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Twitter as a Tool For Academic Discourse

A Principal's Reflections

New Milford High School teachers Jessica Groff and Joanna Westbrook created a Common Core aligned English Language Arts (ELA) task that incorporated Twitter into their unit on Julius Caesar and built on content authentic to the Shakespeare''s history play – i.e. social media re-purposed with and for academic discourse.

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Practical examples of social media in elementary school

The Innovative Educator

Guest post by Computer Teacher & Tech Coordinator, Chris Casal | Cross posted at The Casal Operating System Editor''s note: Chris Casal is a member of the NYC DOE Social Media Advisory Team. His insights have helped inspire and guide teachers in the effective use of social media in the classroom.

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Need a New Job? Here’s What You Do

Ask a Tech Teacher

This is the modern resume, tells future bosses you can use technology as a tool, and can give you an edge in a competitive job market. This can be created using PowerPoint, Google Glides, Haiku Deck, or another slideshow tool you’re comfortable with. In this section, also include all of your social media contacts.

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Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

User Generated Education

If this is how the makerspace is set up in your school, then your kids may not have access to the resources, materials, and tools when they need them, especially for STEM or STEAM. This is why we decided to create a planning tool for makerspaces in the classroom for you using the Design Thinking Process and Universal Design for Learning®.

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5 Tech-Driven Methods for Teaching the Common Core

EmergingEdTech

Enhance Digital Literacy Skills While Teaching to the Common Core The common core has become standard in schools all across the country since it was introduced in 2009. So far, 42 states and the. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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Class Tech Tips: 10 Tips for Using Social Media to Tell Your School’s Story

techlearning

From Instagram to Twitter, social media has a powerful way of connecting users from around the world. But how can you start using social media platforms to tell your school’s story in local and global ways? It included a shout out to one of my favorite branding tools as well as tips for getting started.

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Guest post: Caston Binger Explains How the Digital Revolution Has Transformed Education

EdTech4Beginners

Additionally, they can use a variety of digital tools to engage students in active learning. This includes online courses, lesson plans, and assessment tools. They can now send messages and files electronically and connect with students through social media. Changed The Way Teachers Teach. Changed The Way Students Learn.

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