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Save 20% off any summer eCourse, plus PLP celebrates educators with a giveaway!
We love teachers! 20% discount off any eCourse starts today! Last week we thanked teachers for inspiring, challenging, and making us better students and people. We also asked teachers if they “would recommend teaching as a
read moreWinding down–
Deep reflections with common themes–
Initially overwhelmed with uncertainty and challenges yet persevering–
Floundering and figuring it out together–
Appreciations for collaboration, the risk taking that enables, and hopes to continue that–
Recognition of the power of a collegial team working together and of PBL in learning–
Peter Eckstein explores 21st century learning in different types of learning environments
PLP eCourses attract participants from across the globe to learn and grow with one another. Over the next few weeks, we will feature interviews with current and past PLP eCourse participants. We’ll ask participants to share information about themselves, why they chose PLP eCourses and what they are up to professionally.
read more‘You are being rude if I’m doing all the talking’
From the May issue of T.H.E. Journal . . . “It used to be in the 20th century that I considered it rude when people were texting or typing when I was presenting. Now, I consider it rude if I am the one who is doing all the talking.”
read moreUse digital storytelling to show us what makes you a connected learner for a chance to win an iPad 3!
If you want to become a 21st century educator — and prepare iGeneration students for an exciting but unpredictable future — you first have to become a 21st century learner. That’s right. The “connected learner” is YOU. At Powerful Learning
read moreWe love teachers! Teacher Appreciation Week summer eCourse giveaway
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Where would we be without teachers? Over the years you’ve inspired us, challenged us, and kicked our butts to make us better students and better people. Thank you, teachers! To celebrate
read morePeriwinkle visits Beverley Acres Public School in Ontario, Canada
Periwinkle, our traveling mascot penguin has had a busy year since his departure in January. He has seen educators and administrators shifting and transforming their 21st century practices through our year-long professional learning journey. He’s
read more20 innovative books for your summer reading list
Are you gearing up for your summer reading? Don’t hit the beach with an empty Kindle or tote bag! If you’re looking for something to challenge, stimulate, or entertain you, we’ve got 20 suggestions for your summer reading list.
read moreA Day in the Life of a Connected Educator – Using social media in 21st century classrooms
One of our main goals at Powerful Learning Practice is to turn educators into 21st Century educators. That is, teach them how to use social media and other powerful Web 2.0 tools to transform their
read moreElectronic portfolios for students: Fredericksburg Academy’s action research gives students a voice
The crown jewel of our year-long, job-embedded professional learning journey, The Connected Learner Experience, is the action research project that each team completes and presents at our year-end culminating celebration. Action research is a process in
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