Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

Integrate interactive quiz modules into the course content. One way to use technology to assist our students in their exam prep is to integrate interactive quiz modules into our course content. Use social media platforms to engage with students and provide supplemental resources. –Image credit Deposit Photos.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 1, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. How about on social media? Advancement Courses for Your Summer PD. Last summer I took my professional development with Advancement Courses and I am so glad that I did! All of the course ideas come from the advancement courses catalog.

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SpeechTechie

JANUARY 11, 2018

Social Media is part of life--and a good context for targeting social cognition and narrative language. In general, social media is now one context for us all to be sharing our stories through words and pictures, and also is a way we send messages about ourselves and interact around them.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 21, 2019

Recently I presented a webinar for Simple K12, 10+ QR Code Activities to Inspire Curiosity and Active Learning. You can scan the QR codes in the presentation to take part in a poll, listen to my toddler’s audio greeting, contribute to an online sticky board, and to contribute to an online collaborative story. Create QR Audio Messages.

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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.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. A few years ago I made a shift to becoming a more connected educator by leveraging the technology available through social media. Social Media. See some of the many weekly and monthly Twitter chats and topics to follow.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 12, 2012

SlidePresenter is an online presentation service. It has a free account that is full-featured and the service allows you to create videos that are synced with PowerPoint presentations. Each presentation can be tagged, embedded in other sites, and easily shared via social media. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 26, 2019

Below I have added links to resources, tips, and updates thanks to Wakelet , the great free curation tool that captures reflections and reactions from Twitter during a conference. If you like these ideas, take one of my courses (CE credit or graduate course credit for a CSU Master of Education ) or check out my books.

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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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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

And of course, using the latest tech helps prep students for the future in a variety of ways. It’s faster and easier, of course, but it’s not that effective. This often presents a challenge for them and their teachers. An astounding 90 percent of the students involved said that technology helped learning and retention.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 4, 2018

Day 4 of 80 Days of Excellence From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. So, I wish that I had a “work only” mode for my phone and that all social media would be blocked. Parents can trust that when I’m at school, I’m not going to be on social media.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

The best advice I can provide is to understand that making teachers go through the motions like it is a typical school day might not be the best course of action. So many resources are being shared daily on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. Adjustments are continually being made, and schedules are always in flux.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 19, 2018

This week my daughter, Savvy, Kelly Jake Duncan , and I are headed to the ISTE Conference as official ISTE media and to present. If you aren’t attending ISTE physically, you can participate virtually by catching baby Savvy’s interviews and our livestreams we will publish daily on Twitter,( @ShellTerrell ), and on this blog.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What do you do when award-winning teachers tell you there is a way to save time? AI is changing rapidly, and you'll want your team to take advantage of this free course from Microsoft today. I highly recommend this free AI course from Microsoft.

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edWeb.net

MAY 3, 2017

edWeb is so excited to congratulate Michelle Luhtala, department chair at New Canaan High School Library in Connecticut, for being selected as a 2017 AASL Social Media Superstars winner ! I’m the founder of edWeb.net and had just started our social network for educators. Time well spent. Thank you to both of you.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 2, 2018

or after one of my free presentations: The Rethink Learning Summit is a free catered event that takes place on Monday and Tuesday (June 25th-26th). Catch me on Monday at Booth #2136 at the ISTE Exhibit Hall, for an interactive presentation, “Building Community with Get-to-Know You Buncee Activities.” Register here.

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My Island View

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

I was somewhat disturbed about a recent post by a friend and connected colleague concerning the state of Twitter and its use by some individuals in what is now fast becoming the education social media culture. I remember those days as well, since I was on Twitter years before my friend. Sharing Is Not Bragging.

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TeacherCast

JULY 3, 2022

There were smiles, there were tears, there were hugs and of course, there was … But, before we share some of the activities that happened after #ISTELIVE , there was a celebration. Then the group texts started followed by Voxer conversations and of course the rise of the POST-ISTE-COVID Facebook Group(s). We wore our badges.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2021

Over the past year teachers have been bombarded by colleagues, administrators, and social media pundits on which platforms can best serve them and their students. I cannot fault them, nor can I fault many of the teachers who had little experience in course design and the pedagogy behind it. . Feeling Overwhelmed.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 26, 2017

The post Kasey Bell’s #ISTE17 Presentations and Resources appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Presentations and Resources. Kasey’s #ISTE17 Presentations and Resources #googleedu #edtech #gttribe Click To Tweet. Become a Google Certified Trainer E-Course. The VIP course will close at midnight CST on July 4, 2017.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2022

Rablin recently took to Twitter to share his rationale in an 8-tweet thread. Yes, of course. We all struggle to put down our phones and be present. If you look at nearly any study that analyzes the relationship between phone use, notifications, social media and mental health, it's virtually always a net negative.

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Hapara

MAY 19, 2023

There will be awesome presentations and the opportunity to connect with new and familiar faces. Run up those steps, raise your arms in the air and, of course, take a picture. We’ll share clues to help you out, so be sure to keep an eye on Hāpara’s social media. Be sure to share it on Twitter and tag us at @hapara_team.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 17, 2018

Today is World Emoji Day and to celebrate I’m sharing 20 emoji activities, my slide presentation, and resources to engage your learners. If you like these ideas, take one of my courses or check out one of my books. Duolingo offers a free course for anyone to learn emoji in 5 minutes. Activities and Resources.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 17, 2018

Today is World Emoji Day and to celebrate I’m sharing 20 emoji activities, my slide presentation, and resources to engage your learners. If you like these ideas, take one of my courses or check out one of my books. Duolingo offers a free course for anyone to learn emoji in 5 minutes. Activities and Resources.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Of course, you have. People know when we are distracted and not actually "present". The use of eye contact and facial expressions followed up by either additional questions or a synthesis of what was heard conveys to others that you are actually present. The art of listening can be extended to the social media space.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 1, 2016

By 2006 several social networking sites were enjoying surges in popularity, including MySpace, Bebo and of course, Facebook. 2006 was also the year Twitter was launched. Social media lend themselves naturally to support learning through discussions, collaboration and sharing. Unported License.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

For example, if schools want teachers to manage their time better, they should try to reduce the admin work before creating online courses on time management. Plus, it’s easy to create multimedia presentations that teachers will actually enjoy or make use of webinars and videos. Provide opportunities to practice. Give timely feedback.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

The catalyst for a significant portion of this growth was my embracement of social media as a powerful leadership tool. For me social media opened the door to a variety of pathways to enhance my ability to lead a comprehensive high school is a way that was more relevant, meaningful, and impactful. Leadership 2.0

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

A great debate that has emerged over social media channels has been how we honor and acknowledge our educators and others in the profession. Even though Chris and I respectfully disagree on awards in general we had an enlightening conversation over the course of 3 days in public and private on the importance of sharing stories.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2020

Much like how social media giants Facebook and Twitter are utilizing our digital footprints to better understand consumer behavior, teachers are also turning to data analytics to learn more about their students. Some of the features include live streaming, screen sharing, and interactive presentations. Data Analytics.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 1, 2018

or after one of my free presentations: The Rethink Learning Summit is a free catered event that takes place on Monday and Tuesday (June 25th-26th). Catch me on Monday at Booth #2136 at the ISTE Exhibit Hall, for an interactive presentation, “Building Community with Get-to-Know You Buncee Activities.” Register here.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

“You need passion, organization, a lifelong learner,” said Joe McAllister, CDW•G learning environment advisor, while presenting on the topic at ICE’s annual event. I work with folks across the country to help them with their programs,” said McAllister, who has interviewed more than 40 esports coaches through the course of that work. “I

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

During the course of the activity students made recommendations to Paperlet designers on needed changes and enhancements, which were immediately made to improve student experiences. They also used Mozilla Thimble to create memes that allowed both the tech-savvy and non-tech savvy to present their visuals in a more professional manner.

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TeacherCast

JULY 3, 2022

There were smiles, there were tears, there were hugs and of course, there was … But, before we share some of the activities that happened after #ISTELIVE , there was a celebration. Then the group texts started followed by Voxer conversations and of course the rise of the POST-ISTE-COVID Facebook Group(s). We wore our badges.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

The best course of action is the focus on the “what if” instead of the “yeah but” aspect when it comes to time. Personal Learning Network (PLN) Social media allows any educator to learn anytime, anywhere, with anyone they want. Easier said than done, right? If it’s important to you, then you will find a way.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2018

With an array of social media tools at our disposal, every educator should aspire to be the storyteller-in-chief. The other day I delivered a morning presentation to a large group of K-12. Once I started drinking the Twitter Kool-Aid back in 2009 I quickly learned the error of my ways.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

Tim Green From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today’s Sponsor: Advancement Courses. From now until September 28, Advancement Courses, an online provider of professional development for K-12 teachers, is donating 10% of their sales to funding DonorChoose.org projects.

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