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Take a moment to listen to how PLN's work for me!

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The resource that stands out as a must have in my PLN is being able to utilize edWeb.net.  The Pre-K-3 resource has valuable insights as well edWebinars that include ideas pertinent to my teaching position.  The live chats are also very informing and can be viewed at any time.  I would also like to become acquainted with the ISTE discussion boards/PLN communities as it will be a valuable resource for my future postion of Library Media Specialist. Having a resource of professional learning networks is a place where teachers can learn and share our values, passions, and areas of expertise as we gain knowledge and insight to how to become a more knowledgeable educator of this generation. The following picture courtesy of teacherchallenge.edublogs illustrates the networked teacher that I am striving to be in my new upcoming position.

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Pebble Go is another resource that I utilize often in my first grade classroom to promote safe researching on a wide range of topics.  Students are able to research in a safe forum on subjects such as Science and Social Studies.

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A curriculum-connected, supplemental learning tool for elementary school educators

How PebbleGo Works

With just one simple username and password for your entire school, signing in for even your youngest students is a snap.

Your students are all set for simple, safe, and fun research that will develop a lifelong thirst for knowledge.

What Five Years of PebbleGo can mean for your students.

Georgia Brown Dual Immersion School's five-year journey with PebbleGodemonstrates that when a school is empowered with resources that support and share its beliefs, students are successful.

Get PebbleGo updates in your inbox!

We'll send you one email every month full of helpful articles, free lessons, and updates.

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Discover the go-to curriculum-connected research tool specifically for elementary school educators and students

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Common Sense Education Professional Learning Community

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Common Sense Education Professional Learning Community

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This is a great site if you are in need learning more about how to implement digital citizenship in your classroom. It also assists with advice with teaching with technology. There are live discussions and webinars to facilitate learning.

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Have questions about how to implement digital citizenship in your classroom? Or looking for advice on teaching with technology?

Join the community that's right for you -- or, better yet, participate in them all! Connect with other educators and participate in lively discussions in our Facebook Group: Common Sense Educators.

Don't forget to follow us!

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Professional Learning Communities | Common Sense Education

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Have questions about how to implement digital citizenship in your classroom? Or looking for advice on teaching with technology? Join the community that's right for you -- or, better yet, participate in them all! Connect with other educators and participate in lively discussions in our Facebook Group: Common Sense Educators.

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Apple Professional Learning Community has a wealth of resources that are "designed to support and enhance your instructional practice." It is a free online program that provides "leadership, visioning, and planning support, with research-based strategies for learning with technology".

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Aaron Rogers

Digital Learning Coordinator

Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District

Texas, USA

"Apple Teacher and Everyone Can Create inspire teachers to take all the amazing lessons they've already developed and integrate meaningful technology projects that speak to a diverse array of learning styles."

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Digital Learning Coordinator Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District Texas, USA "Apple Teacher and Everyone Can Create inspire teachers to take all the amazing lessons they've already developed and integrate meaningful technology projects that speak to a diverse array of learning styles."

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This network community offers essential ideas for classroom activities and projects. I love the skype video chats where I can take my students to empower them with experiences that they wouldn't have the opportunity for in our classroom.

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Educator Center Overview - Microsoft Learn Educator Center

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Microsoft Learn for Educators takes the best of Microsoft Learn online learning paths and helps you to bring instructor-led training materials from Microsoft into your courses. This program provides members with access to Microsoft ready-to-teach curriculum and teaching materials aligned to industry-recognized Microsoft Certifications.

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This is a personal learning network for educators. You can find tutorials, blogs, and online chats on a vast number of topics.

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The Teaching Channel provides a "social interactive environment where teachers can experience and share new techniques to help each other and their students grow and learn". There are many videos that allow you to  network with other professionals.  It's also free which is a nice bonus.

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Utilize video observation tools

Work as a team to analyze, tag, and discuss classroom footage. Our full-length "Uncut" videos can be used for calibration exercises with rubrics to create inter-rater reliability among observers.

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Work as a team to analyze, tag, and discuss classroom footage. Our full-length "Uncut" videos can be used for calibration exercises with rubrics to create inter-rater reliability among observers.

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This connects educators through courses. It speaks on many topics such as 21st century learning and building educational leadership.

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We turn educators into connected educators through a number of approaches:

Our year-long, job-embedded, coached professional development transforms teaching practice through a collaborative experience.

Through instructor-led and self-paced online courses, educators can learn anytime, anywhere on topics like connected coaching, blended learning, tech-infused lesson plans, Google Apps, other Web 2.0 tools, and more.

We consult with local, national, and international organizations like the U.S. Office of Educational Technology, American Institutes for Research, and the Alberta Department of Education to create communities, initiatives, and strategy around connected education.

Our CEO, Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach is a sought-after presenter at national and international events, speaking on topics of 21st Century reform, teacher and educational leadership, community building, and educational issues impacting marginalized populations such as the homeless.

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Our year-long, job-embedded, coached professional development transforms teaching practice through a collaborative experience. Through instructor-led and self-paced online courses , educators can learn anytime, anywhere on topics like connected coaching, blended learning, tech-infused lesson plans, Google Apps, other Web 2.0 tools, and more. We consult with local, national, and international organizations like the U.S.

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Edutopia is a "trusted source shining a spotlight on what works in education". Its a great place to continue your learning about real world teaching.

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George Lucas Educational Foundation

Our Foundation is dedicated to transforming pre-K-12 education so that all students can acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives. Founded by innovative and award-winning filmmaker George Lucas in 1991, we take a strategic approach to improving education.

Edutopia is a trusted source shining a spotlight on what works in education. We show people how they can adopt or adapt best practices, and we tell stories of innovation and continuous learning in the real world.

Our Vision

We believe that improving education is the key to the survival of the human race.

We envision a new world of learning, one where students become lifelong learners and develop 21st-century skills. It's a world where innovation is the rule, not the exception. It's a world where schools provide rigorous project-based learning, social and emotional learning, and access to new technology. It's a world where students and parents, teachers and administrators, policymakers, and the people they serve are all empowered with a shared vision to change education for the better.

We call this place Edutopia, and we provide not just the vision for this new world of learning but the information, the evidence, and the community connections to make it a reality.
In particular, in the 21st century, we believe three skills are fundamental

Contact Us

Whether you're a teacher, a parent, an administrator, a student, or any one of the other millions of visitors to Edutopia each month, you are an essential part of our community, and we'd love to get to know you better.

The George Lucas Educational Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, private foundation that is operated for educational purposes, and, as such, we do not take positions on any legislation or ballot measures, nor do we endorse or oppose any candidates in elections to public office. We welcome all who are devoted to improving education.

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Our Foundation is dedicated to transforming pre-K-12 education so that all students can acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives. Founded by innovative and award-winning filmmaker George Lucas in 1991, we take a strategic approach to improving education.

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Wabisabi states it is the best tool for nuturing your personal learning network". Wabisabi is a global community of educators which is a great way to connect with educators. It has "rich media-driven portfolios, and a vibrant collaborative learning experience" which allows you to build your PLN in a new and exciting way.

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Having a mastery of visual storytelling techniques has become more critical than ever, and these are the ones to use.

Transforming education isn't about change for the sake of change. It's about meaningful and mindful evolution.

Learning encompasses a series of specific tasks-sometimes in order, but most often not. The elements of authentic learning are in Bl...

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Having a mastery of visual storytelling techniques has become more critical than ever, and these are the ones to use. Transforming education isn't about change for the sake of change. It's about meaningful and mindful evolution. Learning encompasses a series of specific tasks-sometimes in order, but most often not.

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Pinterest is one of my all time favorite PLCs.  It offers a wide host of ideas and educational tools to utilize in any classroom setting. I gain valuable ideas and lessons that can be modified and used throughout your curriculum.

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Discover recipes, home ideas, style inspiration and other ideas to try.

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Brain Pop is a go to resource for me in my elementary classroom. It has engaging short videos that drive home the lessons in a short clip. I utilize this resource often. The characters are entertaining and informative! I linked a short clip on classifying animals! I'm sure you will enjoy Annie and Moby! Check it out!

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EdWeb.net has several sites to connect elementary school teachers to a wide range of innovative topics from classroom management tips for early learning to how to incorporate coding in the elementary classroom.  This PLN is one of my favorites as it is all inclusive of many resources. I feel this is essential to have as one of my resources because it allows me to connect with others on a professional level to share resources and gain fresh new ideas on the cutting edge of technology to enhance my student's classroom experiences in the elementary classroom. I enjoy reading and collaborating with colleagues across the globe.

https://www.edweb.net/prek3tech

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Twitter is an excellent resource to begin to build your PLC by reading others’ tweets or contribute by sending out your own tweets as you network and gather resources.
There are thousands of teachers using twitter which will allow you to connect and share on several topics of your interest.  Twitter has been the number one way that teachers begin to connect digitally with the outside world. Twitter has a ton of information and resources to connect to the digital world.

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ISTE Connect is another fabulous site that allows you to collaborate and network on edtech topics such as crosswalking the ISTE educator standards with the student standards
https://connect.iste.org/home

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I have always thought of LinkedIn as a professional service for business, however, after researching, this is also a professional network for educators as well. I look forward to exploring this PLN in the future.