Personal Learning Network
Great educators never stop learning. Discover and share new ways to collaborate, network, grow, and vent with fellow educators in person and online.
Using Social Media to Build a Personal Learning Network
More and more teachers are taking to Twitter and Facebook to share ideas and strategies with peers throughout the country.503Rethinking the Teacher’s Role
One of the greatest goals of a transformative school leader is working to update perceptions of what the job of teaching entails.902Leveraging Social Media to Build a Digital PLN
Tips for building a professional learning community online, whether you seek personal relationships or just want to follow other teachers.35660-Second Strategy: Stand-Up Meetings
Having staff stand for meetings keeps them quick—15 minutes, max—and efficient.93.7kOutstanding in Your Field: What It Takes to Be a Great Teacher
How does one advance from good teaching into greatness? It takes a tremendous deal of reflection and the will to change.10.8k10 Ready-to-Borrow Project Ideas
As you consider the following project possibilities, ask yourself: Would this project help my students meet important learning goals? Would my students find it engaging?7.8kBest Education Podcasts
These seven podcasts are the tip of the iceberg for hearing teachers discuss PLNs, school and teacher leadership, teaching strategies, STEM, PD, and more.6.6k3 Steps to Becoming a Coding Teacher
To become a coding teacher, prepare to teach the basics by curating your curriculum, preparing yourself and your classroom, and finding support as needed.3kTeacher Development Research Review: Keys to Educator Success
How can you get the best out of your teachers and improve student learning? Edutopia's research analyst explains some of the best practices found by researchers to help ensure educator growth and success3.3kSocial Media in Education: Resource Toolkit
This collection of blogs, articles, and videos aims to help educators deploy social-media tools to develop professionally, connect with parents and communities, and engage students in 21st-century learning.2.4kTeacher Learning That Supports Student Learning: What Teachers Need to Know
Preparing teachers to be more well-rounded educators.8.9kAn Introduction to Twitter Education Chats
Edchats are a good way to grow your personal learning network. Here’s how to get started with them.1.3kThe Reflective Teacher: Taking a Long Look
Reflection is critical to your continued growth as a teacher, whether you seek student feedback, leave yourself sticky notes, or blog your thoughts for colleagues.2.2kHow Do I Get a PLN?
Guest blogger Tom Whitby, a 40-year veteran of the teaching profession and an extremely connected educator, offers some basic, practical wisdom about what a PLN is and how to get one.2.3k