EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 28, 2016

Facebook is the most popular social network in the world. My students love Facebook, so I wanted to find ways to tap in to this to engage them in learning. My students love Facebook, so I wanted to find ways to tap in to this to engage them in learning. 4) Use Facebook to explain and then create timelines.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 28, 2016

Facebook is the most popular social network in the world. My students love Facebook, so I wanted to find ways to tap in to this to engage them in learning. My students love Facebook, so I wanted to find ways to tap in to this to engage them in learning. 4) Use Facebook to explain and then create timelines.

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EmergingEdTech

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Today’s teens have never known a world without social media. While teens are pretty savvy regarding social media use, it can be a slippery slope if they aren’t educated on how to use it correctly and safely. As of 2022, it’s estimated that about 46% of teens use some form of social media almost constantly.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty. Nowadays, there are so many social media platforms that it can be overwhelming to keep track of for teachers. When my students would ask me how many followers I had on my Facebook account and Twitter, I stated I did not know. Where did I turn?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In some hands, social media tools are blights on society, tools for bullies and misinformation campaigns. It was on Facebook where she found an account dedicated to guessing why Jivani—whose hair had fallen out by age 12 due to an autoimmune disease—wore a wig to school. ISTE is the parent organization of EdSurge.

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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

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.

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Hapara

JANUARY 14, 2022

Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts. Website: [link] Twitter: [link] LinkedIn: [link] Facebook: [link]. Website: [link] Twitter: [link] LinkedIn: [link] Instagram: [link] Facebook: [link]. Lindy Hockenbary. Dr. Monica Burns.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 3, 2021

Below is a quick list of ideas to consider: Social media Video streaming (i.e., Below is a quick list of ideas to consider: Social media Video streaming (i.e., Herein lies why social media has to be a critical component of any strategy. Consider using this strategy as an open house of sorts.

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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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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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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. What a blast!

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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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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. Follow conferences and events from afar. One of them was the hashtag (#).

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Hubbli

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Social media marketing for schools is where it’s at. Through familiar social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, you can reach a targeted group of people and increase awareness for your school. But how do you use social media for school recruitment and engagement? Click Here.

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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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Hubbli

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Facebook ads can be a great tool for schools, but you need creative ideas to make sure your message stands out. Here are eight creative Facebook ad ideas that will engage school parents and help bring your message into their homes. Offer Discounts for Referrals – Use a Facebook ad to offer discounts for referrals!

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Tech Helpful

APRIL 4, 2017

Early in the week I started seeing this graphic show up on Facebook. Later in the week I saw Snapchat stories about the event, I saw Instagram stories and posts about it. These students creatively used the medium of social media to communicate with the people in their lives. There was Twitter talk about it as well.

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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.” Facebook - When posting an image, tap “edit photo” and then “add alt-text.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 28, 2018

The illegitimate, fictional organizations and profiles creating this content were never outed or recognized as such by anyone, neither Facebook who let them spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on the ads nor the people who reshared their content and never stopped to ask whose content they were sharing figured out these were false.

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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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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

While many will vilify social media and focus only on the posts where folks are acting inappropriately or unprofessionally, social media is very powerful tool for connecting regular ol'' folks like you and me with experts in a field. Reading social learning social media writing'

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Hubbli

JUNE 20, 2016

As much as most of us don’t want to admit it, we’re all fairly active on social media. According to recent statistics , as many as 65% of adults use social media—which is only up 7% from the previous year—yet that figure has increased almost tenfold over the past ten years. Why You Should Focus Your Attention on Facebook.

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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. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2023

Social media is helpful, too. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are often the first things folks look at in the morning. A quick bulletin via a digital school newsletter platform is easy because you can at once share via MNS, on social media, and even embed on your website. Many post a banner on their website.

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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? Examples: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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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.

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Gaggle Speaks

JULY 7, 2016

Social media plays a significant role in promoting and maintaining a school’s brand. Platforms like Facebook and Twitter have proven useful for sharing school and district successes and for keeping parents and community members informed during a crisis. Include social media links in faculty email signatures.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Our daily schedule at times leaves little room for attending PD events and sometimes can limit our interactions with our colleagues. A few years ago I made a shift to becoming a more connected educator by leveraging the technology available through social media. Social Media. How can we make time to connect?

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The 21st Century Principal

MARCH 9, 2013

What should be a school leader’s response when a student uses social media in an inappropriate manner? This Winston-Salem Journal Editorial “More Education, Guidelines Needed for Officials, Students on Social Media and School Security,” makes the usual call for more rules and education about improper use of social media.

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Hubbli

AUGUST 8, 2023

Social Media for School Fundraising Utilizing social media can spread awareness and encourage participation in school fundraising events. Platforms like Facebook and Twitter allow schools to connect with a broader audience, share updates, and build excitement around the event.

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2022

Enter the pandemic, which led to canceled club meetings and sporting events, online learning and restricted socialization. Though TikTok is technically classified as “online video” by Common Sense, rather than social media, both categories account for a significant portion of kids’ average daily screen use, along with gaming.

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The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Social media can be a powerful tool to coordinate and connect with parents. While many of us are familiar with traditional notes home in the backpack, flyers, and newsletters, social media takes our ability to create, maintain, and grow connections with parents to a whole new level. Here are some ideas that explain how.

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Neo LMS

JULY 27, 2021

Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, Twitter, or email apps are some of the most popular text messaging solutions that came in handy when the pandemic hit. However, parents nowadays are more into social media, so the solutions mentioned above will help teachers reach parents easier. Text messaging apps or emails.

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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

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

These conversations used to take place at the grocery store, around the swimming pool in the summer, and at community events; now they take place on the web on the neighborhood digital bulletin boards, on Twitter, in blogs, and on YouTube." There are administrators who still refuse to engage in connecting through social media.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 24, 2014

Social media allows us to take sole control of our public relations and tell our school stories consistently, accurately, and transparently. Once a picture was taken I could then easily share it across other major social media accounts such as Twitter and Facebook. This is not a relatively hard thing to do.

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