The Web20Classroom

JUNE 21, 2016

Maybe you think about social media in general and how it’s continuing to grow. When it comes to social media and the use of these tools there is still a large disconnect between the platforms kids use and what we use in the classroom. For many adults, especially educators, these tools don’t have a place in the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Quite simply, social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook have improved my effectiveness and efficiency as an educational leader. As I learned from my students, many more people use the social media tool, Facebook, than use Twitter. As my network has grown, so has my growth as an educational leader.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The term metaverse dates back to 1992, but the realized potential of the metaverse is relatively recent with metaverse education still in its infancy. Naturally, this means educators will have questions about where this technology is heading and what comes next for virtual learning. Understanding Metaverse Education .

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. Our daily schedule at times leaves little room for attending PD events and sometimes can limit our interactions with our colleagues. How I have found time to connect and grow as an educator. Social Media. Educator communities.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

My answers to Bill''s questions provide a snapshot of my social media in education journey. What made you interested in using social media to reach out to your school community? For me, Twitter opened the door to the world of social media. If you have never read his blog I highly suggest you do!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor Christian Miraglia, Educational Consultant for T4Edtech, reminds us that how we used it at first is probably not how we use it now: I Need an Idea, and I Need it Now! The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty. I need a lesson idea, and I need it now!” Where did I turn?

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Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Whether it be a back-to-school fair, a health and resources pop-up, a community market, or a standalone event, an ACP enrollment event is an excellent way for community members to learn about the program, ask questions, and get enrollment support. Go over the event flow and ensure everyone’s role and tasks feel reasonable and clear.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2022

As events unfold in Ukraine, people want to know how the situation might play out. This became increasingly important over the past decade as social media became the primary source for news. I also utilized the Civic Reasoning curriculum, which focused on developing critical thinking skills to navigate social media and news.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2023

. – The Social Institute today announced Chris Valada has joined the company as Head of New Partnerships, leading a team of representatives from across the country to bring positive social media and tech education to more schools. Valada spent his career in EdTech sales and has worked across K-12 and Higher Ed. .

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SpeechTechie

APRIL 11, 2019

Exploring situations related to social media is right up our alley as social communication specialists. Could it comprise an initiating event that changes someone's thoughts/feelings -hidden rules/curriculum: what are the overall unwritten guidelines about engaging in texting and other forms of social media?

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Lightspeed Systems

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

That’s why Lightspeed Filter provides school districts with the essential tools to promptly restrict access to sensitive content, effectively filtering current events. Summary News and current events can be distracting to students and, in some cases, disturbing and harmful. Where and when appropriate, block searches on specific terms.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Among the newer aspects of these kinds of complaints is whether college social media communication meets accessibility standards. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights focus on the extent to which students, faculty and others can make full use of a college’s websites, education software and social media channels.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Over the past few months, many kids turned to digital tools such as social media or games to pass the time. So much so that one has to wonder about the overall effect on a social and emotional level. Knowing what the issues are and how recent events have amplified them, the time is now to be proactive.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2016

While a recent poll showed 9 out of 10 teachers do not use social media in the classroom, there are teachers who are. Social doesn’t have to be a distraction and kids can be safe. Let’s dive into ten ways teachers have used social media in the classroom to enhance learning. We are doing it right now.

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The Jose Vilson

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the latest celebration of TED-Ed Educator Talks at the TED Headquarters in NYC. A plethora of organizations – including EduColor – have gotten a chance to nominate and advocate for educators from their networks to contribute ideas that can build towards a TED talk.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

From Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, retired teacher and education consultant, Christian Miraglia: Instagram: A Student Vehicle for Social Change. Here, the focus is how students use social media to advance their causes and concerns. In my last post, I wrote about using Twitter for classroom instruction.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 Even more appealing is that edtech has the potential to get education back on track in a post-pandemic world. Below are three ways edtech can make a difference in the education sector.

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Tech Helpful

APRIL 4, 2017

The ISTE Standards for Students are goals that have been vetted through thousands of educators to set measurable outcomes that have been decided would best prepare today's k-12 student for the use of technology in their future lives. Later in the week I saw Snapchat stories about the event, I saw Instagram stories and posts about it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Once you’ve completed the app, it can be downloaded onto any smartphone, tablet, or computer, shared to your social media, or pushed out via a link or QR code. It includes popular elements that supply most of what you want in an education app. Best of all, Jotform Apps is free with any JotForm account.

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Education Elements

JANUARY 12, 2021

As we watched the events at the Capitol unfold on January 6th, like many, our team jumped into crisis response mode. Sad and overwhelmed, I remarked to my team, ‘This is one of the few times I’m not happy to be “the social media person”’. area, and reached out to partners, family, and friends to see how we might support them.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2019

The drawbacks of social media are well-documented—like anonymous trolls posting negative comments just to spark controversy. In addition to negative commentary, Knowles acknowledged other challenges to adopting social media for education. Finally, for some there is a social-emotional toll.

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 12, 2019

Steps to make accessible photos in Twitter Social media enables us to produce content for authentic audiences. Adding Alt Text to Social Media Twitter - First, enable alt-text within your account settings under “accessibility.” Was the photo taken at an event or occasion? That means making photos accessible.

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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). Follow conferences and events from afar.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2023

So, I will have one presentation this year, and besides that, my producer (and son), John, has come with me to document the learning and thoughts to share on my podcast/ YouTube channel/ social media and — as always — here on my blog. I’ll take you with me, so follow me on my social media. The Era of AI.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 9, 2022

Teaching students about current events used to be as easy as picking a trusted newspaper and reading their headlines. When our students enter our classrooms, they come with bits and pieces of news from home, their social media feeds, and from conversations with friends. So how to you talk about what’s in the news?

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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.

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The 21st Century Principal

APRIL 20, 2019

Social media has become a problem. I was once an avid user of it, and now, after all the political events of the past two to three years, it has become apparent to me that Facebook and Twitter, among other social media products, have done more to divide and foster our uncivil society than anything else. ” (p.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

To keep students, educators, and families connected to curiosity, Discovery Education presents six new no cost virtual events during the month of November. Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2023

Public schools are online just as much as their students, it seems, with profiles across social media. Their Facebook pages contain not just announcements but photos from events on campus—graduations, Christmas band concerts, chess team tournament victories, spirit week—where students take center stage.

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Education Elements

MARCH 13, 2019

It is not about educational changes and innovative initiatives, but about the everyday work such as field trips, after-school programs, counseling, volunteering opportunities, sports events, snow days, drop-off and pick-up, fundraisers, and more.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 21, 2021

Sessions include: Overcoming the Insurmountable: Lessons for Educators by Dr. C.J. The Social Media Inspired Class by Erica Aguirre. If you can’t attend the event live, if you join the email list, you can grab some of the sessions later (including mine.) Go Guardian and Pear Deck sponsored this blog post.

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The PL2C Blog

JULY 24, 2017

Social Media: every students’ obsession and every teacher/principal/district’s nightmare. But what if educators reshaped their perspective on Social Media, and created more intentional uses of these communication platforms that bear calculated weight? Alex is an 8th grade educator in Chapel Hill.

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Hapara

JANUARY 14, 2022

Integrating technology into instruction and learning is a way of life for educators today. Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts. Here are 10 edtech experts every educator should follow. Lindy Hockenbary. Dr. Monica Burns.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 5, 2014

Guest post by Computer Teacher & Tech Coordinator, Chris Casal | Cross posted at The Casal Operating System Editor''s note: Chris Casal is a member of the NYC DOE Social Media Advisory Team. His insights have helped inspire and guide teachers in the effective use of social media in the classroom.

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The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 23, 2012

Twenty-first century school leaders need to become masters of social media leadership. Those who don''t, or those who dismiss it as a fad, are failing in one of the major responsibilities of being a 21st century educational leader. What does being a social media leader look like?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education recently launched new resources to help science and STEM educators leverage the two upcoming eclipses—the “Ring of Fire” annular eclipse on October 14, 2023 and the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024—to create engaging learning experiences for students.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 26, 2010

Educators from around the world are gathering to discuss and plan the future of edtech, play (some), but most of all, meet people. There was never that awkward feeling that sometimes accompanies these types of events and after just a few hours we were all cutting up and laughing like kids in high school. But that got me thinking.

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