A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

Remember when we had to get all of our professional literature and information from journals, books, conferences, over the phone, or people that we came in direct contact with? Educators now have access anytime from anywhere to people, ideas, resources, strategies, and feedback. Context matters. Finances matter. Facilities matter.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 24, 2020

I love my Livescribe pen - makes it easy to take handwritten notes and have them digitized, searchable and easily accessed. Turn phone numbers to contacts, shopping lists to reminders and doodles into your next masterpiece. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Livescribe™ launches their best smartpen yet, the Symphony.

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Lightspeed Systems

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

That’s why Lightspeed Filter provides school districts with the essential tools to promptly restrict access to sensitive content, effectively filtering current events. Here are some powerful features you can find in Lightspeed Filter to surface actionable insights and quickly block access during challenging times.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? Please contact me if you find one. So there's lots and lots of resources that you can access. How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn? Transcript Created by AI in Riverside.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Jim Bentley on episode 363 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Water Access in the United States: Health Disparities Abound and Solutions are Urgently Needed : National Institute of Health [mentions the solution used in the show of bottle filling stations].

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2019

Thousands of teachers have taken to Twitter this week to blast the telecommunications company and defend Remind , a school communication platform used for everything from announcing homework assignments to contacting parents when a student is sick. It’s a great way to communicate right away,” she says.

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Hubbli

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Coupled with an active social media presence on platforms like Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter , your digital footprint can be an asset. For more insights on school marketing strategies, feel free to contact us or explore our other blog posts.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 30, 2022

I have Evernote web open to Home when I log into my Chromebook and I can see my schedule and tasks and access all of my frequently used notes. Windows, Mac, iOS and Android also have the ability to sync notes offline for access anywhere. for Chromebook users, install the Android app for offline access).

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Writing Projects across the country offer similar workshops; check out the National Writing Project website for local contacts. Twitter Practically 24/7, people to follow and chats to participate in, free. Twitter is more than political rants or celebrity sightings. Wait, what? I expect you’re doing a double-take.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 6, 2022

I have Evernote web open to Home when I log into my Chromebook and I can see my schedule and tasks and access all of my frequently used notes. I can access recent notes, shortcuts to most used notes, see my calendar and all of my tasks that are in different notes, and take quick notes in the scratch pad.

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EdTechTeacher

JULY 6, 2016

Most educators come into contact with it for the first time through a negative experience – a disciplinary action involving students or even peers. Let’s take Twitter as an example. If you’re unfamiliar with Twitter, it’s a microblogging platform. Get on Twitter. It’s time to get on Twitter!

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Using Twitter in my classroom has certainly elevated my tech savvy status with parents as well as my instagramming 5th graders who have never known a world without digital devices. I added others to the tweet by inserting their twitter handles, check out their response.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 27, 2018

3D printers get hot inside and could even cause severe burns on contact, so it’s important to give students a safety lesson before they begin. They don’t run until the door is closed, so there is no access to the hot mechanisms during the job,” Faust says. Slow Down for a Safety Lesson before Printing. CDW VV2 Strategy. CDW Segment.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 10, 2012

In my experience I have identified 4 key principles that lay a foundation for communicating effectively with parents: transparency, honesty, accessibility, and flexibility. This versatility, allowing parents to receive updates on their own terms, makes Twitter unlike any traditional communication tool that I’ve ever used as a principal.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 22, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We can separate in physical distance, but we don’t have to be apart in heart. I’ll let you read it, and I’ll reprint it below the pic for those of you with accessibility issues who cannot see this picture and need to have the words read to you.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Windows 10’s Action Center is a place for quick access to common settings , such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but it’s also a hub for app and OS notifications. Users can customize a priority list in the Settings app to allow contacts to break through Focus Assist when using supported apps, such as Mail and Skype. by Russell Smith.

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

It allows me to keep everything - notes, files, and more all accessible anywhere on any device. I can easily and quickly save any email (and attachments) or contact right to Evernote from Outlook. This has become invaluable to me as I get organized and keep track of information, contacts, and resources. It''s no surprise.

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ProfHacker

JUNE 15, 2015

By now, the concept of a Twitter backchannel at conferences has become familiar. But can someone participate in a conference virtually beyond the Twitter back channel? Twitter backchannels help, but they are not always enough. Contact Rebecca ( @rjhogue ) or Maha ( @bali_maha ). She blogs at [link] and tweets @bali_maha.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Read more: 4 Tips for using accessibility features to promote inclusion. In a recent Twitter thread responding to this question by Dwayne Reed, “What’s ONE thing you would do to make remote/distance learning more sustainable, less burdensome, or simply just better?” Less synchronous screen time. It’s all in the blend.

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Lightspeed Systems

JULY 20, 2023

In addition to internet shutdowns and web activity monitoring, district IT admins can empower parents with the ability to selectively allow, restrict, or block after-school access to YouTube and social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and more. Contact the Lightspeed team today.

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The PL2C Blog

AUGUST 24, 2014

To make content succinct and continuous, we implemented four Twitter Chats directly related to the content of the week in which they occurred. The Twitter Chats were lead by the facilitator of the week, who organized and directed the discussion. Twitter Data. “ Twitter chats were awesome. Participant Reflections.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

All of the notes can be created and accessed from desktop computers and tablets and smartphones, so it''s easy to use and access. Student notes - use to document student conferences, parent contacts 5. Random notes - take notes, tasks/to do''s, and more at any time and access from anywhere.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. You think they’re OK because you disabled the online access — think again. It includes media, images, videos, policies and laws, as well as who to contact if you or a child is being cyberbullied.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 4, 2014

I have been a long time user, using it first for notes, lesson plans, collecting resources and research, contacts, project management, a digital file cabinet, and more. All in one place, accessible anywhere, anytime, on any device. Makes it easier to capture contact info. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Check it out.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Melissa Mann on episode 167 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Melissa: You know, it’s a good way to keep in contact, especially about doctor’s appointments that they may have, things like that. Special Ed Treasure #6: Twitter and #spedEDchat.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Content filtering and web monitoring software aim to prevent students from accessing inappropriate materials online, and many options also include features to alert school leaders to cyberbullying and other instances in which students’ digital communications or web activity might indicate troubling behavior. The monitoring is not a secret.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

Please feel free to contact me via email ( mjgormans@gmail.com ) or Twitter at ( @mjgormans ). What can be provided with low bandwidth and quick access limitations? Determine community Wifi access points that may be available still allowing for social distancing… parking lots for uploads and downloads, etc.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. You think they’re OK because you disabled the online access — think again. It includes media, images, videos, policies and laws, as well as who to contact if you or a child is being cyberbullied.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

See booking info and please contact me anytime at (mjgormans@gmail.com). Last, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. Booking Info – Look for contact information at the Booking Site. Provides access to a vital success skills, important in future careers.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued TCEA 2019 coverage. Districts should also designate a primary E-rate point of contact, Martinez said. Martinez’s district underwent an audit for Wi-Fi equipment that covered more than 1,000 access points. Build an E-Rate Team in Your District. by Amy Burroughs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Angela Cleveland on episode 254 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. So what are some of the resources that counselors can access that will help them in this area? It’s completely free and very accessible. Contact us about the show: [link].

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2010

Last night I participated in #edchat on Twitter and the topic of discussion focused on techniques teachers could use to improve communication with parents. In my experience I have identified 4 key principles that lay a foundation for communicating effectively with parents: Transparency, Honesty, Accessibility, and Flexibility.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 27, 2012

I also upload files as attachments to Evernote so that I can easily access them anywhere, on any device. Files that I have to edit often are stored on our servers and I can access them remotely via VPN client. This keeps my email less cluttered and allows me easier access to the emails and files from other devices.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Accessing these in a collaborative file allows clarity instead of confusion. Contact him on Twitter, @TomEMullaney , or via e-mail, mistermullaney@gmail.com. Students and teachers can embed FigJams to refer to prior learning and activities. A FigJam embedded in a FigJam. How will you App Smash with FigJam?

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 9, 2020

Many students lack internet and technology access at home. And teachers, administrators, and families of students with special needs are questioning whether it will be possible to provide students with disabilities equal access to a high-quality education under these circumstances. Check in with your students regularly.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 23, 2011

bit.ly : Those of us that love Twitter are well aware of this great service to shorten URL''s. CloudMagic : This extension allows for instant searches of your Gmail, Google Docs, and contacts. Docs PDF/PowerPoint Viewer : Get quick, easy access to preview PowerPoint presentations, pdf''s, and other types of documents.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 23, 2016

But the news is littered with so many tragic stories of kids victimized through contacts made online that parents have no choice in the matter. Of course, parents need to know who is in contact with their children. There is an endless line of social media apps, from Snapchat to Twitter and much more. But log into what?

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