Elementary school Principal Peter DeWitt writes about students' social and emotional health, and how educators can help young people find common ground. He can be found at www.petermdewitt.com.
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I know the old saying can be true, teachers make the worst students. But it's time to take ownership of your PLN and here's why.
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Your own PL is right at your fingertips! 
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May 20, 10:15 AM
This article used a lot of catch phrases, but might have some depth. Delete the scoop?
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Autonomy DOES breed change.
I love how Eric structured this entire endeavor. I can only believe it effectively engaged all of his staff. Change doesn't come easy, but Eric shows how leaders can, in fact, make it happen.
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May 10, 7:04 PM
We do need autonomy for teachers and it takes courage for a principal to just let teachers go. Few have it and it is inspiring to read this post. Delete the scoop?
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Joshua Freedman (@eqjosh) shares the science behind what's going on inside your head. Emotional intelligence, he says, is the difference that makes the difference. Via David Hain
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'One of the central challenges in learning and leading is the ability for people to connect, to collaborate, and to find the common ground needed to work out the intense polarizations that lead to so many of the terrible headlines we see. While humans have a fierce independence, we are actually social animals, and mirror neurons are evidence of this interdependence.' Bottom line: "In short, when we work with human nature, and we take care of basic emotional needs, people perform better. Thus it’s a “no brainer” that we learn more about the brain and how to use this cutting edge science to inform the way we lead and live." Delete the scoop?
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Here we have five useful suggestions for making professional development more interesting and engaging. Delete the scoop?
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Hacking (verb) [hak-ing]- Creative problem solving. Finding an unconventional solution to a difficult problem. There is no shortage of contentious issues in education. You can debate instructional ... Via edcamp
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Speakers need to craft a Big Idea statement for their presentation so they are clear on the one goal for their audience during their speech.
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Solving the PD Puzzle Via Rachelle Wooten Delete the scoop?
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cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by evoo73 Via Karen Rockhold Delete the scoop?
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TeachThought.com has a series of posts about self-directed learning by Terry Heick and the staff, well worth a read! “
“Learning is most effective when it’s personalised; it means something to the learner. That happens when people feel they are participants and investors in their own learning, shaping what and how they learn, and able to articulate its value to them.” — Leadbeater, Charles
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March 25, 2:16 PM
It is interesting how few classroom teachers and administrators are aware of what self-directed learning is. SDL is an imperative for our children. 
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March 25, 11:56 PM
My Thoughts: You can't teach someone how to learn. You can give them helpful tips and advice, but a single structure for education is not going to work for everyone. It's so much harder for people to learn their true potential, to reach their goals, when they're only shown a single path to them. You show them the path through the forest, but what if there's a rock face nearby that also leads up to where they want to go, and what if they happen to be a fantastic rock climber? It just makes more sense to show someone a map if you can, instead of directing them towards only one path. 
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“Learning is most effective when it’s personalised; it means something to the learner. That happens when people feel they are participants and investors in their own learning, shaping what and how they learn, and able to articulate its value to them.” — Leadbeater, Charles
Famous Self-Taughts (Autodidacts): Leonardo Da Vinci, William Blake, Herb Rits (in addition to Virginia Woolf, Mark Twain, John D. Rockefeller, and many others) Delete the scoop?
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NovaNow is a conference for educators of all kinds to share their best ideas, plans, and dreams about learning. It is also a place where thoughtful questioning and critiques are encouraged. Presentations are not given, but rather conversations are led around learning. NovaNow is a conversational conference based on the model of Educon in Philadelphia. NovaNow will be a series of conversations about learning. Core beliefs include: Learning should be student-centered and inquiry-based.Learning should focus on collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication.Learning is enhanced when meaning is constructed by learners in their community.Technology supports learning, but should not be the focus.Learning should not and cannot be contained in schools and buildingsSept 27-28 in Grand Rapids, MIDelete the scoop?
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One of my retirement goals has been to finally get good at knitting. I learned how when I was a child, but I’ve never had the time to really master the craft. Via Diana Laufenberg
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Success rarely comes without failure.
Why is it that so many people are afraid to fail? Afraid to admit their flaws? Why can't everyone be transparent about strengths and weaknesses?
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cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by http://heretakis.com A superintendent was in one of my workshops with his administration team, and he raised his hand and said the following: A lot of what you are talking about and sharing is great, but...
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Great thinking. Indeed, we spend a lot of time defending why we can't instead of looking for ways we "can".
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What we see as leaders are often managers. Others are finding a way to convince the world that cliches answer the bell. Delete the scoop?
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Nice article by Larry Ferlazzo regarding the use of videotaping for teachers. Good feedback from students is also essential. Love the tips in this article! Delete the scoop?
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Adult Learning Theory and Principles http://t.co/WpdCLvktaz Delete the scoop?
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Professional development isn't about wallowing in our own self-pity, it's about establishing and fostering real learning opportunities.
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yes! We spend WAY too much time creating to-do lists and making sure tasks get done. We spend too little time thinking about BIGGER things. We need to FLIP our priorities! Delete the scoop?
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In Building a Culture of Support: Strategies for School Leaders, PJ Caposey shares insightful advice and meaningful examples for building a healthy ...
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Google hangouts with Jon, Jeff and Sam!
Great podcast and "how to". Delete the scoop?
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Each week, educators from around the world take part in various conversations on Twitter known as "chats." These conversations have become an excellent way (Utilizing Twitter chats for professional development | @scoopit
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Like many of us committed to public education, I'm constantly searching for what's working and what can be replicated. This year I've discovered two essential ingredients for any successful school sy Delete the scoop?
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Welcome to the registration page for Edcamp Detroit 2013. We are excited to be back at Wayne State University's College of Education on May 4, 2013.
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MOOCs may or may not save higher education, and if they save it they may further widen the gap between elite and lesser-known schools.
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I've taken two MOOCs by Coursera. All five of these look great! Delete the scoop?
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Training officers have to always think of how best to overcome the challenge of having to train and retrain their workers, and yet still have to answer repeat questions later. A key question is how to make the things learned during the training stick in the workers' memories? Or, looking at it from an ROI perspective, how can the value of any training course be maximised? Here are five things to consider when planning your training strategy, in order to make training memorable... Via Ariana Amorim, Les Howard
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Experts say professional development should put razor-sharp attention on what students need to learn, rather than on how to use specific devices.
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By using a PLN (Personal Learning Network) through Twitter connections YOU will find the BEST way for Learning and Teaching at the same time, and this on your own pace!
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=PLN
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Professional+Development
By using a PLN (Personal Learning Network) through Twitter connections YOU will find the BEST way for Learning and Teaching at the same time, and this on your own pace!
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=PLN
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Professional+Development