Partners In Learning Network

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We are a global community of educators who value innovative uses of information & communication technology that improve learning outcomes. By joining the Partners In Learning Network, you can:

Create or join communities & discussions
Find lesson plans and activities, as well as share your own resources
Access free tools and learning programs for your classroom and school
Collaborate with like-minded colleagues, improve education in your own classroom and community, and ultimately help improve the quality of education globally

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Peer Coaching: Creating A Culture of Collaboration Worldwide

Matt Huston and Shelee King George

Peer-Ed, LLC

Published: 8/6/2010

Thousands of miles apart in two very different cultures, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (HCMCUE) in Vietnam, and Flagstaff Unified School District in Arizona appear to have little in common. However, the two worlds-apart public educational institutions have chosen the same professional development approach: Peer Coaching, sponsored by Microsoft. This proven, cost-effective method of building teacher leaders addresses technology integration, pedagogical improvement, and the need to teach students 21st Century Skills.

Engage students with Mouse Mischief - available now, free of charge

Nima Mojgani

Published: 4/28/2010

Mouse Mischief gives Students the ability to engage, have fun, and learn in new, interactive ways. For teachers, Mouse Mischief is a more affordable alternative to purchasing expensive student response systems such as clickers. Learn how to download and use Mouse Mischief for free.

Additional Articles

How Professional Development Communities and Personal Learning Networks Support Your Growth - An Interview with Sheryl Nussbaum Beach

Peer Coaching: A Catalyst Changing the Roles of Librarians

Meet Innovative Teacher: Fong Yin Kuan

Educator Best Practices Honored at 2009 Worldwide Innovative Education Forum in Brazil

Meet Innovative Teacher: Dan Roberts

Worldwide Innovative Teachers descend on Washington, D.C.

FEATURED RESOURCES

Digital Storytelling Resources

When students create a movie or interactive slideshow to tell their story, learning becomes personal. With digital storytelling, students can improve their writing, show creativity and have voice....

Flying High: Exploring Aviation

Brought to you via Ireland by Innovative Teachers Forum participant, Kate O’Connell, during her tenure at Scoil Mhuire Kilvenmon in Tipperary, Flying High: Exploring Aviation, is a cross-curricular...

The Trial of Galileo

The Trial of Galileo is a 3D adventure game created by students at 3rd Lyceum, in Greece under the supervision of their teacher, George Kontellis, an Innovative Teacher Forum participant. It is based...

Spread the Sunshine

Created by Innovative Teachers Forum participant, Sarietjie Musgrave, during her tenure at Eunice High School, in South Africa, Spread the Sunshine is a project where students investigate the needs of...

Recharge the Battery

Developed by Worldwide Innovative Teacher Forum participant, Dan Roberts who is the head teacher at Saltash.net Community School in Cornwall, England, this is a 3 lesson cycle. Initially the teacher...

More Free Tools and Programs Available on the Partners in Learning Network

Published: 10/25/2009

When you join the Partner In Learning Network, you'll get immediate access to a wide variety of useful tools and programs created by today's leading educational resource providers. These FREE software tools and programs can help you be a force for change inside your school, within your community, and especially in the lives of your students. Once you registered, go to the Resources tab and peruse the tools and programs such as: Songsmith: educators can download the popular music creation software and have students generate fun class projects. DreamSpark for High Schools provides high...