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You have to go out of your way to establish certain niceties that most all of us do naturally when in person.  This is necessary because we can come off as cold when typing the exact things that wouldn't come off badly in person.

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PLC teams must constantly link their work back to the mission, vision, commitments, and goals of the process. Every meeting should be purposeful.

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Virtual PLCs should be focused and technology should not be a distraction.

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Virtual PLC's have to take these steps to work effectively:
1. PLC is the focus
2. Cannot frustration about tech problems or personal issues to change platform focus.
3. Social media must be used appropriately.
4. Must remember potential to be hacked b/c using internet.

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Virtual collaborations can be great when done right. They can be a way of meeting anytime and anyplace. With that in mind we must maintain professional courtesy and must maintain professional privacy.

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Using virtual PLC's are good for time reasons but at the same time it takes away the face to face social connection. A good way to create an "authentic human connection" would be Skype and FaceTime.

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Pretty much all of the issues discussed in the chapter could be solved by being professional and focused on the task for which you are there.

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To ensure involvement and collaboration, do the following:1. 1.Check in consistently.
2. Elicit responses from everyone.
3. Ask everyone to commit to collaboration.
4.Make sure every post elicits at least one or more responses.

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It is very important when in a PLC to be respectful of each member and to come to the meeting with collaboration and understanding in mind. Collaboration is only effective when every member of the team feels like they are an equal and that their voice is being acknowledged.

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In order to take PLC's to a new level, integrating virtual learning spaces may offer educators the opportunity to expand their professional development. Considering our busy schedules and time spent constantly revising our lesson plans to meet the needs of our students, virtual collaboration makes connecting with your colleagues easier and more accessible for larger participation.

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As with any form of communication, virtual PLCs have a precise etiquette to which all must adhere to gain the maximum effectiveness.

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Do not deal with personal issues or  "tone" accusations via the platform. Be kind, respectful, and aware that everyone can see what is being said. Address a concern personally with a colleague instead of calling them out publicly. Keep everything professional!

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No matter the platform we should always keep the PLC as the focus. Also, if try not to discuss Test questions and students personally because Virtual Collaboration isn’t hack proof.

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Remember that the platform should be simple and it can be hacked.

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PLC collaboration should be about people and process, not platform. Teams should be able to grow and evolve as a team and strive to improve the ability to operate as a team.

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Be careful what you post on online platforms and always make sure to respect the privacy of others.

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Keep it professional. Don't lose the process of the PLC. Stay on task

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This article describes how I try to interact on FB besides the fact that I never actually post anything.

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Be careful what you say and always respect the privacy of others, especially when using online platforms that can be hacked!

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Be careful what you say and always respect the privacy of others, especially when using online platforms that can be hacked!

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INTENTIONAL planning for PLCs is essential. Staying on task and committed to the purpose of the PLC is how we as educators remain student centered.

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The PLC process is still the focus.  Every PLC must constanty work to maintain focus on the mission set forth by the members who formed the PLC.  Keeping that focus can prove difficult at times. Setting reminders about purpose and having at plan at each meeting can help to ensure that goals are met and the mission remains true.

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Educators need to keep the fact that a PLC is Professional group not a rant session as well as Virtual PLC's can help not just you as a teacher but your students as well.

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Keep personal life out of professional collaboration.  Keep professional documents completely professional.

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Educators need to keep the fact that a PLC is a professional group even if it is conducted via an informal technological connection.

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Plc collaboration should be about people and process, not platform.
This process should grow and evolve as a team, and strive to improve the ability to operate as a team.

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"Collaboration is about people and process, not
platform."  Every piece of work from the PLC must be linked back to the "mission, vision, collective commitments, and goals that
serve as the foundation of the PLC process." Jenn Alexander

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Maintain a safe environment so that everyone feels comfortable sharing and experimenting with new ideas.

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Accept that not everything is perfect and focus on the bigger picture.

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Accept that not everything is perfect and focus on the bigger picture.

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Virtual PLC is not a dumping ground for personal thoughts and complaints, but a helpful tool for collaboration.

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Use your PLC as a way to persevere through difficult situations. Ex. how can we work together to best meet the needs of a difficult student or working through a new strategy that admin wants us to implement. 

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Use your PLC as a way to persevere through difficult situations. Ex. how can we work together to best meet the needs of a difficult student or working through a new strategy that admin wants us to implement. 

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Don't get bogged down by technology, keep it simple.

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It's just as important to establish norms in a virtual space as in a physical one.

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Be professional and courteous. Give contributions to the discussion an appropriate level of serious thought.

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Establishing norms for PLCs is vital for success.

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Mission, vision, and goals must stay as the focus.

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Mission, vision, and goals must stay as the focus.

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Virtual PLCs need structure and accountability just as much, if not more than, regular PLCs.

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PLC must remain focused.

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Adults can be as immature and ineffective with technology as children.

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When participating in e-collaboration, it is essential that each member keeps the PLC process their main focus (as opposed to exterior conversations, technological malfunctions, etc.)

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Stay on target with the PLC plan and goals not just the platform. 

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Stay on target with the PLC plan and goals not just the platform. 

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Focus should remain on the topics and the effectiveness of the program and not the technology or allowing personalities to conflict.

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Focus should remain on the topics and the effectiveness of the program and not the technology or allowing personalities to conflict.

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Be professional. Do not talk about other students in a negative manner. 

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Be professional. Do not talk about other students in a negative manner. 

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There must be strict guidelines to prevent "jaywalking".

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It is important to establish parameters within virtual groups in order to stay on topic.

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My main take away was it does not have to take a lot of time to be effective. It is just like meeting in person... what you put in behind the scenes matters.

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Virtual PLC's can prove problematic if focus is lost. "THE WHY"

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Don't let technology drive or disrupt the virtual PLC - technology should be invisible to the process.

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Don't let technology drive or disrupt the virtual PLC - technology should be invisible to the process.

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Guidelines need to be set before establishing a virtual collaborative space for a PLC

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Remain faithful to the PLC process, especially when working in a virtual setting.

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Remain faithful to the PLC process, especially when working in a virtual setting.

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PLC's via an online system, needs to remain focused and not be distracted by the social media

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Don't focus on the technology itself. Technology isn't perfect. The goal is still to have an effective PLC.

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Every meeting should be purposeful. Also Virtual PLC's are not hack proof :-/ #yikes

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My take away is that PLCs, whether virtual or not, will only thrive and grow with cooperative collaboration and setting norms that everyone follows.

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It is really important, as the article states, to try to minimize the impact that the technological platform has on the quality or success of the meeting. Technology imposes its own values on those who use it, independent of the intents of its creators. We need to take this into account and make sure we keep the goals of PLC work in mind despite whatever the platform or medium we use.

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Virtual spaces are subject to the Freedom of Information Act requests. Sharing too much of a students’ personal information online may also violate Code of Ethics laws.

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Online sources such as Google Team Drives are useful for sharing information.

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If you don't really want to know more about the subject then don't ask questions and elaborate. Your just wasting your time and everyone elses.

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We must all work together!

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That PLC are so very important to continue building your knowledge on how to help your students, and how important collaboration is.

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PLC's should emphasize sharing ideas based on evidence and data instead of just implementing ideas that a collaborator thinks might work.

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My take away for having an effective PLC is for it to be a constant and ongoing, student-centered process. We should constantly be working together to improve the education of our students.

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Take Away                  If meeting during the school day is not an option in your district. Consider the use of virtual PLC's. While there are some drawbacks to them, they do provide an opportunity for ongoing collaboration  to discuss the effectiveness of the teaching strategies that are in place.                            

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Take Away                  If meeting during the school day is not an option in your district. Consider the use of virtual PLC's. While there are some drawbacks to them, they do provide an opportunity for ongoing collaboration  to discuss the effectiveness of the teaching strategies that are in place.                            

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Teams must constantly link their work back to the missions and goals of their PLC. Remain faithful to the PLC process. 

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Teams must constantly link their work back to the missions and goals of their PLC. Remain faithful to the PLC process. 

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Virtual PLC's rely on trust and safety.  By making responsible decisions, your interactions in a virtual PLC can be rewarding and beneficial.  

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Virtual PLC's rely on trust and safety.  By making responsible decisions, your interactions in a virtual PLC can be rewarding and beneficial.  

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Social Media can become one of your greatest tools, but if you aren't careful and precise with what you are doing on it can become your greatest adversary.

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If I want to be an effective educator, I have to push for more collaboration between my grade level team and school. I don't need to be ashamed to ask for help or look to others for ideas that could help me be a better educator.

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As an educator always be mindful of what you’re posting on a virtual PLC. Do not ever write something you wouldn’t feel comfortable having someone to read aloud at a board meeting.

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I liked the active involvement and encouragement for PLCs. It is very important to get imput from all members. I always try to elicit responses from everyone. Sometimes the quietest one in the group has the most valuable advice.

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Virtual PLCs can meet the needs of small districts where traditional PLCs are not feasible.

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Establish social connections then collaborate. Examples: use hellos, watch moods, use names 

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Establish social connections then collaborate. Examples: use hellos, watch moods, use names 

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Make sure and be involved in the conversation because you may be able to help someone else. Also don't just ask things to make it seem like you are involved. Make sure that it is a valid part of the conversation

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Be purposeful in advancing the work of the team. 

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Be purposeful in advancing the work of the team. 

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PLC process is intended to build shared knowledge rather than merely pool opinions.

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Don't post every little thing on social media

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The picture displayed is a prime example of why you should be cautious of what you post online (big dot).

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The picture displayed is a prime example of why you should be cautious of what you post online (big dot).

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Always be professional and keep records of your posts.

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Always be professional and keep records of your posts.

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Be nice!

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Making a conscience effort to make connections when collaborating virtually. This can be used in all aspects of life.

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Use technology to enhance the mission, vision, and goals of your meeting.  Don't let technology become the focus.

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Use technology to enhance the mission, vision, and goals of your meeting.  Don't let technology become the focus.

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Virtual PLC's must have a committed team for it to be successful.

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Don't let platform challenges become the team's focus. Technology is imperfect, but it's a part of our lives, have work arounds to still achieve your PLC goals.

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In a virtual PLC is it important to not make your posts too long so that other people can put input and/or comments about something. Sharing sources and links is also a great idea to keep in mind.

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Take away-realize I may need to create a PLC team virtually since I am the only person in my building teaching a particular subject matter.

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Take away-realize I may need to create a PLC team virtually since I am the only person in my building teaching a particular subject matter.

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When planning to head up a virtual learning environment remember these four things: 1.) PLC process is still the focus, 2.) Collaboration is about people and process not the platform, 3.) Social media can affect online instruction, 4.) Virtual collaboration space is not hack proof. Basically after reading this I realized that you must plan ahead and think of all possible things that could go wrong before heading up a virtual collaboration environment.

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Before starting a virtaul PLC, it is helpful to make connections with people. Sharing resources creates a more dynamic learning environment

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the platform is not hack proof so be careful what you say on there, and what materials you share on there, because students can try to intercept test questions and answers

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Take Away : Avoid being toxic and negative :D

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Take Away : Avoid being toxic and negative :D

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Strategy 7:
Create a safe environment to share ideas and build knowledge collaboratively. Use evidenced based practice that will support student success.

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Strategy 5: Make sure you are interacting with others posts so that you are an encouragement to encourage collaboration

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Strategy 4: Make every member feel welcome to share their ideas

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It is easy to focus on the errors and to get distracted with technology, but we have to remember to focus on the PLC and the process to meet goals.