A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Upon getting on Twitter in 2009, I was not only baffled about how to use the social media site but also about all the symbols associated with it. Let’s start by defining what a hashtag (#) is in the sense of social media. Even if your hashtag contains multiple words, group them all together.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 19, 2015

ECM151: Eric Walters and his students Isabella and Tylor tell all The first online student technology conference was held this past January 2015 led by Eric Walters and his students. In this episode of ECM, Eric and two of his students tell all about social media, learning, and their plans for next year. You can join too!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 29, 2015

Selfie- a picture taken of oneself shared via social media. Each year, I present at various face-to-face and virtual conferences around the world. Selfies are also a fun way to meet new people at a conference and create memories. For this reason, I’m sending you on an epic selfie adventure at your next conference.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Before you know it, parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner. It’s easy to let the conference season catch us by surprise, but did you know that parent-teacher conferences are one of the best ways to boost parent engagement? Encouraging Parental Involvement Before Conference Season.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 26, 2010

Conferences are great ways to make lasting connections with people.to Before the conference I had the chance to fly out to Colorado a few days early and spend time with people I had never met. Everyone in our group knew each other from Twitter. What do you think about relationships and social media?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2023

We should consider which jobs should be automated and which should remain under human control (Ahem, content moderation, something social media receives a resounding F on lately.) I also think that: Every tech tool should have a “kill switch” – this includes social media. I'm just a teacher.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For most teachers I know, life zooms by, filled with lesson planning, teaching, meeting with grade-level teams, chatting with parents, attending conferences (to stay UTD), and thinking. Check individual post tags and categories– whittle down the options while still authentically grouping your writing. Have you changed your focus?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

Teaching Writing in Small Groups A Teacher's Guide to Reading Conferences. 2023), TEACHING WRITING IN SMALL GROUPS (March 2021), A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO READING CONFERENCES (2019), and UNDERSTANDING TEXTS AND READERS (2018). Jennifer's Podcast: To the Classroom Conversations with Researchers and Educators. Book and the 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 1, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) nextThursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. We will also explore the dilemmas that arise at the intersection of intellectual freedom and social justice.

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TeacherCast

JULY 3, 2022

Last week, the educational technology world came together in New Orleans to celebrate student achievement through instructional technology at the annual ISTE conference. While the conference itself is still considered an annual event, something different was in the air. (We Catching up on Social Media.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 14, 2024

Our first Library 2.024 mini-conference: " AI and Libraries: Applications, Implications, and Possibilities ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Our conference schedule is now posted (see below). CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: The following is the conference schedule.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Once you’ve completed the app, it can be downloaded onto any smartphone, tablet, or computer, shared to your social media, or pushed out via a link or QR code. To sign parents up for conferences –schedule yearly parent-teacher or individual meetings. Best of all, Jotform Apps is free with any JotForm account.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 28, 2010

There was a great group of new teachers there and they all have bright futures ahead. What I really enjoyed was there were so many people there that I knew because of social media. How did I get to surround myself with this group of educators from all over the country? Social Media. Blah, blah, blah.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Educational research group Pearson reports that there’s increasing awareness and recognition among teachers and administrators that traditional parent-teacher conferences yield limited results , particularly for traditionally marginalized student populations. Take Advantage of Social Media.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 27, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," is just one week away and will be held online (and for free) next Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. The final schedule for the conference, with links to each session, will be emailed later this week.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Our third Library 2.023 mini-conference: " EDI 2.0: Our special conference chair is Julius C. conference events, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide. Participants are encouraged to use #library2023 and #edi20 on their social media posts about the event.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 26, 2019

Go to conferences. Attending conferences, while expensive, can help you stay on the cutting edge of edtech. The International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE), for example, has a fantastic conference every summer that highlights the newest edtech products from around the globe. Ask around via social media.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 22, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. We have finalized the 18 concurrent presentations for the conference, and they are listed below. In this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 3, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. We will also explore the dilemmas that arise at the intersection of intellectual freedom and social justice.

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The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Most people think of social media as a distraction during face-to-face gatherings. Whether you have a group going on a trip to a museum, a fair, a conference, or a show, there are ways you can use social media to deepen the event experience and also build relationships of those attending the event.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 5, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) this Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. We will also explore the dilemmas that arise at the intersection of intellectual freedom and social justice.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 21, 2020

Vacations, conferences, PD–all these take us away from our primary job functions and the environment where we are most comfortable delivering our best work. This includes your LMS, virtual meeting tool, cloud accounts, email, scan, social media, and sharing. These are for larger groups (like a book club meeting).

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Graphite Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In a world filled with digital communication, how do we teach our digital citizens to use social media wisely? Teachers, therefore, are often the default catalysts for change as we educate teens on how to use social media: Educate them to become savvy social-media users. Showcase their internships.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These affirming and supportive relationships took many forms, ranging from ad hoc check-ins throughout the school year with two or three trusted colleagues to large-scale organized gatherings with hundreds or thousands at annual educator conferences or in local or national affinity networks (e.g.,

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 12, 2020

I have either read or been challenged by some teachers on social media that they don’t want administrators in their classrooms. Schedule the post-conference in a timely manner (1-2 days is preferable). During the post-conference, make sure it is a dialogue , not a monologue.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MARCH 17, 2018

Movements like #MeToo and groups like EVE , The Fair List , the Women in ELT Facebook group , and the Women in TESOL Facebook group are necessary. When women are keynoting or presenting we need to storm social media with their words of inspiration, books and resources. We need to advocate. We need more.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

For the purposes of this post, let’s put aside more traditional pathways that are either provided to educators or ones that are sought out, such as conferences and workshops. Personal Learning Network (PLN) Social media allows any educator to learn anytime, anywhere, with anyone they want. Just let me know!

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Waterford

JULY 21, 2022

From introduction letters to parent-teacher conferences , you have plenty of opportunities to boost family engagement during the first few months of school. Getting the Most Out of Parent-Teacher Conferences. Parent-teacher conferences usually occur during the end of the first quarter of the year. Sources : 1. Henderson, W.

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Graphite Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In a world filled with digital communication, how do we teach our digital citizens to use social media wisely? Teachers, therefore, are often the default catalysts for change as we educate teens on how to use social media: Educate them to become savvy social-media users. Showcase their internships.

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Graphite Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In a world filled with digital communication, how do we teach our digital citizens to use social media wisely? Teachers, therefore, are often the default catalysts for change as we educate teens on how to use social media: Educate them to become savvy social-media users. Showcase their internships.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 22, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. We will also explore the dilemmas that arise at the intersection of intellectual freedom and social justice.

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TeacherCast

JULY 3, 2022

Last week, the educational technology world came together in New Orleans to celebrate student achievement through instructional technology at the annual ISTE conference. While the conference itself is still considered an annual event, something different was in the air. (We We wore our badges. Were we not doing the right thing?

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Use LinkedIn and other social media . Educational conferences are a great way to meet all sorts of experts, but local talks and events can also help you get in touch with them more easily. . Small group interactions . Instead of talking to the whole class, partners can rotate and interact with smaller student groups. .

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 26, 2011

This year Jeff Pulver has teamed up with the most awesome Chris Lehmann to bring the #140EDU Conference to the masses. Now, I have had the opportunity to meet with some pretty cool people at past conferences. Voicing the unspoken thru song, scholarship & social media. Apply For Educator Pricing Still not convinced?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 19, 2019

For most teachers I know, life zooms by, filled with lesson planning, teaching, meeting with grade-level teams, chatting with parents, attending conferences (to stay UTD), and thinking. Check individual post tags and categories– whittle down the options while still authentically grouping your writing. Have you changed your focus?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Beth Kanter is a leading social media expert for nonprofits. She gives advice on how schools should manage their Facebook, Twitter, and social media efforts. Social media can help if you know how. How should schools spend time on social media? Make it easier to donate through social media. (We

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

As we consume more social media, our perspectives are getting less diverse. And I’m not the only one using social media sites in this way. According to the Pew Research Center, more than 50 percent of American adults get their news from social media sites, and this percentage is much higher for Millennials.

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