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Stop Ignoring Google+

A Principal's Reflections

In case you didn''t know there are thousands of educators and an array of learning communities over at Google+. From my point of view educators become quickly attached to one specific social media tool as their go to source for his/her Personal Learning Network (PLN). There are some similarities between the two social networks.

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Classroom Travels with Twitter: An Evolution

Ask a Tech Teacher

The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty. Nowadays, there are so many social media platforms that it can be overwhelming to keep track of for teachers. A challenging exercise for students using the hashtag concept is to develop a relevant hashtag for a particular event or lesson concept.

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4 Great examples of edtech that eases parent-teacher communication

Neo LMS

With tools such as Zoom, Skype, and Google Meet, teachers can organize virtual meetings to mimic face-to-face ones. However, parents nowadays are more into social media, so the solutions mentioned above will help teachers reach parents easier. Parents who are familiar with social networks will have no problem using the platform.

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Learning and growing as educators

Neo LMS

Our daily schedule at times leaves little room for attending PD events and sometimes can limit our interactions with our colleagues. A few years ago I made a shift to becoming a more connected educator by leveraging the technology available through social media. Social Media. How can we make time to connect?

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3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Neo LMS

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 The digital divide in accessing learning and teaching tools and large gaps in teacher’s access to digital training are other areas of concern. million users and record a market share of $1.96

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8 Lessons in amplifying literacy with technology

Neo LMS

Some teachers might opt for using social media, posting frequent updates on Twitter, or uploading student reviews of books on Youtube. It just shows that reading is as accessible an option as playing games or watching videos on your phone. Make it an event. Organizing read-alongs.

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How to Start a High School Esports Team & Benefit Your School

ViewSonic Education

This includes creating tools like text groups, email lists, and social media sites. Use Facebook, Twitter, and any and all media that’s most popular at your school to share the details with members and interested students. It also provides sanctioned smash events. Accessed 4.17.18 Accessed 4.17.18

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