21st Century Educating: what does it look like, feel like, sound like?

I get that we can read a ton about the premise of 21st century education and what changes need to occur, but I see teachers struggling with what, practically, that means for them, within their classroom walls, with their 20+ students.  How does one paint the picture?  Sadly, I think that the picture is painted in the creative parts of our minds and sometimes that picture will have flaws and will have to be constantly re-done, touched up, and be ever changing.   That is hard for us teachers to accept in this high stakes world of education.  I have tried to create a collection of artifacts that will help you "think outside of the box" and imagine.... what could it mean to you.  Do not be afraid to give something a try...

21st Century Education Weebly

Your Personal Learning Network

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So, how are you doing with your Personal Learning Network. Have you found the great power in it yet?  I know, it is the time thing...  It is for me too, but my PLN is how I learn and how I find fun, exciting new ideas to try in my classroom or share with you. (Aren't you lucky?)  I have found the power of Google Reader, Twitter, Pinterest, and save links all the time in my Diigo.  

In fact, I had to start this blog because I was finding so many awesome ideas to share and I didn't have anyone to share them with... so I am sharing them here.

If you have yet to find the power and beauty of a Personal Learning Network, see if these two blog posts inspire you to give it another try.

Professional Education Learning Communities 

Part 1:  Definition, Process, Common Core

Part 2:  5 Easy Steps ~ 50 Links to Goldmines