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Posted by Powerful Learning Practice on Feb 1, 2011 in Change, DublinDallas Community, Getting to know us | 1 comment

This is cross-posted from Patti L. Grayson’s blog, a PLPeep from the Dublin Dallas cohort. Read it and feel the enthusiasm! I’m not sure why the graphic you see here appeals to me, except that the overall shape looks like a brain to me… I see individuals in a colorful, inviting place, on their own path, taking the time to explore and discover. I want this to be my classroom! Today was a pretty awesome day in 3rd grade… The best part was that I had no idea what was coming. It was entirely spontaneous! In our Morning...

Going the distance

Posted by Lani Ritter Hall on Jan 29, 2011 in Archdiocese of Philadelphia Community, Community News | 0 comments

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 been learned and sharing– Marian O’Brien “PLP has clearly opened my eyes as to what I don’t know. It’s also made me realize that I need to not only know but somehow I need to go the distance and figure out how to USE...

Backing Off – My PLPeeps take off without me!

Posted by Brian on Jan 27, 2011 in Community News | 0 comments

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 best to just get out of the way (the same thing happens in our classrooms doesn’t it?). Enjoy! So, Heidi sets up the projector and laptop by herself. I was there in case she needed me. – Nope! And then she takes off! – Showing the Animoto slide show she...

Educon, Here We Come!

Posted by Susan Carter Morgan on Jan 27, 2011 in Community News, Press | 0 comments

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 we gather in Philadelphia with new and old friends, PLPeeps, and colleagues. If you aren’t going, please do check out the sessions here. You’ll be able to connect virtually, and it’s well worth your time. And if you are going, please make sure...

Flash your badge – represent Powerful Learning Practice

Posted by Powerful Learning Practice on Jan 24, 2011 in Community News | 0 comments

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 of our teams? Then you’re a PLPeep! Represent! We’d love for you to consider putting a line into your bios on your website that say you’re part of Powerful Learning Practice. We’re also offering this badge that you can add to your blog or Web...

Pecha Kucha, PLP Style

Posted by Powerful Learning Practice on Jan 23, 2011 in Community News, Learning | 4 comments

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 seconds, as you tell your story in sync with the visuals. When you’re done – you’re done. PLP’s 1st Pecha Kucha night is this Wednesday at 7pm EST (6CT) (5MT). It will last less than 1 hour. Join the Room here: http://bit.ly/PLPpechakucha You will NOT want to miss the...