The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with information as adults and as educators, there are still many untapped resources to learn from and share with and grow, especially through social media. Being a connected educator doesn’t mean sticking to one favorite platform and having that singular lens to learn from.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 30, 2023

Our Ask a Tech Teacher team has several ways to track down your favorite educators from years past: How to Find Old Elementary School Teachers Do you remember the teachers who shaped your educational journey? But now, with the advent of social media, tracking down an old teacher is easier than ever.

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The 21st Century Principal

OCTOBER 27, 2019

What is the real issue with social media? Set aside the fact that entities like Facebook are selling our personal data to the highest bidder. What the real issue is with social media is simple: You can't believe anything you see. It is a media of distortion and propaganda.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2021

When using a public network, your child is vulnerable to data theft and cyber-attacks. It’s highly possible that they venture onto websites that can access their data and use it for illegal activities. You need to understand the importance of data encryption while browsing online. Educate Your Child about Privacy and Protection.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 28, 2018

A Global Search for Education Reflection From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. A Note from Vicki: This post is in response to Cathy Rubin’s Global Search for education where she asks about the literacy skills required for a new world. Let’s dig in.

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2022

That development is perhaps not surprising given the fact that many school and social activities migrated online during the past two years, says Mike Robb, senior director of research at the nonprofit Common Sense Media, which recently released a research report detailing the findings. TiKTok is a big force,” he says.

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techlearning

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

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Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2018

It has evolved into the most prominent data scandals in Facebook’s history, after personal information from some 87 million Facebook was passed along by Kogan to the political consulting company Cambridge Analytica. EdSurge: How did you get into studying issues of data privacy and social media?

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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Social media often gets a bad wrap when spoken in the same breath as education and learning. The reality is social media (and digital learning in general ) have a place in the classroom And whether we choose to embrace it, or don't, students still will leave our buildings and use it. Not to worry.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Has the ubiquity of social media given plagiarism new life? Whether or not the Internet is to blame, plagiarism seems to have become more socially acceptable across grade levels. We repost so much so frequently that some platforms, such as Facebook, have been compelled to develop their own citation rules to combat plagiarism.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

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Social Media Digital Citizenship Smartphone Facebook 57

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? Social media is a mindset.

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The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Should schools and school districts have a "social media strategy" like business and industry? In the corporate world, social media has moved from being a novelty to a deliberate strategy to engage the public. But if schools were going to be more deliberate about their social media strategy, what would they do?

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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. Use Data to Show Student Progress.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 21, 2019

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. Attach the QR code to Twitter, Facebook, a location, websites, wifi passwords, email, bitcoin and more! Attach the QR code to Twitter, Facebook, a Tweet, Skype, a phone number, and more!

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Digital Promise

APRIL 16, 2020

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, districts and educators have been tasked with shifting teaching and learning online, and many are seeking resources to support learning in this new environment. We recognize that while educators adapt to new realities, they remain dedicated to their students’ well-being and learning.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

While it’s hard to know for sure how the schools of the future will look like and function, I think it’s safe to assume education technology will be omnipresent. Education technology already assists teachers create diverse and engaging learning materials and deliver better classes. Well, at least more than it is today.

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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2021

So a sideways look at consumer behaviors when it comes to music, movies and newspapers provides insight into where higher education is going and what leaders can do to prepare for the future. The Federal Communications Commission in 1975 established regulations limiting media cross-ownership. million to 28.5 billion to $14.3

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

Social Media 40

Social Media Digital Citizenship Smartphone Facebook 40

Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

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techlearning

APRIL 9, 2018

You've seen the dramatic posts of friends who are bidding Facebook adieu because Facebook knows too much or it’s too depressing or, on and on. I won't be one of those leaving Facebook, unless something better comes along. Problems I don't have with Facebook Depressing posts Not a problem for me. Here's why.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Thanks to a $30 million gift from an alumnus, the small, selective college in Maine is establishing the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence , which aims to integrate machine learning, natural language processing and big data into instruction and research across the college. “We

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Last fall, in an effort to address this gap, Facebook pledged to train 3,000 Michiganders in digital skills by 2020 through the Digital Skills Micro-credential program created in partnership with Digital Promise. The number of middle-skill jobs that require digital skills continues to grow. Often, though, adult workers lack this skill set.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2018

Today Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s founder and CEO, spent over four hours testifying in front of the Senate. These are issues that educators are watching closely as the use of social networking tools in schools have expanded in universities and K-12 schools over the years. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.)

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Even so, data shows that TikTok is where students congregate these days. These little videos can perpetuate mythology, incorrect information , slanted views and actually discourage critical thinking," educational consultant Paul Bennett told the CBC News, in an article they wrote about Pomerantz’s experiment. No,” Middleton says.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 4, 2023

That’s why teaching digital citizenship has to be part of our roles as educators. More than half believed that an anonymously posted Facebook video, shot in Russia, provided ‘strong evidence’ of U.S. Language arts educators cover giving credit to sources, but learners need to practice this in all classes. voter fraud.”

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Two news stories this week have turned my attention (again) to the issue of conflict of interest in education, technology, and public policy. The first was another in Natasha Singer’s New York Times must-read series, ‘Education Disrupted,’ entitled Silicon Valley Courts Brand-Name Teachers, Raising Ethics Issues.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2019

Now, there are dozens of channels, hundreds of newspapers, thousands of bloggers, and tens of thousands of social media journalists — all trying to get your attention with the latest apocalyptic news flash. Here are some of the reasons: Fake news is created to influence public opinion or make money — not to educate.

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Social Media Report Facebook Digital Citizenship 211

Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Think of the giant digital companies formed by founders who met in a dorm (most notably, Facebook and Microsoft). But as I dug into the data, I couldn’t find parallel figures on how online graduates are faring. The good news for college grads today is that the unemployment rate is at an historically low 2.5 percent, compared with 5.8

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Like it or not, at this point in time Facebook is the winner when it comes to social learning communities. An Innovative Educators Guide to Privacy Settings 1) Get real Use your real name. Social places like facebook are for real people with real names. 2) Make your profile public Social media is for being public.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2020

As always, education is changing. Unsurprisingly, technology is also impacting the world of education. In fact, a study on Forbes found that global education technology (EdTech) is one of the fastest-growing segments today, and is expected to be worth $252 billion by the end of this year. Data Analytics. 3D Printing.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Social Media - Google+ , Twitter , and Facebook - Google+ is my go to for education and technology resources, connections and sharing. I also use Twitter for education and technology resource finding. Facebook is just for personal connections. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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techlearning

JUNE 28, 2018

Have you ever noticed a post on Facebook where rather than seeing responses to the post, instead the thread is cluttered with folks indicating "following" or "f." In addition to her award-winning blog, The Innovative Educator , Ms. Stop doing that. Instead, just turn on notifications. Here's how.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 28, 2017

Social media is an increasingly important part of students' lives; in fact, the average teen spends over an hour a day using social media. To be true digital citizens, our students need teachers who model pro-social, creative, and responsible social media use.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 18, 2021

The study focused on fifth graders who said they were playing online video games, using social media or texting “many times” a day and their characteristics and behavior in kindergarten. “We Department of Education database that tracks a large group of students who started kindergarten in 2010.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 24, 2019

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. This opportunity becomes even more critical in the summer months , when the daily structure of school and daily support from educators give way to less predictable routines. Social Media and Technology.

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Hack Education

AUGUST 28, 2019

The future of education is technological. Education must adopt not only the products but the values of the high tech industry. We have known for some time now that tech companies extract massive amounts of data from us in order to run (and ostensibly improve) their services. Necessarily so.

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