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Classroom Travels with Twitter: An Evolution

Ask a Tech Teacher

Most teachers I know have used Twitter in their classes either to communicate with parents, share homework with students, for group study, to research on a topic, crowd source ideas with colleagues, or a myriad of other purposes ( click here for more ideas ). The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty.

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How Social Media Can Help Teach Good Writing

Edsurge

Jeremy Hyler According to one Common Sense Media report , on any given day, around 60 percent of teens use social media, spending an average of two hours on platforms like Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, all of which are having a big impact in the way they engage with the written word. “I Not all the time.

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Genius as an Alternative Social Media

ProfHacker

” That many academics rely on social media goes without saying. Yet, I am dissatisfied with my social media. Twitter can often be overwhelming, and in my experience it fails to foster engaged discussion. However, Dr. Morgan finds something else enticing about the site on a personal level.

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ISTE Day 0 Recap for my #NotatISTE #ISTELive Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I'm about to head to physical therapy this morning but before I do, I wanted to share my favorite resources from yesterday's ISTELive shares. I'm also adding a few items of my own hat I would be talking about if I was there. Must-Read Tech Book.

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7 Ways To Use Technology For Exam Prep

Ask a Tech Teacher

I found that this is a great way for students to engage with each lesson rather than worry about taking note of everything that you mentioned during the lecture. Have students complete interactive activities and exercises online. Use social media platforms to engage with students and provide supplemental resources.

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Unlock the Secrets: Expert Homework Hacks for Busy Parents

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Brian Page, a former Milken National Educator of the Year with 15 years of experience in the education field. Blog: [link] Twitter: @FinEdchat Instagram: @FinEdchat Linked In: @FinEdchat ?️

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Twitter Isn't Another Announcement System: It's SOCIAL MEDIA!

The 21st Century Principal

When I talk with other educators and administrators, I still encounter quite a bit of skepticism about the educational and professional potential of this social media device. It turns out, a great deal can come from connecting professionally with other educators through Twitter. Twitter’s networking potential is enormous.