There are so many reasons why I believe that it is imperative that educators and leaders in education be involved in social media, in one form or another. It really has been some of the best learning (if not the best) I have done in my almost 20-year education career! There are many educatorsContinue reading “4 Reasons Why Educators Should Engage in Social Media”
Tag Archives: Twitter
Slightly Overwhelmed
With September over the craziness is supposed to subside. Correct? Not so much around here. I am involved in an online project with George Couros (@gcouros) called School Administrator Virtual Mentorship Program (#SAVMP). When we signed up for this program, we agreed that we would reflect and blog about these reflections. I have notContinue reading “Slightly Overwhelmed”
Battle of Technology and Pedagogy
First of all, I have a bit of a confession. When I started on Twitter again almost 2 years ago, I didn’t deeply understand when I read, “It’s not about the technology.” Yes, I understood it on a surface level, and nodded in agreement whenever I heard those words. But, I didn’t really deeply understand.Continue reading “Battle of Technology and Pedagogy”
On Learning
Earlier in the fall, I wrote a post about the importance of finding time for yourself. You can read that post here. It is so important to get away and really think, appreciate, and reflect on what is happening around you and in your life. It is important to take that time for yourself. ItContinue reading “On Learning”
Twitter for Beginners
We are about to embark upon our Staff Digital Learning Journey. We are calling our sessions “Digital Discovery”. It is an exciting time for us all (and probably filled with some nervousness). In an effort to make this new learning fun, interesting, and worthwhile, but not overwhelming, I am providing staff with an opportunity toContinue reading “Twitter for Beginners”
It’s All About Relationships
I have been back on Twitter for a year now (I was originally Twitter in April, 2009, but didn’t really see the point of it, so I left it behind for a few years). It has been truly an amazing year of professional development and relationship-building. During this time, I have learned a great dealContinue reading “It’s All About Relationships”
Top 10 in 10: Influential Tweets 7/10
10 Interesting/Influential Tweets I’ve Read on Twitter Your messages on Twitter must be 140 characters or less. This can make sending a message quite challenging at times. Often, people will include a link to a blog post, article, or other information. Sometimes, people will post short, but powerful, messages. Below, you will find some ofContinue reading “Top 10 in 10: Influential Tweets 7/10”
Top 10 in 10: Celebrating my 1ooth Blog Post 6/10 – Top Tweeters
As I have already shared, there are many amazing educators whom I have learned a great deal with and from during the past 8 months. I have mentioned some influential-to-me bloggers here and here. I would like to continue by including some influential-to-me people I follow on Twitter. In an effort to acknowledge more people,Continue reading “Top 10 in 10: Celebrating my 1ooth Blog Post 6/10 – Top Tweeters”
Twitter – The Very Basics
Our district has been engaging administrators in a Digital Discovery Series this year. We have had two very powerful sessions. Our last session was just last week, with George Couros speaking to us about Social Media. You can find my blog post about that evening here. After our session with George, there have been aContinue reading “Twitter – The Very Basics”
Transformation with @gcouros
This past Tuesday, March 6, the administrators in our district had our second “Digital Discovery” session. During each session, we learn about different 21st Century Learning tools/strategies or ideas. This session was all about Social Media. There were over 180 administrators who came to our event, excited to be together, but a bit apprehensive aboutContinue reading “Transformation with @gcouros”
It's All About Learning 