eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

When we apply principals of efficacy to the Pillars of Digital Leadership , we’re well on our way toward integrating technology with confidence that learning will be transformed. Pillar 1: Student engagement, learning, and achievement: Enhancing essential skill sets that society demands.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2011

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. We are making learning relevant, meaningful, and creative!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 29, 2018

Do treat it as a safe space; encourage students to speak honestly while being respectful of everyone. I dug through the many ideas from my personal learning network and came up with these popular morning meeting activities: a greeting where everyone greets everyone else. Favorite Morning Meeting Activities.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2016

The following are some specific paradigm shifts in relation to the Pillars of Digital Leadership : Student Engagement, Learning, and Achievement We can ill afford to teach and lead in the same ways we were taught and led. Technology now allows for professional learning to take place anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Don''t get me wrong, the summer months are invaluable to me as I spend my time immersed in the flow of information that my social networks provide, developing action plans, analyzing data, and hiring staff. Many of the initiatives that I am about to pursue either came directly or indirectly from my Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

Image credit: [link] Inherent within this shift is the need to re-evaluate the curriculum as the real-time web and information age present new challenges to instruction and student engagement. To take it a step further, model and encourage your staff to form their own Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Physically attending class has also broadened my personal learning network. The connections I make in person could lead to future collaborations down the road.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Physically attending class has also broadened my personal learning network. The connections I make in person could lead to future collaborations down the road.

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2019

Learning is often a social process, taking place through dialogue, discussion and other forms of interpersonal interaction. With more and more students learning remotely, the #DLNchat community set out last week to answer the question: How can universities create meaningful community for online students?

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 30, 2015

Connect with sources that will strengthen your personal learning network. Do the legwork now and introduce it when student engagement is floundering. Cost: FREE. Join a Twitter Chat. 44% of users who are signed up for Twitter have never sent a single tweet!! It will be a great investment in the future. Cost: FREE.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 24, 2010

Digital tools can be used to engage students, enhance learning and allow creativity and collaboration. Promote student engagement and creativity using digital storytelling, animations and audio/video projects. These resources can help you network, save time, and remain current on research.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Kelsey Ferguson, STEM Teacher, Seaborn Lee Elementary How do you think creative digital tools keep students engaged? When we get kids thinking creatively, it unleashes a joy of learning. Whether they are solving a problem or creating a product, kids can develop a love of the learning process, which is really powerful.

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