by Christen Dodd | Mar 12, 2012 | PD, Powerful Learning Practice
Powerful Learning Practice (PLP) embraces change. We are educators, life long learners and advocates for change. We enjoy connecting, collaborating and co-constructing with educators and administrators from across the globe. We don’t believe in just ‘talking the talk’ but rather walking with you side by side. As you search for new knowledge and strategies, we want to support and challenge your thinking.
by Michelle Rogerson | Feb 20, 2012 | Learning, Powerful Learning Practice, Uncategorized
When I visited Kegalle, Sri Lanka to volunteer with elephants, I also had the opportunity to teach English to orphan girls in the community. Despite having little teaching experience and a language barrier, I found it easy to relate with the orphans, and it turned out...
by Dolores Gende | Jan 24, 2012 | Making The Shift, The How of 21st Century Teaching, Voices
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.
by Michelle Rogerson | Dec 30, 2011 | Learning, Powerful Learning Practice
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,...
by Michelle Rogerson | Oct 19, 2011 | ADVIS Community, Archdiocese of Philadelphia Community, Canadian Community, Community News, Powerful Learning Practice, Virtual Academy
We couldn’t be more excited after rolling out four successful face-to-face kickoff events for PLP Communities and launching our first PLP Virtual Academy. One thing for sure: We’ve brought together an energized group of educators ready to empower themselves and their students as connected 21st century learners. Read on!
