NEWS & TRENDS: Teens and Social Media: 2018 vs. 2012
techlearning
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Down from 49% in 2012. 32% Say their favorite way to communicate with friends is in person.
EdTechSandyK's Top Five Posts of 2012
EdTechSandyK
JANUARY 1, 2013
White Rocket Burst Used With Permission As the new year begins, I thought it would be interesting to start my 2013 postings by looking back on the five most popular posts on this blog from 2012. And so my Top Five Posts of 2012 list is complete. It will be interesting to see what themes/trends evolve in the year ahead.
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#Supermuch teaching in the classroom and online
The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 23, 2018
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. I was lucky enough to be offered the position, and I left my classroom March of 2012. I am passionate about technology and its effects on teaching and learning.
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What Brings Gen Z to the Library?
Edsurge
MARCH 11, 2024
Gen Zers, born between 1997 and 2012, spend a lot of time online, consuming and creating digital content. Ninety-two percent check social media daily. Many undergrads come to study or to track down academic resources, but there’s a social pull as well, another trend flagged by the ALA survey.
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The Business of 'Ed-Tech Trends'
Hack Education
DECEMBER 29, 2017
This is part eleven of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” In May, venture capitalist and former securities analyst Mary Meeker released her annual “Internet Trends” report. Among the major trends Meeker identified for 2017: mobile advertising, gaming, and healthcare. Manufacturing Trends.
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HE Challenges: Fast changing digital teaching methods
Neo LMS
OCTOBER 2, 2018
Putting a finer point on the problem is Nathan Harden , American education commentator, who in 2012 claimed, “In fifty years, if not much sooner, half of the roughly 4,500 colleges and universities now operating in the United States will have ceased to exist. The technology driving this change is already at work, and nothing can stop it.
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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JANUARY 3, 2024
Networking, both in-person and online through social media, educational blogs, video conferences, and forums, plays a crucial role. It’s a conduit for staying abreast of the latest educational trends, resources, and technologies. 2013; Parsons, 2012; Vaughn, 2015, ). Adaptive teachers, as Madda et al. Madda et al.,
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How to Set Healthy Screen Time Habits: A Guide for Parents
Waterford
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Finally, set clear rules and limitations with your child on how much digital media they can access.[5] 5] This can include not only which websites or media they are allowed to view, but also when they are allowed to view it. You could, for example, only allow social media use for fifteen minutes after finishing their homework.
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241 ?Another Major Coding Bootcamp, Iron Yard, Announces Closure
Edsurge
JULY 20, 2017
Social media users and bloggers have already responded noting what appears to be the start of a trend. Its website states that since 2012, the firm has invested in more than 62 companies that have together raised more than $100 million. The Iron Yard did not respond to requests for comment.
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Why Teacher Recruitment Needs to Change
Insight Education Group
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
And the trend continues with educators, too. According to Glassdoor for Employers, 86% of younger job seekers (in any field) who are in the first 10 years of their careers use social media in their job search. In addition, 45% of job seekers use their mobile devices every day in their job search. Striking women. Ascione, L.
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The Scientific Debate Over Teens, Screens And Mental Health
MindShift
AUGUST 27, 2019
These trends are the basis of a scientific controversy. One hypothesis that has gotten a lot of traction is that with nearly every teen using a smartphone these days, digital media must take some of the blame for worsening mental health. “Social media invites comparison,” Twenge says. Not worth the time.
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Virtual Reality and Learning: - Announcing the Mini-Conference and the Call for Proposals
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
JANUARY 19, 2022
Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. The use of this technology is equally trending in the education, museum, and professional learning spheres. CALL FOR PROPOSALS: The call for proposals is now open.
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78 Top Tips for Fast Formative Assessment that Works
The CoolCatTeacher
OCTOBER 19, 2016
He also regularly travels the country talking to schools and districts about the use of social media in the classroom. He has been the recipient of the Twitterer of the Year Award, and in 2012 he was named an ASCD Emerging Leader, which recognizes young, talented, educational leaders in their field.
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Trying to Ban Facebook is Not the Answer.
EdTechSandyK
MARCH 3, 2012
. - From Pinecrest Preparatory Middle-High Administration Letter to Parents , February 22, 2012 When I first read and watched a news story about this Florida charter school''s letter to parents encouraging them to get their kids off of Facebook because of the problems social media activities were causing during the school day, it got me thinking.
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ClassDojo - free classroom behavior system - announces iOS apps.
Educational Technology Guy
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
ClassDojo automatically compiles all the data collected from each class into analytics reports, allowing teachers to monitor progress, track trends and share information with parents. In addition, students can reflect on their own behavior and track their progress. To date, over 3.5
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10 Reasons Twitter Works In Education
TeachThought - Learn better.
JUNE 29, 2015
This post has been updated from a 2012 post. As a social media platform, twitter is extremely likeable. While all social media sites serve some useful niche or they’d likely disappear, twitter has significant potential for academic applications. 10 Reasons Twitter Works In Education. by TeachThought Staff.
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Google Apps for Education Tips, Tricks, and our Favorite Chrome Extensions | #TechEducator 101
TeacherCast
NOVEMBER 29, 2015
Learn How to Create a Professional email signature that links to social media accounts. Great Podcasts December 9, 2012 by SamPattersonEdD from United States One of the biggest challenges to adopting tech is getting to know it. Amazing Resource August 11, 2012 by Elliotel from United States I have learned so much from them.
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How LA Unified Cultivates Districtwide Digital Citizenship
Graphite Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Developing a Responsible Use Policy: Based on trends at the time and research such as June Ahn's work , LA Unified updated its Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) to a Responsible Use Policy (RUP) , which is a document that requires a parent/guardian signature at the start of each school year, making it a highly visible policy districtwide.
How Cleveland revamped its preschool programs in just five years
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 31, 2019
This focus on access to high-quality preschool was born out of a larger city-wide plan to transform schools, introduced in Cleveland in 2012. Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Early Childhood newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about early learning.
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Get shorty
Learning with 'e's
JANUARY 9, 2012
The strapline on the official website declares that the awards are there to honour 'the best producers of short content on social media'. But if you wish to vote for your favourite tweeter, categories you may be interested in include blogger, science, video blogger and social media. What's your best tweet? Who and why?
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Virtual Reality and Learning Mini-Conference: Updated Keynotes, New Partners, CFP Still Open!
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. The use of this technology is equally trending in the education, museum, and professional learning spheres. CALL FOR PROPOSALS: The call for proposals is now open.
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41 How Districts Can Unlock Actionable Data
edWeb.net
JUNE 13, 2019
Her work in blended learning, student engagement, and social media has been featured by EdWeek, NBC News’s Education Nation, Instructor Magazine, Intel, ISTE, ASCD, Tech & Learning and the NEA. Monica Cougan joined ENA in 2012, where she currently serves as the product marketing manager. About the Host.
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The EdTech Eleven: This Month's Must-Know Tools
Graphite Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
While these aren't recommendations or ratings (you have to check out our Top Picks for that), what you'll find on the EdTech Eleven is a quick and current list of trending tools you might want to check out. Educators were early adopters of live video on social media. Last Updated September 2016. Books That Grow.
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Connected Educator Month
Educator Innovator
SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
. ● More than 1 million web pages and other online locations referencing, promoting, or discussing the event (a 300% increase over CEM 2012). More than 14 million educators and others reached around the world via Twitter alone (more than triple the reach of 2012).
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32 Classroom Design Trends: Update Classroom Layout to Boost Engagement
ViewSonic Education
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Even Social Media and YouTube play a part. 21 st century classrooms design trends utilize many new layouts, including: Flexible seating. A landmark 2012 study found that classroom design alters academic progress over a school year by 25%. This shift is both a result of, and further propelled by, technology. The internet.
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Learning with 'e's
MARCH 2, 2012
indicate the trends away from traditional repository approaches to a more distributed range of digital services for staff and students, with particular emphasis on the tools students are already familiar with - Web 2.0 social media. Available online at: [link] (Accessed 2 March, 2012) Kelly, B., Akerman, R.,
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Corporate learning in the digital age
Learning with 'e's
JULY 16, 2015
Some are ditching their training rooms in favour of digital delivery of content, and bosses that are forward thinking are investing in social learning, social media and mobile devices to support the learning of their employees. So don't turn your backs on social media in the workplace.
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Wait You're Still not on Twitter? What are you waiting for?
MSEDTechie
JULY 28, 2013
When I first started using twitter, I used it purely as a social outlet. I kept up with all of my favorite celebrities, watching their every move, chatting with my friends, and participating in trending topics while watching my favorite reality show. It''s also a great way to build relationships.
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70 10Q: Shelly Sanchez Terrell
Learning with 'e's
JANUARY 10, 2012
Just look at her profile: She is a teacher trainer, author, and international speaker, is the host of American TESOL’s Free Friday Webinars and the Social Media Community Manager for The Consultants-E. In 2012 her book, The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators will be published by Eye on Education. I think this trend will continue.
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"Sustainability in Libraries" Keynote Panel Additions for Library 2.0 Mini-Conference #library20 #sustainabilityinlibraries
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
AUGUST 20, 2020
Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #sustainabilityinlibraries on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Matt was recognized by the New York Library Association with their 2014 Outstanding Service to Libraries Award and served as president of the New York Library Association in 2012.
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Next Week's "Sustainability in Libraries" Mini-Conference and Schedule #library20 #sustainabilityinlibraries
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #sustainabilityinlibraries on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Matt was recognized by the New York Library Association with their 2014 Outstanding Service to Libraries Award and served as president of the New York Library Association in 2012.
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This Week: Crucial Ed Conversations, Edublog Awards Show, Unplug'd Canada, Community News, and the Hack Education Podcast!
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
DECEMBER 12, 2011
You can also keep voting for your favorite social media in education projects in 19 categories until 11:59pm US-Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, the 13th. Don''t forget to plan for ISTE Unplugged if you''re planning to attend ISTE 2012 conference in San Diego. Connection information will appear on the official site shortly.
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Maybe Not Tomorrow, but When?
The Principal of Change
AUGUST 16, 2015
There are many schools that are starting to understand that they are closing powerful learning opportunities down for their students, and they want to get to the place where students are encouraged to bring their own devices, or free up access to social media and sites like YouTube to create powerful and collaborative learning opportunities.
"Sustainability in Libraries" - Accepted Sessions Announced for Library 2.0 Mini-Conference #library20 #sustainabilityinlibraries
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #sustainabilityinlibraries on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Matt was recognized by the New York Library Association with their 2014 Outstanding Service to Libraries Award and served as president of the New York Library Association in 2012.
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Final Call - Wednesday's "Sustainability in Libraries" Mini-Conference and Schedule #library20 #sustainabilityinlibraries
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #sustainabilityinlibraries on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Matt was recognized by the New York Library Association with their 2014 Outstanding Service to Libraries Award and served as president of the New York Library Association in 2012.
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36 Final Speakers List + Registration for October 6th "Libraries of the Future" Online Mini-Conference
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
Join the 4,000 others who have already registered to participate or watch the recordings now and we'll also send you our curated resource conference reading packet: 11 downloadable reports and tool-kits, 18 articles, 10 websites, and a YouTube video playlist --all focused on key ideas and trends for libraries of the future. YouTube channel.
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Announcing Speakers Plus Bonus Downloads for "Libraries of the Future" Online Mini-Conference
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
PLUS we'll immediately send you our curated resource conference reading packet: 10 websites, 11 downloadable reports and tool-kits, 18 articles, and a YouTube video playlist --all focused on key ideas and trends for libraries of the future. Sponsored with ALA’s Center for the Future of Libraries. See you online! Steve Hargadon Library 2.0
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28 Ed-Tech and the Commercialization of School
Hack Education
JUNE 14, 2016
As part of the course, students are engaging in a “Great Ed-Tech Debate,” arguing one side or another of a variety of topics: that technology enhances learning, that technology is a force for equity, that social media is ruining childhood, and so on. billion in the 2012–13 academic year. trillion industry.
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Education Technology and the Power of Platforms
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.”) ” Re-reading that article now makes me cringe.
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62 Lessons from Digital Learning Day
Educator Innovator
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
The next DLD isn’t until next year, but thanks to social media it’s easy to look back at all the amazing ways kids engaged with digital learning at this year’s event. ( #DLDay even trended on Twitter!). By 2012, it had risen to 88 percent. In 2008, the high school graduation rate at Winterboro High School was 63 percent.
How top students are studying for longer despite shrinking attention spans
Brainscape
MAY 23, 2024
This begs the following questions: how is it possible that students’ attention spans are improving when the widely-observed trend is declining? By 2012, the average attention span declined to half that at 75 seconds, and by 2018, they decreased even further to a very short 47 seconds. And if it is, how?
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Virtual Reality and Learning Mini-Conference on March 29th: Accepted Sessions (and Keynotes) Announcement!
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
MARCH 7, 2022
Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. The use of this technology is equally trending in the education, museum, and professional learning spheres. The final schedule for the conference will be published next week.
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Next Week - "Virtual Reality and Learning" Mini-Conference on Tuesday, March 29th
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
MARCH 23, 2022
Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. The use of this technology is equally trending in the education, museum, and professional learning spheres. We currently have over 2,500 registrations!
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Schedule Announced for Virtual Reality and Learning Mini-Conference on March 29th
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
MARCH 15, 2022
Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. The use of this technology is equally trending in the education, museum, and professional learning spheres. He leads Innovation Based Economic Development (IBED) in Nevada.
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