EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs. With powerful publication and distribution tools within reach, blogs remain one of the most potent ways to spread your ideas and thoughts. A Must-Read blog for us is one that offers interesting thoughts, unique ideas, useful information and remains regularly updated and active.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 18, 2012

It was in March of 2009 that I decided to give this social networking tool Twitter a try. Obviously my perception of Twitter early on was completely wrong as it has radically molded me into the leader and educator that I am today. The most important factor that influenced me to begin a blog was my PLN. So what changed?

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

After learning about her Chemistry blog titled Avogadro Salad I asked her to share some insight on the importance of blogging from a student''s perspective. I was so blown away by what she wrote below that I went against my long standing personal policy of not following my students on Twitter. What will lead viewers to my blog?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2024

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.” Do click here for updates. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Help for teachers curious or skeptical about Twitter From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The curious teacher opened up Twitter. In the teacher’s lounge this morning, an excited teacher was talking about a new tool she’d found on Twitter that had her students raving.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 23, 2012

For those of you who regularly read my blog you know how passionate I am about Twitter and its positive impact on my professional practice as a school leader. Currently I manage two separate Twitter accounts ( @NMHS_Principal and @NewMilfordHS ) to meet the objectives stated above.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

“The first thing you need to decide when you build your blog is what you want to accomplish with it, and what it can do if successful.” Goal: Write a post or create a presentation or graphic explaining how blogging has helped you grow as an educator. Share this creation with a teacher who hasn’t yet started blogging.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Everyone that knows me is well aware of my professional affinity for Twitter. As I have previously mentioned many times on this blog, it was Twitter back in March of 2009 that served as a catalyst for my transformation into the leader that I am today. They were led here, after all, by Twitter. Why do you use Twitter?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2018

Believe it or not, there is an International Blog Delurking Week that traditionally takes place in the first full week of January. It’s an opportunity for bloggers to find out who quietly reads their blog without commenting. OK, another yep –comments are always closed on this blog. Follow us on Twitter.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

10MT | 10-Minute Teacher Interview with Billy Krakower From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Billy Krakower (@ wkrakower ), co-author of 140 Twitter Tips for Educators, is a co-moderator of a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders called #Satchat.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 4, 2017

A conversation with Rayna Freedman in episode 47 of the 10-minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Rayna Freedman @rlfreedm has a student classroom blog that will completely blow you away! Rayna is full-scale using blogging to teach writing. Blog: [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence is the topic of conversation for anyone who cares about learning, scholarship, and the future of our world, and rightly so. The job losses are supposed to be staggering.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2016

One of the first things I asked my students to do was create a Twitter account. I explained that Twitter is ideal for connecting with other educators, engaging in conversations about education, and being inspired by the steady stream of interesting ideas shared online. During our session, we crowdsourced tips for using Twitter.

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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). Establish rules for Twitter use.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 14, 2010

It was in March of 2009 that I decided to give this thing Twitter a try. Obviously my perception of Twitter early on was formed by the likes of Ashton Kutcher and Shaq. After nearly a year of using Twitter from an educational perspective I had begun to find and read blogs on a daily basis. Why do I blog?

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Personal Learning Network Twitter Facebook Personalized Learning 281

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Social Media Insights Twitter counts on blog posts are broken. Can you fix Twitter counts? Is Twitter in trouble? Let’s not panic, let’s analyze what has happened and how we can still find Twitter counts on a page (for now.). How Can I Find out Twitter Counts for a Page? Why did this happen?

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Ditch That Textbook

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Three years ago I embarked on the voyage “Ss Blogging” in my fifth grade classroom. (It’s In this case, Ss is the Twitter abbreviation for “students” … very fitting!) It’s a take on the “SS” abbreviation for “Steam Ship.”

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Hacked Twitter Accounts a New Headache for Schools.” “Platforms such as Twitter are awash in offensive, abusive, and otherwise problematic content, and they are even getting called to testify before Congress for their roles in enabling foreign governments to spread misinformation and meddle in elections. .” Education Week.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Hacked Twitter Accounts a New Headache for Schools.” “Platforms such as Twitter are awash in offensive, abusive, and otherwise problematic content, and they are even getting called to testify before Congress for their roles in enabling foreign governments to spread misinformation and meddle in elections. .” Education Week.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

The Cool Cat Teacher Blog From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. January 2016 was an epic month here with a reach of over 200,000 views between this blog, my blogspot blog, and vickidavis.me. Top Blog Posts of January 2016. Get outside, get some exercise.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter ISTE has always been an important source of learning for me, and any year I can come to the live conference is a good year for me in terms of innovation. Stay tuned to my blog, as I’ll release it here first. When June 1 came around, I knew.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. When looking at the top posts of the over 3,500 blog posts here, a theme jumps forward for February 2016. What has teachers talking? Hope, stress, encouragement, growth, and trying to improve education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Blog: [link]. Twitter: @djftll. . The post How to Encourage Youth Leadership on Your Campus appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

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My Island View

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Along with all this, I began to explore Twitter as an additional source of educator collaboration. Twitter took me from tweeting to blogging, to podcasting, and finally to authoring two books. like Twitter , adapted and survived. Twitter doubled its tweet size from 140 characters to 280.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

” Read “Using AI to Encourage Productive Struggle in Math” on Edutopia The post Using AI to Encourage Productive Struggle in Math appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Twitter: @smilelearning. The post Choose Your Own Adventure Professional Development appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. Yes, you can create fun, exciting learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 3, 2016

#StaplesforStudents Twitter Party with $2,000 in Give aways From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Tonight Erin Klein and I are hosting a Twitter party with @Staples and @DonorsChoose. So, to prepare for a Twitter party, here are a couple of things you can do. So much fun!

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The Web20Classroom

APRIL 25, 2013

Blogging is an important part of who I am as a professional. Blogging changes that for kids. More and more teachers and classrooms are embracing blogging in the classroom. More and more teachers and classrooms are embracing blogging in the classroom. Five Steps To Starting A Classroom Blog -Ms. You write an essay.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2015

A Weekly Roundup of What's Being Talked About in my PLN This week, an inspirational blog post inspired by a cellist who played on through the bombing of Sarajevo tops the list of blogs this week. On Twitter, success, teaching practices, and trying new things are topping the list. Top 10 Blog Posts This Week. 41m3YkH0t7.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 30, 2018

EdTech , Focus on K12, magazine has announced their 2018 edition of the 50 Must Read K-12 IT Blogs. There are some great blogs on here that I follow (including my own) and some new ones that I didn't know about that look really great. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Take a look and check them out.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Here’s a great question I got from Paul: We are considering the appropriate role for Twitter in schools and as part of my research I read your article “ 13 Reasons to Use Twitter in the Classroom.” Twitter can be a revolutionary tool for students, used correctly. 10 Ways Twitter Makes You a Better Writer.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 18, 2013

Today we are diving deep into Twitter chats, looking at #edchat and other chats worth your time. That means there is an actual Twitter chat that goes along with that hashtag. What is a Twitter chat? You could spend just about every waking moment on Twitter engaged in a chat. Twitter Summer Learning Series'

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Blog: [link]. Twitter: @ karenjan. ” The post 365 Inclusive Learning Strategies to Help Every Child appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter WORD Force: A Literacy Adventure i s an excellent tool to help improve reading. Sign up for WORD Force Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “ sponsored blog post.”

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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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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

This is the second in a series I am doing all about Twitter. You can read the first post here , where I discuss the need to change the way we teach about Twitter. Take Twitter for example. What do you wish you knew about twitter before you started? Before Twitter- "I wish I knew how to make it meaningful to me."

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