Connected Parents: Encouraging Peer-Supported Learning

Learning can be more powerful when in tandem with like-minded mentors and peers. What do parents need to know in order to feel secure in supporting online (and offline) peer-supported learning?

Tuesday, October 14 from 5-6pm PT (8-9pm ET), was our second realtime chat of Connected Educator Month.

This webinar was part of a month-long series titled “How To Be a Better Connector: Strategies for Educators, Parents, and Admins.” Check out all the details at http://bit.ly/cltvCE14

From this Series:

• Part 1—Connected K-6 Educators: Supporting Openly Networked Learning
• Part 3—Connected Administrators: Fostering Learning That Leads to Opportunities
• Part 4—Connected Curriculum: Promoting Interest-Powered Learning

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During the broadcast, the conversation also took place on Twitter using the hashtags #connectedlearning and #CE14.

Guests for this webinar included:

• Patrick Larkin – Assistant Superintendent of Burlington Public Schools in Burlington, Massachusetts
• Tanya Avrith – Innovation Specialist in South Florida, Co-Founder of eduslam.me, and an instructor with EdTechTeacher
• Franklin Onuoha – South Boston Computer Clubhouse coordinator
• Sarah Otts – Member of the Scratch moderation & community team

Resources for this webinar:

• Video: Inspiring Mentors and Peers
• Webinar: Multiple Paths to Success: Promoting Peer-Supported Learning Grounded in Student Interests
• Peer-Supported: 1 of the 3 learning principles of Connected Learning
• Scratch Jr workshop at the ETT November iPad Summit

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#ConnectedLearning Discussion on Twitter