The Innovative Educator

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Looking back at 2014 I've come up with a few edtech resources I have relied on most for teaching and learning. Frequency: Daily 2) Social Media Facebook, Google Communities, Yammer, Edmodo and Twitter are my go to platforms to connect with other innovative educators inside and outside my district.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

JULY 9, 2014

+Nikki D Robertson ''s Pinterest board What I Learned at ISTE 2014 is a hand-picked treasure trove. ISTE 2014 Session Notes , was created by +Tzvi Pittinsky and fleshed out by dozens of contributors. So much to learn, so little time! Going to the source is a must, of course. I know, I know, I missed a mega resource.

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Learning with 'e's

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Will 2014 be the year when wearable technology emerges as the next stage in our connected future? In the January 2014 issue of Wired Magazine , he argues that whilst the last decade has been about smart mobile technologies, the next decade will be about wearable computing. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 7, 2017

The following post is adapted from BrandED: Tell Your Story, Build Relationships, and Empower Learning. Branding matters in the changing world of learning, fueled by powerful digital resources (Sheninger, 2014). Student learning and achievement are directly linked to the quality of the school staff.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 20, 2019

New innovations or iterations in technology, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, smart materials, mobile commerce, social media, biotechnology, 3-D printing, nanotechnology, robotics and medicine are transforming every facet of the human experience. Learning in a Disrupted World. The Creative Class.

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The Principal of Change

JUNE 5, 2015

Social media is becoming the norm as opposed to the exception in many schools. Yet the more policies and guidelines we have, the more we deter people from using social media. To me, your social media guidelines can be summed up in one sentence. Saying it online is similar to saying it to a student.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014. I don''t know about you, but I grew quite resentful of the media in the past as they would be so quick to call my office to comment on a negative situation, but would not give me the time of day when I had a positive story for them to cover. Sound familiar?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 22, 2013

It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014. Pillar #6 - Rethinking Learning Spaces and Environments Digital leadership looks at societal trends as inspirational elements and potential catalysts for change in the structure of the schools themselves as well as the designs of programs.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 4, 2015

In 2014 The Innovative Educator blog shared 166 posts with its readers. It is quite a rewarding feeling to be able to share and learn with others. I t hank those who stopped by to learn with me. Post Comments Page Views Date 5 Ideas to Make Lectures and Presentations Interactive 52 5262 8/31/2014 Going #BYOD ?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 29, 2013

It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014. As leaders begin to craft a strategy that incorporates social media and digital tools, the shifts and changes in behavior inherent in each of the six previously discussed pillars begin to take shape.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

There is little doubt that social media and engaging in global and diverse conversations has brought many benefits to society at large, especially for our younger generation studied extensively by Ito and colleagues (2008). The opportunities provided through social media are not only couched in learning.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

There is little doubt that social media and engaging in global and diverse conversations has brought many benefits to society at large, especially for our younger generation studied extensively by Ito and colleagues (2008). The opportunities provided through social media are not only couched in learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 22, 2014

Image credit: [link] Fast forward to 2014 and my district, like many others, now uses an automated notification service. Without hesitation I immediately went to my computer and sent out the news using the NMHS social media channels ( Facebook and Twitter ) as well as pushing the notice out using the official school app developed by Beeonics.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2022

Its folding led to some eulogizing on social media platforms like Twitter. The company also had a global presence, and was recommended by UNESCO for distance learning during the early phases of the pandemic. In 2014, for example, ConnectEDU’s bankruptcy triggered federal attempts to block the sale of student data.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2017

But what does the research actually say about learning how to write in an increasingly digital age, let alone finding a good “workout” for our students to build the muscle? And where he thinks the typing versus handwriting debate plays out the most interestingly is with learning the process of writing, not just memory retrieval.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 20, 2014

ISTE is one of my favorite conferences because I get to catch up face-to-face with those I haven''t seen in the past year, I get to learn with some incredible educators and I get to see the latests gadgets and must haves for the classroom. Don''t Be A Hoarder, Share Your Learning -Speaking sharing, do it! I love Evernote for this.

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Waterford

JULY 30, 2023

Check out Waterford’s on-demand webinar page and learn how to implement CARES, a framework for inclusive family communication, genuine relationships, clear and flexible expectations, and concrete support, in your schools. Social Media This method for connecting with families continues to grow in popularity. 2014, February).

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Back in 2009 when we began to transform teaching and learning at New Milford High School we were extremely fortunate at the time to have wireless Internet access throughout the school. Access to the Internet allowed us and our students to harness and leverage thousands of free tools to support teaching and learning as described above.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To build on our founders’ mission, the school began offering a women’s studies elective titled “Women and Society”, which I have proudly taught since 2014. Right before my colleague retired in 2014, he asked if I would like to take it over, to which I firmly replied, “Yes!”

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The guest, Allison Russell, was talking about the emotional intelligence of young people and mentioned that she’d just learned that her daughter was part of Generation Alpha , which refers to people born after 2010. As I learned more about the attributes of the youngest generation, I began to think about the implications for educators.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Professor of Sociology The Elders mentor younger ones at "The School in the Cloud" - Sebastian Panakal, Vice Chairman The Global Classroom Project: Stories & Project Launch 2014-15 - Mr Michael Graffin to play or not to play?! Collins, Ph.D., Oren Dolev, K-8 Teacher, M.Ed.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 20, 2016

If you’ve ever taught kids who have their own smartphones, you know how quickly social media problems can escalate at school. In this episode, you’ll learn: The essential skill every child needs so they can be safe. Learn more about Bloomz. In 2014, Shannon was named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

JANUARY 16, 2015

School libraries shelve tradition to create new learning spaces , from The Guardian. Social Media Usage Update 2014 From Pew Research, vi a +Joyce Valenza. GR8Finds #This Week Canva Google Pew Research school libraries social media' One of the coolest things about Google is that it listens to its users.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 25, 2018

This should never have happened either as I was convinced that any and all social media tools were a complete waste of my time and would not lead to any improvement in professional practice. Social media not only gave us the inspiration but also empowered us to take action. The rest is history. I am no author.”

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 15, 2014

This post is my contribution to Leadership Day 2014. In fact, I feel that every educator who is able to help a child learn and puts in countless hours to ensure the success of students with varying ability levels has left his or her legacy in that moment. Legacy is such a deep and meaningful word in my opinion.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2020

As a science teacher, she knows there’s a good chance we’ll be self-isolating again during the second half of the second semester, so the new curricula will include “a lot of distance learning activities” like “virtual online labs that allow students to develop science and engineering practices despite the lack of access to a real science lab.”

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In some hands, social media tools are blights on society, tools for bullies and misinformation campaigns. The event comes during a time of continued debate over how much responsibility social media networks ought to bear over what people say or share on their platforms.

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The Principal of Change

MARCH 30, 2021

In fact, I actually saw some Kaitlin tweeted at the beginning of my presentation, and I had understood since I was talking about social media why she wasn’t excited. ” Kaitlin was a shining example of this definition for me in both 2014 and 2021.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 4, 2015

I''m grateful to all those who read my blog posts during 2014, especially to those who have amplified them through social media platforms such as Twitter and Google+, and for those who have taken the time to comment. Below is a quick analysis of my top five blog posts from 2014, based on the number of views and comments.

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Philly Teacher

MARCH 17, 2014

Reflecting on a busy weekend of conversation and learning at this year’s annual ASCD conference in Los Angeles, a few bright spots stand out for me. Social Media and Connected Learning. Student-Centered, Project Based Learning.

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EdTechnocation.com

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Nominations for the 2014 Edublog Awards is open until November 24th! For this year''s 2014 Edublog Awards I made four nominations for what I consider some of the best blogs and resources for teachers. There are a lot of nomination categories for the 2014 Edublog Awards, also known as the Eddies! Learn more about the Eddies here.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2020

Already, the Sydney, Australia-based company has pulled back on its social media presence. On its website , the company claims it has more than 700 institutional customers across the K-12, higher education and corporate learning space. In 2014, the Gates Foundation awarded the company a $4.5

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Digital Promise

APRIL 30, 2018

Since 2014, Digital Promise has been building an innovative ecosystem of micro-credentials in partnership with educators, professional development organizations, states, and school districts. The educator can share their earned micro-credential on social media, via email, and on other Open Badge-compliant platforms.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In 2014 the company bought VR company Oculus for $2 billion. Imagine learning how the forum was built by actually watching the forum get built right in front of you.” Zuckerberg’s interest in virtual reality is nothing new. Imagine standing on the streets hearing the sounds, visiting the markets,” said Levine in the video’s narration.

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MindShift

MARCH 16, 2016

We were learning about the collapse in this ivory tower, theoretical, Wall Street Journal context,” Gonder recalled. Now a nonprofit called Moneythink , it has with 30 university chapters in 10 states, Moneythink takes a blended learning approach, by mixing personalized mentoring with the power of social media.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 16, 2014

This led to a decision to give my staff and students more autonomy , which resulted in a greater sense of ownership of their learning. Social science suggest three core qualities to move people towards change: Attunement – Can you get out of your own head and see a different point of view? Clarity – How do we make sense of information?

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2018

When I work with schools, especially in a coaching role, I routinely ask educators to share with me how they are empowering students to own their learning or ways in which they are transforming teaching, learning, and leadership. Once I started drinking the Twitter Kool-Aid back in 2009 I quickly learned the error of my ways.

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