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. education, #edtech, #pedagogy, #teaching). Engage in an online book study or start your own.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2017

Today Richard Byrne @rmbyrne discusses the edtech tools he’s most excited about today. Facebook Live. Richard Byrne is a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing the award-winning blog Free Technology for Teachers. Plus, he’ll tell you about his newest project. Blog: [link].

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2016

During the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama and his team pioneered the use of social media as a powerful campaign tool. It’s easy to forget, given how commonplace the use of social media is today, that back in 2008. But Obama’s use of mobile devices and social media changed political campaigns forever.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

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. Benefit #4: Provides Instant Feedback for Teachers.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In 2021, 3,446 high school students participated in a study about online civic reasoning. More than half believed that an anonymously posted Facebook video, shot in Russia, provided ‘strong evidence’ of U.S. The study found that the students weren’t using critical thinking to evaluate what they were viewing online. voter fraud.”

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

With the new year now upon us, listed below are six edtech resolutions for 2016. The top-down, one-size-fits-all, sit-and-get, hours-based accountability model for professional development that has reigned prevalent in districts for decades, according to recent research studies, simply a waste of time and money.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the addition of new games, interactives, career resources and more to its award-winning K-12 learning platform, Discove ry Education Experience. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

A few years ago I made a shift to becoming a more connected educator by leveraging the technology available through social media. Social Media. Although I was quite resistant to create a Facebook or a Twitter account, once I did, my Professional Learning Network (PLN) has continued to grow.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader, today announced that the Spanish and English versions of Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education for K-8 and Biology students is now available for use in classrooms statewide. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. This research and more can be found here.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

(Mostly) back from my August hiatus, I’m pleased to offer up the next edition of A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 33 Edition). As a professor who studies technology integration in K-12 schools, I can say the answer is yes, but there are some critical caveats."

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 8, 2018

We inadvertently learn from our daily social interactions, with most of our informal learning happens through online sources of information. For example, YouTube, social media, news websites, even self-help videos/blogs which are present in every possible genre. What makes your LMS a social learning platform? References.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JUNE 16, 2016

According to a Pew study , 78 percent of teens own a cell phone and almost half own smartphones. What kinds of social media do students use? Instagram, not Facebook. However, influencing when and how students engage with ed-tech should follow a path of least resistance. What hardware do students use?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Research and Impact Framework : Launching impact studies to measure trends and progression of sustainability attitudes. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 13, 2020

Educators have an important role in helping stem the tide of negative news bias, and edtech and eLearning platforms are uniquely positioned to step into the void of online literacy education. You turn on the TV, open your laptop, or scroll through social media, and it appears that the world is constantly in a state of turmoil.

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Securly

APRIL 19, 2016

Students from around the world reported using their devices for the following activities (time allocation in descending order): Social Media, Schoolwork, Entertainment, Gaming. SOCIAL MEDIA. Facebook is the most visited social media network, used even by children younger than the age restriction.

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Securly

JANUARY 12, 2017

Most students find web filtering to be unnecessarily inhibitive, citing that it blocks perfectly acceptable web pages due to one keyword or denies access to social media pages. One argument goes that filtering prevents exploration and blocks students from using tools like Facebook for academic causes.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

Another study , by the National Communication Association, found that when parents and teachers emailed frequently, students experienced an increase in homework completion. According to a recent Gallup study , only 1 in 5 parents are currently involved with their child’s education.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

Leveraging social media to teach students has been a huge win for me in the classroom. I’m forever grateful that Tara Martin taught us all how to annotate text through social media. . Of course, there was that one activity, a fake Facebook profile of a book character, that fell flat. Click To Tweet.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 13, 2019

I brought Leslie to the show to answer the EdTech community’s biggest question, is Microsoft making a comeback in education? First things first, we share why #youarenotmyfriend has been generating buzz and lay to rest rumors of any EdTech in-fighting. – SULS025 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Check out how! Click To Tweet.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I'm doing things now that I would have never imagined doing five years ago, and a lot of that is due to the people I've been connected with through social media. And I've gotten to feel so much richer in what I do because of those experiences. So sign up for EVERFI today.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 2, 2019

You won’t want to miss any of my tips for becoming an amazing edTech coach. Asynchronous, online book studies. Asynchronous book studies. Shake Up Learning summer book study. Facebook Group. Shake Up learning Facebook Group. Other social groups. The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 20, 2023

This could include social media, email, websites, mobile apps, and learning management systems (LMS) amongst others. Leverage Social Media and Other Online Platforms This is where most people involved in education are divided. More importantly though, those who leverage these platforms, widen their reach drastically.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

I've probably then added another layer of social responsibility. It's using technology and social media for social good, for solving real problems in local, global and digital communities. And I was a faculty member on record for the edtech program, both at the undergraduate and graduate level.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 18, 2019

Join the Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study. [03:34] 03:34] – Join Kasey in the Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study from July 11th to August 8th, 2019. Learn more at this link , then head to the special Facebook group where each week we will discuss 4 chapters from Kasey’s book. Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study!

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 9, 2019

33:02] – Connect with Jaime on Twitter @jcasap , on LinkedIn , and on Facebook , and subscribe to his YouTube channel. [35:19] Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook ! [37:27]

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 16, 2019

Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook ! [35:28] The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook. Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study Facebook group.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 23, 2018

Just share that love on social media. One of the big things that we would like to know is how many miles away you are from different people, so we’ve got a little map going for social studies. So we’re really excited about the support in the Facebook group that we have going. You can make it as a whole group.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 13, 2018

Edmodo - One of the most popular social media sites/communities around that educators are using to connect find resources and connect w/ peers, students, parents, and more in a safe educational environment. Facebook -nuff said!! Google Plus - Is the highly publicized social network by Google.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

07:51] – Then Kasey decided her true love for technology and learning and decided to pursue her Master’s degree in edtech. [09:07] Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook ! [49:09] Click To Tweet.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

He’s written and co-authored several books on the subject and has spent more than two decades studying the fields of professional learning and instructional coaching. . If not, listen as @jimknight99 explains why having strategies and then testing them is so important for #EdTech coaches. Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

You may recognize Pam, as she is very active on social media and serves as one of the community managers of the Shake Up Learning Facebook Group. 20+ PDF Downloadable Study Material. Private Community & Study Group. 20+ PDF Downloadable Study Material. Private Community & Study Group.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 23, 2019

Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook ! [42:35] The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook. Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study Facebook group.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 13, 2016

Haven’t yet jumped on the social media bandwagon? However, if you want to be a top contender for a job in the edtech world, and a positive role model for your students and peers, you need to be present—and presentable. What do your website, blog, and social media profile say about you? Now is the time.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2017

But 76 percent of kids prefer to get their news from social media (especially from Facebook). CHATBOT CHAMPIONS: AdmitHub , a Boston-based edtech startup that creates conversational AI to help students through college, has some numbers to back up its college-expert chatbots. Tools and Courses WHO’S USING WHAT?

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Reading By Example

JULY 4, 2018

If I had a magic wand, I would wave it over the hearts and minds of educators everywhere so they could see that there is a simple way to help their students to be better readers, to love reading, and to grow and learn academically and in their social-emotional lives. All they need to do is give kids time and let them read.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group. Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook ! Get the details here.

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