Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2015

If they don’t know how, they’ll have a friend who does. The engine of a PLN is social media. How to build a PLN. Now that you’re convinced you need a PLN, how do you build one? refer to it in your social media. Keep your social media focused on those topics.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 22, 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) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. We will also explore the dilemmas that arise at the intersection of intellectual freedom and social justice.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 5, 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) this Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. We will also explore the dilemmas that arise at the intersection of intellectual freedom and social justice.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Does it offer voice, text, email, website, mobile app, and social media? Will it make communications-based tasks, such as asking for classroom supplies and organizing parent-teacher conferences, easier? Families expect to be kept informed of their child’s activities, academic progress, and expectations.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 19, 2021

These stem from a variety of factors, including isolation, excessive time on social media, watching parents struggle financially, and the impact of the virus on the health of family members. Be sure to check out this article that outlines the specifics behind Venola’s Pause & React tool. Why do you feel that way?

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Graphite Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In a world filled with digital communication, how do we teach our digital citizens to use social media wisely? Teachers, therefore, are often the default catalysts for change as we educate teens on how to use social media: Educate them to become savvy social-media users.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

As we consume more social media, our perspectives are getting less diverse. And I’m not the only one using social media sites in this way. According to the Pew Research Center, more than 50 percent of American adults get their news from social media sites, and this percentage is much higher for Millennials.

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Graphite Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In a world filled with digital communication, how do we teach our digital citizens to use social media wisely? Teachers, therefore, are often the default catalysts for change as we educate teens on how to use social media: Educate them to become savvy social-media users.

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Graphite Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In a world filled with digital communication, how do we teach our digital citizens to use social media wisely? Teachers, therefore, are often the default catalysts for change as we educate teens on how to use social media: Educate them to become savvy social-media users.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

“We want students to read video with the same type of intensity that they would read informational text, and we want teachers to give kids that specific strategy and instruction about how to do that.”. As a keynote speaker and session presenter at the #ICE18 conference — from Feb. Kristin Ziemke, former educator and literacy expert.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

As many in education know, commentary about ChatGPT is appearing on the news, social media, and the internet. It can be very helpful for anyone who has a difficult time in social situations, is nervous about making friends, is conflicted about how to handle a particular situation.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

From how to form reading groups, how to reach individual children, and how to communicate with parents, Dr. Robb's advice is practical and extensive. Robb is a keynote and featured speaker at conferences and leads workshops all over the country and in Canada. She writes articles for education journals and blogs.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2023

So when Parks learned during a conference for student-government leaders about a program that teaches young adults to offer mental health support to their peers, she thought it would work well at Marshall—and even beyond, at colleges throughout West Virginia. And it’s not always clear how well peer-support programs work.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

No need to dig far to discern what I think about it as I am quoted in the article. Indeed, a desired discussion about where and how to draw the lines of ethical behavior too often turns into one about whether such a line is even necessary or fair … I don’t claim any special moral authority here. More on this below.).

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2018

Some attend conferences, participate in webinars, or read up on educational trends to learn and grow before putting their newly-acquired knowledge into practice in September. I wonder about all sorts of things, but especially how he will connect and interact with a whole new set of teachers, and the relationships he’ll build with them.

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Kathy Schrock

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

This article originally appeared in the Discovery Education blog " Kathy Schrock's Katch of the Month " in February 2020 and is re-posted here with permission. _ The use of social media is commonplace for educators nowadays. I interact daily with teachers on Twitter, which is my social network of choice.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 16, 2018

So I started with her, creating the social media guidelines for the New York City Department of Education. So, how do you create these infographics? How do you create your infographics? She writes incredible articles and blog posts, and then she sends me the blog post. They don’t want to read books or brochures.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2018

In a quote from Scientific American from their article, “ Can you catch up on lost sleep? ”. “Go Social media addiction can also be associated with anxiety, depression, loneliness, and ADHD. Our summertime is an excellent time to break that social media addiction if you think you might have one.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

No need to dig far to discern what I think about it as I am quoted in the article. Indeed, a desired discussion about where and how to draw the lines of ethical behavior too often turns into one about whether such a line is even necessary or fair … I don’t claim any special moral authority here. More on this below.).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Updates Partner Spotlight Calendar of Events Deadlines Highlighted Recordings NMC Navigator Top Ten Conversations Updates 2015 Student Technology Conference: Call for Proposals Now Open. We are gearing up for the 2015 Student Technology Conference , an inaugural student-directed global conversation about technology in education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2023

Let me know what you think with a shout-out on social media @coolcatteacher or at vicki at coolcatteacher dot com. She has published numerous educational technology articles and has provided webinars on Virtual Environments, Virtual Reality, 3D Design, QR codes and engagement strategies. I'd love to hear from you!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 13, 2019

In a quote from Scientific American from their article, “ Can you catch up on lost sleep? ” “Go to bed when you are tired, and allow your body to wake you in the morning (no alarm clock allowed). Social media addiction can also be associated with anxiety, depression, loneliness, and ADHD. I love awesome people who make me laugh.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 17, 2018

Then as you work up through the years, it begins to take on different meanings, everything from asking a grownup if it’s okay to go online and if a site’s appropriate to understanding how to research that information. And finally, how to truly put your best self out if you’re doing that on the internet. They want it to be sticky.

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

We live in a very social world, so why not use social media in the classroom? Social media is a part of daily life for millions of people on our planet and it’s not going away any time soon. To connect with parents: Using social media in a classroom gives parents a window into their child’s day.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 26, 2014

Ignacio Estrada The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" We''d love your help for our inaugural (and free) Gaming in Ed conference, which begins the week of September 15th. We are gearing up for another amazing year of the Library 2.014 Conference. Sign up to volunteer at Gaming in Ed!

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 1, 2020

During her speaking engagements for the company at educational conferences, teachers often asked her how she got out of teaching. How to overcome the guilt and mixed emotions that come with quitting. How to figure out what other jobs might be a good fit for you. Sponsored by Breathe for Change. It’s a fantastic job.

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2016

In a world filled with digital communication, how do we teach our digital citizens to use social media wisely? Teachers, therefore, are often the default catalysts for change as we educate teens on how to use social media: Educate them to become savvy social-media users.

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2018

But they’ve also been commissioned to do a couple of commercials and social-media-friendly spots for local businesses, which can come with generous donations. This article is part of our upcoming guide The World Is Watching: How YouTube Shapes Education, launching soon.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Her “Sit with Us” apps and clubs are sweeping the US and other countries as kids use social media to find other kids and stand against bullying. So you sign up, like any social media site. But whenever we get messages through our social media channels, it really reminds me that what I’m doing is really rewarding.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 14, 2024

It seems like no matter how many strategies you implement, how much time you allow for brain breaks and meditation, how many fidgets you allow, how many times you email parents, how much you discuss in class meetings how to meet expectations, and how much energy you put into solutions … it’s never enough.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

They consume social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. By connecting through social media your educators and students can see how the work they do matters. For me, that first experience transformed how many of my future lessons would run. But there are ways to use social media for good.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

Leo Tolstoy The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" Come join our free online conference this Wednesday evening and all day Thursday. Global Education Conference Call For Proposals Opens May 1st! Choose from six conference strands , and plan to submit early! Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2022

Listen to this article. Monica and Kasey share a passion for showing students how to collaborate and learn on a global scale. Monica shares that there are several ways to connect with other educators through social media platforms. Kasey also points out that attending conferences can be a great way to find your people. .

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The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Some are inviting others to visit their classrooms to see how to implement the technology in which they have expertise. Problem - Need for Friendly Tech Guidelines Solution : Engage students, teachers, and parents in a participatory design process to create user-friendly social media guidelines.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 25, 2022

Listen to this article. . Helping students understand how to navigate the LMS. Consider the ways that you can interact with students while teaching through video conference. Continue to connect with other teachers on all the social media platforms and of course here on the podcast. . Click To Tweet.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

But more commonly, you're trekking to conferences near and far, taking courses to stay up on current research and teaching methodology, and digging into books, blogs, and other resources you'd set aside for "when I have time. Social Media Wellness. If you're lucky, some of that might happen poolside.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

I want to give a shoutout to my TCEA Conference Volunteers: Meredith Jones, Lyndi Valicek, Kate O’Leary, Sloane Chinners, Nicole LaPoint, and Janet Winninghoff. Learn how you can implement #TheInstructionalPlaybook with @jimknight99 on the #ShakeUpLearning podcast. How to Create the Feeling of a Partnership with Your Educators.

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