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Safely Involve Students in Social Media and More Student Voice Tips

The CoolCatTeacher

Safely Involve Students in Social Media and More Ways to Give Students a Voice. So, we have, obviously — across the United States and the world — we’ve got this push for social media and schools sharing their story. They’re at the athletic events. All comments in the shaded green box are my own.

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8 Best Countdown Apps

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Countdown apps can help you keep tabs on important events, deadlines, promises, goals, meetings, among others. The apps below will enable you to create unlimited countdown events, add notes and reminders to your events, and share your countdowns with others. It works with social media, messages or emails."

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Practical examples of social media in elementary school

The Innovative Educator

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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Class Tech Tips: 10 Tips for Using Social Media to Tell Your School’s Story

techlearning

From Instagram to Twitter, social media has a powerful way of connecting users from around the world. But how can you start using social media platforms to tell your school’s story in local and global ways? Use your school colors and fonts consistently across all social media platforms.

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What is Microsoft Sway?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Sway works in Windows, on iPads, iPhones, and desktops. Install the Sway app to your iPhone, iPad, Surface Pro, or use it on the web. When your Sway is finished, add it to any site that accepts embed codes, send it out as a link, or share it to a variety of social media outlets. How to get started. That’s amazing.

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5 Ways to Build Reading Stamina in Adolescent Students

The CoolCatTeacher

If this event has passed, find another online event and join in. Can Ipads, Nooks and Kindles Motivate Students to Read More? Join in conversations and build your PLN. On February 5, 2022, the Literacy Matters Conference will happen online. Register and join the conversation! Register for the Free Literacy Matters Conference.

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Mobile Schools: The Next Generation in Communication and Engagement

A Principal's Reflections

As many of you know, here at New Milford High School we have been at the forefront of adopting social media and the latest technologies to improve the way we run our educational and extra-curricular programs. All the constituents of the NMHS community are both intrigued and excited by its capabilities.

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