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primarily for ABE/GED/ESOL teachers, but useful for anyone wanting to integrate technology
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BloomBoard

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personalized professional development

Access a marketplace of personalized resources from the top education content providers, or from your organization’s resource library

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PD Roadblocks: Control, Compliance, and Permission.

PD Roadblocks: Control, Compliance, and Permission. | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
When I think of Professional Development for teachers in the traditional sense, I am more and more convinced that being connected as an educator is more effective in accomplishing the goal of profe...
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Interesting article on Professional Development - quote from Tom Whitby

"There are two factors that seem to be holding many educators from this self-directed collaboration. First, it requires a minimal amount of digital literacy in order to connect and explore, and collaborate. This seems to be lacking for many educators, as well as a resistance to learn the literacy. Ironically, educators are supposed to include digital literacy in their curriculum for their students to be better prepared."

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Bloomboard - We're building tools to help educators grow

Bloomboard - We're building tools to help educators grow | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
BloomBoard - We're building tools to help educators grow
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platform designed to support educator coaching, feedback, and development. Teachers can develop individualized learning plans based on both self-directed and recommended professional development and goals for growth.

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How Teachers Can Stop Being Scared Of Twitter - Edudemic

How Teachers Can Stop Being Scared Of Twitter - Edudemic | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Twitter is more than a simple messaging platform. It's a conversation about your passions and it's easy to get completed addicted. That's a good thing.
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nice article on the joys of Twitter for an educator!

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Twitter for Professional Development: Ultra Beginner Edition, Part 2 - Teach Amazing!

Twitter for Professional Development: Ultra Beginner Edition, Part 2 - Teach Amazing! | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Twitter for Professional Development: Ultra Beginner Edition, Part 2 - Check out Teach Amazing for educational technology, web 2.0, and great tips to teach amazing!
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Adult Career Pathways Training and Support Center | The most up-to-date information and resources on adult career pathways.

Adult Career Pathways Training and Support Center | The most up-to-date information and resources on adult career pathways. | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
mmhefner's curator insight, May 14, 2013 10:03 AM

I haven't reviewed this site, but I think that it's worth checking out.

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Media | ...research and innovation for a more literate world.

Media | ...research and innovation for a more literate world. | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it

PDK Professional Development Kit

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Northern Colorado Professional Development Center

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Some Great Educational Wikis Worth Visiting

Some Great Educational Wikis Worth Visiting | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it

Wikis can be powerful teaching tools as well as tools for teachers' proffessional development. Here is a list of some worth visiting wikis.

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ELL-U | English Language Learner University (ELL-U)

ELL-U | English Language Learner University (ELL-U) | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
ELL-U is a national English language learning professional development network.
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Foreign Language Teaching Methods: Technology

Professional development modules for foreign language instruction at the high-school and college levels.
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What Teachers Want More than New Technologies? PD Opportunities To Learn to Use them Effectively - EdTechReview™ (ETR)

What Teachers Want More than New Technologies? PD Opportunities To Learn to Use them Effectively - EdTechReview™ (ETR) | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
If you are a school admin or decision maker and your teachers are struggling with the new technology or unhappy with its tech integration then here are some tips to help you out
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Using Twitter for Teachers Professional Development- Top 7 Resources ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Using Twitter for Teachers Professional Development- Top 7 Resources ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
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10 Reasons Why Teachers Use Twitter As A Professional Development tool ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

10 Reasons Why Teachers Use Twitter As A Professional Development tool ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
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twitter for PD

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My Hugely Successful Techology Integration Strategy - Teach Amazing!

My Hugely Successful Techology Integration Strategy - Teach Amazing! | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Check out the best way to get teachers started with technology integration. Lots more ideas at Teach Amazing!
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Nik's Learning Technology Blog: How I use social media for my professional development

Nik's Learning Technology Blog: How I use social media for my professional development | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
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John Larkin ~ Teaching, Learning, Technology & Professional Development

John Larkin ~ Teaching, Learning, Technology & Professional Development | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Teaching, learning, technology and professional development guidance and workshops for educators in all education sectors.
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Professional Development - Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS)

The National Institute for Literacy serves as a national resource for adult education and literacy programs, coordinates literacy services and policy, and provides leadership for literacy in the United States.

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Critical Issue: Providing Professional Development for Effective Technology Use

Critical Issue: Providing Professional Development for Effective Technology Use | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it

This article discusses the role of professional development in improving the effectiveness of educational technology.

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