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Digital Learning Day: Social Media PD Best Practices #DLDay

The CoolCatTeacher

For Thought Leader Thursday , social media researcher Laura Pasquini explains three defining aspects of effective social media powered professional development.In The lessons learned from effective social media PD. There is no doubt that community organizing has moved online in the education world.

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Tech Tip #169: What is Digital Literacy?

Ask a Tech Teacher

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. sharing digitally to build knowledge.

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Top 10 Tips for Using Social Media for Administrators & Other Educators

The 21st Century Principal

According to Andy Beal and Judy Strauss, authors of Radically Transparent: Monitoring and Managing Reputations Online , “Shifting from traditional to social media requires new skills, new tools, and an understanding of social media platforms.” Top 10 List for Using Social Media for School Leaders & Other Educators 1.

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Best Apps for College Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Embarking on the journey of college education is an exciting, albeit challenging, adventure. Whether you’re an undergrad juggling multiple courses or a grad student deep in research, these apps are designed to streamline your educational experience. Hemingway Editor : Focuses on making your writing clear and bold.

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The Journey to Becoming an Author

A Principal's Reflections

This should never have happened either as I was convinced that any and all social media tools were a complete waste of my time and would not lead to any improvement in professional practice. Social media not only gave us the inspiration but also empowered us to take action. My first thought was, “Heck no! I am no author.”

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How Culturally Responsive Education Affects Student Engagement and Learning

MindSpark

Anzer As a minority in America, I always felt that my public school education wasn’t created with me in mind. There are too many baby books and thought leaders with their spin on creating more equitable education. And I always knew there had to be a better way. Why should you read this book? Herein lies the answer.

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How to Build Your PLN

Ask a Tech Teacher

’ You might even understand the purpose of a PLN–to provide educators with a collaborative learning environment–but think you don’t need one, or staff development provided by your school is all you can handle. The engine of a PLN is social media. refer to it in your social media.

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