A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

We live in amazing times where readily accessible research and connectivity converge to not only transform practices but also provide the means to share them for the benefit of others. I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Please join Dr. Heather Johnson and me for one or both of our two Spring 2019 social media workshops for SEHD faculty and students! ]. But for those of us who want our ideas to spread and who actually want to influence practicing educators and educational systems, participating in these online spaces is critically important.

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Testpress

JULY 15, 2021

Most of the edupreneurs who start with the concept of blended learning think of building a custom in-house learning management system. These help you make informed decisions while going for a learning management system. You need a developer with domain knowledge of learning management systems. And it is very hard to find them.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2014

RIFLI is also working to increase awareness about the importance of being connected through a partnership with Rhode Island’s public library system. RIFLI offers 25 classes in 12 locations, five days a week, to try to reach individuals not served by the system. But lending the tablets is only part of the access puzzle.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 22, 2014

Talk about throwing a wrench into the system. Without hesitation I immediately went to my computer and sent out the news using the NMHS social media channels ( Facebook and Twitter ) as well as pushing the notice out using the official school app developed by Beeonics. This no longer has or should be the case.

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Neo LMS

JULY 5, 2022

We need a support system in place that we can bounce ideas off of, provide us with feedback to help us grow, and provide our students with engaging learning opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Just find something that will work for both of you that is accessible and that will enable you to grow as an educator.

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Neo LMS

MAY 12, 2020

Though there are many inequities that have been revealed in the amount of access that students have to the tools needed for distance learning, there are also many ways in which global collaboration has, directly and indirectly, benefited educational institutions during this crisis. One of these has been the increase in global collaboration.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

In this new phase of partnership, teachers and students in grades K-12 will receive access to a dynamic new digital resource that brings science instruction to life in ways that ignite student curiosity about the natural world and drive deeper engagement in learning. All AJUSD educators also enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

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Waterford

JULY 30, 2023

Family and Parent Engagement Strategies You Can Try Families and teachers form a support system for students throughout the school year. Email is also an option accessible to most. Social Media This method for connecting with families continues to grow in popularity.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Bringing Science to the Public One of Caitlin Light’s many duties as an assistant professor at Binghamton University is running the social media accounts for the first-year research immersion program, and students quickly had some advice for her: No one uses Instagram anymore. Will it come to play a role in college classrooms?

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Lightspeed Systems

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

That’s why Lightspeed Filter provides school districts with the essential tools to promptly restrict access to sensitive content, effectively filtering current events. Here are some powerful features you can find in Lightspeed Filter to surface actionable insights and quickly block access during challenging times.

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TeacherCast

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

With personalized learning at the forefront of many school initiatives, the use of learning management systems has become a hot commodity among schools. With so many choices on where to build your digital classroom, the questions often arise: “Why do I need a learning management system? And which one do I choose?”.

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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. Facebook demands its potential users to be at least 13, but a lot of school kids say they never or rarely use Facebook anyway. Everyone is online now.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2020

Much like how social media giants Facebook and Twitter are utilizing our digital footprints to better understand consumer behavior, teachers are also turning to data analytics to learn more about their students. With more educational institutions adopting virtual learning management systems (such as Moodle, Edmodo, etc.),

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

The educational system structure was designed for that analog world. Communicate with parents through tech: Use digital resources (like apps, texts, or social media groups) to keep parents informed about class activities and upcoming assignments.[10]. Non-natives could be considered “digital immigrants.” ASCD InService.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Two Kentucky school systems— Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS )—recently selected Discovery Education to support STEM/STEAM education in their school districts. million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 140 countries and territories.

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Testpress

JULY 15, 2021

Most of the edupreneurs who start with the concept of blended learning think of building a custom in-house learning management system. These help you make informed decisions while going for a learning management system. You need a developer with domain knowledge of learning management systems. And it is very hard to find them.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

All educators using Discovery Education’s products enjoy access to the Discovery Education Network. million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Testpress

MAY 30, 2021

Now iOS users can quickly access the recent contents, resume their paused contents directly from the dashboard. Feel free to follow us via social media using the links below Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Dashboard support in iOS iOS app for Testpress now has a new shiny dashboard similar to that of Android.

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Testpress

MAY 30, 2021

Now iOS users can quickly access the recent contents, resume their paused contents directly from the dashboard. Feel free to follow us via social media using the links below Twitter LinkedIn Facebook. Dashboard support in iOS iOS app for Testpress now has a new shiny dashboard similar to that of Android.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 7, 2018

This provides a social buffer against any attempts to extract the indoctrinated person from the cult. Limbaugh’s followers have full access to outside sources of information. Their worldview can survive exposure to those outside voices because their belief system has prepared them for such intellectual onslaught.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Science Techbook for Texas empowers Texas school systems to easily integrate an innovative, updateable, digital-print-kit blended curriculum into instruction to create unique, student-centered learning experiences. All educators using Discovery Education’s digital resources have access to the Discovery Education Network.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 25, 2019

Considering that 95% of teens have access to a smartphone and 45% say they are online ‘almost constantly’ , they need all the support possible to avoid becoming victims of cyber threats. This means that if someone guesses or hacks one password, they won’t be able to access all of your accounts. Try to change your passwords frequently.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The podcast is spurring virtual happy hour s and Facebook discussions , ushering in much-needed discussion on what must change to improve the way that U.S. Supporters of Hanford’s reporting are flooding social media and my own inbox at The Hechinger Report, including shout-outs from parents, teachers and many others.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

Like other K–12 school districts around the country, you’re closing the digital divide — making sure your students have access to technology that paves the way for their future successes. Use Social Media and Events to Keep Parents in the Know. There will be questions about accessibility and equity.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Thanks to this new collaboration, teachers and students across HCS will have access to a suite of award-winning digital products that prepare students for college and careers and nurture their inherent curiosity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and all other subjects. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

As school leaders work to implement digital learning practices, they must commit to navigating roadblocks, problem solving, and planning for sustainable, systemic transformation. Commit to Ensuring Equity in Access and Opportunity. Commit to Systemic Planning – Before You Purchase. But how does the community know?

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Digital Promise

JUNE 24, 2019

Gaps in student achievement , particularly along socioeconomic lines, make it clear that not all students have access to the same opportunities for learning and growth. Social Media and Technology. During the school year, programs like CityConnects and Say Yes gather data on students and school systems.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Users can access a wide variety of AR games, lesson plans, and other experiences created by others and shared in the Metaverse ecosystem via the free app (reminder: Always preview these to be sure they fit your student group ). Here’s how you start: Log in using your Facebook account or your email address.

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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. However, “age limits” did not stop persistent pre-teens from joining social media and gaming sites. Facebook provided Privacy Checkup to mitigate this vulnerability. >

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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. However, “age limits” did not stop persistent pre-teens from joining social media and gaming sites. Facebook provided Privacy Checkup to mitigate this vulnerability. >

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2017

What rights do parents, students and teachers have in an educational system increasingly awash in data and technology? The document notes gaps in privacy laws surrounding the use of one-to-one notebooks, which allows school officials to access computers without notice or consent from students or parents. Yes, that is very important.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 26, 2016

As someone who was totally against the use of social media for both personal and professional reasons, that article was intriguing to read as it essentially reinforced my negative perception. We also instituted a positive referral system that combined a paper note sent home and a phone call.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2015

A good example would be how Facebook and Twitter have incorporated common like/favorite and share/retweet buttons. Learning platforms features are standardized because users expect each platform to have the same basic features, such as integrating a school’s grading system in the LMS. Ideally learning platforms should offer both 2.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 21, 2013

As many of you know, here at New Milford High School we have been at the forefront of adopting social media and the latest technologies to improve the way we run our educational and extra-curricular programs. Let me tell you what we did.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2021

Tightrope Media Systems has unveiled Cablecast VIO Stream , a full-featured, automated solution for bringing live event streams and on-demand video to the web, social media, and over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Additional VIO Stream features simplify operations and enhance audience experiences.

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