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#EDvice: Entry Points for Change

A Principal's Reflections

I shared the following on social media recently: Entry points for change are crucial. For example, students can use laptops to access online resources, collaborate with classmates, and create multimedia projects. I refer to these as entry points, which can serve as a catalyst for any initiative or strategic plan. Cheung, A.

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Top 5 most popular technology solutions in 2013

The Innovative Educator

Here are my predictions for the five most popular technology solutions we’ll begin seeing more of in 2013. This will help provide equity and access to students using the tools they use in life and need for success in the world. Beyond 2013.

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Survey reveals why teachers aren’t embracing social media

eSchool News

Survey reveals that the majority of classroom educators shy away from social media integration. A new survey finds that just 13 percent of participating educators have used social media as part of their classroom learning. The University of Phoenix College of Education survey of 1,002 U.S.

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The Vital Role of Digital Leadership in Transforming Education

A Principal's Reflections

Here are some of my thoughts from 2013 , which have aged nicely: Digital leadership considers recent changes such as ubiquitous connectivity, open-source technology, mobile devices, and personalization. The key is to leverage a variety of tools, but also be cognizant that not everyone might have access to or even want to use technology.

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Boosting Digital Literacies for a Purpose

Digital Promise

The Tech Team ministry provides ample opportunities for learners to develop skills across the four broad categories of digital literacy as defined by Dudeney, Hockly and Pegrum (2013): language; information; connections; and re-design. They also boost information literacies by teaching learners how to access and utilize online resources.

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How to Increase Family Involvement with Connection

Waterford

Email is also an option accessible to most. Social Media This method for connecting with families continues to grow in popularity. Schools can enact strategies to help families overcome systemic barriers like lack of transportation, long or irregular work hours, lack of access to childcare, so they can become more involved.

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Survey: Social Media Is Failing To Find Traction In The Classroom

TeachThought - Learn better.

Survey: Social Media Is Failing To Find Traction In The Classroom. Social media is a main form of communication and connection used by today’s students. Additionally, more teachers are citing a reluctance to incorporate social media into classroom learning than in 2013 (62 percent vs. 55 percent).