A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 25, 2018

My unexpected journey began with a decision to give Twitter a try in 2009. 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. It is important to note that we weren’t doing a bad job per se.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter My students are writing a collaborative writing document following the principles I share in my book Reinventing Writing. I'm the final authority in the classroom and will be grading their work according to what I've taught them. But something odd happened.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Another "big" for Texas is education, and when I'm looking to get a pulse on what the current trends and landscape are, I turn to social media! These educators use Twitter as an effective tool to engage others in conversation and share their knowledge—all in an effort to teach the state's future leaders. Tony Bonazzi @GISDMath.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 31, 2019

Ashley Bendiksen on episode 534 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter One in four teens will experience teen dating abuse. Teen dating abuse is on the rise and is being compounded by the pressure on teens to portray a “perfect relationship” on social media.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Established in 2004, all 11 schools across the state are accredited by the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Following their successful debut in LISA Academy classrooms, the charter district renewed the following Discovery Education services for the 2023-2024 school year: Discovery Education Experience.

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2023

Operated in partnership with University of New Mexico-Gallup, MCHS provides a seamless educational continuum that benefits students as they move from high school to their post-secondary goals. Discovery Education is honored to be selected to support learning in the Middle College High School,” said Karen Sommerhauser, M.Ed.,

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Use should be appropriate, tied to classroom content areas, and guided. A lot of what I see is for secondary school. And how much is too much?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MAY 10, 2020

First though, let’s talk briefly about the classroom closeout process. Preparing for a classroom closeout. Preparing for a classroom closeout. I want to emphasize here that it’s okay for these end-of-year activities and cleaning out your classroom this year to feel like a more emotional experience than normal. .

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Building in career exploration and experimentation, as early as middle grades, as well as post-secondary education planning support, is a no-brainer when it comes to making sure every student has what they need to succeed,” said Annabel Cellini, Chief Strategy Officer of American Student Assistance. About American Student Assistance ® (ASA).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 13, 2018

That iconic backchannel chat platform for classroom teachers and learners, the one that for ten years was the first name thought of when discussing feedback and collaboration, one that quickly became a staple in classrooms and conferences. Students sign into personal accounts (when age-appropriate) or a class Twitter account.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2018

David Petro on episode 294 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. David Petro has been using Twitter for his math PD for more than eight years. On April 26, celebrate PowerofEcon on Twitter with Discovery Education, CME Group, and their Econ Essentials Program.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

Educators can refine instruction to keep students motivated with the classroom engagement tool, Quiz. Quiz gives multiple ways to promote active learning in the classroom and track progress in real time. stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through? Twitter and? Twitter and? LinkedIn.?.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Now here’s something we’re realizing about our current education research: Too few educators feel that the research that the US government supports has a tangible impact on their work in the classroom. Teachers are desperate for information about how to manage classrooms in this new environment. That’s something that has to change.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Charlotte, NC — Minnesota’s South Washington County (SoWashCo) Schools today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in K-8 classrooms across the district. Mystery Science lessons conclude with a hands-on activity incorporating basic supplies commonly found in a classroom or at home.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

By empowering educators to teach STEM effectively in the classroom and fostering equity and access to quality education, the STEM Careers Coalition is building the next generation of solution-seekers. Among the new resources now available to educators, parents, and families are a series of afterschool and post-secondary resources.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

These new digital resources, and supporting professional learning experiences, will play a critical role in continuing each students’ academic progress on any device, whether at home or in the classroom. When planning this initiative, Keysight sought to strengthen equity of access in education with modern digital resources.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

The post 10+ Ways to Use Technology in the Math Classroom – SULS037 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. A lot of math teachers struggle with integrating technology into the classroom. So, I enlisted the help of my friend and edtech expert, Craig Klement, to share 10+ Ways to Use Technology in the Math Classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. How Dave feels about leaving the classroom. What Dave would do differently if he was in the classroom now. All you need to do is head over to leave a review on iTunes and just include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can reach you. .

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The partners of the STEM Careers Coalition share a common goal of empowering educators to teach STEM effectively in the classroom with an intentional focus on racial and gender equity. Reaching close to 5 million students in two years is an important milestone. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 1, 2016

Find life balance and get your weekends back From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. At least once per month, they also get printable resources to use in the classroom. There is a group for elementary (K-5) and one for secondary. Angela Watson has a 40-hour workweek club for teachers.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 2, 2017

Produce and share impressive videos for storytelling, projects, or to share to social media. How to integrate Adobe Spark in the classroom: The collection of tools in Adobe Spark are perfect for students and teachers alike. Make beautiful web stories for event recaps, newsletters, photo journals, portfolios, etc.

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techlearning

MAY 9, 2018

-Discovery Education’s Math Techbook and Professional Learning Services to Strengthen Efforts to Create Dynamic Digital Classrooms – Silver Spring, Md. Classroom engagement has been increasing as deeper and more enriching content makes learning more relevant and exciting.

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Buncee

MARCH 5, 2019

I began using Buncee when I saw the awesome graphics that people were posting on social media. Because Buncee is so easy to use and create dynamic, fun images, I quickly began creating dozens of graphics for Twitter chats and for sharing meaningful quotes. The response on Twitter was immediate and positive!

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techlearning

OCTOBER 3, 2018

3of October of 2018) – The Chilean Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) has launched a new partnership with Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional learning for Primary and Secondary classrooms, supporting Me Conecto para Aprender (I Connect to Learn), an initiative of Chilean President Sebastián Piñera.

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techlearning

JUNE 20, 2018

He looks specifically at the way TV news is primarily entertainment and journalism is secondary at best. Although I didn’t have the context I made a similar argument about social media. The places (Twitter mostly) I valued as a place to get to know people has turned into a dumping ground for soundbites and flawed opinions.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 26, 2019

When we launched the Dynamic Learning Project (DLP), a program from EdTechTeam, Google, and Digital Promise that empowers school leaders to transform instruction across every classroom for every student, we wanted to put teachers in control of their professional development. Click here to learn how to join for the 2019-2020 school year.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 16, 2017

Bring the fun and laughter of Jimmy Fallon and The Tonight Show into your classroom AND your professional development! But what I love most about some of these games is that they can easily be transferred to the classroom and used to engage students with meaningful content. What’s your most-used app in the classroom?

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Global digital citizens think about how they can use technology and digital media to be of service and change the world. Students prepared a multipronged approach to their issue, including: A Twitter campaign for our community to pledge funds. Then connect internationally with another classroom.

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techlearning

JUNE 20, 2018

(June 20, 2018) – Tennessee’s Hamilton County Schools (HCS) today announced it has selected Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms to support its inquiry-based teaching and learning initiative.

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EdTechSandyK

JUNE 8, 2012

I have networked on Twitter and on this blog with one of the podcast hosts, Dave Roy ( @UBCMET ), a Senior Program Assistant for EPLT, and it was Dave who asked me for an interview after hearing me in another recent podcast appearance. How important of a resource are various social media for doing this?

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Teacher Voices: This article is part of a series of from-the-classroom perspectives. Global digital citizens think about how they can use technology and digital media to be of service and change the world. Students prepared a multipronged approach to their issue, including: A Twitter campaign for our community to pledge funds.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

-- Virtual Field Trip of Arconic in Austin, Texas brings exciting STEM careers to classrooms and explores how 3D printing is revolutionizing aerospace manufacturing - - Silver Spring, Md. Educators, classrooms and communities may register for the virtual field trip at ManufactureYourFuture.com.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Follow the conference through Twitter using the hashtag #globaled14. Professor of Sociology The Elders mentor younger ones at "The School in the Cloud" - Sebastian Panakal, Vice Chairman The Global Classroom Project: Stories & Project Launch 2014-15 - Mr Michael Graffin to play or not to play?! Collins, Ph.D.,

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Bryan Alexander

JANUARY 24, 2016

I was there for a few reasons, starting with having the fine opportunity to lead a pre conference workshop, followed by presenting on two panels, helping out with a Twitter component, and reconnecting with dozens of friends and colleagues. Discussion went in some interesting angles, such as secondary education. Tweeting AAC&U.

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The Innovative Educator

JUNE 16, 2013

I am thrilled to share that many of the nominees from "The Innovative Educator" here (for their work with student-centered learning) and here (for use of social media in education) made the cut. Chris helps to keep them in the know with the PS 10 social media platforms.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 29, 2015

How this works in your classroom is ideally a matter of your own experimentation, and a matter of voice and choice for the students. In fact, the YouTube model of content distribution has been so successful, we took lessons from it last year and applied them to academic content distribution in How To YouTube Your Classroom.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

If you want to follow those tweets, you can either track the conference hashtag #ticalsls14 or you can follow the Learning Revolution Twitter account at @learnrevproject. Susan Blakely Secondary Math Teacher Globalizing the High School U.S. Manager of Professional Development Retention via Virtual Classroom Enhancement - Nancy A.

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