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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. Don’t just put your eggs in the Twitter basket.

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How Toxic Positivity Demoralizes Teachers and Hurts Schools

Edsurge

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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I'm a teacher. What can I do with Twitter?

EdTechnocation.com

On Tuesday, November 19, 2013 I''ll be participating in a discussion on Linda Lindsay ''s Google+ Hangout on Air, Google Rocks Hawaii #14 - WHO to Circle? I''m sharing resources and talking about the value of Twitter in your PLN (Professional Learning Network). My session was titled I Can Do What With Social Media?

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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. You reach out through Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, G+, forums, and discussion boards. refer to it in your social media. What is a PLN.

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Here's a Neat Infographic on 'The History of the Hashtag'

mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

There are the standard, popular subjects ( much like the subject categories of the Dewey Decimal System -- but I keep this reference to my librarian self ). According to the infographic, Chris Messina first suggested using hashtags for Twitter groups in 2007. Facebook Flickr Google plus hashtags Instagram social media tumblr'

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Technology I use on a Daily Basis - 2015 Version

Educational Technology Guy

My personal device that I use at home and on the road the most is my Nexus 7 (2013 ver). I love the 7" tablet size and use this for social media, web surfing, personal email (I don't check work email at home anymore), e-books and Netflix. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Join Us for the 5th Annual Picture Book Smackdown

Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

In 2013, I started brainstorming with several dynamic librarians across the country a way for us to celebrate the close of the month. Jenny Lussier, Cathy Potter, Shawna Ford, Kathy Kaldenberg, and I created the very first Picture Book Smackdown which was held via Google Hangout on November 21, 2013. A list of the books we reference.