#PatioPD is a Game-Changer in Education

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International #patiopd Day July 14!  Courtesy of #PersonalizedPD Recently I was introduced to a new phenomenon- #patioPD. I had no idea what it was but luckily my #personalizedPD voxer group hooked me up with the details and I was able to take advantage! What is #patioPD? Thanks to Jason Bretzmann for putting it all together…

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Edcamp Voxer 2016

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I am so excited to share with you how impactful the latest week-long Edcamp Voxer experience was because it continues to shape my growth as an educator. Let’s start with some basics first. Get in on the Action! Want to participate this year? Click here.  Or check their website for upcoming events by clicking here. Also,…

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EdCamp Voxer 2015

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  Holy Cow!! I cannot believe it has taken me THIS long to post about this fantastic event. I learned SOOO much that I had to have an Edcamp Detox for weeks after- you know, think and do unrelated things to keep your brain from an overload explosion! Apparently, those weeks turned to months! But,…

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38: Shrink Your World of Influencers

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Connecting globally can be powerful for your own development and that of your students. Get behind-the-scenes access to a conversation between some pretty powerful educators privately chatting together about global connections at the 5 Sigma Education Conference (http://www.5sigmaeducon.com). Helpful links: PLN- https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/how-to-build-your-pln/ Voxer- https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/dos-donts-using-voxer-app/ Twitter Chats- https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/twitter-chat-how-to/ Educator’s Stamp of Approval Twitter, Twitter Lists and…

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FREEbies

Podcast Freebies- Ep 27 : On Special Assignment– Print out this acrostic poem and hang it in your home or office as a reminder of the special work you do as a teacher. Ep 56: 5 Strategies to Get Better in the Classroom Fast– Reflection makes us better! Here’s a list of 5 quick and easy, painless…

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I Need You, Teachers!

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Do you want to grow in effectiveness and develop strong instructional practice habits? Then, keep reading. Education is all about communication and collaboration. Without these two key levers, stakeholders cannot become their best so that students can succeed in and out of the classroom. How do we do this? Get a mentor. Grab a coach.…

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23: What’s on the Menu and Why Do I Care?

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Professional Development (PD) is needed in a school system to increase teacher effectiveness by providing relevant, timely knowledge, strategies and techniques to improve classroom practice. However, PD is not created and delivered in an engaging, efficient way. Nor is it having the impact on student achievement as intended. Develop an avenue to provide professional development…

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Are you down with a Webby?

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Webinars, informally known as webbies, are the new way to share information virtually. Simply place content on a PowerPoint slide and use a recording software to present your content to listeners around the globe! We no longer have to be inhibited geographically- information can now be at your fingertips. I have jumped on the bandwagon…

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