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Professional Learning Networks
A site devoted to developing Professional Learning Networks.
On the last show of Middle School Matters, we talked about Apple's iBooks Author. I'm interested in exploring this option. My first thought was that we could take an open source textbook, convert it using iBooks Author and return it to the community. I think that this would have a lot of potential. I [...]
Just about everyone is aware of Scott McLeod, at least some of his work. He was the co-creator of Did You Know? (Shift Happens) that has been shared just about everywhere. There are now 5 versions of video. He is also the founding director of the Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education [...]
Angela Maiers has a knack for writing that makes you want to read. Much has been written about the attention span of on-line reading and how readers tend to skim longer form writing on the web. Angela Maiers writes so well that you want to read what she is writing about. She is a former [...]
Another crucial member of my PLN is Richard Byrne. He runs the incredibly useful Free Tech 4 Teachers. He is another blogger who is incredibly productive. (He actually has been asked by several readers how he writes so much- and has answered). As the name of the site portends, he is an incredible resource for [...]
First and foremost, I need to admit that I'm more of a lurker in my Professional Learning Network than I probably should be. I participate through Middle School Matters, a weekly podcast centered around middle school, technology and teaching (most of what we cover is appropriate for all grade levels). I try to keep track [...]
I've thought quite a bit about the direction of this site. Naturally, I want it to be about Professional Learning Networks. But I've struggled with how to get it to reflect my vision. (Probably because my vision wasn't nearly as clear as it should be). I think that I'm ready for the next step however. [...]
I've been asked to present at a drive-in conference on using ActivExpressions for formative assessments. I'm pretty excited. I had the opportunity to bring in ActivExpressions in my building when I was a building principal. These are incredibly useful educational tools. They can really help teachers gather useful information very quickly. For those who aren't [...]