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Developing SEL Competencies Through Technology

A Principal's Reflections

Over the past few months, many kids turned to digital tools such as social media or games to pass the time. So much so that one has to wonder about the overall effect on a social and emotional level. The fact is that we don't know the extent of the impact on kids and might not get a firm grasp on this for years.

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Social Media

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The drawbacks of social media are well-documented—like anonymous trolls posting negative comments just to spark controversy. In addition to negative commentary, Knowles acknowledged other challenges to adopting social media for education. Finally, for some there is a social-emotional toll.

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Tips and Strategies to Boost Student Engagement

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On the one hand, the tried-and-true strategies we've always used to engage students might not work as they did in the past, and may need a refresh. But on the other hand, we've probably learned some new strategies for engaging students during the pandemic that we can adapt to in-person learning.

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Why Connect?

A Principal's Reflections

I was honored to have been interviewed for Educational Leadership, ASCD's flagship magazine, on the power of Twitter as part of a Personal Learning Network (PLN). You can read the article HERE. As you will see, the true power of connected learning is what you glean from the people you engage with.

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2021 Reflections: Looking Back and Harnessing Powerful Possibilities

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Fortunately for us, the research agrees, and she moves the research from the journal article to school and society. Jenny Bradbury, Director of Solutions Strategy and Growth, Center for Inclusive Innovation. To center learning more clearly around their voice and needs. Barbara Pape, Senior Director, Learner Variability Project.

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Simple Tech Solutions for Inclusive Learning Environments

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Also, while students’ phones being present can affect their learning, some teachers use students’ technology as backup tools. Krueger asked if the panelists have seen technology benefit students with diverse learning needs. Thotz said that e-sports and social media are inclusive and give students the freedom to recreate themselves.

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What Would Abe Lincoln’s Social Media Campaign Look Like? A New Classroom Use For Twitter and Facebook

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During the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama and his team pioneered the use of social media as a powerful campaign tool. It’s easy to forget, given how commonplace the use of social media is today, that back in 2008. But Obama’s use of mobile devices and social media changed political campaigns forever.