Mr. Teng's World

By Brett Kopf

Highlights from a great post from the “What Ed Said” blog. (Can we please be part of your “online PLN?”)

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1. Open the door.

The Networked Teacher

Here’s a list of blogs on a range of grade/subjects

Excellent list of education blogs. By our colleague Ross Cooper. Blogs I Follow.

Most of us who have been connected for a while already know the professional benefits of having a PLN: we become better teachers, we share ideas, we discover new opportunities, we better prepare our students by encouraging them to connect, etc.  The list goes on and on.  Tonight, in our second #EduMatch Tweet and Talk, we discuss another topic: how being connected has changed us as people.

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At first, I didn’t understand Twitter at all and was very reluctant. Then I made an account, but was still really confused. Now, I use it on a daily basis and love it. Here are my reasons why all educators should have a twitter account.

Why isn’t this available  on ebooks? Chris Lehmann’s new book is! boo!–TBH

                                Sheryl and Lani are great examples of action researchers. As you read this book, keep in mind their commitment and passion as doers. They speak from experience and are experts at scaffolding learning. As you consider new ways of supporting teachers or becoming a connected educator, this will be your go-to resource. –Dean Shareski, Learning Consultant, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada There is tremendous power in educators being better digitally connected, but most don t know how to get there. This amazing book gives teachers and administrators the why and the how so that they can ramp up quickly and effectively. –Scott McLeod, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Studies; Founding Director, UCEA Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education (CASTLE), University of Kentucky, Lexington

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These seven podcasts are the tip of the iceberg for hearing teachers discuss PLNs, school and teacher leadership, teaching strategies, STEM, PD, and more.