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#EDvice: Entry Points for Change

A Principal's Reflections

I refer to these as entry points, which can serve as a catalyst for any initiative or strategic plan. I shared the following on social media recently: Entry points for change are crucial. One of the biggest obstacles to overcome is zeroing in on compelling reasons to change that will lead to better outcomes. Cheung, A.

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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. Before Twitter I referred to this as the “pound sign” on the telephone and only used it as such. Let’s start by defining what a hashtag (#) is in the sense of social media.

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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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How Toxic Positivity Demoralizes Teachers and Hurts Schools

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I don’t say to my coworkers, ‘I struggle with anxiety and depression,’” says Rachel, who asked to be referred to only by her first name to candidly discuss her mental health experiences. “I And if you listen to social media , where teachers often express themselves freely and anonymously, Rachel is far from alone.

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The School Hall Pass Is Going Digital. Is That a Good Thing?

Edsurge

One key selling point: It helps schools counteract some problems exacerbated by social media—including a spate of school vandalism incidents inspired by viral TikTok posts—by allowing better tracking of hallway activity. Proponents of the approach say it’s an easy win to help prevent students from abusing more-informal paper systems.

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EdSurge Recommendations for What to Read, Watch and Listen to Over the Holiday Break

Edsurge

It deftly, artfully captures just how inundated children — specifically, three girls over the course of one year — are these days, thanks to social media and all the other byproducts of carrying a small computer in your pocket everywhere you go. Pairs well with: the recent film adaptation of Judy Blume’s 1970 (but timeless!)

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How to Build Your PLN

Ask a Tech Teacher

Johnson (2013), a PLN is: “a self-created set of experts, colleagues, and resources…that meet one’s daily learning needs.”. The engine of a PLN is social media. refer to it in your social media. always answer questions and acknowledge comments that show up on your social media accounts.

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