A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 18, 2012

After nearly a year of using Twitter from an educational perspective I had begun to find and read blogs on a daily basis around February 2010. As I became active on Twitter members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) began to suggest that I start a blog. The most important factor that influenced me to begin a blog was my PLN.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 17, 2016

“ If you’re not blogging, you’re selling yourself short; you’re selling your school short. ” - Eric Sheninger During my typical digital leadership keynote or workshop, I consistently talk about the importance of blogging in relation to the pillars of communication, public relations, branding, and professional growth.

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PlagiarismCheck

JANUARY 5, 2024

Today, we will write a blog post on How To Write A Blog Post With AI…well, together with AI. Pick the keywords AI-powered blogging is far broader than simple text generation. We have also received some advice regarding optimizing blog posts with AI and using keywords in our writing. Why should you take our word for it?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2017

Blogging is a popular tool used in education to not only practice writing, but reinforce collaboration, perspective taking, speaking/listening skills, and a lot more. Look at these reasons why teachers incorporate blogging across all academic topics and lesson plans: Collaboration. The roots of blogging lay in journaling.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

As students move through a lesson, some acquire information and skills more quickly than others. Formative assessment is a process of gathering information about students’ understanding and their progress toward firm standards-aligned learning goals. Let’s explore examples in each category of formative assessment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 9, 2024

This isn’t just a technical feat; it underscores the growing emphasis on reliable information in education. 3) Beyond Note-Taking: AI Enhances the Learning Ecosystem The future of learning extends beyond simply capturing information. For learners, this translates to power. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

In the past decade, organizations have turned to online learning to create informed trainings and reach more people. The post Information Sharing at the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference appeared first on Digital Promise. Creating Engaging Online Learning Experiences.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 12, 2024

Critical thinking : They require students analyze information, identify relevant concepts. Language skills : Word problems involve reading and understanding written instructions, requiring students interpret written information, extract relevant details, and communicate solutions. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

credit: Matt Bergman ([link] The three principles of UDL are: Multiple Means of Representation : provide information in multiple formats (such as text, audio, video, graphics) to accommodate different learning styles and preferences. By presenting information in various ways, educators can ensure that all students access content.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I do get pretty angry as I go on forums about Artificial Intelligence in Education. In this blog post, I'll continue to share my experiences in this emerging area of learning and pedagogical evolution.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

One major instructional shift required by the Common Core Curriculum Standards is the increased emphasis on the use of informational texts. One strategy for helping students meet these demands is the use of blogging to scaffold challenging texts and to encourage students to consider evidence and the perspective of others.

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SplashLearn

AUGUST 3, 2023

However, it is crucial to understand homeschooling costs to make informed decisions and budget effectively. The skyrocketing popularity of homeschooling due to its […] The post The True Cost of Homeschooling: How to Make an Informed Decision first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2024

Numbers, right–turning data into information. The content presented in this blog is the result of my creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.”

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

” I wrote a blog about the difference , but here is a quick comparison that might help. Reason #1: Give Students Control Over Their Pacing Students acquire and process information at varying rates, which naturally leads to a need for different amounts of time to complete academic tasks effectively.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2024

A backchannel refers to a secondary, often informal, communication channel that runs parallel to the main communication channel. –images credit Deposit Photo Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Copyright ©2024 worddreams.wordpress.com – All rights reserved.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

I’ve often wondered how useful these binders are and how often students sift through their papers to review information. School traded in their traditional notebooks for multimedia digital blogs using Blogger. Blogger, Google’s free blogging tool, is easy to set up. This year, students in N.E.W.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 14, 2010

After nearly a year of using Twitter from an educational perspective I had begun to find and read blogs on a daily basis. As I became active on Twitter members of my PLN (Personal Learning Network) began to suggest that I start a blog. The most important factor that influenced me to begin a blog was my PLN. Why do I blog?

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SplashLearn

MARCH 28, 2023

As a parent, you need to understand the differences, advantages, and opportunities available to kids when you blend different educational types. […] The post 3 Types of Education: Formal, Informal & Non-formal for Kids first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators constantly seek new ways to engage our students and enhance their learning experiences. Note: If you’re new to ChatGPT, start with my blog post on What is ChatGPT ? See my blog post about how to create your own GPT.) Travel Information.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

In the midst of a deadly pandemic and a Presidential election, both of which are generating conflicting claims that may or may not be based on real data, teaching students to analyze the sources and presentation of online information has never been more important or timely. Understanding the Past and Present. Navigating the Digital Domains.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

As many teachers shift to the Common Core Standards, they are attempting to incorporate more complex texts and more informational/nonfiction texts into their curriculum. ” check out this blog post I wrote explaining text complexity. If you are asking yourself, “What is a complex text for my students?”

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EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 2, 2017

I’m in absolute shock after receiving an email earlier in the day, informing me that I am a finalist in the UK Blog Awards, 2017. Tagged: blogging , edtech , education , teachers , teaching , technology , UK Blog Awards. I am in the education category. Here is the shortlist: [link]. Wish me luck!

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 24, 2021

The post How to “Fake” Blogging in the Classroom (FREE Template) – SULS0124 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Lisa shares a great Google Slides template and lesson idea — The Fake Blog Post! I know what you’re thinking…why would you want or need to fake a blog with students? Tech Chef 4 U).

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 3, 2021

In this post, we will discuss 6 reasons why you might want to create your own blog or podcast. For more information on this topic, please visit our blog at www.BuildYourEDUBrand.com. Why should you create a Blog or Podcast? So you want to create a blog or podcast this year? Click Here to Download Poster.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 12, 2024

Ask a Tech Teacher’s 19-page two-lesson plan bundle to teach about Martin Luther King (click for more information) is 66% off January 12, 2024 through Jan. In honor of Martin Luther King: MLK Day in the US is the third Monday of January, this year, January 15, 2024. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 3, 2021

In this post, we will discuss 6 reasons why you might want to create your own blog or podcast. For more information on this topic, please visit our blog at www.BuildYourEDUBrand.com. Why should you create a Blog or Podcast? Click Here to Download Poster So you want to create a blog or podcast this year?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2019

“Access to an effective school library program is one example of information privilege. The absence of access is one symptom of information poverty.”— Joyce Valenza, On information privilege and infomation equity , December 9, 2018. Connect our learners with public information resources beyond the school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

Also a shout out to Aussie teacher, Jennifer (don’t have her last name) , who helped me tweak and make this blog post more accurate. I appreciate Jennifer taking the time to help me make this blog post even better. Sylvia Duckworth made a sketch note sent this blog post traveling through teacher inboxes and tweets.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Whether in mathematics, science, economics, or engineering, graphs are commonly used to convey information in a concise and understandable manner. Students learn to analyze and interpret data, identify patterns and trends, and make inferences based on the information presented in the graph.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 28, 2015

At the end of each year, it’s fun to reflect on what I’ve written about and what other educators have gravitated to on my blog. This year the following 5 blog posts generated the most activity and conversation! #1 It’s an informal book chat the combines art, reflection, and food. 1 Thesis Statement Throwdown.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 31, 2015

from the Cool Cat Teacher Blog From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The Cool Cat Teacher blog celebrated 10 years , has 167 new posts this year with a total of 3,672 blog posts in the archive. Millions have visited this blog and wow, so many things have happened in ten years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A mind map is a visual representation of information and ideas that helps organize and connect various concepts, making it easier for individuals and groups to understand, remember, and communicate complex topics. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 7, 2021

Back in episode 216, I spoke with Peter Adams of the News Literacy Project about how educators can be informed media consumers and advocates for truth. Now we’re ready to do a deeper exploration into how we can support students in information literacy. Illuminate the people behind the information that’s shared.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2023

But, if they aren’t updated, we are left wondering why our blog doesn’t attract visitors, why our social media Tweeple don’t generate activity, and why we aren’t being contacted for networking. Update your online profile –on your blog, your gravatar, FB, X/Twitter, professional groups, your PLN.

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Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

OCTOBER 6, 2019

In July, I decided to (re)start my daily blog, coined Daily-Ink. At the time of my original attempt, I was a regular reader of Stephen Downes OLDaily , and a fan of one of my student’s blog name Wandering Ink. So what prompted the rebirth of my daily blog? I wrote this on my Daily-ink: Why blog daily?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It is a curation of websites and web-based resources on each president, as well as general information on life in the White House. Google explores Presidents This site is part of Google’s Arts and Culture , reputed to be well-done, visual, and immensely enticing to viewers. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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MIND Research Institute

APRIL 30, 2020

Each week, both the video conversations and resource links will be posted here on the MIND Blog , as well as on our YouTube page. In week three, Brandon and Nina explain informative feedback, how it's built into the ST Math learning model, and also how to infuse it into any learning activity.

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