The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Listen to This Post I’ll also be sharing more resources this week on my blog, podcast, and social media accounts and in my newsletter. Note: This doesn’t discuss the policy issues involving meals, access, and equity but is meant to get you started and prepared. Whether you want to or not, go ahead and set up now.

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Resources Adobe Social Media Blended Learning 546

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Since 2011 Banned Books Week has included a day to recognize banned websites. Teachers and principals also increasingly voice opposition to blocking social websites, noting that schools have an obligation to teach students how to use social media responsibly. Social media is already a part of their frameworks as teens.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Facebook Education 151

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I started this blog 10 years ago, which was shortly after using Twitter and other social media tools to connect with educators. The awesome part is these tools are free and offer access to awesome fonts, stock photos, frames, templates, and icons. Web Tools for Creating Awesome Graphics. I really love the look of this web tool.

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Tools Digital Badges Social Media STEM 356

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2011

Here is a sneak peek at my new book co-authored by Bill Ferriter and Jason Ramsden. Social media services paired with high rates of Internet connectivity allow multiple forms of information—web links, videos, audio files, images, text messages, and documents—to be delivered and consumed in multiple ways.

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Social Media Twitter E-rate Mobility 251

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Unfortunately, a sizeable portion of this academic scholarship is locked behind paywalls thus restricting its access to those who can afford to pay. Several researchers and students are unable to afford the high costs required for access thus crippling their efforts to participate in the generation of quality knowledge.

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Elsevier Accessibility Libraries Social Media 127

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Of course I obliged as we are working on a book together for Solution Tree Press and I have come to know and greatly respect him as a member of my PLN. My answers to Bill''s questions provide a snapshot of my social media in education journey. What made you interested in using social media to reach out to your school community?

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Social Media Education Facebook Twitter 154

Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

I’m wondering if you might recommend what top three books would you suggest I read outside of ‘Urgency for Teachers,’ ‘Pedagogy of the Oppressed,’ ‘The New Education?’ I’ve ordered your book as well. Tim Carson, Skilled Trades and OER Advocate First, allow me to tell you why I don’t typically read books about online learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2023

We should consider which jobs should be automated and which should remain under human control (Ahem, content moderation, something social media receives a resounding F on lately.) I also think that: Every tech tool should have a “kill switch” – this includes social media.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

Must-Read Tech Book. First, I’m reading an incredible book that came out during the Pandemic The Future is Faster Than You Think: How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Businesses Industries and Our Lives by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler. Some books I’d recommend besides the one in the opener include: ?

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Adobe Learning Social Media Twitter 364

Neo LMS

MARCH 5, 2020

I grew up surrounded by and loving books. I follow book blogs and I am part of an online book club. Plus, books count as friends, right? As an avid member of the online book community, I can’t thank it enough for helping me read more diversely, more deeply and even for making bookish friends.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2024

Here’s what I came up with: have necessary apps on iPads and smartphones to make access the internet easier. I had to read (gasp) a paperback rather than a digital book check in regularly via social media; they want to know you’re OK be aware of time zones have solid, sturdy equipment to carry your gear.

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How To iPad Digital Citizenship Conference 195

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 17, 2023

Some Typical Prompts for AI Art Generation Additionally, I've bought some books on artistic styles and terminologies because knowing the words to use is part of making AI art generation accessible to our students (and ourselves.) Of course, this has all kinds of questions for creators. Artist: _ In the style of _ artist.

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Adobe Guidelines Social Media Google 328

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

Use social media platforms to engage with students and provide supplemental resources. You can also use social media platforms to connect with your students to help them prepare for their exams. Supplement traditional textbooks with digital versions that can be accessed online.

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Technology Khan Academy Exercises LMS 283

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 6, 2019

There is lots of value in this book and a great deal of information that validates what we know about good leadership and strong school organizations. What I liked about the book. All are critically-important components of robust, future-ready schools and each gets substantial coverage in their respective book chapters.

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Learning Professional Learning Outcomes Future Ready 218

Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Epub books, popularly known as interactive ebooks, are the newest trend in education institutions and industrial training platforms. Besides, Epub books let you add interactiveness to the content, which increases student concentration and the learning curve. . This is where epub books come in. It’s Time to Move on From PDF.

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MiddleWeb

JUNE 7, 2018

Principals Jason Kotch and Edward Cosentino show how carefully developed use of social media can help students as it improves communication among the school, families, and community. Retired principal Mary Langer Thompson finds all the needed tools, easily accessible.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Students across Indiana’s Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) will add new, high-quality learning resources to their digital book bags this Fall thanks to a new partnership with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. Finally, all VCSC educators now enjoy access to the Discovery Education Network. Discovery, Inc.

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Tools EdTech Schoology Social Media 97

Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2019

In 2017, Monsignor Paul Tighe may have been the only priest amidst a sea of techies at South by Southwest (SXSW), where he spoke about his past experience serving as Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications for the Catholic Church. Think “social media director” for the Catholic Church.)

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Social Media Secondary Learning Libraries 101

Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The world has been digitized; people now prefer reading books electronically to buying the hardcover/paperback version. . Not just book enthusiasts but even educational institutions have started using eBooks to educate their students. Corporations also make use of these digital books to train their employees. .

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 5, 2014

Guest post by Computer Teacher & Tech Coordinator, Chris Casal | Cross posted at The Casal Operating System Editor''s note: Chris Casal is a member of the NYC DOE Social Media Advisory Team. His insights have helped inspire and guide teachers in the effective use of social media in the classroom.

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Social Media Examples Elementary Wiki 92

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 1, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) nextThursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. The book is available for preorder and will be released in October of 2023.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

If I didn't include yours, just message me on social media and tell your story! It needs to be accessible to you on your computer, on your phone, on any device you use. Personally, I do all my tasks and to do list because it's so easy to lose access to where those tasks are. Remember, simple is better. In fact, A.I.

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Hapara

MAY 23, 2022

Many of us remember heading to the library to gather books and printed articles for our school projects. As a result, our learners gain access to a wide variety of perspectives and sources outside of their school and community. . On the internet, it can happen through social media, online chatting, message boards or gaming apps.

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Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Hapara Social Media 259

Education Elements

MAY 28, 2019

An expanding middle class has provided access to a family budget which young people use to spend 14X more on food (compared to adults); 8X more on books and clothes (up to 79% have purchased online); and twice as much on entertainment.

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Social Media Groups Accessibility 239

Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission. Most people know that content filters help prevent students from accessing inappropriate content online. This responsibility includes blocking or filtering access to inappropriate content.

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Digital Citizenship Guidelines E-rate Internet Safety 273

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

His twelfth book, Teach Brilliantly, published last month shows how to create optimal conditions in which all students can thrive. Teachers can introduce the Learning Pit to students through resources like the learningpit.org website and Nottingham's book, Teach Brilliantly. So there's lots and lots of resources that you can access.

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Learning Examples How To Twitter 421

Neo LMS

MAY 25, 2021

From an email address to a social security number, just about any piece of personal information can be used by cybercriminals for malicious means. Even seemingly innocent social media posts can contain clues that hackers can use to guess passwords for other online portals that the students or their parents may use at home.

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Online Learning Social Media Learning Guidelines 343

eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

From Stigmas to Selfies: The Power of Using Social Media in the Classroom. Break through the stigma surrounding social media and learn how you can utilize it to foster communication with parents, develop and model digital citizenship skills with students, and grow personally in your field as an educator. Get started here.

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Social Media Future Ready Conference Digital Citizenship 111

Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

Digital access : Advocating for learners, families and staff members to have equitable access to technology, digital resources and the internet. Download the free e-book 3. There are nine elements of digital citizenship that you can incorporate into instruction.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Elementary OER 274

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

The digital world now provides all of us access to some fantastic opportunities. Webinars Improved bandwidth and increased access to technology have helped learning through webinars gain in popularity. Personal Learning Network (PLN) Social media allows any educator to learn anytime, anywhere, with anyone they want.

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Learning Personal Learning Network Study Conference 366

Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The post Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners – SULS049 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Accessibility is and should be a huge topic of discussion across multiple industries but especially in learning. I’m going to give you tips, tricks, and resources to help use Google accessibility tools to reach all learners.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2024

Ninety-two percent check social media daily. But they still like print, and they still like to go to the library, according to a survey of Gen Z and Millennial public library use and media consumption released by the American Library Association last fall. Today’s libraries often look nothing like the book temples of the past.

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Libraries Survey Study Laptops 216

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Tony Bates (Free digital book). Hybrid Pedagogy is an open-access journal of learning, teaching, and technology. Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks. The post will not appear until that day.

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Future Ready Digital Learning Handbook Classroom 258

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2019

The last chapter of the book weaves all the concepts together while emphasizing the importance of efficacy in any change initiative. Evergreen : Many technology books are D.O.A I also re-organized some of the chapters by moving the ones focused on learning to the beginning of the book. dead on arrival) once published.

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Social Media Strategy Resources Tools 409

Edsurge

JULY 13, 2023

As a graduate student, I'm still hitting the books while others are hitting the beach ?️ I think of social media as sugar,” she says. People these days are streaming other mundane daily activities live on social media, whether it’s cleaning their room or doing their professional work. professorvanessa Summer break?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Student Engagement I’m in social media groups where frustrated teachers recently commented that their grade books looked like “Swiss Cheese” and that many students were just missing during online learning sessions. You can create a community of learners in your school, your department, and through social media.

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Blended Learning Social Media Differentiated Instruction Learning 408

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 17, 2022

Let me be clear: No one has all the answers, no matter how many books they have written, keynotes delivered, or years of experience under their belt. Social media tools such as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook allow you to ask any question and receive responses from all over the globe.

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Personal Learning Network Social Media Facebook Personalized Learning 394