network (PLN) freed me from the purgatory that the traditional system of education had created.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 27, 2021

Strategies introduced range from conventional tools such as quick writes, online websites, and visual writing to unconventional approaches such as Twitter novels, comics, and Google Earth lit trips. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. INTASC 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10. INTASC 1, 8.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Strategies introduced range from conventional tools such as quick writes, online websites, and visual writing to unconventional approaches such as Twitter novels, comics, and Google Earth lit trips. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. INTASC 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10. INTASC 1, 8.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Strategies introduced range from conventional tools such as quick writes, online websites, and visual writing to unconventional approaches such as Twitter novels, comics, and Google Earth lit trips.

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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. Instagram by far is my favorite tool for bringing more clarity, detail, and context to what I share online, but Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn all support embedded visuals in any update.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 8, 2013

They desperately sought time during the school day to engage in professional growth opportunities, learn how to integrate Web 2.0 tools, and develop their own Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). Math teacher Jeff Fiscina learned how to create engaging learning activities using Educreations.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The teachers are very new to web tools, developing Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) and are currently teaching full time. After the course, they have contributed to our collaborative Pinterest boards, created and shared on Twitter, attempted missions and received digital badges, and kept digital portfolios.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

The ability to stop and restart compensates for many of the challenges educators face when it comes to making the time to learn. Personal Learning Network (PLN) Social media allows any educator to learn anytime, anywhere, with anyone they want. Some providers even make certificates of completion available.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2020

How do you make time to continue learning? Do you have a personal learning network (PLN) that you regularly connect with and learn from? If not, how might creating a powerful personal learning network serve to inspire you and keep you learning?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2020

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Use blogs, Twitter, and virtual meetings to collaborate. Learn to use tech collaboratively, purposefully, and as good digital citizens. Develop the core of a Personal Learning Network.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

So the other day I tweeted out this comment, “I am amazed each day to see so much educational progress in my Twitter feed. Don''t wait another second to start building a Personal Learning Network (PLN). This should be the norm, not the exception.” Consistency aligned with intent is key.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2011

When principals hear the words Twitter and Facebook they cringe. This is true, in many cases, when these tools are used for personal use. Quite simply, social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook have improved my effectiveness and efficiency as an educational leader.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

A connected learning model is empowering and ultimately creates a human-generated search engine for the most practical ideas and strategies being implemented in schools today. Using the work of Lyn Hilt as a model, Chapter 8 will provide leaders with the knowledge and tools to create their own Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2017

Image credit: [link] As I was perusing my Twitter stream the other day I came across this tool and immediately saw its value. The uniqueness of your position and professional beliefs will result in priorities that differ from your face-to-face colleagues and those in your Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 14, 2010

It was in March of 2009 that I decided to give this thing Twitter a try. Obviously my perception of Twitter early on was formed by the likes of Ashton Kutcher and Shaq. After nearly a year of using Twitter from an educational perspective I had begun to find and read blogs on a daily basis. blog Change Opinion PLN'

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 16, 2020

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Use blogs, Twitter, and virtual meetings to collaborate. Learn to use tech collaboratively, purposefully, and as good digital citizens. Develop the core of a Personal Learning Network.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 19, 2020

willrich45 on Twitter. Freedom to Learn. Personal Learning Networks. Learning on the Blog. Here are some ways that you can connect with Will’s work: willrichardson.com. Will’s blog. willrichardsonspeaks on LinkedIn. Here are Will’s books. Happy reading! Why School?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2022

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. This course is a follow-on to the introductory class, Tech-infused Teacher , digging into the digital ideas and tools used by innovative teachers to extend and enrich student learning. The Tech-infused Class. Certificate. Group enrollment.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2014

After reading an article in the local Sunday paper on Twitter I decided to step outside my comfort zone, disregard the perception that I had, and began to use social media as a leadership tool. What I lacked was education on how all aspects of technology could be used to enhance learning. Obviously, not much at the time.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2017

The same advice applies to the tools that many of us use to connect, learn, and grow. The Personal Learning Network (PLN) is fueled by the connections made thanks to a variety of social media tools, most notably Twitter. How would you manage or cope if Twitter tomorrow decided to shut its doors?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 6, 2020

Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Integrate and adapt blogs, wikis, Twitter, and Google Hangouts to collaborate and share. Develop and employ a Personal Learning Network. INTASC 1, 8.

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 26, 2012

Follow me on Twitter and Google+. free resources social media social network' This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2021

Strategies introduced range from conventional tools such as quick writes, online websites, and visual writing to unconventional approaches such as Twitter novels, comics, and Google Earth lit trips. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. INTASC 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10. INTASC 1, 8.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 18, 2012

It was in March of 2009 that I decided to give this social networking tool Twitter a try. Obviously my perception of Twitter early on was completely wrong as it has radically molded me into the leader and educator that I am today. I often marveled at the creative thought and passion that so many educators put into their writing.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

A survey of 755 teachers in the US found that they value the immediate feedback they get on Twitter. Schools might be concerned about the lack of interaction in online learning. Hundreds of teachers are interacting daily through Twitter, Reddit, Quora etc. building a personal learning network online.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Tools for Learning Twitter : Improve instruction through global collaboration (sharing resources, best practices, lesson ideas, acquire knowledge, networking, tracking conferences, etc.), grow professionally by establishing a Personal Learning Network (PLN) , follow specific hashtags (#).

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