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karencameron

Personal Learning Networks for Educators - 3 views

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  • Jon Freer on 09 Sep 12
     
    YouTube video giving great reasons for the PLN, the role of the PLN and an overview of one person's PLN.  Gives one a pretty good understanding of the 'why' and 'how' of Personal Learning Networks.
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  • Nate Cannon on 09 Sep 12
     
    How a PLN can be beneficial and what resources you could include in your own Personal Learning Network.
  • Nate Cannon on 09 Sep 12
     
    How a PLN can be beneficial and what resources you could include in your own Personal Learning Network.
  • Katelyn Conner on 08 Sep 13
     
    This short, engaging video provides two excellent reasons for educators in particular to create a PLN: accessibility and responsibility. The author mentions that educators need to be more responsible for their own professional development. This video switches from the "why" to the "how", but the "why" portion is an excellent resource on its own.
  • bwiedeman on 05 Sep 14
     
    This video begins by describing the reasons why you should create and maintain a PLN. It goes on to describe that a PLN is a 'two-way' street where you not only absorb information but also share with others your expertise. The author goes on to describe his PLN which includes ways to find answers to questions he doesn't know, how to collect information from other experts and also how to share your own expertise.
  • nathankraftcheck on 05 Sep 14
     
    I think the author makes a great point with the "two-way street" analogy. It helps differentiate the qualities of PLNs versus PLEs and reminds us that we can be a valuable resource in others' PLNs.
  • karencameron on 09 Sep 14
     
    In this video, the author explains the reasons educators should focus on building their Personal Learning Networks. This guy is pretty funny and does a good job explaining why PLN's are important.
toddsvecusa

Creating a PLN - 0 views

teacherchallenge.edublogs.org/creating-a-pln

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shared by toddsvecusa on 08 Sep 13 - No Cached
  • Jessica Rouse on 08 Sep 13
     
    Edublogs Teachers. This has a Step by Step process of how to create a PLN in just a few weeks. Very useful information given here.
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  • Ryan McDonough on 22 Jun 14
     
    I like this site because it tells users how to create their own professional learning network in very simplistic steps. Discussed in the site is using online technology as effective tools in order to establish and grow your own PLN. Tools cited where Twitter, blogging, iGoogle, Diigo, attending webinars, bring back your knowledge and implementing it within your classroom, and making connections by putting yourself out there to develop rich connections.
  • toddsvecusa on 08 Sep 14
     
    Summary: This is a great website with many resources for the creation of PLN's. It walks through 10 steps in creating a PLN. I thought the comments were thoughtful, and found the resource to be helpful in my gaining better insight into PLN's.
  • jody lazarski on 09 Sep 14
     
    Who can't use a step by step guide for PLNS? This is great. I can use guides for everything! I love quick breakdown and references that are presented in this blog. Thank your for sharing... I may be borrowing this into my diigo library! I think I now officially have a PLN to do list. Thank you for this find.
  • karencameron on 09 Sep 14
     
    I love the step-by-step ease of this blog. Bookmarked this and definitely going to use it to my benefit!
Melissa Getz

Top Twitter Hashtags for Librarians | hls - 0 views

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  • Melissa Getz on 15 Mar 15
     
    Because we have librarians in our community.
shannahollich

How I Teach Social Media in My University Classroom - 1 views

blog.hootsuite.com/ial-media-university-classroom

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shared by shannahollich on 09 Oct 18 - No Cached
  • shannahollich on 09 Oct 18
     
    From the HootSuite blog, a post about classroom exercises using social media in higher ed and how to use social media as a professional development tool to enhance curriculum.
shannahollich

EDUCAUSE Homepage | EDUCAUSE - 0 views

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shared by shannahollich on 02 Sep 18 - No Cached
  • shannahollich on 02 Sep 18
     
    A nonprofit association dedicated to integrating information technology into higher education. They have a blog as well as information about research and publications, conferences and events, professional development, and ideas for how to integrate technology into higher education.
huskerteacher

Teaching Science with Technology: Case Studies of Science Teachers'Development of Techn... - 0 views

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  • experience various constraints, such as lack of time, equipment, pedagogical content knowledge, and pedagogical skills in implementing reform-based teaching strategies
  • Utilizing technology tools in inquiry-based science classrooms allows students to work as scientists
  • nquiry as “the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence derived from their work”
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  • When educational technology tools are used appropriately and effectively in science classrooms, students actively engage in their knowledge construction and improve their thinking and problem solving skills (Trowbridge, Bybee, & Powell, 2008).
  • science best when they are “engaged in science.”
  • huskerteacher on 20 Jul 18
     
    Interesting article discussing the integration of technology in science instruction. The importance of using TPACK, professional development for teachers in both science content and pedagogical methods for inquiry based instruction.
anonymous

Padlet - 0 views

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  • Judy Blakeney on 23 Jan 16
     
    Padlet is a digital board that can be used for for professional development for teachers or with students. The teacher creates an account, then creates a digital bulletin board that only requires web access via a link. Links can be emailed or posted in Google Classroom. Students can post using the link without signing in, which makes it easy to use. This tool can be used for brainstorming, formative assessment, collaboration, or an exit ticket.
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  • anonymous on 27 Feb 16
     
    I'm looking forward to try this site. You can create an account for free and then create bulletin boards that the teacher, student or class can use to collect pictures, text, even videos. Students can use this to create reports about topics. Teachers can create class discussion which can include media. Teachers can also use this as a place to turn in assignments. There are many possibilities.
  • jdprance on 08 Mar 16
     
    Padlet is a free application to create an online bulletin board that you can use to display information for any topic.
  • jincelli on 12 Jul 16
     
    From your hobby to your career, your class notes to your final exam, your mood board to your runway show, padlets help you organize your life.
  • tjepson on 01 Jul 17
     
    Padlet is an online bulletin board software that is handy for teachers who want to go paperless in their classrooms. Simply create a Project Wall using Padlet and add all the necessary information the students need that you would usually print as hand-outs. Because its a digital platform, any changes you make to the Padlet will instantly take effect. No need to reprint documents, just share the link. Students can also use Padlet to add their own notes for discussions.
  • kettaku on 04 Sep 18
     
    I have used this in my composition classes to work on constructing thesis statements and to view the resources the students are working on.
  • anonymous on 05 Feb 19
     
    Padlet is an online virtual "bulletin" board, where students and teachers can collaborate, reflect, share links and pictures, in a secure location. Padlet allows users to create a hidden wall with a custom URL. Padlet creators can also moderate posts, remove posts, and manage their board 24/7.
cooperjrn

Personal Learning Networks for Educators - YouTube - 1 views

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  • cooperjrn on 11 Jun 18
     
    This video goes into why an educator should create a personal learning network. He talks about the responsibility of educators to create opportunities for professional development that their schools do not have time or resources to create for them. My favourite takeaway from this video is not to bother a busy colleague when a quick search can give you the answer.
Lisa Bradshaw

New Adobe Discount for K-12 Kids - 0 views

If anyone uses Adobe software with K-12 kids, they recently dropped their educational rate for those grades. Here is an article about it. I don't have kids in K-12, either my own or students, so I ...

adobe software educational discount

started by Lisa Bradshaw on 12 Jun 18 no follow-up yet
barakstanley

What is a Personal Learning Network/Environment? - 2 views

https://blog.yorksj.ac.uk/moodle/2014/05/13/what-is-a-personal-learning-network/ The blog post from York St. John University defines personal learning networks (PLNs) and personal learning environ...

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started by barakstanley on 06 Jun 18 no follow-up yet
barakstanley

Personal Learning Networks in the 21st century - 2 views

Wow, this is a comprehensive resource! Check out page 17. There is a fascinating article titled, "Does Your PLN Help Your PLC Become a CoP?" It provides an excellent overview of the process for a p...

PLN EDTECH543 Technology 21Century

started by miljenni on 08 Jun 18 2 follow-ups, last by barakstanley on 08 Jun 18
barakstanley

Teacher turning to Twitter - 2 views

I enjoyed reading the article. My initial thoughts were that Twitter's lack of characters would be a hindrance to developing a community of practice online. However, the article explains how "it re...

EDTECH543 education twitter COP

started by miljenni on 08 Jun 18 1 follow-up, last by barakstanley on 08 Jun 18
barakstanley

What is a PLN? - 6 views

I like how this article explains that PLNs can allow an "educator to completely personalize their training." Teachers are always in different places based on their classroom, grade level, or school...

EDTECH543 pln personal learning network

started by miljenni on 06 Jun 18 3 follow-ups, last by barakstanley on 08 Jun 18
Clayton Mitchell

Personal Learning Networks vs Personal Learning Communities - 5 views

I like that this article focuses on PLEs, PLNs, and CoPs through the lens of teacher professional development. It points out that instructors teaching and cultural collaboration improved when educa...

PLN education Resources technology

started by Christina Jorgensen on 08 Sep 12 1 follow-up, last by Clayton Mitchell on 09 Sep 12
melpalmer4

What is a Personal Learning Network? - The Tech Edvocate - 6 views

www.thetechedvocate.org/personal-learning-network

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shared by melpalmer4 on 04 Jun 18 - No Cached
  • One, you shape absolutely everything about it.
  • You personalize exactly who you want in your network, what you want to share, where you want to engage with people, and what you’re interested in learning about
  • You also pick the platform.
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  • you will form personal connections with them based on shared ideas and experiences
  • You’ll be amazed who in your field will say something you’ve never thought of, or mention a point of view you’ve never considered.
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      nstringham on 11 Jun 18
       
      I love this aspect of collaboration! I know that I could never come up with all these different ideas on my own, but I also have the ability to take someone's thoughts or ideas and add my own to them to expand it even further.
  • But the heart of every network isn’t the platform, but the people who enrich conversations with unique backgrounds and specializations.
  • hey’re especially important for educators because it’s likely a school district lacks the funding to support teachers with professional development.
  • melpalmer4 on 04 Jun 18
     
    This article discusses the value of PLNs specifically for educators. It gives the who, what, when, why and how for the reader.
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  • joshgiudicelli on 04 Jun 18
     
    This is a great article. I like that is starts with what a PLN is and proceeds to talk about where and how to set it up. I also like that this article is written through the lens of an educator. It makes a lot of what is said more relevant and personal. Good find!
  • wagnerang on 05 Jun 18
     
    I really like how this article breaks down what a PLN is, how to learn from one, and where to network. So often, I think that these basics are what keep people from joining in. Though networking can sound intimidating, this piece notes why they are so important to educators and, potentially, students, thus encouraging and motivating users to join in.
  • melpalmer4 on 12 Jun 18
     
    This is a nice overview of what a PLN is and how teachers can get involved. It discussed important reasons that PLNs are useful. The article breaks down the need, structure and value of a PLN. #EDTECH543 #EDTechSN #PLN
bbridgewater019

Promoting Communities of Practice - 3 views

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shared by bbridgewater019 on 12 Jun 17 - No Cached
  • bbridgewater019 on 12 Jun 17
     
    This work provides first person accounts of creating and implementing communities of practice as well as research about communities of practice. The goal of the work, according to the author, is to guide and promote other educators in the creation of communities of practice. Communities of Practice are explored in this work through the lens of higher education, professional development, secondary education, and primary education with the varying chapters all presenting a different type of community of practice.
teachingjake503

Four Steps to Success | edtechdigest.com - 0 views

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EDTECH education technology edtech543 resources CommunitiesofPractice COPs

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  • teachingjake503 on 01 Sep 17
     
    After reviewing articles on the basics of Communities of Practice, I was seeking an example of COPs in Action. In an article, I saw a reference to the iEARN educational project that operates as a global educational COP for teachers and students in 100's of countries. iEARN is one of the largest online primary and secondary educational network. While the community operates through technology, the technology is not the focus but rather the just a means to connect educators. The core components of iEARN are "mission driven" (how to make the world a better place), decentralized structure (no true president our central figure), honoring teachers not technology, and a "sense of community". The article helped me contextualize what a real life community of practice looks like which gives me ideas on how to look for COPs in my own professional development.
Tiffany Kannengieszer

Communities of Practice: Learning as a Social System - 0 views

moo27pilot.eduhk.hk/...Learningasasocialsystem.pdf

communityofpractice community EDTECH543

shared by Tiffany Kannengieszer on 28 Aug 17 - No Cached
  • Tiffany Kannengieszer on 28 Aug 17
     
    Summary: Communities of Practice are all around us. They exist in most businesses and most professional communities. These communities are important because work is shared, revised, and organized; thus, making it better. The development of CoPs is dependent on leaders within these communities.
  • hamitup on 04 Sep 17
     
    The sharing piece seems to be the most integral part CoP in my opinion. Also, before exploring these topics I feel my thinking was streamlined towards education, but I am understanding the need for CoP in all professions. If you are not sharing as a part of the community then you are not a contributor. This translates to the classroom and making sure all students play a role and have a place in the classroom's community! This starts as early as having a classroom "job."
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