Powerful Learning Practice Blog

Going the distance

More than 3 months into the messy learning of PLP-- Chris Harbeck, experienced voice, introducing AudioBoo-- And Archdiocese community members reflecting-- Marie Orzechowski Listen! Alissa DeVito Listen! Experimenting-- Reflecting on where we've been-- Using what's...

TPACK Superintendent Perspective

This session will look at how to use the ISTE NETS and the TPACK model to seamlessly integrate technology, pedagogy, and content together in ways that support collaboration. Guest Teachers: Neil Rochelle Presenter: Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach Date: Jan. 28, 2011 Series:...

Backing Off – My PLPeeps take off without me!

This is a post Val Garton from the IU13 Powerful Learning Community in Pennsylvania, shared recently.  I enjoyed it because it reminds us both that you have to jump in and get started ... doing so knowing someone is there if needed helps ... but also sometimes its...

Educon, Here We Come!

photo © 2008 Ben Smith | more info (via: Wylio)Do we even have to explain Educon? If you haven't heard of this conference, which is really a bunch of great conversations, then you will soon-- if you follow any of us on Twitter. We'll be tweeting away  this weekend as...

Pecha Kucha Night!

This session features guest teachers sharing their learning experiences through the Pecha Kucha presentation format. Guest Teachers: Peter Skillen, Jamie Raeburn Weir, Rodd Lucier, Danika Barker, Royan Lee, Kim McGill, and Aviva Dunsiger Presenter: Sheryl...

Two Laptops, the Internet, and a Window to the World

We have a monthly staff meeting, which Sheryl always starts by asking us to share what's going on in our lives. For some of us, it's a time to moan and gripe about being sick (me). Others, though, mention something that really gets our attention--like this did. Kevin...

One to One Laptop Learning and Incorporating TPACK

TPACK integrates Technology, Pedagogy and Curriculum using a framework that is practical and effective. Come and explore Tpack infused lessons for the One to One classroom which you can use and adapt to your classroom right away. Presenter: Royan Lee and Alice Barr...

Flash your badge – represent Powerful Learning Practice

If you are part of the Powerful Learning Practice family, we'd love to see your commitment to that community by flashing your badge as part of your Web presence. Are you a part of the Powerful Learning Practice staff? A community leader, team leader, or a part of one...

Pecha Kucha, PLP Style

Pecha Kucha is a new global presentation phenomenon, which originated in Japan sometime during 2003. It's a new and wonderfully creative and unconventional way to do Power Point presentations. The rules are very simple: You must use 20 slides, each shown for 20...