Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 6, 2022

I started using Evernote back in 2009, have been an Evernote trainer, used the beta of Evernote for Education with my students in 2011, and am an Evernote Expert. I use the Web Clipper to capture web pages or online resources for reference, later reading or to keep for projects. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 12, 2009

The Personal Learning Network (PLN) that I''ve built on Twitter over the past couple of months has become an amazing resource for learning about what''s going on in the educational technology world. I was excited when I had an opportunity last week to present using Twitter as a tool for personal learning to some of my colleagues.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. After a 14-year career in student & worship ministry, public speaking, and starting churches, in 2011, Chris began working for Burleson ISD in Burleson, TX as a 4th and 5th Grade Math and Reading Special Education Teacher at J.W.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2018

When more than 800 Canadian university students were disciplined for cheating in 2011-2012, roughly half the instances were attributed to plagiarism. If a teacher wants to refer to the original piece of writing that was plagiarized, the tool should provide the links to the resources—websites, digital books, other student work, etc.—where

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 16, 2015

Evernote - this is my other main tool - web clippings, receipts, manuals, project management, important info, contacts, reference material and more. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. I have two work accounts - one for work itself (K12 team uses it), and a GAFE account for working with customers.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 10, 2016

My day typically consists of email conversations and support with our account managers and customers, Google Hangouts with customers providing support, advice, strategy planning, training and professional development, and doing online research, as well as creating tools and resources, like presentations and reference materials. Great device.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

JULY 21, 2013

There are the standard, popular subjects ( much like the subject categories of the Dewey Decimal System -- but I keep this reference to my librarian self ). According to the infographic, Chris Messina first suggested using hashtags for Twitter groups in 2007. I tell them this: Just think of hashtags as subjects.

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NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 17, 2019

Since its launch in 2001, Wikipedia’s crowd-sourced authorship–its wikiness–has provoked debate relating to authority, despite the fact that many Wikipedia authors are topic experts and that a growing number of librarians and academics contribute by adding and editing references. As an encyclopedia, it is a tertiary source.

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 20, 2015

Administrators can take notes, clip articles from the web for future use and reference, upload files to attach to notes and share notes with their staff. Related: My Favorite Resources for Teachers and Students Technology I''m using daily as a School District CIO Technology I use on a Daily Basis - updated for 2011 --.

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Notes from breakout session at TCEA 2011 Google Academy Scott Floyd (@woscholar on Twitter) Director of Instructional Technology, White Oak ISD Presentation: [link] White Oak ISD has been using GAFE for four years and only had three brief outages. google google academy google apps tcea tcea 2011'

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The Principal of Change

AUGUST 20, 2015

There is an interesting conversation that was started by Daniel La Gamba on Twitter, regarding the terms “sage on the stage” and “guide on the side” in reference to the changing role of the teacher. link] #edchat @avivaloca @ajjuliani @gcouros @dougpete. Daniel La Gamba (@DanielLaGamba) August 15, 2015.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 11, 2017

He refers to himself as a “digital native”, and acknowledges this is a norm for him and his friends, while not perhaps the norm for others in the company. So before we resumed the meeting, I told him that I had been taking notes on my phone, and not using it to text or check Twitter or any other social media.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In a recent edWebinar, Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, and Donna Burns, Technology Integrator, both from New Canaan High School in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace. Follow her on Twitter @mluhtala.

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The Electric Educator

MAY 11, 2011

References: Rice, Kerry Lynn. "A 29 Apr 2011. 29 Apr 2011. You can find me on Twitter (@jrsowash), Google+, Linkedin (jrsowash), and YouTube (jrsowash). Nearly all online schools have identified the mentor as a critical role on the academic team and offer this service as an amenity included with tuition. 2006): 425-448.

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The Electric Educator

MAY 9, 2011

References: Rice, Kerry Lynn. "A 29 Apr 2011. 29 Apr 2011. You can find me on Twitter (@jrsowash), Google+, Linkedin (jrsowash), and YouTube (jrsowash). These three studies indicated that a critical component to any online program is the interaction between instructors and students and between students. 2006): 425-448.

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The Electric Educator

MAY 12, 2011

References: Rice, Kerry Lynn. "A 29 Apr 2011. 29 Apr 2011 Thanks for subscribing to my blog. You can find me on Twitter (@jrsowash), Google+, Linkedin (jrsowash), and YouTube (jrsowash). A Comprehensive Look at Distance Education in the K-12 context." Journal of Research on Technology in Education 38.4 2006): 425-448.

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Bryan Alexander

MAY 25, 2015

More likely Bloomberg is referring to the drop in unemployment, in which case would-be students are pursuing badly-compensated jobs instead of higher education. For-profits are in a nosedive: that’s what several folks ( Tom Mennella , Spencer Scott ) observed on Twitter.

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The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 12, 2011

Google reader also allows me to archive my Twitter feed as well so that any resources there can be accessed later too. Google talk is an added layer of connection with individuals in our entire district and beyond and it leaves an accessible record for future reference. Each day, I quickly scan these feeds for articles of interest.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

Over the course of 25 years, the archive of content in the Topics area has become a valuable reference source for what works. Don’t miss the professionally (of course) produced Videos. This 2016 video explains the Edutopia mission, “how can we help make education better for kids?”

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The Principal of Change

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

But instead of writing a post on why you shouldn’t do that, I wanted to share why it is better to reference the work of others. I have a lot of people who follow me on Twitter, read this blog, and maybe have read my book. October 13, 2011 Turn on the lights August 4, 2015 Change Agent vs. Change Advocate.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 27, 2016

We are getting ready to set up 2-3 new library spaces & would love to know what resources are out there to share as a reference for the principals as we start to plan.”. She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award. Follow her on Twitter @mluhtala.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Federal loan and Pell Grant restrictions passed in 2011 didn’t help, putting four-year colleges out of reach for some low-income students. But although HBCUs drew 80 percent of all black college-goers four decades ago, that number had been hovering at just over 10 percent, according to a 2013 report by Gasman.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Join me today, Thursday, February 2nd, for a live and interactive FutureofEducation.com panel discussion on "Personal Learning Profiles," also referred to in variously as "personal success plans," "learner profiles," or "personalized learning paths." In March 2011, Shannon was awarded the Connecting People Shorty Award.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 31, 2012

This came on the back of reports late in 2011 that the online store Amazon was now selling more Kindle and e-book versions than paper based. Often referred to as digital literacies, the ability to harness the power of new technology to enhance, extend and enrich learning is becoming a key graduate attribute.

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Insight Education Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

In Utah, Governor Gary Herbert addressed his state’s teacher shortage recently with the following plea to his fellow residents via Twitter: "Consider becoming a teacher; it is a noble profession.". Sources for reference in alphabetical order: Anitha, S. & Pearson, R. Striking women. Lincoln: University of Lincoln. Ascione, L.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

According to Common Sense Media’s study “ Zero to Eight: Children’s Media Use in America ,” the percentage of children ages eight and under who’ve used a mobile device nearly doubled from 2011 to 2013, from 38 percent to 72 percent. The school allows students to use social networks such as Twitter, Instagram, Tumbler, and Vine. “We

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Bryan Alexander

MAY 31, 2016

Let me also refer you to CUNY professor Corey Robin’s corroborating blog post. ” This leads to the decay in physical plant, shown by Twitter images under the #broklyncollege tag (as in “Broke-lyn”). The reduction of public funding : this plays a key role.

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Hack Education

APRIL 24, 2020

Software is eating the world" — Marc Andreessen, venture capitalist and investor in Udacity (2011) and author of a blog post last week in which he laments that no one builds things in the world, for the world anymore. This forecasting was actually about management, about control.

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Fractus Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2016

The Year Was 2011. We hadn’t heard of Twitter as an effective Professional Learning Network ( PLN ). References: Johnson, M ( 2014). Anxiety ran high. Our neighbouring schools were peering over the fence watching to see if we’d go up in smoke. The press coverage was scorching hot and I mean that in the most negative sense.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2018

Subtitle: Sponsored by Discovery Education and CME Group From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. These free activities and a power-packed Twitter chat will energize and provide support for your financial literacy discussions. The Twitter chat will be live at noon Eastern Time using #PowerofEcon.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 10, 2018

Sean Nank on episode 228 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Just go to the show on iTunes and leave a review and your Twitter handle. Twitter: @Sean_Nank. Go to [link] today to get your Free Fire Forensics Kit. Sean’s book is Teaching over Testing.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

From the very first 50-or so friends and family who received Issue 001 in February 2011, to the many tens of thousands today; from the indefatigable teachers and entrepreneurs to school and district leaders; from former governors, current CEOs to our tireless volunteers—we express our deepest gratitude. And let’s forge ahead together.

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The Principal of Change

AUGUST 18, 2019

This is my favorite quote from the book and one I refer to often: “Students should have rich, relevant, and authentic experiences at school, across the board.”. You can connect with Sanée on Twitter. You can connect with me on Instagram or Twitter at @gcouros. It is a great book, and Sanée is an even better person.

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The Electric Educator

MAY 10, 2011

References: Rice, Kerry Lynn. "A 29 Apr 2011. 29 Apr 2011. You can find me on Twitter (@jrsowash), Google+, Linkedin (jrsowash), and YouTube (jrsowash). Additionally, teachers should be highlighted as a unique and differentiating resources. A Comprehensive Look at Distance Education in the K-12 context." 2006): 425-448.

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Connecting 2 the World

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

In many cases, students would try out the same technology, such as twitter or facebook, but using it slightly different so they could determine the affordance of that technology for a particular purpose. Even those that had twitter accounts that they used on a regular basis felt uncomfortable "interacting" on twitter.

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TeacherCast

MAY 8, 2019

When I speak about Educational Podcasting, I am referring to working in the classroom with students on activities that involve the recording (or use) of audio and video. It was at that moment when I was encouraged to do so and on July 11, 2011, I bought the domain TeacherCast.net and the rest was history. Educational Podcasting.

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The Daring Librarian

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Torchwood (2006-2011) is a spinoff of the iconic Doctor Who that was intended to be (and is) sexier, scarier, more adult, and literally down to Earth. Visit the awesome but "old school" Midsomer Fan Site & follow the show on Twitter. It''s chock full of pop culture references that make geeks like me super happy!

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