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Personal Learning Network Reflections

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PERSONAL LEARNING NETWORK REFLECTIONS  As I type this I am reminded about the advantages of Personal Learning Networks, or PLN's, that I have come to know and had the opportunity to put into practice.  Lauren Davis, in her article on Teacher Collaboration, cites that effective collaboration is enhanced by growing PLN's.  She states, "the more people that are involved in a student's education, the more of a chance that student has to be successful."  I have learned that a thriving PLN includes not just the classroom teacher, but multiple other stakeholders.  However, your network can begin with classroom teachers because that can build a base for your PLN.  Knowledge can be shared amongst classroom teachers and other school faculty that can yield positive results within the school, but if that is where your PLN ends, then educators are missing its true potential.   PLN membership can include stakeholders from outside the school, such as parents, gu...
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MR. SMITH'S WEEKLY BLOG

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SHS Students & Parents: We are looking forward to a busy week here at "dear ole Southside High" next week!   Here is what you need to know: November 5- Senior Government Election Watch Party Students will meet in the school library at 6:00 p.m. to watch election results and complete their Electoral College maps.   Food and drinks will be provided from several area sponsors.   November 6 -Veterans Day Program Our program to honor Veterans that have served our country will be held in the auditorium at 9:00 a.m.  All veterans are invited!  Students who have a veteran sign in as their guest will receive a Homework Pass that they can use for one assignment in any class. November 6- Early Dismissal Students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. to participate in or attend the Veterans Day Parade downtown.  The parade downtown will begin at 2:00 p.m.   November 8- First Round of High School Football Playoffs Southside will host Mountain Broo...
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