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Researcher looks to empirical evidence to determine why teaching online courses seems to take more time than face-to-face courses. 
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Making toast doesn’t sound very complicated -- until someone asks you to draw the process, step by step. Tom Wujec loves asking people and teams to draw how they make toast, because the process reveals unexpected truths about how we can solve our biggest, most complicated problems at work. Learn how to run this exercise yourself, and hear Wujec’s surprising insights from watching thousands of people draw toast.
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This video seems like it would be appropriate to show to adults and teenagers to talk about problem-solving. I never realized that making toast could be culturally sensitive!
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![15 Rules of Netiquette for Online Discussion Boards [INFOGRAPHIC] - Online Education Blog of Touro College | Professional Learning Design | Scoop.it](https://img.scoop.it/HG90Nll1xIIkTewhegBvQjl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVvK0kTmF0xjctABnaLJIm9)
“Netiquette” refers to rules of etiquette that apply to online communication.
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Nice reference.
Ellen Comito McKeown's curator insight,
June 24, 2015 11:15 AM
Spells out rules for netiquette. Good way to start out with students who are used to posting on social networks and ranting. In the comments, the college stated that teachers can reprint this for their classrooms as long as they give credit to Touro College.
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Writing a book will almost kill you. By the end, you'll be exhausted, brain dead, and filled with a bubbling sense of anxiety. I recently finished up my first book, and here are a few takeaways from the ordeal that can be applied to pretty much any large scale project.
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Looks like a good primer as I start thinking about my first book. Will take suggestions from others.
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Working with multiple generations and technology in any field can be challenging, and human services is no exception.
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This might be helpful in engaging adults in Professional Learning around tech issues.
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See what it looks like when a district that has a strong collaborative culture undertakes a major initiative like implementing the Common Core.
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We always go further when people communicate and work together no matter what the relationships.
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Engineer PD activities on your own terms, whether it's inside your own school building, among far-flung teacher friends, or out in the teacher-friendly Twitterverse.
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Some good ideas with technology included.
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Talks about school models and policy. The question is does our system need to be so fragmented?
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HoIf the professional development experienced by teachers simply exposes teachers to new concepts that are never implemented, time and money is being squandered. Push for hard data on the impact of professional development programs.
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"What do we need?" is the key question when choosing Professional Development. SSW's are good about choosing OS events to assist them in increasing skills and knowledge. However, if administration is not on the same page as the PD, then many times the participants feel that it's just a compliance activity.
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Many considerations for considering technology.
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Personalize your PD by using tools like Google Forms, Padlet, and Nearpod to learn what teachers already know and what they need to know.
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cITATION Citation Machine helps students and professionals properly credit the information that they use. Cite sources in APA, MLA, Chicago, or Turabian for free.
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Completing an application for the MASSW State Conference. Need to create a bibliography but can't remember how? This tool can help.
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On my list to read later.
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For reference.
Sarah johnstone's curator insight,
May 19, 2015 4:57 AM
Great infographic - clear and helpful rules for CC Licences for photo sharing on the net. �� Check it out!
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Torrey Trust is my guest blogger. Her topic-- personal learning networks, also known as PLNs. Here is a way for people to turn their interest in lifelong, independent learning AND social connection...
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Nice primer on PLNs.
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![How to Create a Powerpoint Presentation that Won't Put People to Sleep [Infographic] | Daily Infographic | Professional Learning Design | Scoop.it](https://img.scoop.it/3tC3Z3IDry2S2uuRFgj11Dl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVvK0kTmF0xjctABnaLJIm9)
Before a presentation your nerves become fired up and your heart starts to pound. While the audience may be sizing you up, they are only hoping for an engaging presentation. They want you to succeed and quite frankly they need you to succeed. The infographic provided by Udemy walks us through the three critical points to creating a great presentation.
Content provides the bulk of your presentation. It should remain clear, crisp, and current. The audience expects to feel plugged in to what you are presenting. While your ideas and information may seem sufficient to you, you ought to confer with a colleague or friend to ensure that what you plan to provide will be well received.
However captivating your presence may be, visuals always help to reinforce spoken information. Undoubtedly, we live in a time where animation has never been more advanced, but keep your visuals simple and straightforward. The majority of the focus should be on you rather than on your slideshow design.
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Some good ideas are included in this infographic.
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How does the current piece of content you're creating fit into your content strategy? Learn the creative way to set productive goals for your content.
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Good reminders of considerations.
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Researchers at Brown and Columbia attempt to determine the total costs of MOOCs, and if it’s all worth it.
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Interesting... Cost/Benefit analysis would seem in order.
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I work in a small Maine city-district that takes its innovations seriously! We were an early adopter of middle school and high school 1-to-1 devices in Maine, and one of the first districts in the country to go 1-to-1 with ipads in primary grades. Added to that, we are trying to meet the needs of all students through proficiency-based, customized learning.
So it is no surprise that we have been thinking a little differently about professional development lately.
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Some good considerations in designing professional learning. Collaborative conversations are always helpful in any aspect of education.
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A guide that could be used in assisting people in developing professional development needs.
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20 Collaborative Learning Tips And Strategies For Teachers
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Some ideas that could be used for building PLNs or CoPs.
4myschools's curator insight,
February 6, 2015 7:54 AM
Getting the basics right to support teaching and learning
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“A good public speaker takes their audience on a journey, leaving them feeling inspired and motivated. But structuring your speech to get your ideas across and keep your audience engaged all the way through is tricky. Try these eight storytelling techniques for a presentation that wows.”
Via Ana Cristina Pratas
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This looks awesome. I am going to consider in next presentation.
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Get your social media platforms optimized with the right image sizes and stand out from the crowd.
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FYI
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There are blog posts, and there are blog posts that are really useful to your readers, your colleagues, and of course your prospects and customers.
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Good reference guide for Blogs. #oakssw
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The skin goes pale, the hands start shaking, sweat beads on my forehead and my mind runs at 100 miles per hour.
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What are you an expert in?
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Like anything new, there is a learning curve and that takes time. How much time does it take you to develop an on-line course? Which would you prefer to teach? This article gives some considerations in planning.