The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

I am a teacher on special assignment (TOSA) as an Academic Coach focusing in Educational Technology in sunny La Habra, California. In early 2012, my district decided to bring a 1:1 mobile device initiative to the middle school students and I was fortunate enough to get a cart of iPads in my classroom. Dr. Tim Green.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

I was recently asked about my thoughts on using technology use in the classroom and the connection to the word “balance.” ” I did a Google search for something I wrote in the past, and I found this post I wrote titled, “ …they were born in another time.” ” . .” Will Richardson.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

The pace of change, driven predominantly by the rapid encroachment of digital and now AI technologies, has accelerated dramatically. The fast-paced evolution in educational technology and methodologies necessitates a fresh look at what features teachers should exhibit to be effective and relevant in this ever-changing environment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 14, 2017

Google Classroom. Alice Chen is a teacher and technology coach in Southern California. In addition to these roles, she is a Google for Education Certified Innovator, 2014 Lead PBS Digital Innovator, and PBS SoCaL American Graduate Champion. Finalist, and the 2012 Teacher of the Year at her school. Alice Chen.

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The 21st Century Principal

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Every year for the past four or five years I have attended the North Carolina Technology in Education Society (NCTIES) Annual Conference. The NCTIES Conference this year will be held at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 7-9, 2012. This is the premier educational technology event in the entire state.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Nestled in the prairie of south-central Minnesota and serving students from the communities of Gibbon, Fairfax, Winthrop, and surrounding townships, GFW uses progressive technology applications to access educational resources from around the world.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

She then open-sourced this device so people can use the technology across the world. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. So, if you take the challenge from this episode, share what you do and tag me – @coolcatteacher on the social media of your choice and lets level up together.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

In this Episode, we discuss and demonstrate our favorite Google Apps for Education Tips, Tricks, and Chrome Extensions. The TechEducator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. Google Apps for Education Tricks Mentioned on Todays Show. Checker Plus for Google Calendar.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Some of the topics: technology in the classroom, Social Media in Education, New Tools for Educators, meeting the needs of students, assessment, educational use of iPads, Evernote, Google for education, technology and special education, STEM resources and much more. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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wwwatanabe

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Thank you, Edublogs , for providing this opportunity to acknowledge amazing educators around the globe, and for raising the awareness of the awesome impact social media and web 2.0 Here are my nominations for 2012: Best individual blog: Dare to Care by Denise Krebs Dare to Care Denise is a passionate educator who I learn so much from.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

Through expanded, lasting partnerships with Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, Brightspace, and Clever, integrating Discovery Education’s K-12 learning platform into existing IT architecture is easier than ever. Discovery Education Science Techbooks. We are excited to be a part of this important work.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 17, 2015

But now, I can help my students see the world through the doors of Internet technology. We talk to CEO’s and share with friends around the world on Skype or Google hangout. Skype and Google Hangout have made the world a closer, more intimate place. See Social Media in Schools which is chock full of ideas.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Below is an email that I recently received from Amanda Howell, a 2012 graduate of New Milford High School. The technology, the experiences, and the educators all play a positive role in the drive I have in furthering my education. But beyond all of the experiences, and beyond all of the technology are the educators.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 29, 2013

Once submitted, the esteemed educator will receive a digital “badge of honor” they can display with pride on Pinterest and other social media outlets. 2012’s campaign saw thousands of submissions from cities and school districts across the country. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MARCH 10, 2015

For the next week, I will be participating in many events to support gender and cultural diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. Nick Provenzano (@TheNerdyTeacher) invited Kid President , one of the most inspiring kids on social media, to visit his high school.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MARCH 10, 2015

For the next week, I will be participating in many events to support gender and cultural diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. Nick Provenzano (@TheNerdyTeacher) invited Kid President , one of the most inspiring kids on social media, to visit his high school.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

I went to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in NYC in 2012. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. The worst part for many of us was not being able to save people and the many days and weeks hoping against all odds that we would find people alive. link] [link] [link] [link].

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

This is part four of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” Way back in 2012, I chose “ The Platforming of Education ” as one of my “Top Ed-Tech Trends.” 2012, you will recall, was “ the year of the MOOC.”) Are any education technologies, for that matter?

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

The new service enables real world groups to instantly self-organize into mobile social networks, called “cells”, using text messaging, QR code, email, or web. The company also announced today availability of the Celly Android App for free download on Google Play. “We if they were out sick. Feature advantages include: ?

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 29, 2015

He is currently the Coordinator for Technology Integration for the Westwood Regional School District in New Jersey. In 2012, Jeff was recognized as one of top 50 educators using social media at the first ever Bammy Awards and has been nominated three times in the category of Innovator of the Year.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

JULY 21, 2013

It''s informative and entertaining and it was created by blur Group , a global technology company that specializes in ecommerce. Tumblr followed later that year, Instagram started using hashtags in 2010, Google Plus hopped on the bandwagon in 2011, and Flickr barely beat out Facebook to avoid last place in 2013.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

The platform has seen incredible viral growth with 20 thousand new teachers adopting the platform each month, as teachers spread ClassDojo by word-of-mouth and through social media channels. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Most of today's students are entirely comfortable with technology, but are they using it appropriately? The acronym stands for Smart Topics on Personal iPad Technology. With 24/7 technology access for students, both districts felt a need to hold students accountable for their online and electronic behaviors.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2012

Notes from concurrent session, SXSWedu 2012 S. Craig Watkins, Associate Professor of Radio, TV, and Film, The University of Texas at Austin theyoungandthedigitial.com @scraigwatkins After grad school, Watkins began immersing himself in the way young people use media. Social media has become central to their (and our) everyday lives.

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ProfHacker

MAY 11, 2018

" Invisible Labor and Digital Utopias ," by Audrey Watters: "As a woman who writes online about technology, I have grown far too tired of ‘permission-less-ness.’ There are now an estimated 400-plus DTC startups that have collectively raised some $3 billion in venture capital since 2012."

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2018

He is an ASCD Emerging Leader, Google for Education Certified Innovator, Google for Education Trainer, PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator, Microsoft Innovative Educator, Microsoft Surface Expert, speaker, writer, podcaster, broadcaster, consultant, and educational media specialist.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

” Brooks states that a common theme amongst school districts that use innovative technologies to promote student-driven learning situations is the duplications of software and applications across school buildings and the lack of centralized funding sources. in instructional technology from Lesley University. Data Analytics.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 17, 2015

Avoid the pitfalls of tech integration – technology for technology’s sake, focus on tools rather than the learning – by being thoughtful and purposeful about lesson (re)design. Laptops and Chromebooks tend to play best with Google Docs and Sheets, which is what we will be using to facilitate some of our work together.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 1, 2013

His works focus on the implications of globalization and technology on education. He is a recipient of the Early Career Award from the American Educational Research Association and was named one of the 2012 10 most influential people in educational technology by the Tech & Learn Magazine.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Editor’s Picks A Billionaire Benefactor, a Disputed Ballot Issue and a Community College Turnaround Since 2012, Texarkana College has overhauled its curriculum, advising and student services—and the changes are becoming apparent. Technology shapes our behavior everyday. What Do Edtech and IKEA Have in Common? Persuasive Design.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 1, 2013

This is part 2 of the series on technological futures. When discussing the future, especially the future of technology, there are some writers who almost always seem to be quoted. In a nutshell, the Singularity describes a tipping point in technological development when computers exceed the power of total human capability.

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The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Three obstacles to successful integration of technology into teaching and learning include: 1 - Innovative educators often work in isolation 2 - Guidelines and policies for tech use are lawyer, not student or teacher, friendly 3 - Lack of tech expertise and funding for professional learning opportunities Do any of these sound familiar?

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

MARCH 9, 2015

Barrow Elementary’s Andy Plemmons Named to the “20 to Watch” Education Technology Leaders by the National School Boards Association. We are living in a time where now more than ever we can harness the power of technology to collaborate within and beyond our walls. He is also Clarke County’s only Certified Google Teacher.

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MindShift

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

They’re investing in new security technologies that scan social media posts, school assignments and even student emails for potential threats. Cittadino dug through his old phone messages and returned a call to Social Sentinel. These companies say they are saving lives.

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The Principal of Change

JUNE 28, 2017

I know for example, at one point I wrote about how “technology is just a tool”, and later on writing that “technology is not just a tool” As I took time to reflect, my learning shift, and hopefully will continue to grow and develop.

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The Principal of Change

SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

There is this notion that ignoring social media in schools is a way of protecting our kids from the dangers of the web. In a world where being “googled” is more the norm than the exception, not guiding our students seems almost like the opposite of protecting. ” Alia Wong. It doesn’t make much sense. Not good enough.

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ProfHacker

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

In 2012, Facebook researchers again secretly tweaked the newsfeed for an experiment: Some people were shown slightly more positive posts, while others were shown slightly more negative posts. We suck at understanding history or considering the future when we adopt new technologies — this is often intentional.

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