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The Summer of Social Media

Kyle Pace

One thing that I think summer is great for in terms of professional learning is investing the time to better understand how you can use social media as an educator. Social media can be used as a great communication tool for a district, school, or a classroom. Here are some options to think about: Twitter.

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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

From increased engagement to more inclusive environments, the correct application of EdTech improves a wide range of learning outcomes. Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech. That makes it a definite win for the students.

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Top Microsoft Education News, Tips, and Resources from #ISTE19

Teacher Reboot Camp

You must check out this tool if you haven’t already, because it is definitely a game changer! 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. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates!

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Use Twitter to Build PLN, Communicate With Students

techlearning

[ The Real Way to Avoid Hearing from the Same 26 Facebook Friends ] Twitter Smart classroom tool if used with care; priceless for PLNs Pros: Its energetic, fast-paced communication appeals to those who like to be "in the know." Cons: Safety and privacy issues definitely come into play with kid Twitter use. Read more here.

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The Facebook Scandal: What Can We Learn as Educators

The CoolCatTeacher

Britt Watwood on episode 327 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Britt: In my classes, I’m using strictly a Blackboard LMS and I’m using Twitter, which I felt was a less onerous use of social media for classroom conversations. What is that?

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A Bored Student Hacked His School’s Systems. Will the Edtech Industry Pay Attention?

Edsurge

Specifically, he tried to get into some of the learning and student management systems built by Blackboard and Follett, which are two of the most widely used edtech systems in the country. We first asked how often he finds security flaws in edtech products. If you find a security vulnerability in an edtech product, what do you do?

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3 Things To Remember For Every Conference

The Web20Classroom

If you are a social media user or a blog reader you may have seen several posts related to getting more out of ISTE. Much of the advice you hear is great and definitely worth considering, so of course, we want to add our advice into the mix. Post your notes to Twitter or to your blog. Push yourself. Flying solo?