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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. Consider using Google Scholar, which is a great, FREE resource that anyone can use to search for peer-reviewed research on any topic. I prefer Google Bard over ChatGBT. When trying to get the ball moving, leverage quality research.

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The Skinny on Hashtags

A Principal's Reflections

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. Let’s start by defining what a hashtag (#) is in the sense of social media. Use your hashtag or those that you most engage with, across a diverse array of social networks.

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Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Google Cardboard [link]. Ellis Island Google Cardboard Activity [link]. Google Cardboard Community – [link]. As a former teacher and Director of Instructional Technology he is highly sought after for his expertise in educational technology integration and using social media for learning. Sphero [link].

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My Year in Social Media and What My Omnibox Autofill Says About Me (What about you?)

mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

Her article Reflecting on 2013 Through Social Media inspired me to reflect too. Google Plus automatically made this movie for me from my G+ photos. My Top Tweets of 2013 2013 Twitter video ? ? ? ? ? Google social media' It''s kind of interesting to look back!

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Popular K-12 Tool Edmodo Shuts Down

Edsurge

It was originally considered a competitor to Schoology and Google Classroom, and it was popular with teachers. Its folding led to some eulogizing on social media platforms like Twitter. Edmodo platform was one of my best app when I started teaching in 2013.” It's so sad!” wrote one educator on Twitter.

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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. Tech Team members learn to navigate livestreams on social media such as FaithLife , for example.

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Change is a Mindset

A Principal's Reflections

Here is a short list of some of the changes that have been implemented and sustained: Social media use as a communications, public relations, branding, professional growth, and student learning tool implemented in 2009. The Professional Growth Period (PGP) implemented in 2013. Makerspace added to the library in 2013.