The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 22, 2018

Since the fall of 2016, the communications department at Dominguez Hills has banned smartphones, laptops and other personal technology in every classroom — with grade deductions for violations — except for teacher-guided use and “tech breaks” during longer classes such as Eames’s. My guess is it will go to 5 hours plus.

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Smartphone Laptops Social Media Facebook 173

Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

K-12 Cyber Incident Map: 8 School Districts Have Experienced Multiple Cyber Incidents Since 2016 , which reports on a trend that I’ve seen in tracking K-12 cyber incident reports: school districts suffering repeat cyber incidents, even in the short time I’ve been tracking the issue (since the start of 2016).

EdTech 150

EdTech Social Media Data Policies 150

The Principal of Change

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Being more thoughtful of social media use. I can tell you that I have been way more thoughtful about my time on social media. For example, I do not look at any social media or email until after I workout in the morning. I also do not look at social media a couple of hours before I go to bed.

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Strategy Social Media Comparison Video 77

eSchool News

JULY 8, 2016

While some might question if the social media platform can help with professional development (PD), there are others who know just how much potential rests in 140 characters. The universally-recognizable blue bird can do a lot to expand educators’ personal and/or professional learning networks (PLNs), as it turns out.

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Twitter Social Media Education Learning 74

Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

The team’s primary goal was to develop a shared vision for deeper learning through innovative uses of digital technologies. In January 2016, the team collectively took a district self-assessment to gauge BWRSD’s digital learning readiness. (You can view our evolving implementation timeline here.) Upgrading Infrastructure.

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Future Ready Learning Digital Learning Assessment 135

edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2018

Continuous, effective professional learning can help teachers and administrators improve teaching and learning, but research shows traditional forms of professional development have become expensive and ineffective. This trend is disrupting traditional models for professional development.

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Professional Learning Survey Social Media Learning 40

Edsurge

JULY 29, 2020

Department of Education reported that for the 2015-2016 school year, more than 7 million students —or 16 percent of all students—and 20 percent of high school students are chronically absent. Her organization recommends that attendance is taken for every in-person and virtual instructional experience.

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Strategy Learning Data Dropout 173

The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 16, 2016

Following that is a post remembering the young Joe Bower who we lost too soon and someone from whom I personally learned much. Next up is a post from my #VibeEdu tour of Israel that shares the importance of using social media to change perceptions. Jan 3, 2016, 2246 14 Lessons in #Education - Takeaways from Israel V.

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Social Media Personalized Learning How To Learning 40

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

So, why then is personalized learning a non-negotiable? And in this particular presentation, Robinson called out two schooling programs that, in his opinion, have each championed notions of “personalized learning” without relying heavily on technology.And The Schools That Are Doing This Well.

Learning 161

Learning Dropout Industry STEM 161

Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 23, 2016

Lisa Dabbs, Tanya Avrith, and Erin Klein will be presenting about edtech tools, social media in education, #NTChat, and connected classrooms. Free food and drinks as well as hands-on presentations. I will be presenting on engaging parents. We will also be periscoping this event. Other Free Events.

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Edcamps Mobility eBook Meeting 218

Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Hyper-stimulating media pervades their worlds, social media culture makes them feel inadequate, and existential pressures of economic, community and environmental decline hover over their futures. The new problem we have created is a dramatic increase in student anxiety. Students are stressed out.

EdTech 135

EdTech iPad Chromebook Industry 135

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

This week, I also enhanced the K-12 Cyber Incident Map by adding video clips of news reports of select incidents since 2016. The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. Folks on Reddit and Twitter had some interesting thoughts on the piece.

EdTech 170

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 170

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2017

Today Peggy George @pgeorge was one of the most photographed people last year at ISTE 2016, however – SHE WASN’T THERE. See 2016 Participate resources – [link]. Be sure to share what you learn; no matter how or where, give credit. Peggy is an expert on getting the most of ISTE by attending virtually.

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Microsoft Twitter Edcamps Conference 368

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

This week, I also enhanced the K-12 Cyber Incident Map by adding video clips of news reports of select incidents since 2016. The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. Folks on Reddit and Twitter had some interesting thoughts on the piece.

EdTech 150

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 150

Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Anyone interested in improving schooling through digital tools has to distinguish between what the media hypes and what policies are actually adopted. There’s a difference between the promises of “personalized learning” and the policies that school leaders enact.

Technology 73

Technology Policies Education Academic Standards 73

Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Accompanying the push for more personalized learning is an emphasis on increasing student voice and agency in classrooms. But we rarely see novel education technology or human capital innovations built to address this challenge. Christopher Emdin’s book, “ For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood.

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Education Social Media Resources Mobility 140

Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

MARCH 4, 2019

Teachers combine the three elements in ways they see fit to personalize learning in their classrooms. ” “The model pulls together the best from modern learning theories and BC teachers’ advice. focus on higher-order learning. address Core Competencies. integrate Aboriginal world views and knowledge.

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Secondary Course Digital Learning Digital Citizenship 113

Bryan Alexander

DECEMBER 29, 2015

What can we expect in 2016 from the intersection of technology and education? Unless the worm turns globally, I’d expect planet MOOC to keep growing in 2016. That should extend into 2016. The forthcoming Horizon Report thinks BYOD is one of the two major tech trends for 2016.

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Trends Technology MOOC Education 40

edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

The 2021 Driving K-12 Innovation report released by CoSN selected the most critical Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools) that school districts are facing with personalized learning, innovation, and digital equity. Known for his ability to inspire and build leaders, he spearheaded Redefining Ready!,

Learning 83

Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 83

Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

" As you start to plan your professional learning for the summer, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team. We include books, blogs, and newsletters that cover a range of topics from social media and disinformation to Gamergate. Social Media Wellness.

Digital Citizenship 45

Digital Citizenship Social Media Analysis Smartphone 45

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Related: Remote learning has been a disaster for many students. In an internal survey of program participants in the 2016-17 school year, 94 percent of teachers reported that Classroom Champions enabled them to better engage their students. But some kids have thrived.

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Elementary Social Media Report Training 109

The Principal of Change

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The first question is the following: How many of you in this room go onto your personal social media while you are working? I believe that many aren’t admitting to it because of who is the room, but many also would never do that during the day because they think their personal life should never infringe on their work.

Learning 57

Learning MOOC Professional Learning Social Media 57

Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

" As you start to plan your professional learning for the summer, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team. We include books, blogs, and newsletters that cover a range of topics from social media and disinformation to Gamergate. Social Media Wellness.

Digital Citizenship 40

Digital Citizenship Social Media Analysis Smartphone 40

The Principal of Change

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

” I started focusing more on my health, spent less time on social media, cut out as much negativity as possible and concentrate on people that would lift me up. January 28, 2015 School Culture and Mental Health #BellLetsTalk October 4, 2016 What’s a video worth? I started to rethink the notion of “balance.”

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Social Media Twitter Video Learning 60

EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Classroom Management in the Digital Age: Effective Practices for Technology-Rich Learning Spaces (2016) by Heather Dowd and Patrick Green Cross-posted from Learning Light Bulbs by Nate Gildart Get your own copy of Classroom Management in the Digital Age! Imagine that!

Classroom 115

Classroom Digital Citizenship LMS Strategy 115

The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2020

Summit Learning’s personalized learning program is a key part of the school’s improvement efforts. They see kids devouring video games and living on social media and find it obvious that they would also like educational technology. But Logan’s feelings about online learning are common. MESA, Ariz.

Learning 121

Learning Laptops Personalized Learning Data 121

NeverEndingSearch

APRIL 5, 2016

AASL has been doing some seriously creative thinking about how we might use the month of April to celebrate the 2016 theme: the essential role that strong school library programs play in transforming learning. You may want to prepare by learning a little about the history of School Library Month. Wed, April 13 @| 6:00 p.m.

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Libraries Advocacy Facebook Social Media 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. The startup was later sold to Valore Education in 2015 , which was in turn acquired by Follett in 2016 , which in turn shut down the Boundless site in 2017. Boundless’s materials have been archived by David Wiley’s company Lumen Learning.

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Pearson MOOC Company Industry 145

The Principal of Change

AUGUST 18, 2019

Dear Evan Hansen ” is a fantastic soundtrack and a fascinating story that ties in bullying, social media, and the impact it can have on our lives and our need to be “seen.” December 2, 2018 Reclaiming Our Calling; The New Book from Brad Gustafson October 4, 2016 What’s a video worth? Beautiful stuff.

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Social Media Exercises Twitter Video 54

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

He also found that blended learning can be a great way to maximize the learning potential of parents as well as educators and students. Schuler noted a decreased need to have everyone come to a single location for a meeting or training session, which in turn decreased the need to pay for substitute teachers.

Technology 93

Technology Blended Learning BYOD Assessment 93

The Hechinger Report

MAY 7, 2022

In the absence of a state law, the Austin Independent School District school board passed a policy in 2016 that prohibits taking away recess as a punishment. Related: Some kids have returned to in-person learning only to be kicked right back out.

Handbook 104

Handbook Policies Elementary Report 104

Shake Up Learning

JUNE 13, 2016

It’s also the best way to promote your personal and professional brand. Haven’t yet jumped on the social media bandwagon? What do your website, blog, and social media profile say about you? For instance, when you visit any of my social media profiles, you will see a consistent message.

Social Media 28

Social Media How To EdTech Google 28

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2018

The AAP’s guidelines from 2002 stated that there should be no media use for children under the age of two, that 2- to 5-year olds should be extremely limited in media consumption and that children over five should consume no more than two hours of media per day.

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Guidelines LMS Video Social Media 134

Hack Education

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Some 280 incidents since January 2016. Immediately following the 2016 elections, I tweeted that “Under a Trump administration: I very much want ed-tech companies and schools to reconsider collecting so much data about students.” I delete all my old social media now on a regular and ongoing basis.

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Data Education Software Social Media 78

The Principal of Change

MAY 8, 2016

A long time friend of mine, Beth Still , had sat down in the session (although it was not necessary for her to be there as she could have easily led the session), as I shared some ideas for empowering use of social media for both teachers and students. May 6, 2016 “Play is our brain’s favourite way of learning.”

Social Media 28

Social Media Edcamps Google Conference 28

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Tagged on: March 18, 2017 G Suite for Education Now Open for Personal Google Accounts, Outside Domains | Campus Technology → Raises privacy questions. Tagged on: March 17, 2017 Problems with Personalized Learning | dy/dan → Dan Meyer says, "This isn’t good instruction. There is reason to wonder, nonetheless.

EdTech 170

EdTech Chromebook Laptops iPad 170

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Pedrotti took over as principal of Brook Avenue Elementary School in January of 2016, and Torres joined her that April. Starting with social media such as Facebook and Twitter, the two make it a priority to celebrate the accomplishments of students and teachers in their school on a daily basis. Jessica Torres.

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Twitter Elementary Facebook Outcomes 72