The 21st Century Principal

DECEMBER 18, 2022

“ Because corporations are not elected, they cannot be voted out, and yet they have become pseudogovernmental by virtue of their wealth, power, and the reach of their technological systems. Mar Hicks, "When Did the Fire Start" in Your Computer Is On Fire It's time to demote social media's status in our lives.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Heather Callihan’s @ hcallihan students help with their Facebook and Twitter using some technology tools. Safely Involve Students in Social Media and More Ways to Give Students a Voice. Integrating that into your district accounts or your school-specific social media accounts is an awesome way to share that story.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 2, 2018

Social media has been around for some time now. Companies across the globe continue to use social media as a vital part of their marketing strategy — creating content to connect and engage their audience. Stay ahead of the curve in the new year with these B2B social media trends for 2018.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2021

What that metaverse will look like is still a bit vague, but the company gave some hints in prepared statements and in an hour-long video it released. As it turns out, the term “metaverse” was coined in a dystopian novel that is highly critical of growing corporate control of society and of internet technologies.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2024

Ask just about anyone what’s behind the downward spiral of youth mental health today, and chances are that social media will be on their list of causes. The relationship between social media and mental health is nuanced and different for each person, says Stephanie M.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

AR/VR in K–12: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. . Immersive Learning Technology Helps Students Practice Soft Skills.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2023

. – The Social Institute today announced Chris Valada has joined the company as Head of New Partnerships, leading a team of representatives from across the country to bring positive social media and tech education to more schools. Valada spent his career in EdTech sales and has worked across K-12 and Higher Ed. .

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Omega Notes

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

According to Pew Research Center , nearly 90% of adults between the ages of 18 to 29 use social media. The student population reaching college age now, Gen Z, grew up with the internet and social media as an everyday part of their life. 44 percent use social media hourly. 32 percent donate their own money.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2020

For companies that target teachers, this is a good time to do some contingency planning as well—to be ready to assist educators no matter what scenario they find themselves in come fall. Companies that provide this assistance to teachers directly will be rich in prospects.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Among the newer aspects of these kinds of complaints is whether college social media communication meets accessibility standards. While some institutions have tried to punt responsibility for the accessibility of digital tools to the companies that produce them, that reasoning hasn’t persuaded federal agencies or judges.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2023

Public schools are online just as much as their students, it seems, with profiles across social media. These concerns may be heightened by knowing the potential ease with which companies may access the posts of schools and districts for uses not intended to be accessed by those in schools who have posted,” researchers wrote.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2019

The drawbacks of social media are well-documented—like anonymous trolls posting negative comments just to spark controversy. In addition to negative commentary, Knowles acknowledged other challenges to adopting social media for education. Finally, for some there is a social-emotional toll.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

writes Gary Davis, chief consumer security evangelist at McAfee, in a company blog post. The majority of schools aren’t negligent and many have put data security frameworks in place, writes Toni Birdsong, a family safety evangelist for McAfee, in a company blog post. Be Cautious on Social Media.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 20, 2023

I often get asked both through social media and in person how to become a consultant. During one such visit, an organization offered me a full-time position with their company. I have ambitious goals for my company. At first, I respectfully declined as I was happy where I was at in my career.

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The 21st Century Principal

OCTOBER 27, 2019

What is the real issue with social media? Ignore the practice of the perpetual eavesdropping of these companies in our personal lives. What the real issue is with social media is simple: You can't believe anything you see. 19) Any technology that allows one to "manufacture" his or her identity is problematic.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

3 – Social Media Tools in Teaching – Using Them the Right Way I’ve seen social media used in ways that aren’t very safe or effective. For example, when teachers post their video conferencing links publicly on social media, they are unknowingly allowing unwanted attendees to enter their online classrooms.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Naturally, this means educators will have questions about where this technology is heading and what comes next for virtual learning. The metaverse is an emerging technological revolution, but the concept itself is nothing new. Many of these students are extremely tech-savvy as they have grown up around digital technology.

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Tech Helpful

APRIL 5, 2018

We live in a world where the access to technology is virtually ubiquitous. Recently I attended an e-parenting workshop at a local school here in Chattanooga and the speaker shared a great social media rating guide: This can be found at www.safesmartsocial.com. Follow your kids on social media.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

Take a Social Media. While social media can be helpful, it can also distract and keep us from deepening and focusing on relationships. Helping students manage social media and attain media literacy skills is part of developing their wellness habits. with Technology. Sabbatical. PD Connection.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Over the last few days I spent some time with the folks at the Promethean Headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, talking to them about their social media presence. They are more than a technology company. Classroom teachers, curriculum and instructional coaches, technology integrators, and more. Well, sort of.

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The PL2C Blog

JULY 24, 2017

Social Media: every students’ obsession and every teacher/principal/district’s nightmare. But what if educators reshaped their perspective on Social Media, and created more intentional uses of these communication platforms that bear calculated weight? By Douglas Price, 6th Grade Teacher at Voyager Academy.

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EmergingEdTech

AUGUST 29, 2022

The age of information means that we freely share details about our lives via social media, websites, publications, and more. Quick quiz: Would you rather talk to a company rep who listened to understand, or listened to argue? 2) Respecting Your Time. 3) Listening With Empathy. That's an instant kick-em-to-the-curb for me.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

That left us at EdSurge to ponder, how are edtech companies making sure their products are working best for teachers, the people responsible for weaving them into lessons each day? And what—if anything—can we glean from the number of former educators in the leadership ranks of edtech companies? Things have changed a lot since then.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Student Engagement I’m in social media groups where frustrated teachers recently commented that their grade books looked like “Swiss Cheese” and that many students were just missing during online learning sessions. You can create a community of learners in your school, your department, and through social media.

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techlearning

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Over the same time period, career-oriented majors in science, technology, engineering and mathematics crept from 64 to 77 percent. billion industry around “workforce technology.” But those fragmented solutions and companies haven’t yet solved the challenges they think exist.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2020

Following nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd and others at the hands of police, I have received a slew of emails from edtech companies containing statements of solidarity and inclusion, explaining that the company supports diversity and does not tolerate racism. Inequities in technology use in the classroom.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The metaverse is an emerging technology that is gradually becoming more mainstream within education, in part because it delivers immersive learning experiences for students. This technology can also cater to a variety of other needs too.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Which laws that protect school children involve technology? Technology solutions now support the task of enforcing laws that protect children and education communities. Most educational institutions in this category simplify their compliance by purchasing and using a web filter from a reputable company.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math comprise STEAM learning. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. With this understanding, the edtech industry should ensure that technology and remote learning are essential aspects of PD (professional development). Provide technology for effective teaching and learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 13, 2019

Whether you want to follow education technology, special education, math, or just teaching best practices , SmartBrief has an email newsletter for you. Alec Couros – Bio as Submitted Alec Couros is a professor of educational technology and media at the Faculty of Education, University of Regina, in Saskatchewan, Canada.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Students who have learning disabilities can be more comfortable using technology tools than their classmates as they often already rely on digital aides for their everyday learning, says Stephanie Del Tufo, an assistant professor specializing in literacy education at the University of Delaware. Finding My Media Balance (grade 5).

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The US Office of Educational Technology says, “Everyone in education has a responsibility to harness the good to serve educational priorities while also protecting against the dangers that may arise as a result of AI being integrated in educational technology.” Engage with conversations on the social media or PLN tool of your choice.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2019

A new fee Verizon plans to impose on its business customers has galvanized educators this week to rally around the school messaging service Remind—so much so that the telecoms company agreed to make an exception and waive the impending fee for Remind’s K-12 users. But the surcharge, set to go into effect on Feb.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2019

Anne Collier on Episode 456 and 457 of the 10-Minute Teacher Anne Collier, Founder and Executive Director of The Net Safety Collaborative and SocialMediaHelpline.com , shares what we need to know about social media in this two-part series. We’ll post the first post on Monday with the second part of the series on Tuesday.

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