Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 20, 2021

If we humans aren’t giving away our personal information (as we do on FB, Tiktok, Instagram, Twitter and every other social media account), we’re having it stolen without our permission or knowledge and sold to those who mean us harm. we have a access to our income streams on our digital devices. DuckDuckGo.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2018

Social media has gotten a bad rap. I’ve read lots of articles calling it addictive, mind numbing, and a waste of time. And that’s before we even get into Facebook, data privacy, and Cambridge Analytica. But the Parkland students aren’t the only ones using social media to do more than watch videos and memes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Educators are the best! So, yesterday I asked educators on “X” (the new rebranded, Twitter, I guess) to share where they are learning about AI. Donnie Piercey sat down with Bob Greenberg of Brainwaves to talk about AI in the Classroom.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It’s hard to figure out how widespread the practice is, but some scholars, including Middleton , have recently published papers in academic journals about their experiences. Even so, data shows that TikTok is where students congregate these days. Just this week, she says, she gave a lecture about racism. “I

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Educators and IT leaders gathered on Wednesday to talk about privacy in education — or, as Sheryl Abshire put it, “the things that keep you up at night.” Public data breaches, such as the massive compromises at Equifax , Target and other companies, have increased awareness, Abshire said. 5 Threats to Keep on the Data Protection Radar.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Technology lets schools and teachers more easily communicate about day-to-day school events, such as back-to-school nights, fundraisers and science fairs. Take Advantage of Social Media. Use Data to Show Student Progress. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Just as educational experts acknowledge technology’s role in early education, physicians and psychologists also recognize that spending too much time immersed in computers, smartphones or social media can have a negative impact on child development. Let’s keep talking about the apps and technology you’re using with young learners.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 28, 2018

A Global Search for Education Reflection From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. It was a discussion about a digital literacy issue at the U.S. While this blog is based on verifiable data, some readers may be unhappy with my interpretation.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. I recently taught my students about budgets and they were so grateful! Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools? Should it be blocked? EVERFI This is financial literacy month!

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Another "big" for Texas is education, and when I'm looking to get a pulse on what the current trends and landscape are, I turn to social media! These educators use Twitter as an effective tool to engage others in conversation and share their knowledge—all in an effort to teach the state's future leaders. Tony Bonazzi @GISDMath.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2019

Now, there are dozens of channels, hundreds of newspapers, thousands of bloggers, and tens of thousands of social media journalists — all trying to get your attention with the latest apocalyptic news flash. In America, less people trust major news outlets than trust Congress (I’ll let you think about that one).

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Edsurge

JULY 26, 2017

News has followed audiences onto social media, so much so that a few years ago Poynter reported journalists and news organizations were some of the most active users on Twitter. Thanks for helping us hit this milestone in the new-media landscape. A conversation on Twitter about. June 21, 2017. May 3, 2017.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

The best security measures are in place, too — content filtering, data privacy and more. Give parents and caregivers information about the technology students will be using in the classroom (and at home) from the start. Use Social Media and Events to Keep Parents in the Know. Do the same for apps and software.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2021

I won’t take time in this article (I’m at about 1000 words right now) for a how-to on each activity so if you don’t know how to complete one, check with your IT folks or Google it: Make sure your firewall and antivirus programs are working. If you have a Chromebook or an iPad, don’t even worry about this.

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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. Google – which maintains close ties to the think tank – was alleged to pressure New America to push out a scholar and his team after they made a series of sharp statements about the behavior of the company. More on this below.).

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2017

Now we have to contend with not just losing our time, but losing our data. Everywhere we look, both time and data are being sucked away from us. If our time and our data were iron ore or coal, mined out of our backyard, would we think a little more critically about where those profits flowed? Reclaiming the data commons.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2019

I won’t take time in this article (I’m at about 1000 words right now) for a how-to on each activity so if you don’t know how to complete one, check with your IT folks or Google it: Make sure your firewall and antivirus programs are working. If you have a Chromebook or an iPad, don’t even worry about this.

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Gaggle Speaks

APRIL 5, 2018

Every day, students and teachers provide information to social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram, whether they are chatting with friends or posting pictures from the classroom. Social media sites like Facebook, Instagram (owned by Facebook) and Snapchat all use facial recognition.

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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. Google – which maintains close ties to the think tank – was alleged to pressure New America to push out a scholar and his team after they made a series of sharp statements about the behavior of the company. More on this below.).

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 14, 2018

They also create a monthly flyer for the community and hold quarterly meetings with parents where they talk about technical issues such as social media, data privacy and innovations. Be Stealthy About Tech Training. Always think about the kids and what they need and making it happen for them, and you’ll be right.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Here is what the research tells us about how to help students grow and achieve their writing goals. The belief is that writing affords students extended opportunities to think about, manipulate, and transform ideas and reflect on their existing knowledge, beliefs, and confusions,” says Troia. Troy Hicks’ Twitter: @hickstro.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

One of the fastest growing technologies in education is forms–to gather information, curate data, test students, and much more. New questions can be dependent upon the user’s response to prior questions and completed forms are shared via a link, social media, or integrated into DropBox, Google Docs, and other popular platforms.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The latest data from Speak Up Research Project gives insights on school to home communications. In “ Text, Twitter, Email, Call—What Do Parents Say About School Communications? ” Parents want more information about their child’s education. That did not change based on those demographics either.

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Tech Helpful

AUGUST 23, 2018

Now, as a high school student he chooses to be different than his peers when it come to social media. We, as educators, need to be speaking to students about using technology for human flourishing and the pitfalls of mindless surfing. Twitter lasted for only 4 days. He knows balancing is a weakness for him.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 17, 2018

This week, I’m sharing three holiday activities that will get your computers, technology, and social media ready for the new year. A note: The above links won’t work until the articles publish! If you have social media, let them notify you of activity once a week instead of daily.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 20, 2019

New innovations or iterations in technology, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, smart materials, mobile commerce, social media, biotechnology, 3-D printing, nanotechnology, robotics and medicine are transforming every facet of the human experience. Learning in a Disrupted World.

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MIND Research Institute

JULY 1, 2021

In 2015, he produced an award-winning movie about his cat. Katy cares deeply about the people she helps. Lorena spends her time between calls creating new help articles for our schools and has spent several years in support tech while completing her master’s in Business Administration. It’s called Chatty Catties. Katy Pascoe.

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Edthena

AUGUST 29, 2022

Back-to-school season is in full swing and there’s much to think about for the new school year. Check out highlights, article links, and related content below. This SmartBrief article notes that successful educators know how to use time “so it works for them, not against them.” Not sure where to start?

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 20, 2015

I recently wrote about " My most used/favorite Apps and how I use them ". Administrators can take notes, clip articles from the web for future use and reference, upload files to attach to notes and share notes with their staff. Social Media - Social Media is an excellent resource for administrators.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Enjoy the read and please know you can contect me anytime at mjgormans@gmail.com or on my X(Twitter) Feed mjgormans. By using AI, we can also look at lots of data to find patterns and understand how students are doing. Inquire about differentiation techniques for teaching students with diverse learning styles.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 17, 2018

This week, I’m sharing three holiday activities that will get your computers, technology, and social media ready for the new year. A note: The above links won’t work until the articles publish! If you have social media, let them notify you of activity once a week instead of daily.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Assuming that some part of the scenario above sounds vaguely familiar, college leaders may be casting about for ways to lift their employees’ spirits. From Burnout to Demoralization There was considerable discussion last fall about burnout among college staff and faculty. Hypothetically speaking. They are fed up.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 14, 2023

In this episode, I’m sharing some important information about the evolution of artificial intelligence and the dangers of AI in our world. The Dangers of AI (and it’s not cheating) Click To Tweet Listen to this article. Musk has not kept silent about this matter. So no matter your thoughts on Musk, he knows the tech.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2017

This week, I’m sharing three holiday activities that will get your computers, technology, and social media ready for the new year. A note: The links won’t work until the articles publish! If you have social media, let them notify you of activity once a week instead of daily.

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The Principal of Change

JANUARY 31, 2015

There is a lot of talk in education about Carol Dweck’s “growth mindset” , in which she discusses the idea that beliefs that “abilities, intelligence, and talents can be developed.” This could be something to applied the idea of educators using Twitter.

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Edsurge

MARCH 23, 2018

She also liked posting links to articles, and enjoyed seeing students do so too. She says if she was still using Facebook groups, she doesn’t think the recent news about the company would bother her. She explains that the quizzes that can gather someone’s data usually show up on personal feeds, not on group pages.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

I wish to share with you this article I wrote for PBLWorks (BIE/BUCK Institute) of which I am part of the National Faculty. I hope pou find this first article helpful and that you return for continued postings in this series. Please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans.

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