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In this interview with Bryon Demerson, PBLWorks Lead National Faculty member and math specialist, he candidly shares his initial

As Teacher Appreciation Week unfolds, it's a time to reflect on the transformative power of educators who share their knowledge

PBL World , celebrating its 13th year, is a one-of-a-kind annual event dedicated to Project Based Learning. Immerse yourself in

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Project Based Learning for all. We build the capacity of teachers and school leaders to design and facilitate quality Project Based Learning.

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In 2011, we launched the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) recognition award and began honoring schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions for their work to: 1) reduce environmental impacts and save money; 2) improve health and wellness; and 3) teach effective environmental and sustainability education.

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by TeachThought Staff

What's a professional learning network?

According to Marc-André Lalande, "a Personal Learning Network is a way of describing the group of people that you connect with to learn their ideas, their questions, their reflections, and their references."

Of course, your PLN is not limited to online interactions, but their always-on availability makes them powerful. Further, the diversity of voices available in a truly global professional learning network makes it possible-and at times necessary-to consider divergent perspectives and thus, over time, become empathetic, connected, and prone to personal and professional growth.

As for this graphic? You can thank Sylvia Duckworth, who always does a great job sharing simple sketch notes to help teachers. (She also took our 12 Rules of Great Teaching and created a predictably wonderful graphic to supplement the text, among others.) We've taken the graphic and provided starting points for each 'reason' a teacher needs a PLN.
10 Reasons Every Teacher Needs A Professional Learning Network 1. Find great resources, lesson plans, and conferences
Consider: OER Commons Resources
2. Share your resources & ideas
Consider: 23 Ways To Use The iPad In PBL
3. Following amazing educators and their blogs
Consider: 52 Education Blogs You Should Follow
4. Get support when needed
Consider: An example like clarifying the difference between 'doing projects' and PBL
5. Make international connections
Consider: Project-Based Learning in your classroom
6. Flatten your classroom walls
Consider: Why Learning Through Social Networks Is The Future
7. Collaborate globally on projects
Consider: 50 Ideas For Using Skype In The Classroom
8. Find round-the-clock inspiration
Consider: Follow your favorite blogs on instagram-edutopia or TeachThought for example.
9. Learn the latest trends in education
Consider: The most popular twitter hashtags in education
10. Never run out of ideas for new things to try with your students 10 Reasons Every Teacher Needs A Professional Learning Network; image attribution flickr user sylviaduckworth

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10 Reasons Every Teacher Needs A Professional Learning Network

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A personal learning network is a group of people you connect with to learn from through their ideas, questions, backgrounds, and references.

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KQED provides public radio, television, and independent reporting on issues that matter to the Bay Area. We're the NPR and PBS member station for Northern California.

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Welcome to Classroom20.com, the social network for those interested in Web 2.0, Social Media, and Participative Technologies in the classroom. We encourage you to sign up to participate in the great discussions here, to receive event notifications, and to find and connect with colleagues. We have over 85,000 members from 200 countries!

Classroom 2.0 is a free, community-supported network. We especially hope that those who are "beginners" will find this a supportive comfortable place to start being part of the digital dialog. Because of spammers, we have to approve all memberships here. While your membership is pending you are still welcome to peruse the site or attend any events!

Once your membership is approved, the best way to find or become part of a conversation is to us the search box at the upper right or the topic list to the lower left. You can also introduce yourself to the whole network by going to the introductory forum message. Please also feel free to explore! Here are some starting tips and a "Tour of Classroom 2.0" Elluminate recording, or you can ask help of a "host." Thanks so much for being here!

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The community for educators using Web 2.0 and collaborative technologies!

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Teach and learn with The Times: Resources for bringing the world into your classroom

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A Real Classroom Teacher Blog for Remarkable Teachers Everywhere

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Welcome! I am Nicole Gerkin, wife, mother, and online educator. I love a good challenge and love history. I jumped into the virtual education world in 2019 with both feet and have never once regretted my decision. Virtual education provides a flexible, safe environment for students to excel in that may have struggled in a traditional school setting. I am passionate about providing the best education I can while meeting my students (virtually) where they are at. Join me!

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Welcome to your brand new blog at Edublogs!

To get started, simply visit your blog's dashboard, edit or delete this post and check out all the other options available to you.

Like more help?

We can walk you through step-by-step in our guide to getting started with your blog.

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Welcome to your brand new blog at Edublogs! To get started, simply visit your blog's dashboard, edit or delete this post and check out all the other options available to you. We can walk you through step-by-step in our guide to getting started with your blog. Happy blogging!

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PZ's Thinking Routines Toolbox | Project Zero

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The Toolbox organizes the Thinking Routines into categories that describe the types of thinking the routines help to facilitate. Some routines appear in more than one category, and some routines have different versions that offer modifications for specific age groups or more specific conceptual challenges.

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George Lucas Educational Foundation

The benefits of movement in the classroom aren't limited to younger students. Pairing new words and concepts with gestures or dance moves locks in understanding-and active brain breaks prime students to learn even more.

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A free source of information, inspiration, and practical strategies for learning and teaching in preK-12 education.

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