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Twitter: A Tool For All

A Principal's Reflections

For those of you who regularly read my blog you know how passionate I am about Twitter and its positive impact on my professional practice as a school leader. Currently I manage two separate Twitter accounts ( @NMHS_Principal and @NewMilfordHS ) to meet the objectives stated above.

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Social Media is Not Just For Students

A Principal's Reflections

When principals hear the words Twitter and Facebook they cringe. This is true, in many cases, when these tools are used for personal use. Quite simply, social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook have improved my effectiveness and efficiency as an educational leader.

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It's Elementary When it Comes to #EdTech

A Principal's Reflections

Our goal is the purposeful integration of technology to support or enhance learning. We not only want students engaged, but also want to see evidence of learning aligned to high standards as well as the development and application of essential skill sets. I had a few in my toolbox, but needed more.

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The biggest lessons librarians learned in 2017

eSchool News

For the sake of our students, we must embrace the changing role of the school librarian. 2017 was a year filled with makerspaces, student engagement, personalized learning, and more. “Never underestimate what students are capable of.” ” – Robin Glugatch.

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10 Ideas For Upgrading Your Teaching This Summer

TeachThought - Learn better.

Join a Twitter Chat. 44% of users who are signed up for Twitter have never sent a single tweet!! Connect with sources that will strengthen your personal learning network. Do the legwork now and introduce it when student engagement is floundering. Cost: FREE. Cost: FREE. Cost: Free.

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This Week's Live, Interactive, and Free Webinars in Elluminate

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Digital tools can be used to engage students, enhance learning and allow creativity and collaboration. Promote student engagement and creativity using digital storytelling, animations and audio/video projects. These resources can help you network, save time, and remain current on research.