A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media. My point though is that there is definitely room for growth in terms of validating all the talk with substance. Blog posts are a great option to get into the nitty-gritty of change.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The post What’s A Twitter Chat? An Example And Definition For 2018 appeared first on TeachThought.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2018

Kayla Delzer on episode 311 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. From student-led social media to students calling parents with score reports and student-led conferencing, these three ideas can help empower students in your classroom. Listen Now.

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Hubbli

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Social media marketing for schools is where it’s at. Through familiar social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, you can reach a targeted group of people and increase awareness for your school. But how do you use social media for school recruitment and engagement? With over 2.4

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 17, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Just Keke Powell spreading joy in her classroom. As educators, we are all doing great things inside our classroom and I believe we should highlight each others success! Awesome teachers connect with their students. Keke Powell - Bio As Submitted.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2023

We should consider which jobs should be automated and which should remain under human control (Ahem, content moderation, something social media receives a resounding F on lately.) I also think that: Every tech tool should have a “kill switch” – this includes social media. I'm just a teacher.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2022

These days teachers often look to social media and podcasts to find community and unwind. That means educators are spending time following other teachers on Instagram or TikTok, or listening to podcasts where colleagues share teaching tips, joke about their classroom experiences or vent their frustrations.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Back when they were in the classroom, martin, who uses they/them pronouns and styles their name in lower case, says they would often get complaints about their social media posts relating to racism and education. On Twitter you just never know what’s going to spark interest or conversation. education. “We respect that!”

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

MEET MY NEW PODCAST: The 10-minute Teacher Show-- for Remarkable but Busy Teachers From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today’s show will help settle the dust and bring clarity to iPads in the elementary classroom. TRANSCRIPT #01: Awesome Apps for iPads in the Elementary Classroom.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 1, 2016

After the Common Sense Media Awards ceremony, we had the opportunity to speak with Khepra about Wear Orange and about the ways social media can be a catalyst for positive social change. Erin Wilkey Oh: How did social media play a role in Project Orange Tree? NK: Definitely. Sometimes it's a joke.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 1, 2016

After the Common Sense Media Awards ceremony, we had the opportunity to speak with Khepra about Wear Orange and about the ways social media can be a catalyst for positive social change. Erin Wilkey Oh: How did social media play a role in Project Orange Tree? NK: Definitely. Sometimes it's a joke.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 26, 2019

You must check out this tool if you haven’t already, because it is definitely a game changer! Below I have added links to resources, tips, and updates thanks to Wakelet , the great free curation tool that captures reflections and reactions from Twitter during a conference. Check out this post and video for more details.

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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? This practical episode from a classroom teacher will help us explain learning to our students. James Nottingham (04:34) But it's slightly weird that I created it in my classroom teaching grade five kids.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2022

Definitely mention if you can teach robotics, drones, or programming languages. In this section, also include all of your social media contacts. If you haven’t already done so, have separate social media accounts for your professional life that don’t reveal your personal life.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Toyota Dream Car Art Contest From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter STEM, STEAM, and design thinking are buzzwords in education today. Toyota Dream Car Art Contest is the perfect contest for classrooms across the United States. Definitely, download the lesson plan and entry forms now.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

I've doctored my social media sends to make me look better in the eyes of others. Growing up in the Silicon Valley, it was impossible to separate my two lives -- the living, breathing one around me and the social, filtered one I created online. Girls are especially vulnerable to use of social media.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Product Review: Features, Lesson Plan Ideas, and Tips From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Adobe Premiere Rush is a simple to use video creation tool that includes powerful camera features, video editing, and publishing features. For these reasons, gridlines are a must-use in my classroom.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2019

I've been a resident of the Lone Star State for over two years now, and I can definitely vouch for the saying: Everything is bigger in Texas! Another "big" for Texas is education, and when I'm looking to get a pulse on what the current trends and landscape are, I turn to social media! Administrators to Follow on Twitter.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

APRIL 25, 2016

Go a step further and have your students design social media videos and graphics introducing us to their passion and projects where they need support. Design social media graphics on Canva , use a video editing tool like Blender , or you can hire someone to make a video for you cheaply using Fiverr. Enjoyed this post?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2018

Britt Watwood on episode 327 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Britt: In my classes, I’m using strictly a Blackboard LMS and I’m using Twitter, which I felt was a less onerous use of social media for classroom conversations. What is it?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

After using it multiple times I must say that the app developers should definitely work on improving the app’s interface which is the only thing I find inconvenient. For instance, you can use it to create inspirational quotes to share with students or to incorporate in your classroom blog. You can move your text around as you like.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

[ The Real Way to Avoid Hearing from the Same 26 Facebook Friends ] Twitter Smart classroom tool if used with care; priceless for PLNs Pros: Its energetic, fast-paced communication appeals to those who like to be "in the know." Cons: Safety and privacy issues definitely come into play with kid Twitter use.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 11, 2021

Also, please take a moment to subscribe to this blog by RSS or email, and join me on twitter at mjgormans . I bring practicality, common sense, and techniques that allow educators to start the next day in their classroom. Last… please pass this on with a retweet or other social media.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 15, 2014

Definitely check out the list and add your post as well. When I was in the classroom I always looked forward to back-to-school. Getting my classroom ready, that feeling of the excitement for a new year left me with the anticipation for great things to happen. Parents want to be involved in the classroom and our schools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, I'll share six apps fo r digital note-taking and my experiences with each. If I didn't include yours, just message me on social media and tell your story! Inside Microsoft Classroom, it's not quite as wiki like as notion.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

Jodie Pierpoint on episode 243 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Or maybe they’re happy in their classroom now being a teacher, but all all of them are either attaining or will be looking for jobs this spring. Twitter: @jodiepierpoint. Jody: It is.

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The Web20Classroom

APRIL 27, 2017

Not only to share the resources they find and use in and out of the classroom but to look back on our personal practices of both learning and growing as professional educators. Who are your favorite people to follow on Twitter or other social media channels? And it’s another that has no definitive answer.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 19, 2019

If you are a social media user or a blog reader you may have seen several posts related to getting more out of ISTE. Much of the advice you hear is great and definitely worth considering, so of course, we want to add our advice into the mix. Steven is still a skeptic of flipped classrooms and AR/VR. Push yourself.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 31, 2016

Setting Up Your Classroom to Win From Day One From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Even if they don’t join, they still get my classroom announcements. Bloomz is free and definitely an upgrade to my previous parent communications method.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 13, 2017

School may be out for many but the learning we do as educators can last even outside the classroom. We started with Twitter chats and how you can participate in real time or whenever you want. Finally we will finish the series by looking at some new and exciting tools to try in your classroom. Happy Learning! Push yourself.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2018

Julie Willcott on episode 285 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. You definitely want to look at those enhanced Shownotes over on the blog. Agriculture in the Classroom. There is a national organization called Agriculture in the Classroom.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

It is filled with thoughts on Student Communication Skills including “I can” statement(s), classroom attributes, and assessment rubrics. Remember you can follow me on Twitter at @mjgormans. How do we create a classroom that exemplifies this style of powerful Communication? I look forward to learning from you!

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 23, 2019

The post Power Up Your Classroom with Game Play [interview with Cate Tolnai and Lindsay Blass] – SULS022 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I got to talk to Cate Tolnai and Lindsey Blass about their new book Power Up Your Classroom ! Join the Google Classroom Master Class. All courses: [link] . [03:18]

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 31, 2018

Elizabeth Merce on episode 321 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. And yet we prominently display these behavior charts in our classroom. That definitely covers your kindergarten, first and second grade. There are alternatives!

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 5, 2016

While this was definitely an improvement, issues still remained as to the depth of responses each student could provide as well as actively engaging the shyest students in the class. You can even integrate a Twitter hash tag. Use it for real time audience participation, online brainstorming and classroom feedback.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2018

But some more affluent parents are starting to pull back, setting stricter limits on device use both in and out of the classroom. EdSurge: How is the race to equip every student in the classroom with a device playing out right now? And I’m definitely not seeing schools discontinuing their focus on effective use of technology.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 15, 2013

Leading publically means more than just in the classroom or in the building. Using social media tools can help. Showing what you are doing on your school Facebook page or Twitter account, posting videos to You Tube about the movement, talking to others. Definitely check out the other posts in the series.

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