Summer can be a time of reflection and growth.... especially THIS SUMMER following one unique and trying year! Fortunately, professional development and learning can look so different than it did just a few years ago. Improvement and ideation for a busy teacher may happen with a quick scan of an edtech blog post in line at the grocery store. Learning may be a busy mom doing laundry while listening to a student-led podcast. This new "anytime, anywhere" learning could be a busy coach taking part in an online book study... or what about a few extrovert educators chatting during an informal #CoffeeEDU at a local coffee shop (hint... hint.... note that @EdTechKISD is hosting TWO #CoffeeEDU sessions this summer! Mark your calendar for June 24th and July 14th)?
In addition to the above mentioned alternative forms of PD, Twitter has become a place where many educators have begun to congregate and share ideas. One main problem with this atypical form of professional learning is - you need to know who to follow! Before you leave for summer break and consider using social media to take part in a little summer learning, we wanted to give you a starting place. Might we suggest a few of our favorites?
Jake Miller
Jake Miller has a ton of credentials but note that he was listed on the Top 30 to Follow in 2020 list!
Matt Miller
Known for his practical and creative ideas, useful templates, and his book, Ditch that Textbook.
Tony Vincent
Tony Vincent is an edtech enthusiast and often shares all things creative. He also offers online creative courses.
Desiree Alexander
@educatoralexFounder of Educator Alexander Consulting; always sharing useful edtech tips and is so fun to hear.
Kasey Bell/Shake Up Learning
@ShakeUpLearningKasey Bell specializes in preparing educators for Google certifications and Google Workspace use.
EdTechKISD
Our favorite follow of all; Content created by student geniuses and the Keller ISD EdTech team.
👉🏻Keller University attendees: Be sure to sign up for Janet Corder's Who Should You Be Following session (#286) happening June 8 @12:00pm to continue the learning on this topic!
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