eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2018

Social media has gotten a bad rap. And that’s before we even get into Facebook, data privacy, and Cambridge Analytica. But as the students-turned-activists at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, have discovered, when used properly, social media can help you make a difference.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Mindful Tracking Cookie Policies Improve K—12 Data Security. Current web browsing policies in K–12 schools may be allowing third parties to collect and sell student data , creating a need for schools to update and maintain safe internet use protocols. Find more best practices for maintaining student data privacy!

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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.) ” Just because I agree to have my website scraped does not mean that I consent to have it crawled as training data for an AI tool!

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The 21st Century Principal

OCTOBER 27, 2019

What is the real issue with social media? Set aside the fact that entities like Facebook are selling our personal data to the highest bidder. What the real issue is with social media is simple: You can't believe anything you see. It is a media of distortion and propaganda. It creates manufactured persons.

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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Social media often gets a bad wrap when spoken in the same breath as education and learning. The reality is social media (and digital learning in general ) have a place in the classroom And whether we choose to embrace it, or don't, students still will leave our buildings and use it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2021

Although not a data scientist, I documented how the students interacted with the platform. Additionally, I made of point of consulting with other teachers around the nation via Twitter on their experience with the platform. He can be found on Twitter @T4edtech and on his YouTube Channel Transformative Edtech.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

Unaccounted time for social media and gaming usage. As schools are out for the summer, teachers and students need relief from the constant dependency on technology, whether it be for work, social media, or entertainment. This can be done relatively quickly with the help of a form to gather data.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 17, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So many things are happening with Artificial Intelligence right now; much of it is generative AI artwork. I started with QuickDraw, which recognizes doodling along with the curriculum from the MIT Media Lab on AI ethics.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2022

Those with data on Edmodo should remove it by the end of the day September 22nd if they don’t want to lose it, officials stated. Its folding led to some eulogizing on social media platforms like Twitter. wrote one educator on Twitter. What Happens To The Data? That’s just a few weeks away. It's so sad!”

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2022

Though TikTok is technically classified as “online video” by Common Sense, rather than social media, both categories account for a significant portion of kids’ average daily screen use, along with gaming. According to the report, kids prefer watching videos on platforms like TikTok and YouTube to any other media.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 20, 2021

If we humans aren’t giving away our personal information (as we do on FB, Tiktok, Instagram, Twitter and every other social media account), we’re having it stolen without our permission or knowledge and sold to those who mean us harm. we have a access to our income streams on our digital devices. DuckDuckGo.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. Generative AI Use Case #1: AI is built into social media.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

Students are evaluating teachers; they do that on social media and Rate your Teacher. Moreover, the teacher can analyze the data like Microsoft or Google Forms. . I then used the form responses gathered on a spreadsheet to analyze the data from these responses. After all, the students are with you daily. And it is ugly.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So, I’ve spent this week looking at and testing many AI tools. If you have public website, your data can also be used to train tools like Chat GPT and some are trying to block their sites from being training data , as well.) And so are we.

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The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Should schools and school districts have a "social media strategy" like business and industry? In the corporate world, social media has moved from being a novelty to a deliberate strategy to engage the public. But if schools were going to be more deliberate about their social media strategy, what would they do?

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ProfHacker

MAY 17, 2018

One of the things that’s great about social media is how hellbent all the companies seem on destroying themselves, usually in the name of “engagement,” but usually in the spirit of “we have no idea how our users use this service.” And then there’s Twitter. It’s frustrating!

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Social media channels provide the digital alternative for the “traditional” social life and support communication within online communities non-stop. They turn to other social media sites , like Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Yik Yak, or Twitter. Everyone is online now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter With so many things grabbing the attention of administrators, AI seems to be taking a back seat in the minds of many. The Data: The Accelerating Pace of AI The empirical evidence backs them up. Is this a problem we need to care about or talk about?

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Hubbli

AUGUST 8, 2023

Social Media for School Fundraising Utilizing social media can spread awareness and encourage participation in school fundraising events. Platforms like Facebook and Twitter allow schools to connect with a broader audience, share updates, and build excitement around the event.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Public data breaches, such as the massive compromises at Equifax , Target and other companies, have increased awareness, Abshire said. Technology has shifted and changed and redirected the way we use data. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued TCEA 2019 coverage.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Take Advantage of Social Media. Use Data to Show Student Progress. Teachers can now use data tools to show parents where their students excel and where they need improvement. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. Parents like to know what’s going on in the classroom.

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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. Obviously those 50 million people did not know their data was being used. You have to prove to me that it’s worth using Facebook, or any social media, for that matter. Vicki: Yeah.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 21, 2019

Attach the QR code to Twitter, Facebook, a location, websites, wifi passwords, email, bitcoin and more! Qrstuff is a website to easily create colorful QR codes for over 20 data types, such as email, location, a link, Instagram, Dropbox, and more! Attach the QR code to Twitter, Facebook, a Tweet, Skype, a phone number, and more!

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Beth Kanter is a leading social media expert for nonprofits. She gives advice on how schools should manage their Facebook, Twitter, and social media efforts. Social media can help if you know how. How should schools spend time on social media? Social media is a mindset.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Augmented data analysis, blended digital tools and connected networks will reign among technology innovations in the coming year, according to IT analyst group Gartner’s top 10 tech trends of 2019. . Artificial Intelligence Will Augment Data-Driven Initiatives. What Gartner’s Top Tech Trends for 2019 Mean for Education.

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MIND Research Institute

APRIL 26, 2022

If your weekly minutes average is 30 or above, take a screenshot of your dashboard and post to Twitter OR Instagram. Not currently using social media but still want to participate? All entries and social media posts must be submitted by administrators or teachers and cannot reveal any student information.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2019

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! These educators use Twitter as an effective tool to engage others in conversation and share their knowledge—all in an effort to teach the state's future leaders. Tony Bonazzi @GISDMath.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 28, 2018

A Global Search for Education Reflection From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. While this blog is based on verifiable data, some readers may be unhappy with my interpretation. The hair on my arm prickled up like porcupine quills, but there was no breeze. Let’s dig in. Source: Wired.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Easy-to-follow instructions guide students through data collection, measurement, data analysis, and interpretation, while feedback provided by both open-ended and auto-graded questions reinforces correct ideas.  A unique interface allows students to change what happens in the video and see how that change affects the outcome.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Social Media - Google+ , Twitter , and Facebook - Google+ is my go to for education and technology resources, connections and sharing. I love that you can have longer posts and discussions than on Twitter. I also use Twitter for education and technology resource finding. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Just as educational experts acknowledge technology’s role in early education, physicians and psychologists also recognize that spending too much time immersed in computers, smartphones or social media can have a negative impact on child development. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . .

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Even so, data shows that TikTok is where students congregate these days. Middleton, the professor in Australia, says he was initially reluctant to embrace social media in teaching, and that he rarely uses Twitter himself and at one point canceled his Facebook account in protest. Sixty-seven percent of U.S.

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 7, 2022

If your weekly puzzle average is 50 or above, take a screenshot of your dashboard and post to Twitter OR Instagram. All entries and social media posts must be submitted by administrators and cannot reveal any student information. We will only consider school-wide puzzle data for eligibility. Let's get ready to waddle!

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The Web20Classroom

DECEMBER 7, 2009

The post deals with a ban of social media during the upcoming Annual Meeting of the American Society Cell Biology. This policy is necessary to respect the willingness of presenters to share their data at the meeting as well as their publication opportunities." Meaning it would be wrong to broadcast data that was unpublished.

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ProfHacker

OCTOBER 11, 2016

One evening last week, while watching hockey (HOCKEY IS BACK) and scrolling though twitter, I noticed a hashtag that had started to trend: #HowTwitterHasChangedMyLife. Twitter is in large part why I am writing here today. Twitter is how I managed to change careers. People I never would have met without Twitter.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Educators are the best! So, yesterday I asked educators on “X” (the new rebranded, Twitter, I guess) to share where they are learning about AI. (I We can't let the fracturing of social media cause us to have conversations that leave people out.

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Edsurge

JULY 26, 2017

News has followed audiences onto social media, so much so that a few years ago Poynter reported journalists and news organizations were some of the most active users on Twitter. Thanks for helping us hit this milestone in the new-media landscape. A conversation on Twitter about. A conversation on Twitter about.

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