A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2011

When principals hear the words Twitter and Facebook they cringe. Immediately, visions of excessive socialization, time wasted, and meaningless conversations in the form of updates come to mind. Quite simply, social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook have improved my effectiveness and efficiency as an educational leader.

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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. Glancing at the Apple Newsfeed or Twitter for minute-to-minute updates becomes an obsession. This became increasingly important over the past decade as social media became the primary source for news. Essential Skills. Guiding Principles.

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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

JUNE 24, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter ISTE has always been an important source of learning for me, and any year I can come to the live conference is a good year for me in terms of innovation. I’ll take you with me, so follow me on my social media. When June 1 came around, I knew.

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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. Before Twitter I referred to this as the “pound sign” on the telephone and only used it as such. Let’s start by defining what a hashtag (#) is in the sense of social media.

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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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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? In early March of 2009, I was reading my local newspaper, The Staten Island Advance, and came across an article on Twitter.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2016

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 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. They tweet events as if they are happening.

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My Island View

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Social media is ever-evolving, although, as of late, some see it as de-evolving. As an educator, I was an early adopter and advocate for social media as a tool for professional collaboration, and development. Along with all this, I began to explore Twitter as an additional source of educator collaboration.

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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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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. In my last post, I wrote about using Twitter for classroom instruction. Here, the focus is how students use social media to advance their causes and concerns.

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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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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 23, 2016

Twitter is a popular and useful social media tool. There are lots of ways in which Twitter can be used in the classroom. Below I have listed 10 ideas in which it could be integrated in lessons: 1) Ask pupils to recount an event – a Tweet for each section. And the best thing is: many children love using it!

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 23, 2016

Twitter is a popular and useful social media tool. There are lots of ways in which Twitter can be used in the classroom. Below I have listed 10 ideas in which it could be integrated in lessons: 1) Ask pupils to recount an event – a Tweet for each section. And the best thing is: many children love using it!

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Tech Helpful

APRIL 4, 2017

Later in the week I saw Snapchat stories about the event, I saw Instagram stories and posts about it. There was Twitter talk about it as well. These students creatively used the medium of social media to communicate with the people in their lives. Then I was asked to join a page with more information. Goal achieved.

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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? When was the photo taken?

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 21, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 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.) All opinions are my own. What if I Became the Teacher I Needed?

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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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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? Announce Upcoming Events.

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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 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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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. Both Twitter and the iPhone were less than a year old. I’m curious. But how do you do it?

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

From my point of view educators become quickly attached to one specific social media tool as their go to source for his/her Personal Learning Network (PLN). Take Twitter for example. Now anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Twitter as a professional learning and networking tool. What if you want more?

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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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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 24, 2020

During my years as a teacher and principal, I would spend countless hours planning, researching, and attending professional learning events to hone my craft in order to become a better educator. Social media has completely disrupted that and, in the process, removed barriers such as time, geography, and money.

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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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The 21st Century Principal

OCTOBER 19, 2011

When I talk with other educators and administrators, I still encounter quite a bit of skepticism about the educational and professional potential of this social media device. It turns out, a great deal can come from connecting professionally with other educators through Twitter. Twitter’s networking potential is enormous.

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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 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

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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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 26, 2010

Everyone in our group knew each other from Twitter. 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. There are some on Twitter that I follow because they are interesting or have good resources.

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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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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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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 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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Hubbli

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Students, parents, and teachers alike use social media every day, though they’re not always using it with a specific purpose. While social media can be a great outlet for personal expression, there are times when it interferes and impacts your school more than you’d like. Create events and alerts. Click Here.

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