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Chicago Public Schools is monitoring students’ social media for ‘worrisome behavior’

eSchool News

Chicago Public Schools is monitoring students’ social media posts for signs they might engage in violence on campus or harm themselves so that school staff — and in some cases police — can intervene. Chicago Public Schools piloted a similar social media monitoring program in the mid-2010s. newsletters.

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8 Ways to Engage Every Learner [Free Webinar on Demand]

The CoolCatTeacher

The Social Media Inspired Class by Erica Aguirre. This presentation has been fun to create and update based upon what I’ve learned since so many things changed in March 2020. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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5 Creative Ways to Connect Young Adults to Reading

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Librarian Karen Scott challenges us with some non-traditional practices to get kids interested in reading including organizing her library by genre and using social media and graphics to inspire a love of reading.

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Asynchronous Learning: What It Is and How to Use Asynchronous Instruction with Students

Waterford

4] Synchronous learning refers to lessons that are conducted with teachers and students together at the same time. Take texting or social media interaction, for example. September 11, 2020. March 26, 2020. September 16, 2020. November 16, 2020. August 21, 2020. June 17, 2020. April 2020.

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Be the One for Kids!

The CoolCatTeacher

The Stanley Black and Decker Making for Good Student Challenge runs now through Thursday, January 30, 2020 for students in the US in grades 9-12. The CITGO Fueling Education Student Challenge is for students in the US in grades 5-8 now through February 13, 2020. Ryan and his family reside in Concord, Ca Blog: www.ryansheehy.us

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Imagining the Awesome Future of Automobiles

The CoolCatTeacher

Then, enter between November 1, 2019, and January 31, 2020. Post on Social Media to enter to win some art supplies! Show us the cool cars that your students are drawing in your classroom on social media! Specifically, this art contest combines design thinking and the arts. This post is sponsored by U.S.

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Do Online Degrees Lead to Jobs as Reliably as Traditional Ones?

Edsurge

In 2020, participants who met certain minimum requirements received an offer of a full-time job upon graduation. Tapping into digital communities, and clicking on social media sites, are among other ways online students can gain access to networks to jump-start social capital.