The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Quickly create assessments for any grade or subject without special forms or equipment. Automatically transfer grades into any digital grade book. I think we’ve learned how to use social media in just a really positive way, and learned to communicate and build a global audience, and shared our learning, and learned with others.

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eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

Blended learning combines traditional, in-person learning with digital learning, so that students can experience both forms. It is also often referred to as “hybrid learning” and can incorporate many different types of education technology. MOOC refers to a massive online open course, a type of distance learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2018

From student-led social media to students calling parents with score reports and student-led conferencing, these three ideas can help empower students in your classroom. Just for one example, we have student-led social media accounts in our classroom. Student-led social media accounts. Listen Now.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2016

For anyone who missed the April announcement, Twitter switched its app category from ‘social media’ (where it consistently ranked in the top ten with Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Pinterest) to ‘news’ (now ranked #1, ahead of apps like CNN, Fox News, and Reddit). Formative assessment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2017

First: Don’t roll out blogging in your classroom without educating students on digital citizenship — privacy, profiles, footprints, safety, fair use/copyrights. Another good resource is Common Sense Media. If you’re going to assess posts, consider these criteria: How responsive to the topic is it?

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Digital citizenship is essential for all people living in a digital economy. Since the economy shapes our lives and our communities, we cannot take part as active citizens in the important events around us without digital skills. Read more: The 9 elements of Digital Citizenship your students need to know [INFOGRAPHIC].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 26, 2018

social media or school intranet portal, etc. Enhanced assessment outcomes and detailed statistical data that can be obtained based on the participant’s performance. References: [link]. The option to go beyond a mere knowledge-imparting session to an activity-based interesting session. Who’s the author?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2018

If you’re familiar with the SAMR Model, you know it refers to the way technology tools can be used to enrich classrooms. The app includes no in-app purchases, no social media connections, and no advertising. They can be shown in the classroom or assigned as homework though they include no tests or other assessments.

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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

The book is broken down into four general parts: Classroom Procedures, Classroom Rules and Expectations, Teaching Tips & Strategies, and Partnering with Parents - and it tends to lend itself as a reference. The authors do suggest it be placed on the shelf and pulled out from time to time.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Today’s Sponsor: WriQ from Texthelp is a new FREE Add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers easily assess student writing and track progress over time by automatically scoring students’ spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. ’s new social media helpline for schools. They don’t like the drama any more than we do.

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Philly Teacher

MARCH 17, 2014

Social Media and Connected Learning. On Saturday morning, during the “Saved by Twitter” session, I watched complete strangers huddle in groups to discuss social media, their use of Twitter, the challenges involved in using social media and I witnessed a few people send their first tweet or use a hashtag for the first time.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2012

About three years ago presenters started to notice a shift to more social media use by middle schoolers. Help kids leverage all of the resources available to them as they assess where they are and what they want. 2009 - Meeting of the Minds - important work from Common Sense Media on perceptions of social media ethics.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 20, 2016

The second kind is normally assessed: formal (or formulaic) and undervalued by students as anything more than a grade. Benefits: As easy as social media. Can build class community and build digital citizenship. This type of assessment will give a more authentic picture of your students' mastery.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 4, 2023

Pew Research recently reported that about half of Americans regularly get their news from social media. That’s newspapers, evening news, and anything considered ‘mainstream media’ They prefer blogs, Twitter, and Facebook. Many topics include thorough teacher resources such as lesson plans and assessments.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

It also is sometimes referred to as a Responsible Use Policy (RUP). Some districts will even have a Social Media Policy either separate from, or part of, the AUP. Incorporate good digital citizenship at all levels – Practicing and modeling good digital citizenship is essential, but still not enough.

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Philly Teacher

MARCH 17, 2014

Social Media and Connected Learning. On Saturday morning, during the “Saved by Twitter” session, I watched complete strangers huddle in groups to discuss social media, their use of Twitter, the challenges involved in using social media and I witnessed a few people send their first tweet or use a hashtag for the first time.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 17, 2017

What does “digital literacy” mean in an era shaped by the Internet, social media, and staggering quantities of information? As learners increasingly move from just consuming information to also socially producing it, what are the new requisite skills of critical thinking and decision-making?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 31, 2017

What does “digital literacy” mean in an era shaped by the Internet, social media, and staggering quantities of information? As learners increasingly move from just consuming information to also socially producing it, what are the new requisite skills of critical thinking and decision-making?

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Buncee

JANUARY 11, 2019

Or, click and save the schedule below to your phone for a quick reference! By adding in a variety of content and multimedia, Buncees can be used to foster creativity, develop critical thinking and digital citizenship skills, and engage students. Jennifer Hencken-Make Your Social Media Sparkle-2PM. Choice, My Voice.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 28, 2020

We are going to talk about classroom strategies to help you give students a global audience for their work, meaningful connections with outside classrooms and experts, and how student portfolios can support student learning even after it has been assessed. I like to refer to this as an expanded audience. YOU SHOULD!

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

There may also be a separate Social Media Policy which should also be explored… if available. An educator should also understand and model proper digital citizenship while providing needed instruction for students. A Reference Guide for Vetting a Web 2.0 Website… Not for Official Use. 9.10.11.12.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 3, 2019

Through his capacity as a social media influencer, he answered the questions below. This is particularly beneficial as an assessment for a learning tool, as it allows both the teacher and students to revisit their previous work as the topic progresses. Emphasize digital citizenship. Neil Rickus. Dr. Neelam Parmar.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

Learn more about formative assessment. If you want to listen – Monica Burns did a fantastic podcast episode about her Favorite Formative Assessment Tools. If you prefer reading, see Fantastic, Fast Formative Assessment Tools (a post I wrote on Edutopia). She’s author of the book Social LEADia.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

And then, not two days later, I heard Twitter has reclassified their app as a news purveyor rather than a social media device. No surprise news shows are littered with references to listener’s tweets and presidential candidates break stories via their Twitter stream. They can even create quizzes to assess their learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2016

Just a disclaimer though, I am a high school math teacher, so a few of the tech-tools I reference in this post belong mostly in a secondary math classroom, but with a little elbow grease and ingenuity, there are ways to fit them into any K-12 math curriculum as well.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Using everyday digital content, the COR paper and online assessments directly connect to the questions posed in SHEG’s study and engage learners in credibility decision-making around three COR Competencies: Who’s behind the information? These assessments might be used to engage learners in discussion before an inquiry.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 26, 2023

AI literate students can critically assess the information provided by AI systems, understand the limitations of AI, and envision innovative uses of AI in solving real-world problems. This involves understanding the ethical implications of actions, especially when using digital tools and platforms. Int J Environ Res Public Health.29;20(7):5312.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Moreover, smart K-12 learning systems often include tools for continuous assessment and feedback, allowing educators to monitor progress and adapt instructional strategies in real-time. Digital learning provides personalized education, catering to individual learning styles and pacing. What is the meaning of digital age learning?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Mancenido (Undergraduate, Bachelor of Elementary Education - Special Education) 2:00am Connecting Education to the Cloud for Digital Citizenship - Chryssanthe Sotiriou, High School EFL Coordinator 3:00am Democratization: Stuctural Change of Regimen and of the Living Experience at Schools - Olek Netzer, Ph.D.

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MindShift

MARCH 23, 2015

Along with Google search, Wikipedia has become the first point of reference for most of us. The reward of dopamine release, observed in immediate responses to social media requests, helps “stamp in” memories and increase motivation. The ability to choose our collaborators is a key freedom hallmarking social learning.

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