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6 Tools for Connected Educators
Because it's hard to know where to begin to share, I decided to base my framework on the ideas of the work of Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach and Lani Ritter Hall, the authors of The Connected Educator, Learning and Leading in a Digital Age and some of the leaders of Connected Educators Month.
Leadership
Hypothesis: We Can Change the Learning Curve
My life is a hypothesis—that personal digital learning will change the world.
Innov8
EdTech 10: Bigfoot, Behavior, Broad Prize & Blended Learning
We love the opportunity to share what we are hearing with you, so check out this week’s top ten “B” rated stories, and that’s “B” as in best for anyone that’s wondering!
EdTech
MasteryConnect Powers PLC Connected Educators
Solution Tree, a midsize innovator headquartered in Bloomington Indiana, helped introduced American educators to the power of professional learning communities (PLCs) through books, events and professional development. In contrast to top down PD, PLC are an authentic way for teachers to collaborate and learn together. Sanger Unified, Schaumburg,…
Ed Policy
Building Buzz in Detroit
The EAA has built a blended professional development course for teachers inside of Buzz that uses a variety of resources to help teachers learn how to build a strong learning environment through fostering relationships, creating a common language, developing a shared classroom vision and establishing rituals and routines.
EdTech
LinkedIn and the Growing Field of Teacher Networking
Changes in how states use their budgets have forced some teachers to find alternatives for business networking. LinkedIn is more than just a social profile for your work life, it’s a chance for you to build a better career.
Ed Policy
10 Promising Models & What it Means for Leaders
The shift to digital holds great promise for students and teachers but it will be challenging and confusing for leaders. As the toolset improves, it will become somewhat easier to create high performing platform-centric districts and networks.
EdTech
New Anywhere Anytime Site Wants to Help You LearnBIG
LearnBig launched last week. It’s an anytime anywhere learning site seeking to build communities around open and proprietary content. LearnBig wants to help you organize your learning.
Leadership
NGLC Grants Sponsor Innovative New Schools In DC & Chicago
The Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) announced today that its successful national grant program will be replicated in Washington D.C. and Chicago. NLGC has already committed $21 million in support to nearly 60 new or redesigned blended-learning secondary schools across the nation.
Personalized Learning
Optimizing Informal Learning Spaces: Ten Tips for Universities
Purposely designed, campuses can take advantage of the opportunities represented by these changes and become host to engaged and active learning.