A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 4, 2018

Tom Murray and I have watched many book studies and Twitter chats unfold since the release of the book in June of 2017. Below you will see how the course is structured as well as learner outcomes. The reaction to Learning Transformed has been truly humbling. As a result, an online course was created with the help of Participate.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

Smith is not one for silence ( he delivered a TED talk about the “danger of silence” in 2014 , in fact) and has used digital venues including Twitter to encourage others to speak up and recognize how history shapes the present. There are so many different teachers who have found good effective ways to use Twitter in their classroom.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2018

That was the focus of a recent New York Times article, which noted that even as America’s public schools promote the use of devices, others are banning screens from class. This is a model that simply doesn’t lead to good learning outcomes. The New York Times article cherry-picked examples of Waldorf schools.

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

Pacansky-Brock emphasizes that taking an online course is the “…best way to gain empathy for students and an outcome no book can provide.” In fact, he welcomes us to share what we are learning by using the class hashtag across a variety of social media. We don’t have to be enrolled in his class to access it.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Social media is like a giant search engine that we can tap any time. Around this time, I first got on Twitter. You want a strong connection to a learning outcome in order to use tech successfully. We can connect with other educators. We can ask questions, we can answer questions. For me, I got connected with it in 2009.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Remember you can follow me on Twitter at @mjgormans. Have students practice Communication using texting, acceptable social media, online discussions, video conferencing, face to face, and discuss these avenues strengths and weaknesses). As always, I invite you to follow me on twitter ( mjgormans ).

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

It''s easy to use and many teachers who use it have seen positive outcomes from using it with their students. The platform has seen incredible viral growth with 20 thousand new teachers adopting the platform each month, as teachers spread ClassDojo by word-of-mouth and through social media channels. To date, over 3.5

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

When appropriate, students can learn to share their work through social media or sites like Youth Voices , extending their sense of audience, purpose, and genre that comes from a foundation of good writing instruction. Troy Hicks’ Twitter: @hickstro. Writable Twitter: @getwritable. More Writing Resources.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

There was a 120% increase in teachers saying they want to learn how to teach an online class as well as increased interest in the use of social media to communicate with parents and students, how to create videos, and facilitate an online discussion forum or a blended or flipped classroom. WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING.

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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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Bryan Alexander

APRIL 17, 2017

Sci-Hub ( Wikipedia ) is a search engine that hunts for open versions of articles. LibGen (“Library Genesis) ( Wikipedia ) is a searchable database for articles. r/Scholar on Reddit is a forum where users post requests for articles and books. r/Scholar on Reddit is a forum where users post requests for articles and books.

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Bryan Alexander

APRIL 17, 2017

Sci-Hub ( Wikipedia ) is a search engine that hunts for open versions of articles. LibGen (“Library Genesis) ( Wikipedia ) is a searchable database for articles. r/Scholar on Reddit is a forum where users post requests for articles and books. r/Scholar on Reddit is a forum where users post requests for articles and books.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Teacher Voices: This article is part of a series of from-the-classroom perspectives. A focus on outcomes is not about how many people were helped, but also includes an appreciation of the critical thinking skills informed and investigative approaches necessary for learners and future leaders.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Both medical personnel and educators take care of vulnerable people who depend on them, and they’re responsible for their outcomes. I especially enjoyed have a chance to chat with Tom Whitby , the social media guru, blogger, and founder of #Edchat on Twitter, and much more! Full disclosure!

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The Game Agency

APRIL 4, 2019

As a result, people who were expecting larger refunds were disappointed and vented their frustration on social media. Following this lamentation on twitter, many wrote of the importance of having a small to no refund check. Many traditional economists including financial planners were surprised by the reaction.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JUNE 24, 2020

You know up until this point, if you’re subscribed to my email list or if you follow me on social media, that I’ve been advocating for teachers to use this first part of your summer break to rest and recuperate. Without support from actual classroom practitioners, the plan is not going to succeed.

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techlearning

MAY 15, 2018

We are discovering new ways to marry technology into curriculum, and are finding successful outcomes. Our educators are using Newsela’s categories of readings to find articles that lend themselves to comparisons or even the pro/con option in text set. Teachers can assign two or more articles to the class or specific students to read.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 26, 2018

The catalyst for this transformation came in part from Twitter. My experiences in this social space forced me to take a critical lens to my professional practice as well as that of my staff in my school. Over time my primary use of social media shifted from communicator to learner. This designation went to Instagram.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 3, 2014

The strands include Making, Design and Innovation , Student Technology Clubs , Technology in Schools – Projects and Collaborations , Educational Technology Tools , Students and Social Media , and Entrepreneurship. Check out the community''s forum and social media channels to see how you can get involved.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 27, 2021

social media. Resources include a blend of videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share suggestions with classmates in a collaborative environment. Construct and implement measures that ensure the outcome of student learning demonstrates understanding. cyberbullying.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

social media. Resources include a blend of videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share suggestions with classmates in a collaborative environment. Construct and implement measures that ensure the outcome of student learning demonstrates understanding. cyberbullying.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

social media. Resources include a blend of videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share suggestions with classmates in a collaborative environment. Construct and implement measures that ensure the outcome of student learning demonstrates understanding. cyberbullying.

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Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 387

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

” Re-reading that article now makes me cringe. ” And I wondered at the time if that would be the outcome for MOOCs. ”) It was certainly the outcome that investors were hoping for Edmodo , which raised $25 million in 2012, boasting that it had 15 million users. Remember Edmodo? They’re amazing.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 4, 2014

Spread the word about World Read Aloud Day on social media to help us grow the movement. Thursday, March 6th at 8pm #globaledchat on Twitter , This is a conversation of all things global ed, ranging from classroom best practices to conversations around global issues. Follow #TLChat on Twitter to participate. Read Aloud.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Integrate and adapt blogs, wikis, Twitter, and Google Hangouts to collaborate and share. Construct and implement measures that ensure the outcome of student learning demonstrates understanding. social media. INTASC 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10. INTASC 1, 6. netiquette.

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Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 245

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2021

social media. Resources include a blend of videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share suggestions with classmates in a collaborative environment. Construct and implement measures that ensure the outcome of student learning demonstrates understanding. cyberbullying.

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Blended Learning Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki 209

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 8, 2020

social media. Resources include a blend of videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share suggestions with classmates in a collaborative environment. Construct and implement measures that ensure the outcome of student learning demonstrates understanding. cyberbullying.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

social media. Resources include a blend of videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share suggestions with classmates in a collaborative environment. Construct and implement measures that ensure the outcome of student learning demonstrates understanding. cyberbullying.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 21, 2018

social media. Resources include a blend of videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share suggestions with classmates in a collaborative environment. Construct and implement measures that ensure the outcome of student learning demonstrates understanding. cyberbullying.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 21, 2018

social media. Resources include a blend of videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share suggestions with classmates in a collaborative environment. Construct and implement measures that ensure the outcome of student learning demonstrates understanding. cyberbullying.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2018

social media. Resources include a blend of videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and classroom discussion to share suggestions with classmates in a collaborative environment. Construct and implement measures that ensure the outcome of student learning demonstrates understanding. cyberbullying. netiquette.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2018

social media. Resources include a blend of videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share suggestions with classmates in a collaborative environment. Construct and implement measures that ensure the outcome of student learning demonstrates understanding. cyberbullying.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 3, 2016

Your students will also learn about different cultures and traditions by following the Olympics online through videos, articles, images, social media and infographics. Check out this Twitter list of Olympic athletes. Try inviting a few to answer questions via Twitter with your class.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Take action Teach a lesson that helps students think about possible outcomes before posting on social media. Host a discussion around our digital impulses (clicking on junk articles, scrolling on social media, or posting for likes). With ClassDojo, teachers can send students daily text reminders of homework.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Take action Teach a lesson that helps students think about possible outcomes before posting on social media. Host a discussion around our digital impulses (clicking on junk articles, scrolling on social media, or posting for likes). With ClassDojo, teachers can send students daily text reminders of homework.

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Tools Social Media Digital Citizenship Exercises 40

Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Take Action Teach a lesson that helps students think about possible outcomes before posting on social media. Host a discussion around our digital impulses (clicking on junk articles, scrolling on social media, or posting for likes).

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Tools Social Media Digital Citizenship Exercises 40

Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Take Action Teach a lesson that helps students think about possible outcomes before posting on social media. Host a discussion around our digital impulses (clicking on junk articles, scrolling on social media, or posting for likes).

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