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PLN Growth

I just completed a course which focused on Personal Learning Networks (PLNs). My PLN has grown from this course and not only by tools but with the teacher and participants in the course. I have met different types of educators from around the US to add as virtual friends. I intend to continue to contribute to my PLN and hope to update with new tools and colleagues. I found the PLN resources and examples in the course to be very helpful - I look forward to sharing these with administrators in hopes they will develop and/or nurture their PLN.

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Discovery Educator Network Website

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all Educators!

The next generation of the DEN community website is available. It features an all new look and feel, designed to keep you abreast of what’s going on around the DEN. From webinar archives, a brand new hotbox, STARs in the news and the DEN on Twitter, it’s your one stop shop for what’s going on around the DEN.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the webinar archives - there are so many great topics that have been covered by experts in the field so check them out!

My Intel Inspiring Story - Intel Teach Saves the Day

I just entered in the Intel Inspiring Educators Contest - My entry goes something like this....

Susan Gauthier
Louisiana
Video Setting: A professional development opportunity for librarians

Intel Teach has changed my approach to redelivering professional development. I incorporate the tools, strategies and curriculum of Teach into all of my state initiatives. My video story is just one example of a seamless integration of an Intel tool bringing together technology, content and classroom management into a successful union. But the bottom line for me, as a trainer, is that my educators were engaged, they were invested in their work and they had fun while they learned. What more could I ask?

The teachers are not the only ones to benefit from the Intel content but we cannot forget the students. The Intel Teach professional development program and website models technology which will help students acquire the skills they need to survive in a complex, technological and information literate world.

I could use Showing Evidence to prove why I have an inspiring story or debate this with anyone using Seeing Reason but I am hoping my entry will rank high in the Visual Ranking Tool!

Video Entry

Note: No stick people were harmed in the making of the video

Thinking about Blogs

I am enrolled in a class that is requesting that I reflect on blogging as an assignment. I read through the sample blogs and I prefer the blogs that stick to a professional nature than a personal one. I felt like some of the personal posts were soapboxes for the writer. I would like to read facts and then leave the comments area open for personal opinion instead of the post. This would allow for readers to create their own opinion without bias from the author.

I have abandoned this blog for a bit but the course has given me a new vision for my space. I would like to get back to posting about educational technology. I think that I could share tips and tools with my facilitators in my blog instead of sending out emails with links. A blog is a true commitment and I think that is where my struggle begins.

Thanks for voting!

I LOVE my technology friends! Way to go by voting for my niece at http://centerstagephotography.blogspot.com/2010/01/favorite-image-of-2009-contest-kansas.html She is number 8. If you have not gotten a chance then what are you waiting for...vote!