Networking
By: Jodie Allex
EDLD 5362
Connections
Vega (2013) stated, "Research has shown that teaching quality is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement" (http://www.edutopia.org/teacher-development-research).
Application
Connected Educator
- Earn badges to show professional learning
- Make connections easily with edConnectr
- Webinars for 21st Century Classroom Management - implementing BYOD
- Pinterest
www.networklatinamerica.com
"Just as Web 2.0 encourages the use of tools to engage and promote problem solving in authentic contexts, Web 2.0 should be used authentically to enable educators too understand and become comfortable with the tools and their potential as preparation for using them in the classrooms" (Solomon & Schrum, 2007, p.103).
Reasons To Use A Network
Networks
Edutopia
- Project-Based Learning information
- Free classroom guides
- Grade level specific Core Strategies
- Social and Emotional Learning information
Resources
Teacher Development
Collaboration
New Strategies
Current Information
Communication
New Ideas
Making connections with other teachers is important. The following networks provide resources, professional development, and various ways to collaborate and share information.
The mission of Connected Educator is to help educators thrive in a connected world "by seeking to understand and promote educators learning and collaborating through online communities of practice" Connected Educator (October 2013).
Edutopia is "dedicated to improving the K-12 learning process by documenting, disseminating, and advocating innovative, replicable, and evidenced-based strategies" Edutopia (October 2013).
References
Connected Educators. (October 18, 2013). About. Retrieved from http://connectededucators.org/about-connected-educators-missions-goals/.
Edutopia: The George Lucas Educational Foundation. (October 18, 2013). About us. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/mission-vision.
Solomon, G. & Schrum, L. (2007). Web 2.0 new tools, new schools. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education, 103.