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Top 10 Hits and Misses for 2021

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here they are–my top 10 hits of 2021 (though I’ve skipped any that have to do with website reviews and tech tips because they’re covered in separate posts): Top Ten Hits. 7 Authentic Assessment Tools. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Talk about humility. K-12 Digital Tools.

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What Role Does Social Media Use Play in the Youth Mental Health Crisis? Researchers Are Trying to Find Out

Edsurge

In December 2021, the U.S. Much attention has been paid to the potential role of social media in that crisis. The research that we do have is inadequate in terms of helping us understand the ways in which the internet and social media affect youth well-being.” Youth mental health is at a crisis point.

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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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Online College Classes Start Monday!

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Starts August 30, 2021. social media. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Starts September 6, 2021. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools.

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

The CoolCatTeacher

On Wednesday, July 28th at 11 am CDT (noon Eastern) and 4 pm UTC Pear Fair Back to School 2021 will kick-off. The Social Media Inspired Class by Erica Aguirre. Smooth Sailing for the 2021-2022 School Year by Dani Kennis. During the conference, I’m presenting a new presentation “8 Ways to Engage Every Learner.”

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What's new in Testpress Learning Management System - Feb 2021

Testpress

We added couple of new and exciting features during February 2021. Using this new question type opens lots of possibilities in conducting assessments. Feel free to follow us via social media using the links below Twitter LinkedIn Facebook. Here is a brief update on the same.

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College Credit Classes in Remote Teaching/Blended Learning

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Starts June 14, 2021. social media. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Starts June 21, 2021. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. June 28, 2021.