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A Principal's Reflections
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
My answers to Bill''s questions provide a snapshot of my social media in education journey. What made you interested in using social media to reach out to your school community? In early March of 2009, I was reading my local newspaper, The Staten Island Advance, and came across an article on Twitter. For me, Twitter opened the door to the world of social media. Bill Ferriter Facebook Opinion PLN Social Media Twitter
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 21, 2011
Immediately, visions of excessive socialization, time wasted, and meaningless conversations in the form of updates come to mind. Quite simply, social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook have improved my effectiveness and efficiency as an educational leader. As I learned from my students, many more people use the social media tool, Facebook, than use Twitter. Principals can also use social networking tools for professional growth and development.
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Philly Teacher
APRIL 16, 2019
It got me thinking about how I’ve been feeling catching back up on social media over the last month, and I reflected on how it felt when I first discovered Twitter back in 2009. Needless to say, there hasn’t been much time in my life for social media as there used to be. We felt that too much of our time on social media as educators was spent sharing how awesome everything is in our classroom all of the time, which could’t possibly be true.
edWeb.net
MAY 3, 2017
edWeb is so excited to congratulate Michelle Luhtala, department chair at New Canaan High School Library in Connecticut, for being selected as a 2017 AASL Social Media Superstars winner ! AASL’s Social Media Superstars program honors school library professionals who enrich the profession and its work on behalf of students by sharing information, expertise, ideas, encouragement, dialog and inspiration using a variety of social media channels.
Bryan Alexander
FEBRUARY 17, 2015
When it comes to communicating with their peers, scientists use a variety of media, with an emphasis on old-school methods: When it comes to digitally communicating with one’s peers, the leading technology for scientists is… email. In contrast, social media is only a viable communication method for a minority of these scientists. ” That may connect with the general tendency of women to use social media somewhat more than men.
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. One such case involves Social Media Researcher Danah Boyd. Would you go to a conference or a presentation the banned Twittering or Social Media during talks or discussions? What if there was a ban on Tweeting and Social Media? This morning I read a great post from Steve Wheeler over at his blog, Learning With ''e''s.
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 28, 2009
Social Media and Web 2.0 And you can see this post for more Skype resources. __ Ning As I said before, Social Media had a breakout year with educators this year. Ning is the social network you create. Social Bookmarking stands to make it mainstream in the classroom. What is Social Bookmarking you ask? Social Bookmarking wont revolutionize education or change it in any drastic way, however, it will make class operations easier.
The Web20Classroom
DECEMBER 1, 2009
From tons of Google Tips to Social Media and Social Networking, there is something here for every educator. Best Educational Use Of A Social Networking Service- Beth Still''s ISTE Newbie Project - Beth''s idea to raise money to send a deserving educator, who, otherwise, would not be able to go to ISTE is a prime example of the humanity we should be showing kids. Its that time of year again for the Annual Edublog Awards.
The Web20Classroom
JANUARY 17, 2010
Since then I have done a lot of thinking about and talking about social media policy. I repost it now because we are heading into that time of year when people are starting to ask me and the rest of the members of their PLN''s about their best example of social media policies. I have spent a lot of time lately blogging, talking and thinking about Social Media in the classroom. People ask me about examples of good Social Media Policies.
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Upon getting on Twitter in 2009, I was not only baffled about how to use the social media site but also about all the symbols associated with it. I’d say that this is still one of the least understood elements of social media that either scares people off from using this tool or annoys the heck out of others resulting in a lack of embracement. Let’s start by defining what a hashtag (#) is in the sense of social media.
The Electric Educator
OCTOBER 29, 2009
Nash Sherchan : I''m from Nepal and envisioning a prototype school in Mustang village one of the most remote place on earth where we could test the eLearning (Distance Education combined with Face to Face) to those less privileged leveraging wireless internet technology and Google Wave and other social media like Ning. It has been great watching the stream of potential uses for Google Wave roll in. I wish that I had more than nine invitations to give out!
EdTechSandyK
AUGUST 29, 2009
I signed on in April of 2009, but didn''t do much with it. A friend of mine started getting into social media and using Twitter in the tourism and to a small extent the personal realm, and I heard her mention it once or twice. educational technology educators eductors social media social networking teachers twitter web 2.0 Like many of you I started hearing buzz about Twitter this year. Everyone was on it. The local news station. The radio station.
EdTechSandyK
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
did you know educational technology internet shift happens social media web 2.0 Did You Know? was released today. This video, also known in some incarnations as Shift Happens , started out as a PowerPoint presentation by Karl Fisch at a high school faculty meeting in 2006 and was later remixed by Scott McLeod. Since then, these men have continued to collaborate on updates to the video.
The Electric Educator
OCTOBER 16, 2009
social media) tools into the mix and email starts to feel a little archaic. Post a comment with an idea for a potential use of Google Wave (Include your email address or Twitter ID in the post) On October 22, 2009 I will select the nine best ideas and send you an invitation to join the wave! 21, 2009** I have been following the comments to this post closely. 22, 2009. I was excited to receive an invitation email to join the Google Wave today.
Teacher Reboot Camp
MAY 5, 2015
In 2009, I began my journey as a connected educator and learned how to use social media and web tools to share my knowledge and materials. Challenge: Try one of these ideas and share your resource with me so I can help you get the word out on my social networks. presentation tips PLNs rockstar teacher social media for teachers teacher development teacher training
The Electric Educator
OCTOBER 16, 2009
social media) tools into the mix and email starts to feel a little archaic. Post a comment with an idea for a potential use of Google Wave (Include your email address or Twitter ID in the post) On October 22, 2009 I will select the nine best ideas and send you an invitation to join the wave! 21, 2009** I have been following the comments to this post closely. 22, 2009. I was excited to receive an invitation email to join the Google Wave today.
Teacher Reboot Camp
AUGUST 23, 2015
In July 2009, I co-founded the Bammy winning education chat, #Edchat , which has inspired over 400 education hashtags! The hashtag (# in front of a word without spaces, which transforms the word into a url on social media sites, like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) was invented 8 years ago today by Chris Messina on August 23, 2007. Edchat PLN Tips for Teachers PLNs #30GoalsEdu edhashtags hashtag chats hashtags social media for teachers Twitter Twitter for teachers
Teacher Reboot Camp
MAY 5, 2015
In 2009, I began my journey as a connected educator and learned how to use social media and web tools to share my knowledge and materials. Challenge: Try one of these ideas and share your resource with me so I can help you get the word out on my social networks. presentation tips PLNs rockstar teacher social media for teachers teacher development teacher training
EdTechSandyK
AUGUST 10, 2009
A couple of months ago I posted ten social networking guidelines for educators that I had come up with in response to a request from colleagues in my district. Guidelines for Educators Using Social Networking Sites [link] Social Media Guidelines for Schools [link]. digital citizenship digital footprint facebook myspace professionalism social networking socialmedia teachers
EdTechSandyK
SEPTEMBER 3, 2009
PBS teachers has posted web activity packs with code you can embed in social media sites (like blogs or even Facebook) or into traditional web pages. There''s a wealth of resources under the topic headings of The Arts, Science and Technology, Health and Fitness, Reading and Language Arts, and Social Studies. This looks pretty neat, so I thought I''d experiment!
The Electric Educator
JULY 21, 2009
Additionally, as someone who is in the process of building online courses, if I can include the top three categories (education, fun, and socialization) into my courses, they will be wildly popular. Users expect social media tools to be incorporated into all types of online activities. As I looked through articles in Google reader last night I came across this graphic (click to view larger image) which I found very interesting.
The Daring Librarian
NOVEMBER 28, 2009
conference about social media, the use of hashtags memes, and the power of community consensus. Oh and that our old MySpace pages are now a social history archive. Social Media is here people! Baratunde Thurston speaking at the Web 2.0 But sometimes the community can be mean & spiteful. That is why i am upset at what happened to Danah Boyd at that self same conference.
Teacher Reboot Camp
AUGUST 23, 2015
In July 2009, I co-founded the Bammy winning education chat, #Edchat , which has inspired over 400 education hashtags! The hashtag (# in front of a word without spaces, which transforms the word into a url on social media sites, like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) was invented 8 years ago today by Chris Messina on August 23, 2007. Edchat PLN Tips for Teachers PLNs #30GoalsEdu edhashtags hashtag chats hashtags social media for teachers Twitter Twitter for teachers
The Daring Librarian
OCTOBER 14, 2009
and hangs.recently i was told that Twitter was now blocked (it wasn''t last year) because it''s a social networking site! I love how much he''s embraced social media, and I can hardly wait to hear how this turns out." & So, yesterday i got really excited about the Neil Gaiman Twitter writing opportunity the Exquisite Corpse.I instantly thought of our Writers Guild and how they could have really gotten involved with the writing experience.
The Principal of Change
OCTOBER 26, 2021
I started on Twitter and social media probably around 2009 and saw so much value in the platform. Some people didn’t see the value in social media for education use until years after I did.
A Principal's Reflections
NOVEMBER 22, 2015
Social media has changed the landscape and broadened the concept of branding to education whether you like it or not. With social media anyone can now craft an accurate narrative of how our schools are preparing students for success. When you communicate consistently with social media and use it for public relations to tell your story , a brand presence will manifest itself. social media) tools.
A Principal's Reflections
NOVEMBER 24, 2013
No matter how much progress we made, or success we experienced, it was always that one negative story that would dominate the media coverage and sway public opinion. Image credit: [link] There is a fundamental problem with the mainstream media when it comes to public relations. Make no mistake about it, the media wants and needs to make money. Thankfully this all changed in late 2009 as I discovered the power and value of using social media as a public relations tool.
EmergingEdTech
MAY 2, 2017
Enhance Digital Literacy Skills While Teaching to the Common Core The common core has become standard in schools all across the country since it was introduced in 2009. Free Tools & Resources Presentation tools Social Media & Social Learning _ Miscellaneous Tools and TopicsSo far, 42 states and the. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].
My Island View
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
It was founded July 30, 2009 and has run continuously ever since. We are fortunate that any chats are now available to us as connected educators using social media for continuing professional development. Connected Educator EdChat Education Internet Leadership Mentoring PD PLN Professional development Professionalism Reform Social Media Teacher Teched Technology Thought leadership Thought Provoking Twitter
The Daring Librarian
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
So, when I heard that they were teaming up with the awesome Common Sense Media people, to put out a music video about Digital Citizenship, - I was SO there! Common Sense Media has added some handy extras! But it's not about what kind of social media or App you use but HOW you use it! 6 Ways to Avoid Those Social Media Landmines PS. 10 choices common sense media flocabulary post social media things twitter
The Web20Classroom
AUGUST 19, 2011
I orginially wrote this post back in 2009. Since that time so much has gone on in the world of Social Media in Education, I decided it needed some updating. Presentation) View more presentations from George Couros 3) Become familiar with the NETS for Administrators- The National Education Technology Standards (NETS) for Administrators have been around since 2009. There is also a wonderful hashtag, #cpchat, that many social media using administrators use. (Oh,
Learning with 'e's
OCTOBER 31, 2011
When I heard that he was to speak at the 2009 Handheld Learning Festival in London, I made sure I had a front row seat. Posting your content on social media sites and making them available for free use and reuse is not only an equitable way of sharing the love. Whether or not something goes viral is left to the whims of the social web, but giving your content away for free can give it an excellent chance. This is the story behind that photograph.
A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 14, 2022
Research has shown that feedback is vital in establishing good relations as it can enhance relationships, strengthen loyalty and commitment, and increase morale (Smith, 2009). Morale can best be defined as the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time.
Learning with 'e's
MAY 29, 2013
Whether or not we realise it, if we regularly use social media, we are members of the world wide digital tribe. Tribal identity in the age of the Web transcends ethnicity, traditional cultural expectations and geography (Wheeler, 2009). Social media, the most social of all modern technologies, provided us with shared virtual spaces where we could ''meet''. Facebook is currently the largest of the digital totems in the social media universe.
EdTechSandyK
DECEMBER 23, 2011
Educators Under a Social Media Microscope Courtesy of morguefile.com Social media and its uses are fascinating to me, and as a result I often read stories of how educators making controversial choices in their use of social media put their jobs in jeopardy. Ashley''s story began in 2009. Educators'' Use of Social Media May Cost Jobs Teachers Beware! digital footprint facebook professionalism social media
A Principal's Reflections
AUGUST 31, 2014
You see, prior to 2009 I was adamantly opposed to even the thought of using social media for both personal and professional reasons. I swore that I would never be on any social media site and became disgusted when friends and family brought up the topic. It was a powerful combination of perception and stigma related to social media that convinced me it was a product of the devil that could only bring about harm and misfortune.
Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs
JULY 17, 2022
A " press room " (educational articles, podcasts and other examples where I've been interviewed, featured or mentioned, currently going back to 2009). A clean, clear list of links to my main social media accounts. A short announcement today! I've just launched my professional educator website.created with Google Sites, of course! It's linked to a domain I've owned for years: adamwatson.org. I now have a job-agnostic site that has the following: My educational biography.
A Principal's Reflections
MAY 24, 2020
Now, this represented an excellent first step, but probably the most impactful shift to the way I not only thought but worked, came in the unsuspecting form of a little blue bird and a tool called Twitter in 2009. I have a secret to share. In my humble opinion, I am not very smart.
EdTechSandyK
MARCH 6, 2012
About three years ago presenters started to notice a shift to more social media use by middle schoolers. 2009 - Meeting of the Minds - important work from Common Sense Media on perceptions of social media ethics. Photo of classification grid used with students: [link] ) Another example: Use media to talk about perception, reality vs. unreality.
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