A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 20, 2022

Social media is, and still represents, one of the most powerful ways to move a learning culture forward and engage with stakeholders. Become the storyteller-in-chief and take control of your public relations. Stop reacting to public relations situations you have limited control of and begin to be more proactive.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 22, 2022

Digital accessibility is about ensuring that all users can perceive, use, and operate web content, software, mobile apps, and other forms of digital media. And indeed, vision-related issues have been amongst the first ones to be addressed. As the Global Accessibility Awareness Day Foundation explains: .

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

The following activities and lessons allow learners to explore digital citizenship issues relating to their lives and ages. PBS Learning Media videos PBS Learning has a video series for middle school and high school students called “Above the Noise.” What activities help develop digital citizenship?

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 3, 2021

There are many reasons for this, but the most pressing was the need for information related to COVID-19, especially during the early months of the outbreak. Below is a quick list of ideas to consider: Social media Video streaming (i.e., Below is a quick list of ideas to consider: Social media Video streaming (i.e.,

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 24, 2014

The mainstream media rarely shares the impactful work in schools that is actually making a difference in the lives of students. As a principal nothing frustrated me more than watching the media latch on to any negative education story and run with it while ignoring so much amazing work taking place in schools each day.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

I think you’ll find a lot to relate to: Has Teaching Changed Since the Pandemic? In previous posts, I wrote about using social media in the classroom for instruction and to share ideas. Although not a social media platform, Zoom became a valuable tool in connecting grade-level groups of teachers at the district level.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In this article, we will cover the topic of the metaverse and its relation to immersive learning in more depth while also highlighting six specific benefits associated with teachers using the technology for this purpose. What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

Quick Writes: Teachers can present a prompt or question related to the video topic and ask students to spend a few minutes writing their thoughts. Anticipation Guides: These are short lists of statements related to the video topic that students respond to before watching the video. This encourages brainstorming and prediction.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Esports is also big business, making money from investments, branding, advertising, and media deals. The number of college scholarships and careers related to esports is also growing quickly. Your sponsor can also help with tech needs, such as getting permission to use a media lab or purchasing any needed accessories.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Related SDGs: 4. Better World 2030 allows people to use Augmented Reality to share creative videos on social media about the SDGs, starting a much needed conversation in a fun way. A mini-series and AR app that visualizes the incredible data related to our abuse of the planet, putting a picture to the numbers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2022

This became increasingly important over the past decade as social media became the primary source for news. I also utilized the Civic Reasoning curriculum, which focused on developing critical thinking skills to navigate social media and news. Check social media feeds and news feeds so students can compare the credibility of sources.

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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. Four to six hours in front of a computer for instruction. Sounds like too much screen time?

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Pillar #2 - Public Relations If you don’t tell your story someone else will. In the past I feared and dreaded the roll of public relations as the typical situation played out time and time again. Image credit: [link] There is a fundamental problem with the mainstream media when it comes to public relations.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 29, 2020

Finally, I emphasize the importance of providing feedback using different types of media beyond text comments. If you have tips related to teaching online–a favorite strategy, technology tool, or activity, please take a moment and post a comment. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with other educators who might enjoy it.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Most commonly, it’s associated with virtual reality (VR) technology, augmented reality (AR) technology, social media-like features, blockchain technology , and the use of controllable avatars. ’ The company saw the metaverse as the future of online social interactions and as the evolution of existing social media.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

At the beginning of the summer, I will go to the library, find the books I love to read and look around the shelves to see related content (this works best for nonfiction unless you’re looking for more works by your favorite author!). Take a Social Media. You have to relate to educate. PD Connection. Sabbatical. PD Connection.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

By the time students reach me in high school, they are already juggling multiple social media accounts and unknowingly driving many business and political decisions through their media consumption. Articles related to the original search term appear alongside the mind map. and mental health.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The ability of blogs to host almost any kind of media that we wish (text, audio, video, images, charts, tables, diagrams, hyperlinks) in almost any configuration that we wish (see, e.g., the wide variety of blog templates) means that they are infinitely customizable. Related Posts. Similarly, the interactive nature of blogs (e.g.,

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 2, 2023

Related Posts. My thoughts on a proposed social media policy for school employees (Part 2). It’s wishful thinking disguised as professional development , and it’s yet another example of a school that’s going through the motions instead of engaging in meaningful, long-term, thoughtful improvement. Image credit: Wish , Ben Chun.

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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. For instance, it is increasingly recognized that predictive policing companies regularly collect and utilize public social media data.”

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 31, 2024

Meanwhile, digital media, heavily reliant on visuals and text, with audio often secondary, is playing an increasing role in education. The stakes are much higher for these students, and digital media often underserves them. The stakes are much higher for these students, and digital media often underserves them.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 7, 2022

One of our first activities asked us to reflect on some of our understandings, strengths, and challenges related to the ISTE Standards for Educators. Finally, I’m a strong user of social media tools and online platforms and have a large global professional learning network (so Standard 1b!). Related Posts.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 18, 2018

As part of MY World 360 ° , Digital Promise Global will distribute a limited number of 360 ° media production kits to support schools and youth organizations around the world to create 360 ° media. The post Help Students Share Their Stories with 360° Media Production Kits appeared first on Digital Promise.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Here are the five steps we took with our partner MiEN to update our aging media centers into flexible, inviting spaces that are conducive to modern learning styles: 1. Not only were the furniture and fixtures old, but most of the seating was made of cloth and nearly impossible to sanitize or disinfect. Prioritize schools with the most need.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

While some look to technology regulations to combat the scourge of fake news, the strongest defense may well be in building a citizenry with strong media literacy skills.[2] 2] Read on to learn how we got here, why it matters, and how teachers can build media literacy in the classroom. The Benefits of Media Literacy.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 24, 2020

Related Posts. 5 videos on connected learning from the Digital Media and Learning Research Hub [VIDEOS]. I am sharing it here in case you’d like to join us. Hope it’s useful to you. Happy viewing! Education in a digital world [VIDEO]. Replication or empowerment? Avoid magical thinking: ‘Design for online’ this fall.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

With the pervasive spread of the Internet and web technologies, digital media consumption and production practises have acquired new critical dimensions. This is actually one of the major themes in the works of several cultural and media critics (e.g.,

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In this episode of the Learning Leadership Society Podcast, your host, Learning Counsel News Media and Research CEO LeiLani Cauthen talks with Phyllis Jordan, Associate Director of Future Ed, and Brittany Martin, Education Department Relations Manager at Lexia Learning.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 19, 2020

Related Posts. 5 videos on connected learning from the Digital Media and Learning Research Hub [VIDEOS]. Personal Learning Networks. Learning on the Blog. Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms. Education in a digital world [VIDEO]. The future of learning [VIDEO].

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 1, 2024

Their insightful exploration delves into the essence of being digitally literate amidst the transformative waves of the social media boom and the proliferation of Web 2.0 This skill involves understanding how different pieces of information relate to each other, even when they’re not presented in a straightforward manner.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

When discussing healthy web use, parents and teachers should address the topic of social media. Social media can undermine teens’ mental health , as young users of social sites like Instagram and Facebook report higher levels of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

Online discussion forums, collaborative document editors, and social media platforms provide students with platforms to collaborate with peers, exchange perspectives, and learn from one another. Educators must ensure that students understand how AI technologies work, including their limitations and potential biases.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Translated, it means that the video-based social media platform is biting into the search engine’s popularity. That makes it second only to YouTube in social media popularity. Wilt speculates it’s personal learning pursuits, not those related to school, that have them turning to TikTok.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

From social media to the morning news, everyone is talking about it. Mental health impacts our overall well-being because it encompasses how we deal with stress, how we relate to others, and what choices we make. By Tamara Fyke Although we are entering into Year three of pandemic life, there have been some hidden blessings.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2023

Key points: Societal challenges are contributing to students’ absenteeism Remaining in consistent communication with adults and caregivers can help reduce chronic absenteeism See related article: 5 ways video improves school-home communication Adolescents are in crisis right now.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

See related article: Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee At this point, we have all heard about the learning gaps in math and reading scores these past few years. Chris is director of communications and media relations at Pioneer Institute. Key points: Alarming declines in civic scores demands new strategies.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

From Stigmas to Selfies: The Power of Using Social Media in the Classroom. Break through the stigma surrounding social media and learn how you can utilize it to foster communication with parents, develop and model digital citizenship skills with students, and grow personally in your field as an educator. Get started here.

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