EdTech Magazine

JUNE 5, 2019

Social media influencers can help update K–12 IT leaders with timely, digestible tweets, blog posts and podcasts. This year’s Must-Read IT blogger list has grown to include a diverse group of K–12 professionals across the various media streams on the web. Did your account make the list? by Eli Zimmerman.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 28, 2018

Suddenly, information literacy became real — and urgent. Please note: 1) Information literacy skills are not new. Social media has not shown an ability to “self correct” perhaps because by its very nature, the responses can only be positive and thus, there is no self-correcting mechanism built into its algorithm.

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Tom Murray

MAY 10, 2017

” 2016. For example, throughout 2016 and into the first part of 2017… I’ve watched those I was connected to on social media who align politically to the right blindly share anti-Hillary memes, articles, stories, etc. What a year. At least I haven’t in my lifetime. shared by both sides accurate ?

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 17, 2021

While your students are probably active on social media and are used to texting their friends, emails are a completely different animal to tackle. In 2020, phishing was the most common type of cybercrime and was 11 times more likely to happen than it did in 2016. Identify What a Fake Email Looks Like.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2016

During the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama and his team pioneered the use of social media as a powerful campaign tool. It’s easy to forget, given how commonplace the use of social media is today, that back in 2008. But Obama’s use of mobile devices and social media changed political campaigns forever.

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Edsurge

JULY 27, 2021

Due to a rise in online social interaction during COVID-19, and an increasingly politicized social media climate in general, it has never been easier for teenagers to construct their own political identities through platforms like TikTok, far outside the reach of state-level curriculum restrictions. “We

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

How Digital Natives Process Information in the Classroom. Prensky wrote that digital natives are used to receiving information quickly, and they are used to multitasking. The good news is this doesn’t mean teachers need to be intimately familiar with every new form of tech or social media platform. EdWeek.org. Couse, L.J.,

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eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2023

Estimates from the nonprofit organization K12 Security Information Exchange reveal more than 1,300 publicly disclosed cyberattacks against U.S. schools since 2016. education system. Local K-12 schools are a top target for cybercrime.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

It’s difficult to learn and to trust information if we’re not aware of some of these ways information is manipulated,” West said. Whether focused on media literacy or data literacy, research suggests a need for this type of education in general. Peter Adams, senior vice president of education, News Literacy Project.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

If passed, bill would make Wyoming one of the first states in the country to protect students’ social media. A proposed Wyoming law would make it illegal for school districts to demand access to students’ Facebook, Snapchat or other social media accounts. “The more eyes, the better,” she said.

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Bryan Alexander

MAY 29, 2016

A growing number of Americans get their news through social media. It should be vital for educators, as this describes information habits of our population: students, instructors, staff, and everyone else. Pew actually claims a majority of Americans get news from social media. Which platforms do we use to get news?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Thanks to the GEC Sponsors Social Media Amazing List of Currently Scheduled Sessions! Help us spread the word about this unique and free professional development event, and we will list your organization’s information on our web site. Become a Partner Organization! We're Still Taking Proposals!

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2016

It was announced yesterday that edWeb.net is the winner of the SIIA CODiE Award for Best Collaborative Social Media Solution for Educators. Details about the winning products can be found at [link] 2016-Winners. This is the second year in a row that edWeb.net has won this prestigious industry award.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 18, 2021

The study focused on fifth graders who said they were playing online video games, using social media or texting “many times” a day and their characteristics and behavior in kindergarten. “We More than 10,000 of the students had answered questions on their technology use in the spring of fifth grade in 2016.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Social media channels provide the digital alternative for the “traditional” social life and support communication within online communities non-stop. They turn to other social media sites , like Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Yik Yak, or Twitter. Everyone is online now. The answer is Brasilia, FYI).

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Educator Innovator

AUGUST 28, 2019

Even before the 2016 election, only 28% of social studies teachers reported that they thought parents would strongly support teaching about elections (Commission on Youth Voting and Civic Knowledge, 2013).

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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Loveless noted in 2016 that: Equating NAEP proficiency with grade level is bogus. do our best to provide the academic, socio-emotional, trauma-informed, equity, and other supports that our students, families, educators, and schools need. It’s significantly above that. ” Does that result surprise anyone?

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 19, 2017

In June 2016, it became a publicly listed company on the New York Stock Exchange (COE). There were so many informational videos on YouTube. It is also the same for those who are connected to social media. Therefore it is important to be concise, quick and fun in anything that is done through social media.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 24, 2024

Students have been blocked from going to websites that web-filtering software categorizes as “education,” “news,” or “informational.” But even more concerning, especially for some students who spoke with The Markup, are blocks against sex education, abortion information, and resources for LGBTQ+ teens—including suicide prevention.

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Waterford

JULY 21, 2022

First, start with a little information about yourself and your background as a teacher.[6] 6] Not only will this help families see you as an equal, but it can also provide them with helpful information on your teaching style. 7] Families can refer to this information throughout the school year to stay informed.

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ASIDE

JULY 19, 2016

Source: 2016 DNCC , 2016 Republican National Convention The quadrennial political conventions of the Republican and Democratic parties offer a mix of serious-minded civics and high-octane pageantry. The Interactive Republican Delegate Calculator presents similar information in an enlightening statistical table.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

There have been 361 cybersecurity incidents involving public schools since 2016 according to the K–12 Cybersecurity Resource Center , and with rates increasing year over year , schools need to be more aware of issues with data privacy and enact targeted solutions to keep student data safe. Best Practices to Keep Student Tracking to a Minimum.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 3, 2016

Your students will also learn about different cultures and traditions by following the Olympics online through videos, articles, images, social media and infographics. Below is a list of websites with information, activities and resources for teaching about the Olympics. Find a Thinglink of Gabby Douglas here as an example.

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Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2022

-Alan Miller, founder and outgoing CEO of the News Literacy Project In 2008, when Miller started the News Literacy Project following a visit to his daughter’s sixth grade class, he thought news literacy would be an important skill for students and educators in the age of burgeoning social media and smartphones.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 23, 2016

Twitter is a popular and useful social media tool. Neil Jarrett (@EdTechNeil) April 22, 2016. Dostoyevsky-BTS (@Dostoyevsky23) April 11, 2016. Neil Jarrett (@EdTechNeil) February 20, 2016. Neil Jarrett (@EdTechNeil) February 20, 2016. Wiz Khalifa (@TheWizKhalifa) April 14, 2016. million men.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 23, 2016

Twitter is a popular and useful social media tool. Neil Jarrett (@EdTechNeil) April 22, 2016. Dostoyevsky-BTS (@Dostoyevsky23) April 11, 2016. Neil Jarrett (@EdTechNeil) February 20, 2016. Neil Jarrett (@EdTechNeil) February 20, 2016. Wiz Khalifa (@TheWizKhalifa) April 14, 2016. million men.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 21, 2017

The explosion of social media, combined with the ability to stream content to virtually all types of devices, both at home and while on the go, has radically altered the way in which people interact with media. “If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.”

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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. It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes: I look back on this day fondly because I had hoped that I had made a difference for those students as well.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Social media has changed the landscape and broadened the concept of branding to education whether you like it or not. With social media anyone can now craft an accurate narrative of how our schools are preparing students for success. social media) tools.

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Gaggle Speaks

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The most popular Gaggle Speaks blog posts this past year featured a wide range of edtech topics, including Pokémon Go, G Suite for Education, social media tips for administrators and educators and, of course, student online safety. If you haven’t already done so, be sure to check out the top Gaggle Speaks posts from 2016.

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2022

Many districts are now supporting 1:1 device initiatives, giving students daily access to the internet and information through Chromebooks, iPads, and other smart devices. Department of Education, 2016). It might be fine to use headphones during work time in period one, but in period two they better be out of sight.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

When it comes to reading for pleasure, students have so many other competing interests available to them – movies, games, social media, and TV shows – that we need to aim to make it an attractive, conscious choice. What are the emerging technologies in a library? Holzweiss asked. As the U.S. As the U.S.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 4, 2019

What began in Pittsburgh in 2016 has now expanded to new regions across the country, through a partnership with Remake Learning, PBS Kids, and Digital Promise. Share information about RLDAA with people and organizations you know in participating regions. Sign up to help bring RLDAA to your region in 2020.

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Waterford

JULY 8, 2016

Challenges like: social media, cybercrime, cyberbulling, and more. While you’re on ISTE’s site, be sure to also check out The 2016 ISTE Standards For Students , a helpful guide on thoughtfully integrating ed tech. The Lester B Pearson School Board has a wonderful site dedicated to Digital Citizenship.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The web holds a wealth of information – including content that may be inappropriate or dangerous for young audiences. In honor of Safer Internet Day (February 9, 2016), here are some quick internet safety tips to keep children from harm’s way: Google SafeSearch. Google is perhaps the most widely used resource for finding information.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2023

Each day, Geneva CUSD 304’s teachers, administrators, and staff seek to educate the nearly 5,500 students they serve within an environment that encourages the desire to learn and meets the unique academic, personal, physical, and social needs of each child.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Digital footprints are not exclusive to online shoppers or avid social media users; everyone has one, including your 5-year-old child. In addition, it is illegal to make site entry/game participation contingent upon the amount of information disclosed. Taking Precautions. > 3rd party utilities. > Smart Toys.

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