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Aggregate, Curate and Create Your Own Textbook

Posted by Dolores Gende on Jan 24, 2012 in Making The Shift, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices | 4 comments

With information being ubiquitous, I believe that teachers can (and should) take control of their courses by creating their own interactive textbooks. It might seem like a daunting task, but the availability of quality materials online and the power of tapping into personal learning networks should make this a worthwhile learning journey. In this post I will explain the process of creating a digital textbook, tools for each step of the process, and strategies for involving students in its development.

The Essence of Connected Leadership

Posted by Sr Geralyn Schmidt on Jan 6, 2012 in Connected Leadership, Creating Global Classrooms, Teacher Leadership 2.0, Voices | 2 comments

As effective leaders do what they are called to do, they look back and support their followers. This support generates energy and gives the group strength to keep moving forward. I have seen this kind of leadership among those who mentor new teachers and assist them to find their voice and their gifts in the classroom. I have seen this in educators who take a reluctant learner and set their soul on fire with love of learning through their personal interest.

S H I F T – A New Year’s Resolution for 2012

Posted by Patti Grayson on Jan 3, 2012 in Creating Global Classrooms, Less Teacher, More Student, Making The Shift, Personal Learning Networks, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices | 5 comments

As we return to the classroom in January we’re refreshed, renewed, and rarin’ to go, right? If you’ve been putting off shifting your classroom due to time constraints, fear, or confusion about what “shifting” is, now is the time to take that first step forward. In the five full months that remain (in most of North America, at least), commit yourself to one of these steps each month and you’ll be on your way.

Make the shift this New Year: The Connected Educator book GIVEAWAY

Posted by Michelle Rogerson on Dec 30, 2011 in Learning, Powerful Learning Practice | 17 comments

Are you ready to make the shift in 2012 — to make it your resolution to use online tools for professional development, to create innovative action projects and to challenge yourself and your students by enhancing your personal learning networks? Well, we’re still in the spirit of giving here at Powerful Learning Practice, and we want to help you make 2012 your most successful year ever. That’s right, IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME! Here’s your chance to win your very own copy of The Connected Educator: Learning and Leading...

Our 13 Most Popular Posts of 2011

Posted by John Norton on Dec 30, 2011 in Connected Leadership, Creating Global Classrooms, Less Teacher, More Student, Making The Shift, Passion Based Learning, The Compelling Need for Change, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices, Voices Index, Web Tools That Deepen Learning | 0 comments

I’m a little reluctant to follow the popular annual tradition of announcing a “Top 10″ — mostly because I’ve read every one of the 100+ articles we’ve posted since our March launch. Whatever the click counts, I know how much great content we have to share, written by a remarkable cross-section of creative and visionary educators. Still, a colleague assures me that Top 10 lists are a good way for folks to sample the product and become regular readers. Reason enough. And I’m sure you won’t mind if I add a few extra!