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On the cusp

On the cusp

Professional learning teams— Engaged in action research related to 21st Century change and the shifts we have been exploring in PLP— Many Ohio Consortium teams, transparent in their process— Providing a window onto their exciting,

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New Cohorts Forming

New Cohorts Forming

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Where is your attention?

Where is your attention?

By John Pederson Congratulations! You are now following 500+ people on Twitter, have an RSS reader with 1000+ unread items, and feel a bit guilty that you never really made it around to using Diigo.

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Bringing in Experts

Bringing in Experts

By: Clarence Fisher A vital part of the PLP experience is the period of time where outside experts, what we call “experienced voices,” are brought into the cohort and bring with them fresh ideas and

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PLP Live Event – Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology

PLP Live Event – Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology

Last night PLP held its first Live Event of 2010.  Will Richardson interviewed Allan Collins and Richard Halverson, the authors of Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology: The Digital Revolution and Schooling in America.

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PLP Live Event – Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology

PLP Live Event – Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology

Last night PLP held its first Live Event of 2010.  Will Richardson interviewed Allan Collins and Richard Halverson, the authors of Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology: The Digital Revolution and Schooling in America.

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The Value of Experienced Voices

The Value of Experienced Voices

By: Dean Shareski One of the great ideas of PLP is the use of experienced voices. These are people who have established a clear online presence and have spent considerable time connecting and sharing in

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Oceans of Possibilities

Oceans of Possibilities

By: Lani Ritter-Hall Two face to face meetings – A number of Elluminate sessions – Sheryl and Will’s guidance and mentorship – School teams mapping an interdisciplinary unit, planning together – And recently on the

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What Do You Value?

What Do You Value?

By Karl Fisch When educators talk about schools and technology, there’s a natural tendency to look forward, to a time when schools are “better,” with technology often part of the perceived solution. In fact, this

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Taking one step, then another, to an entirely new level

Taking one step, then another, to an entirely new level

By Lani Ritter-Hall “Part of the mission of PLP is to help participants build their cyber confidence while at the same time starting to build their personal and professional learning networks. One way we do

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