The personal learning network for educators
This is a ning site dedicated to the support of a Personal Learning Network for Educators
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http://edupln.ning.com/video/a-screencast-on-how-to-1
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Page Navigation
Main Page - A capsule view of all of the recent actions on the entire site. Members can view what has recently been added to the site by this quick reference area. A click to the hot button in the description will take you directly to that activity.
Invite Page - Use this page to invite other Educators to this site.
My Page- This is a capsule view of all of the recent activities that involved you in any way.
Videos Page - This page contains many Educational videos. You may add videos to the list or you may download them for personal use.
Members may add videos following the simple directions. Limit your selection of videos to those that pertain to building or developing a Personal Learning Network. Videos of a commercial nature may be deleted.
Groups Page -This page contains groups of members with common interests in specific areas. Members may join any group or start one that meets his or her needs.
Forum Page - This is a page containing Discussions. Members may add to any discussion or begin one.
Ning Chat Page - This is a live Chat page for members. A list of members on the site appears on the page.
Twitter Edchat Page - This page contains a feed from #Edchat on Twitter. Members may view only from this page. Interaction requires a twitter account.
Events Page - Members may add any event that would be of interest to Educators. The instructions to add an event are simple with easy to follow prompts.
Other Education Ning Sites
(Click on Title to Link to the site)
ISTE12
Professional Learning Network for Music Educators
New York State Assocition of Computers and Technology in Education (NYSCATE)
Classroom 2.0
National Council for Teachers of English
The English Companion Ning
National Council for Social Studies
Biology Educators Ning
Technology Integration in Education
EFL Classroom 2.0
How to Partner with Pearson and Ning for a free education Ning site: Ning in Education
Featured Blogs: These are Educators' Blogs that we will rotate and highlight each week. A simple click in the picture will take you to the site. Consider adding these to your RSS feed.
Please start a group that supports your Networking Interests.
You may add a group to the EDU PLN through the Group Page. Name your group and define its purpose. You may want to start off the group with an Introduction or a discussion question.We will try to feature your group to get it started. You may also invite members to your group. The invite tool is available on your group's Page.
Groups
Birthdays
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Delicious Bookmarks with a PLN Tag: a simple click on any title will take you directly to the LINK.
Top Content
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Latest News In Education: Preschool Funding Cuts While The Definition of “Special Needs” Expands On The Federal LevelPosted by Child's Work on January 23, 2012 |
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Still Out There?Posted by Courtney L Belolan Roy on January 23, 2012 |
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Building Your PLN | ASCD11 Interview with Steven AndersonAdded by Thomas Whitby on December 31, 2011 |
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Josh Stumpenhorst, 2012 Teacher of the YearAdded by Thomas Whitby on January 5, 2012 |
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I Teach, Therefore you Learn...Or do you?Added by Thomas Whitby on May 3, 2010 |
Videos
Forum
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PLN: Blogs, Websites, and Lists. (Click the address for easy access)
- Educational Links of Interest (click on the title to link)
The Whole Child Podcast Page
Complete Link List of #140EDU Conference Videos
From Castle by Scott Mcleod: Principals' Blogs
From Castle by Scott Mcleod: Superintendents' Blogs
Bloom's Taxonomy applied to the IPad
Over 100 Posts of positive Educational Reform on a Wallwisher Wall
List Form of Blog Posts.
List of Links to Blog posts of Reflections of the EduCon 2.3 Conference
Educational Oragami Wiki, a source-filled wiki, about 21st Century Teaching and Learning.
- Professional/Personal Learning Network Information (click on the title to link)
Cover page of USA TODAY 8/16/2011
Students cast wide Net for mentoring with PLN's
The Complete List of Links to all TED Talks up until 2/4/11
TWITTER as a PLN posted by olafelch
5 Reasons Why Educators should Network by Tanya Roscorla
The PLN Spirograph (by Jen Wagner)
A PLN Site Loaded with PLN Specific Information by Stacy Bodin
The PLN Blueprint. 5 pt Blog series.
PLN Interview by Tom Whitby140 Character Conference in LA, October 2009
PLN Interview by Steve Anderson (@web20classroom) 140 Character Conference in LA, October 2009
PLN Interview by Shelly Terrell (@ShellTerrell) 140 Character Conference in LA, October 2009
PLN Interview by Eric Sheninger (@NMHS_Principal) 140 Character Conference in LA, October 2009
Richard Byrnes-How to Build a Personal Learning Network
- Social Media Information (click on the title to link)
Web2.0-21st Century Tools Wiki
2009 Edublog Winners
2010 Edublog Winners
Steve Hargadon Blog : Social Networking in Education-A White Paper
A Guide to Social Learning
85+ Resources: Educator Guide for Integrating Social Media by Venessa Miemis
- Twitter Information (click on the title to link)
The Ultimate Twitter Tutorial Video
"If You Were On Twitter" by Scott McLeod
The Beginner's Guide To Twitter
Huge shareable List of Educators to follow by subject area
A List of Principals on Twitter
This is an editable spreadsheet listing and identifying Educators to Follow on Twitter From Josh Stumpenhorst and Stump The Teacher.
A List of Education Related Twitter Chats
A visual map of how Twitter works. View this in full screen mode.
The Ultimate Twitter Guidebook (100's of twitter links)
A must read post from "The Nicky, Blog" Top Ten Traits of Terrific Tweeters
#Edchat Archives: A complete and continuing List of #Edchat sessions
A Simple explanation of Twitter, a primary tool for gathering and distributing Educational Links and information
Simfin: "I Link Therefore I Am" An Explanation of Twitter for Educators
List of Educational Hashtags (#)on Twitter a collaborative list from @cybraryman1 & Karlana's World
The Ultimate Twitter Guidebook (100's of twitter links)
A must read post from "The Nicky, Blog" Top Ten Traits of Terrific Tweeters
#Edchat Archives: A complete and continuing List of #Edchat sessions
A Simple explanation of Twitter, a primary tool for gathering and distributing Educational Links and information
Simfin: "I Link Therefore I Am" An Explanation of Twitter for Educators
List of Educational Hashtags (#)on Twitter a collaborative list from @cybraryman1 & Karlana's World
Mashable on Twitter List and their uses
Sean Banville's Follow these Educators on Twitter list.
David Peter's Twitter Follow Lists
Shelly Terrell's Follow these Educators and Technology gurus on Twitter list.
Eric Sheninger's List of Administrators to Follow on Twitter
6 Resources for Using Twitter in Education
Ten Ways to Use Twitter Lists
The Complete Guide to Twitter. (pdf)
- Articles on Education Reform
- Educational Sites (click on the title to link)
GOOGLE Documents Video Tutorial Site
The Kahn Academy
Math and Science sources
100 Best Blogs for Teachers of the Future
Parental Involvement and Student Achievement: A Meta-Analysis
William H. Jeynes
Cybrary Man's Educational Web Sites
Site loaded with EDU Sources
Cybrary Man's Comprehensive Educational Blog Site
Harcourt Social Studies and Science Videos
Article: The Meaning of Education.
A Site For a List of Videos for Professional Development
SIte for Teachers: free printable worksheets
Directory of Learning Professionals.
Steve J. Moore's Educational Organizations to Follow on Twitter
Bonnie Faust 100 Helpful Websites for New Teachers
The Kahn Academy
Math and Science sources
100 Best Blogs for Teachers of the Future
Parental Involvement and Student Achievement: A Meta-Analysis
William H. Jeynes
Cybrary Man's Educational Web Sites
Site loaded with EDU Sources
Cybrary Man's Comprehensive Educational Blog Site
Harcourt Social Studies and Science Videos
Article: The Meaning of Education.
A Site For a List of Videos for Professional Development
SIte for Teachers: free printable worksheets
Directory of Learning Professionals.
Steve J. Moore's Educational Organizations to Follow on Twitter
Bonnie Faust 100 Helpful Websites for New Teachers
- Tutorial Sites (click on the title to link)
Google Earth Video Tutorial
Bloom's Taxonomy Tutorial
Bloom's Digital Taxonomy with Hyperlinked Sources
Delicious Tutorial Social Bookmarking tool essential for saving researched sites on the Internet
A VideoTutorial site for teachers.Russell Stannard
Zotero Tutorial
Facebook Tutorial
Voicethread Tutorial and Wiki Great teaching and presentation tool
Bloom's Taxonomy Tutorial
Bloom's Digital Taxonomy with Hyperlinked Sources
Delicious Tutorial Social Bookmarking tool essential for saving researched sites on the Internet
A VideoTutorial site for teachers.Russell Stannard
Zotero Tutorial
Facebook Tutorial
Voicethread Tutorial and Wiki Great teaching and presentation tool
- Social Media Counter
Awards And Nominations
Events
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EduToolkit
January 16, 2012 at 6pm to February 27, 2012 at 7pm – Peer 2 Peer University
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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world
Video posted by Michael Rogers
Miss L commented on Benjamin Darr's blog post 'External memory'
I'm such a fan of good ol' post-it notes haha! Sounds like I better get in touch with some of the technological tools out there :)
Miss L left a comment for richard summerfield
Welcome to EduPLN! I just joined a little while ago as well. There are some amazing groups that you can search through to find the ones that best suit your needs. Best wishes :)
Scott Kapla shared Thomas Whitby's video on Twitter
Just starting on educators pln. 1st blog! Interested in using technology to hep 2nd language learners. Which groups to join?
Status posted by richard summerfield
Alternative University
I am not willing that this discussion should close without mention of the value of a true teacher. Give me a log hut with only a simple bench, Mark Hopkins on one end and I on the other, and you may have all the buildings, apparatus, and libraries without him. James Abram Garfield (Address to Williams College) The programming is, so to speak, on the wall. The modern university is being dissolved like other middlemen, paradigms of our time. Technology will make obsolete the use of real-world,…See More
Discussion posted by Dr Shawn Warren
External memory
Today I had so much to do I barely had time to stop for lunch. The day started with a long list and then I started to get emails requesting technology help and teaching opportunities. Without a list, I would have been sunk. I just cannot keep all the information that I need inside my skull. Physical notes are fine, but with the tools Google provides me, I don't even bother. When I need extra memory for the day, I turn to Google. Their…See More
Blog post by Benjamin Darr
Courtney R updated their profile
Autism
A group to review best practices in autism education in public/private school settings. An open exchange of ideas intended to help students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Exploring how to infuse technolgy with this diverse group of learners.
Courtney R joined Ray Dorso's group
Blog Posts
External memory
Posted by Benjamin Darr on January 26, 2012 at 11:48pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Kids and The iPhone: How Positive Learning Experiences Can Emerge From New Media Play
Posted by Child's Work on January 25, 2012 at 1:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
An online place for everything
Posted by Benjamin Darr on January 24, 2012 at 10:21pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
International Holocaust Memorial Day as declared by the UN Jan.27th,2012
Posted by Marsha Goren on January 24, 2012 at 12:58am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Why follow when you can connect?
Posted by ruthschapira on January 23, 2012 at 9:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
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