New Initiatives, New Ways to Learn and Share
As Powerful Learning Practice grows, so do the options to participate. If you have ever wanted to be a part of learning and sharing online but have not had a team or school with which to participate, then some of these new options might work for you. The Global Cohorts (either administrative or educator), for example, are completely virtual with opportunities to connect based on interest rather than geography. Interactive webinars and guest speakers will help spark new ideas and provide opportunities for discussions. The Global NBCT Cohort...
read moreISTE Award Winners: Dean Shareski & Karl Fisch
By: Susan Carter Morgan The building of relationships takes time, but the investment pays off in big dividends, says Dean Shareski, Digital Learning Consultant with the Prairie South Subdivision in Moose Jaw, SK, Canada and sessional lecturer for the University of Regina. Because of those relationships and his leadership in educational technology around the world, Dean has won the ISTE Leadership award for 2010. Dean is also a Community Leader for the Powerful Learning Practice, where he guides and nurtures his cohort much as he shares with...
read morePLP Bloggers
By Susan Carter Morgan I was checking out some of our PLP-ers blogs. Tanner Vision thinks Apple knows what they are talking about. Teachology Director focuses on “the netting.” Watch Your Bobber has some great links to tech resources. Cary is exploring whether students at school should be allowed to bring their own laptops to school. And Keith asks us to think about people who make a difference in our lives. So much good thinking going...
read moreThe Projects Begin
By Susan Carter Morgan April has arrived, and that means Powerful Learning Practice cohorts are drawing to a close, preparing their final projects. Chesnut Hill Academy, part of the ADVIS cohort, has created a short video explaining their plans to focus on professional development. Their ning includes lists of resources, conferences, and a mentor list of those who might help other colleagues. One group is cleverly entitled “Patrick’s Best Conferences.” Their hope this year has been to model PLP professional development with...
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