Link to video: Smackdown Assignment 1.pptx Giavana Marotta PADLET Padlet is a unique tool that can be used by teachers as a way to organize information. Teachers can create virtual boards where they can post texts, images, links, videos, and other forms of media. It can be used for brainstorming, sharing ideas, or collaborating on projects not only in an educational setting, but also a professional setting. Padlet allows you to create customizable "walls" that can be shared with students, or kept for private organizational use. Padlet is a unique tool that can be used by teachers as a way to organize information. Teachers can create virtual boards where they can post text, images, links, videos, and other forms of media. It can be used for brainstorming, sharing ideas, or collaborating on projects not only in an educational setting, but also a professional setting. Padlet allows you to create customizable “walls” that can be shared with students, or kept for private organi...
Chapter 6 of The Connected Educator by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach and Lani Ritter Hall, highlights the essential role that personal learning networks (PLNs) play in professional development. The chapter begins by talking about early attempts to form online learning communities, showing how these efforts connected educators across different professions and even in different countries. The connection that the author made with a government employee in Edmonton, Canada through these PLNs evolved so much that she even visited their town. By joining these networks, educators could "leverage deeper connections and relationships" (pg. 92) to foster their growth and stay informed about best practices and educational innovations. The chapter emphasizes that while it is impossible to know everything in today's fast-changing world, "knowledge, learning, and innovation can be managed within virtual networks" (pg. 92). These networks, according to the ...
In chapter 4 of The Connected Educator, Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach and Lani Ritter Hall explore the importance of developing personal learning networks (PLNs) as a means of professional growth and connection. The authors suggest that by building and nurturing a PLN, teachers can expand their knowledge, share resources, and connect with others beyond just their schools. The authors outline three networks: local face-to-face connections, global online networks, and professional communities of practice. These networks allow educators to access a multiple different perspectives, advice, and support, fostering a collaborative mindset and lessening any feelings of isolation that new and experienced teachers may have. In addition to discussing the structure of PLNs, chapter 4 emphasizes the importance of cultivating a connected mindset. The authors argue that educators must be open to continuous learning and adapt to the evolving needs of students. This mindset enc...
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