eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

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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. An internet search can bring up videos, message boards, blogs or social media posts with toxic messaging. . On the internet, it can happen through social media, online chatting, message boards or gaming apps.

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2017

I consider myself well-versed in social media. I've given most social media platforms a test run in my classroom and try to keep up-to-date on the latest trends, apps, and uses. Educators tend to meet most social media platforms with skepticism, and it's easy to see why. This goes the other way too.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 5, 2021

Here’s a great article on a topic I don’t talk about enough–proper posture at the computer. Written by “Karen Weaver a 3rd grade elementary school teacher and author of the upcoming children’s book “The Magic Pencil”, it covers all the basics. Technology and Bad Posture in Kids.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Editor’s note: This article on digital citizenship in schools originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Part of a Blog Series from the Emerging Technologies Committee Leveraging Technology for Improving School Wellness and Safety Sometimes it feels as though social media has taken over the world.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Editor’s note: This article on digital citizenship in schools originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Part of a Blog Series from the Emerging Technologies Committee Leveraging Technology for Improving School Wellness and Safety Sometimes it feels as though social media has taken over the world.

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 1, 2019

Other programs include AFA CyberCamps, an elementary school cyber education initiative, a children’s literature series, and CyberGenerations –a cyber safety initiative geared toward keeping senior citizens safe online. The book is a pre-K reader for younger children that pioneers the topic of cybersecurity to a early elementary youth.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 16, 2019

One resolution my elementary students and I are setting is to be more healthy with our digital use. In class we reviewed and discussed the article, Computers and Your Health. Although the article only mentions computers, I let students know the information also applies to using mobile devices, game consoles, iPads and tablets.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Take Advantage of Social Media. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series. He spent two years as an elementary teacher, two years as an educational trainer, 10 years as a director of technology and six years as a school superintendent. by Curtiss Strietelmeier.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

“Born connected: The rise of the AI generation”, reveals the app use and technology habits of children aged 4-18, detailing trends in screen time, social media and communications, mobile gaming, online entertainment, learning tools, and for the first time in the report’s history, use of artificial intelligence tools.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This is just as true for the elementary classroom as it is for the lecture hall. Outside the classroom, students love to share their experiences on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. It should be no surprise that studies show engaged students retain more of what they have learned.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The developmentally appropriate lessons come after requests from schools, and will focus on The Social Institute’s Seven Social Standards , which serve as a set of guiding principles for social media and tech use. Olympians) to be their best selves on all platforms, we help them “win the game of social media.”

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The video lead to powerful sharing and discussions with my elementary students about trash talking and bullying online. Digital Compass Game – This is one of the games my older students can play to help them evaluate real situations they will face when navigating the web and joining social networks.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

Generative AI in the Classroom with Steve Dembo Donnie Piercey, AI and Math Donnia Piercey @ mrpiercEy is sharing how to integrate AI into Math instruction and is hosting an upcoming seminar with the National Council of Math Teachers on a deep dive on AI in math instruction for elementary grades. You can leave a comment on this blog.

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Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2023

The ubiquity of phones and social media has always been accepted as a double-edged sword, but lately, it seems as if extreme violence on the internet is only a few clicks away at all times. As an eighth-grader, I felt confused and devastated when the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting happened.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 15, 2019

This is just one example of the many articles that warn us of the latest shocking discoveries about the dangers of technology. At the same time, social media platforms can have a good or bad impact on mental health depending on how they are used. Did you notice any improvements in sleep, socialization etc.? Conclusion.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

I wrote about these in Reinventing Writing and in other articles. Safely Involve Students in Social Media and More Student Voice Tips. All of the nine topics that I like to teach begin with P: passwords, property, photographs, permissions, privacy, professionalism, permanence, and protection. See her bio.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2018

Every Kid Can Blossom Around this time last year I wrote an article for EdSurge where I talked about my son’s 4th grade teacher, Justin Jasper. When Mr. Jasper was an elementary school teacher he did a fine job of making connections and getting to know kids as people. Use Social Media : Maximize the social aspects of social channels.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

A recent article by Beth Holland for Edutopia reinforced many of my thoughts as of late on this topic. Now I full understand there is a time and place for basic knowledge acquisition and recall, especially at elementary level. As teachers and administrators we must be more intentional when it comes to digital learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 17, 2022

Social media and I have a couple of my favorite influencers that I liked, and I was thinking, Hey, you know, I do something very similar to that. Where are the social media platforms that you like to share the most? link] So it highlights the things that I've done with like media wise. Where Does KiKi Share?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 24, 2024

Being an elementary teacher and then a middle school teacher was awesome. There are many things I learned along the way and this article contains a framework for transitioning to non-classroom positions! There are many things I learned along the way and this article contains a framework for transitioning to non-classroom positions!

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

Use Social Media and Events to Keep Parents in the Know. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series. He spent two years as an elementary teacher, two years as an educational trainer, 10 years as a director of technology and six years as a school superintendent.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Todd Nesloney serving lunch was mentioned in my article – 5 Ways to Bring Out the Best of Everybody in Your School – [link]. Todd Nesloney @ TechNinjaTodd is the Elementary Principal at Webb Elementary in Navasota, Texas. . “Hurting people hurt people and are easily hurt by people.” Todd Nesloney.

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techlearning

APRIL 5, 2018

- Discovery Education´s Digital Resources and Comprehensive Professional Development System to Create Authentic STEM Teaching and Learning Environments for Elementary Students- Silver Spring, Md. The Discovery Education Community will also support Palm Elementary School’s educators’ efforts to create more personalized learning experiences.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

So, if you take the challenge from this episode, share what you do and tag me – @coolcatteacher on the social media of your choice and lets level up together. She was a “TIME for Kids” Kid reporter for the 2017-2018 school year and wrote articles bringing awareness to Flint crisis.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

With other current events, I’m quick to brush up on the latest news, curating articles for my students to discuss in class. I embarrassed myself early enough into the game to recognize I needed to do what I always did in elementary school gym class: fade into the background until no one noticed I was sitting on the bench.

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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. As I always do, I am exploring its use in my classes (elementary-level gifted education). I still am an early adopter of technologies in that I believe many can benefit students in their learning.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2022

Social media platforms such as Reddit and Instagram create large communities in which these memes are shared and recruit children to be contributors by providing them with a sense of belonging. But social media platforms have algorithms designed to ensure that consumers remain active on their sites.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University. I’ve been published in Leading and Learning with Technology , and I’m currently co-authoring a book on how teachers can develop a personal learning network using social media and other digital tools. And yes, I’m a huge IU Basketball fan!

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2014

My father was an elementary principal for 30 years and I always admired how he was able to inspire his staff to focus on student learning. If I was graded I would have probably received an A for running my school where strict rules had to be followed by students, mobile devices banned, and all social media blocked.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

This is typically done by sharing documentation of learning and final reflections through social media. Currently, she teaches master’s level online courses in educational technology for Boise State, Walden, and Western Governors’ Universities as well as gifted elementary education where she focuses on STEM, STEAM, and Maker Education.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 17, 2021

Perhaps reading posts on social media and clicking on article links in Google searches are useful types of reading too. In this survey of elementary school children, parents had even more negative attitudes toward reading than their children.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2015

The engine of a PLN is social media. refer to it in your social media. always answer questions and acknowledge comments that show up on your social media accounts. You can get auto-notification that someone has interacted with your tweets, posts, or articles. Keep your professional social media pure.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 10, 2019

In this article, we’ll explore how you can both prevent bullying in your classroom and handle it when it occurs. What can you do if you think a student is being bullied in your elementary school? Hacking into a student’s email, social media, or other online accounts. 1] That’s why this month focuses on prevention.

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The Web20Classroom

APRIL 27, 2017

Whenever I keynote, lead a workshop, or write an article about blogging I always get the same handful of questions about getting started. Are you an elementary teacher? Read elementary blogs. Who are your favorite people to follow on Twitter or other social media channels? Are you interested in Edtech? Read those.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2022

Currently, Monica serves four elementary schools in her district. Listen to this article. Monica shares that there are several ways to connect with other educators through social media platforms. in Elementary Education from Georgia State University. Engaging Lessons for the Next-Gen Connected Creators.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 21, 2022

Jillian is a repurposed elementary educator from Clearwater, FL, and currently serves as a Professional Learning Guide for Forward Edge/Edge•U in Ohio. I was talking with somebody today about how I feel like this whole negativity is, in some ways, killing social media because I know there's a lot of stuff to be upset over.

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