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Roadmap to a Job-Embedded Growth Model

A Principal's Reflections

As social media embracement was not even a blip on the radar at this time, these teacher leaders were quite skeptical about the alleged benefits I described. My inspiration came in the form of the Google 80/20 Innovation Model. During this conversation I was passionately sharing my experiences as a connected learner.

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2014 Was One Wild Ride

A Principal's Reflections

Image credit: [link] The one thing I have learned though since I began my social media journey almost six years ago is that we no longer follow a predetermined path. Social media really did open up a door to a whole new world that I never knew existed. You might very well see a link to social media as I have.

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Change is a Mindset

A Principal's Reflections

Here is a short list of some of the changes that have been implemented and sustained: Social media use as a communications, public relations, branding, professional growth, and student learning tool implemented in 2009. Online courses through the Virtual High School implemented in 2010. Makerspace added to the library in 2013.

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StudyBlue announces annual teacher appreciation program “Thank a Teacher a Latte.”

Educational Technology Guy

With one click, a digital thank-you card is created and displayed as a keepsake. Once submitted, the esteemed educator will receive a digitalbadge of honor” they can display with pride on Pinterest and other social media outlets. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. teacher appreciation'

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Employer Credentials and Community Colleges: A Look Behind Google’s IT Support Certificate Program

Edsurge

Just look at Apple’s partnership with numerous community colleges to integrate its app development tools and frameworks into curriculum, or Facebook’s plan to teach their social media products based on topics like generating leads on social media platforms, monetizing content, and increasing online sales.

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What Problems Has Edtech Solved, and What New Ones Did It Create?

Edsurge

Hyper-stimulating media pervades their worlds, social media culture makes them feel inadequate, and existential pressures of economic, community and environmental decline hover over their futures. Open digital badges. The new problem we have created is a dramatic increase in student anxiety.

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Sketch 50: Join the movement!

EdTechTeam

Within the next few days, the group had a domain, a website, a variety of social media accounts, and a spreadsheet to collaboratively generate prompts. Lucky for Cate, the group she reached out to has a habit of saying yes to innovative ideas, and just like that, the movement was born. The prompt on Day 1 was to sketch a lightbulb.