eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2015

A superintendent shares how social media is essential for today’s schools. Mention the words social media in a room full of school leaders and you’ll be met with more than a few reservations: It’s too new. Outline goals for your social media campaigns. No denying it: social media has risks.

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The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Facebook in education social media in education Twitter in Education' Maybe I'm just impatient, but aren't we ready to move past the conversation about the fact that Facebook won't kill you and travel toward this: I want more ».

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The Innovative Educator

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Looking back at 2014 I've come up with a few edtech resources I have relied on most for teaching and learning. Frequency: Daily 2) Social Media Facebook, Google Communities, Yammer, Edmodo and Twitter are my go to platforms to connect with other innovative educators inside and outside my district.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2014

You see, prior to 2009 I was adamantly opposed to even the thought of using social media for both personal and professional reasons. I swore that I would never be on any social media site and became disgusted when friends and family brought up the topic. This is how I saw social media and mobile technology back in 2009.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

JULY 9, 2014

+Nikki D Robertson ''s Pinterest board What I Learned at ISTE 2014 is a hand-picked treasure trove. ISTE 2014 Session Notes , was created by +Tzvi Pittinsky and fleshed out by dozens of contributors. This Google doc made the social media rounds early and is still a popular resource, judging by the users logged in at any given time.

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Learning with 'e's

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Will 2014 be the year when wearable technology emerges as the next stage in our connected future? In the January 2014 issue of Wired Magazine , he argues that whilst the last decade has been about smart mobile technologies, the next decade will be about wearable computing. Ben Hammersley seems to think so. Unported License.

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The Principal of Change

JUNE 5, 2015

Social media is becoming the norm as opposed to the exception in many schools. Yet the more policies and guidelines we have, the more we deter people from using social media. To me, your social media guidelines can be summed up in one sentence. Saying it online is similar to saying it to a student.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 7, 2017

Branding matters in the changing world of learning, fueled by powerful digital resources (Sheninger, 2014). A great workplace is created through organizational credibility, respect, fairness, and a foundation of trust (Mineo, 2014). The following post is adapted from BrandED: Tell Your Story, Build Relationships, and Empower Learning.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 4, 2015

In 2014 The Innovative Educator blog shared 166 posts with its readers. Post Comments Page Views Date 5 Ideas to Make Lectures and Presentations Interactive 52 5262 8/31/2014 Going #BYOD ? It is quite a rewarding feeling to be able to share and learn with others. I t hank those who stopped by to learn with me.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014. I don''t know about you, but I grew quite resentful of the media in the past as they would be so quick to call my office to comment on a negative situation, but would not give me the time of day when I had a positive story for them to cover. Sound familiar?

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

There is little doubt that social media and engaging in global and diverse conversations has brought many benefits to society at large, especially for our younger generation studied extensively by Ito and colleagues (2008). The opportunities provided through social media are not only couched in learning. References.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

There is little doubt that social media and engaging in global and diverse conversations has brought many benefits to society at large, especially for our younger generation studied extensively by Ito and colleagues (2008). The opportunities provided through social media are not only couched in learning. References.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 22, 2014

Image credit: [link] Fast forward to 2014 and my district, like many others, now uses an automated notification service. Without hesitation I immediately went to my computer and sent out the news using the NMHS social media channels ( Facebook and Twitter ) as well as pushing the notice out using the official school app developed by Beeonics.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2022

Its folding led to some eulogizing on social media platforms like Twitter. In 2014, for example, ConnectEDU’s bankruptcy triggered federal attempts to block the sale of student data. Started in 2008, Edmodo boasted tens of millions of users. It's so sad!” wrote one educator on Twitter.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 29, 2013

It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014. As leaders begin to craft a strategy that incorporates social media and digital tools, the shifts and changes in behavior inherent in each of the six previously discussed pillars begin to take shape.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

JANUARY 16, 2015

Social Media Usage Update 2014 From Pew Research, vi a +Joyce Valenza. GR8Finds #This Week Canva Google Pew Research school libraries social media' "What happens to school libraries when students find it more natural to turn to a computer screen than a book?" When Pew Research reports findings, I listen.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Professor of Sociology The Elders mentor younger ones at "The School in the Cloud" - Sebastian Panakal, Vice Chairman The Global Classroom Project: Stories & Project Launch 2014-15 - Mr Michael Graffin to play or not to play?! Collins, Ph.D., Oren Dolev, K-8 Teacher, M.Ed.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To build on our founders’ mission, the school began offering a women’s studies elective titled “Women and Society”, which I have proudly taught since 2014. Right before my colleague retired in 2014, he asked if I would like to take it over, to which I firmly replied, “Yes!”

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 20, 2014

If you are a social media user or a blog reader you may have seen several posts related to getting more out of ISTE. 7 Ways To Do ISTE 2014 Your Way -Elana from Edutopia goes deeper into the ISTE experience and shares her thoughts on taking the road less traveled when at the conference. Did you go as a member of team?

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The Principal of Change

MARCH 30, 2021

In fact, I actually saw some Kaitlin tweeted at the beginning of my presentation, and I had understood since I was talking about social media why she wasn’t excited. ” Kaitlin was a shining example of this definition for me in both 2014 and 2021.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Image credit: [link] Fast forward to 2014 and one would think that all schools would be in a position to provide Internet access to students like we were able to for the past five years. Access to the Internet allowed us and our students to harness and leverage thousands of free tools to support teaching and learning as described above.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014. social media, mobile apps, video conferencing) to meet stakeholders where they are in order to convey a message and elicit feedback on initiatives. Communication Corwin Digital Leadership Joe Mazza PIllars of Digital Leadership Social Media'

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 20, 2016

If you’ve ever taught kids who have their own smartphones, you know how quickly social media problems can escalate at school. In 2014, Shannon was named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker. In this episode, Shannon Mclintock -Miller and I discuss current best practices about digital citizenship and online safety for kids.

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The Daring Librarian

JULY 17, 2019

Books seen on my iPad (Screenshots taken 2014). Books that I wanted to remember. Some I did buy & read. Your mileage may vary.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 15, 2014

This post is my contribution to Leadership Day 2014. My sole purpose for harnessing and leveraging social media was to engage in conversations with like-minded educators and leaders to improve professional practice. Legacy is such a deep and meaningful word in my opinion. This was the turning point for me.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 4, 2015

I''m grateful to all those who read my blog posts during 2014, especially to those who have amplified them through social media platforms such as Twitter and Google+, and for those who have taken the time to comment. Below is a quick analysis of my top five blog posts from 2014, based on the number of views and comments.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In some hands, social media tools are blights on society, tools for bullies and misinformation campaigns. The event comes during a time of continued debate over how much responsibility social media networks ought to bear over what people say or share on their platforms.

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EdTechnocation.com

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Nominations for the 2014 Edublog Awards is open until November 24th! For this year''s 2014 Edublog Awards I made four nominations for what I consider some of the best blogs and resources for teachers. There are a lot of nomination categories for the 2014 Edublog Awards, also known as the Eddies!

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Philly Teacher

MARCH 17, 2014

Social Media and Connected Learning. On Saturday morning, during the “Saved by Twitter” session, I watched complete strangers huddle in groups to discuss social media, their use of Twitter, the challenges involved in using social media and I witnessed a few people send their first tweet or use a hashtag for the first time.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2020

How to Reach Teachers This Summer Be social : According to the 2014 Teachers Know Best survey by the Gates Foundation, teachers find out about products largely through word-of-mouth. This means that teachers are largely relying on social media for inspiration. There’s a good chance there won’t be any funding available.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 1, 2013

It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014. This specific chapter of the book will look at the role of social media in this process. Brand-Ed branding Digital Leadership PIllars of Digital Leadership Social Media Trish Rubin'

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 25, 2018

This should never have happened either as I was convinced that any and all social media tools were a complete waste of my time and would not lead to any improvement in professional practice. Social media not only gave us the inspiration but also empowered us to take action. My first thought was, “Heck no! I am no author.”

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Waterford

JULY 30, 2023

Social Media This method for connecting with families continues to grow in popularity. 2014, February). These surveys encourage involvement by showing that you value your families’ opinions. You may be surprised at how useful this insightful feedback is for improving your school culture. School Psychology Review. Pirchio, S.,

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

They intrinsically understand how connected the world is, whether through witnessing a virus moving through the globe rapidly, communicating with family many miles away on FaceTime, or developing close friendships through social media with people they may never meet in person. But we can’t yet see what the new forms will be.”

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MindShift

MARCH 16, 2016

Now a nonprofit called Moneythink , it has with 30 university chapters in 10 states, Moneythink takes a blended learning approach, by mixing personalized mentoring with the power of social media. Social media isn’t a fix in itself. It’s just a tool to enhance the human interactions,” he said. “In

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Digital Promise

APRIL 30, 2018

Since 2014, Digital Promise has been building an innovative ecosystem of micro-credentials in partnership with educators, professional development organizations, states, and school districts. The educator can share their earned micro-credential on social media, via email, and on other Open Badge-compliant platforms.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In 2014 the company bought VR company Oculus for $2 billion. New York Times technology columnist Kevin Roose said one reason for Facebook’s strategic shift may be concern that it is losing younger (student-aged) users to other social media platforms. Zuckerberg’s interest in virtual reality is nothing new.

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