by Christen Dodd | Jan 24, 2012 | News, PD, Powerful Learning Practice, Press, Uncategorized
FETC 2012 has officially begun and PLP is very excited to be in Orlando for this year’s conference. Throughout the conference (January 23-26) this blog will be updated with new information and pictures. Be sure to check back often for updates and additional chances to win prizes!
by Powerful Learning Practice | Jan 20, 2012 | Canadian Community, Community News, Powerful Learning Practice
The whole Canadian community is benefiting from the discussions that have been initiated by our members. Here’s a sampling! Trading Post Alan Fletcher’s ‘Connecting Students’ discussion led to a new space called PLP Trading Post where teachers...
by Powerful Learning Practice | Jan 19, 2012 | Community News, Passion Based Learning, Powerful Learning Practice, Year 2 PBL
We wanted to share with you a snippet from this rich conversation between two of our Year 2 Passion-Based Learning (PBL) Community members as they get to know each other in the teams where they will be designing a PBL unit. Cori, Love the focus you want to put on...
by Powerful Learning Practice | Jan 18, 2012 | Change, PD, Powerful Learning Practice
In an interview about her new five-week PLP e-course, “Transformation, One Lesson at a Time,” teacher-consultant Jennifer Bloomingdale describes how she’ll work with fellow educators who are ready to bring 21st Century teaching ideas into their classroom. “To me, one lesson at a time is important because making any change in the classroom can be overwhelming,” says Jennifer. “I am a strong believer that taking little steps and being patient with yourself will eventually lead to the bigger changes you want to see.”
by Powerful Learning Practice | Jan 17, 2012 | Change, PD, Powerful Learning Practice
Web 2.0 teaching expert Kevin Jarrett talks about what educators will learn in his flipped PLP e-course, “21st Century-ize Your Curriculum.” The 5-week course blends live and asynchronous learning, Jarrett says, as participants explore five major web-based tools for teaching & learning. The course “is designed with all K-12 teachers in mind. In our sessions we strive to dream up engaging, practical, scalable lessons.” (Course starts Feb. 6 and again on Mar. 26)
by Christen Dodd | Jan 13, 2012 | News, PD, Powerful Learning Practice, Press
If you’re like most educators, you’ve made a resolution to learn something new this year. But have you decided what, where and how you’ll learn? If you’re still pondering this resolution, I encourage you to think about joining Powerful...