~Mark
Category Archives: PLN
Important Voices
Today started with a great conversation over breakfast. I was sitting with Harry Niezen, Donna Fry and George Couros. The question on the table was who are the big names to follow in education these days?
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After some healthy discussion, of a few of the traditional big names the conversation drifted to a new perspective. Why do we need to focus on the “big names”? Many educators are bloggers. These educators are openly sharing ideas, reflections, visions and questions.
Why would we pay attention to one perspective? Why not read, share, comment and reflect on the viewpoints of active connected educators who are putting their thinking ‘out there’ for everyone to access?
Where do you stand? The one (or few) or the many?
Share your comments here or connect on Twitter.
~Mark
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Celebrate and Share with Twitter
June is always a busy month in education, but last night a number of WRDSB staff found time to participate in a year end Twitter Chat to celebrate successes in the 13/14 school year.
I was struck by the richness of the discussion, and the level of openness. You can share in the learning by reviewing the Storified capture of the live chat [here].
I look forward to continuing the sharing of our learnings through these chats next year.
~Mark
Just ask your PLN
The other night I was catching up on Twitter reading when I came across this tweet from Carina, reaching out to her PLN for some input.
I decided to take action and retweet the request.
Within 5 minutes, responses from Lee Anne and Donna were posted.
A couple of hours later, Brandon added a third book to the suggestion list.
This is a wonderful example of connected learning through your PLN. Great suggestions for reading material were made to Carina, but all who follow the discussion benefit.
Keep connecting, and keep contributing to the learning of others.
~Mark
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