The New Librarian: How to build a face-to-face PLN in 3 easy steps
By now the term professional learning network (PLN) is used very often, but much of the time it refers to the virtual type, meaning our online colleagues and…
How school districts are leveraging Twitter to become rock stars
When a student tweets at their school’s Twitter handle, chances are they don’t expect a response--it’s like tweeting at Starbucks, or the Office of the Comptroller of the…
ISTE seeks your opinion on its Standards for Teachers
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) announced that it is seeking public comment on the first draft of the refreshed ISTE Standards for Teachers. More than…
#withMalala campaign giving away 20k He Named Me Malala DVDs to classrooms
A social media campaign, Students Stand #withMalala, is making 20,000 DVDs of He Named Me Malala available for free to teachers across the U.S. to use in their…
What makes a great education tweet?
Writing an education tweet that adds value and gets noticed takes some practice. Here are one Twitter savant's top tips.
A helpline for schools tackling cyberbullying
First-of-its-kind pilot gives schools a new tool for combating cyberbullying on social media -- a helpline with close ties to Facebook and Twitter.
20 ed-tech leaders to watch
The National School Boards Association's (NSBA) Technology Leadership Network (TLN) recently announced its “20 to Watch” honorees for 2014-15. These education leaders from across the country are being…
7 tips for teachers building collaborative, fearless PLNs
Collaboration is a process. Try these best practices for networking with colleagues in your building and around the globe.