by Powerful Learning Practice | Aug 9, 2012 | Connected Educator Month, Learning, Powerful Learning Practice
The first day of school will be here before we know it. Breaking the ice with new students can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! We know that our readers are some of the smartest and most creative connected educators around. So we’re posing...
by John Norton | Aug 8, 2012 | Advisory Board, Global Learning, Powerful Learning Practice
Norwegian educator Ann Michaelsen is a global advocate for connected learning. Ann is also a member of PLP’s Advisory Board and a frequent contributor to our Voices from the Learning Revolution blog. She was recently named an international Hero in Education by Anthony Salcito, Microsoft’s Vice President for Worldwide Education. Here’s an excerpt from a recent interview with Ann at Salcito’s blog Daily Adventures.
by Powerful Learning Practice | Aug 6, 2012 | Connected Educator Month, Powerful Learning Practice
The kickoff week of Connected Educator Month sure has been exciting! Forums, book clubs, chats, free webinars, and more! Don’t miss our Top Ten Tweets from last week (a great place to find people to follow on Twitter as well). For those of you just joining us,...
by John Norton | Aug 6, 2012 | Connected Educator Month, Powerful Learning Practice
Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, CEO of Powerful Learning Practice, talks about Connected Educator Month, PLP’s involvement in this landmark event, and the exciting professional learning activities teachers and school leaders can engage in.
by Powerful Learning Practice | Aug 3, 2012 | Powerful Learning Practice, Twitter Chats
Our recent PLP Network Twitter chat experiences were such a rockin’ success that Connected Educator Month seemed like the perfect time to launch yet another #plpnetwork Twitter chat. On Thursday, August 9, at 7 p.m. EDT (NY), you’re invited to join us on...
by Powerful Learning Practice | Jul 26, 2012 | Connected Educator Month, Powerful Learning Practice
Project-Based Learning It’s not about ignoring the testing, the core curriculum or the standards. It’s about allowing students to pick an entry point and helping them discover what you want them to learn. Spend an hour chatting with Jane Krauss, co-author...