A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 25, 2018

I never imagined I would have authored or co-authored a book, let alone six. This should never have happened either as I was convinced that any and all social media tools were a complete waste of my time and would not lead to any improvement in professional practice. My first thought was, “Heck no! I am no author.”

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Social Media Twitter Outcomes Secondary 193

MindSpark

JUNE 7, 2022

Why should you read this book? There are too many baby books and thought leaders with their spin on creating more equitable education. Finally, students are practicing future-facing skills like video editing and social media engagement AND they get to create something that’s fun for them and they want to share with their friends.

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Student Engagement Education Learning Social Media 40

MindShift

MARCH 25, 2018

Earlier this year, math educator and Demos executive Dan Meyer published a piece entitled “Lonely Math Teachers” in which he raised the shortcomings of social media and the need for innovative math teachers to connect online. ” Kebreab spent many years as a classroom teacher, and she said Twitter helped her expand her craft.

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Social Media Twitter Education Knowledge Base 37

edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2020

Two months after the COVID-19 crisis forced educators across the United States to leave their classrooms and start teaching online, the scope of the changes and challenges have now become clear, and educational leaders have started to identify what’s working and what still needs improvement. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Online Learning Student Data Privacy Learning Data 54

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Engaging students in debates around various topics will not only enhance their rhetorical and speaking skills, but will also develop their research competencies and expand their knowledge base. Should schools ban/allow access to social media websites ? Are social media websites making people asocial?

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Social Media Mobility Robotics Knowledge Base 117

The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 7, 2021

I’m speaking with Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgins, who are co-authors of the book Fact vs. Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking In the Age of Fake News , and also a new book coming out in July 2021 called Developing Digital Detectives. Teach kids HOW to think, not WHAT to think. What is school for?”

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Mobility Laptops Video Accessibility 98

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Integrating technology in the classroom not only cultivates digital literacy but also fosters collaborative and personalized learning environments. E-books and online libraries provide instant access to an extensive range of reading materials, fostering literacy in digital formats.

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Khan Academy Technology Tools LMS 58