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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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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Hubbli

JULY 20, 2023

Two significant platforms schools can leverage to effectively reach potential students and their parents are Google Ads and Facebook Ads. While both platforms are valuable, the unique differences they present should be factored into your overall marketing strategy. This social media giant, with over 2.8

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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. Kasey Bell.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2019

A few weeks ago, Aaron, a student in my high school elective class, mentioned he didn’t use social media very often. I just don’t use Instagram or Facebook.” Facebook is just a waste of time. One of the units I envisioned was called “Social: The New Media.” I’ll admit I was a little skeptical at first.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 9, 2018

Schools Choose Not to Delete Facebook Despite Data-Privacy Worries.” A school district page or group gives Facebook “another data point” on the users who visit it, said Doug Levin, the founder and president of EdTech Strategies, LLC. As quoted in: Schwartz, Sarah. Education Week. 6 April 2018.

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Hubbli

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In this article, we explore various strategies that can help your institution stand out. Coupled with an active social media presence on platforms like Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter , your digital footprint can be an asset.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 15, 2021

To do so, the right mindset and strategies are needed to create classroom cultures where learners are empowered to replace conventional ideas with innovative solutions to authentic solutions. I have been blogging since the book was published to align updated content, ideas, and strategies to each chapter to deliver on this goal.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 20, 2022

Social media is, and still represents, one of the most powerful ways to move a learning culture forward and engage with stakeholders. In Digital Leadership , I presented an array of research and evidence-based strategies that can pave the way for any leader to level up. If leaders don’t get It, change rarely happens.

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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. Use your hashtag or those that you most engage with, across a diverse array of social networks.

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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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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I started this blog 10 years ago, which was shortly after using Twitter and other social media tools to connect with educators. Find templates for creating logos, flyers, posters, greeting cards, business cards, online magazines, and social media headers and graphics (Facebook, Twitter, etc.).

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media. We should all want to do better in this area as the field of education needs more practical strategies that are weaved into the rhetoric. The link is then shared across LinkedIn and Facebook.

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The 21st Century Principal

MARCH 8, 2013

The basic premise of the entire presentation was based on these assumptions about school leadership and the engagement of social media. School leaders no longer have a choice of whether to engage in the use of social media if they are going to communicate in a 21st century manner.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 16, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Andrea Gribble will help school administrators and principals create a school social media strategy to drive engagement, build community, and enhance their organization's online presence. That's where this podcast comes in.

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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. The fact is that we don't know the extent of the impact on kids and might not get a firm grasp on this for years.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

Brian is the creator of the Homework Hacks Course , designed to equip students aged 13 to 20 with research-backed homework hacks and independent learning strategies. Homework Hacks Course – Created by Brian Page, this course offers students strategies for effective studying and learning. Mad Learn Free Trial.

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The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Should schools and school districts have a "social media strategy" like business and industry? In the corporate world, social media has moved from being a novelty to a deliberate strategy to engage the public. One of the main characteristics of social media is that it is a "multi-way" connection medium.

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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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Hubbli

JULY 27, 2023

Introduction: Summer break presents a prime opportunity for private schools to revamp their marketing strategies and attract new students. In this article, we will explore some effective marketing strategies that private schools can employ over the summer to enhance their enrollment numbers, focusing on the keyword ‘school marketing.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 24, 2016

Social media offers educators the perfect avenue to stay connected, continue learning, and be inspired, however, getting started can be daunting. Some educators love Twitter while others prefer Facebook or Pinterest. USC Rossier Online has created The Guide to Pinterest for Educators to help educators get started.

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Hubbli

AUGUST 18, 2023

Identifying these unique selling points ( USPs ) is the first step in any successful marketing strategy aimed at improving school retention. Leveraging platforms like Facebook , Instagram , and even LinkedIn can help schools reach a broader audience.

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Hubbli

JANUARY 22, 2018

One of the best ways to raise awareness for your school is to invest in Facebook ads. You can’t solely depend on word-of-mouth traffic and SEO is iffy, but Facebook always hits the target. However, let’s be honest: Facebook marketing can be be overwhelming for a non-marketer. At first glance, Facebook feels like a weird choice.

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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. In my opinion there is no better medium to share innovative strategies, ideas, and success stories related to learning and accomplishments. This is not a relatively hard thing to do.

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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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Waterford

JULY 30, 2023

But with some smart strategies, early outreach, and a welcoming environment, you can do it! Family and Parent Engagement Strategies You Can Try Families and teachers form a support system for students throughout the school year. Use these strategies to facilitate parent-teacher relationships in a setting that works best for them.

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The 21st Century Principal

APRIL 9, 2013

There are obviously quite a few social media resources available to school leaders on the Web, but finding high-quality information can be difficult. Each of these books are excellent sources of information for the school leader trying to learn about social media and potential in educational leadership.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Please join Dr. Heather Johnson and me for one or both of our two Spring 2019 social media workshops for SEHD faculty and students! ]. As a faculty member who has an outsized social media presence ( 53,000+ Twitter followers ; video series with 100+ million views ; one of the top education blogs in the world , etc.),

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2017

The problem with this strategy is that I have the most mental energy when I first begin working so I need to spend that first hour focused on high priority items that may be more mentally taxing. 2 Designate two specific times during the day to check email and social media. Social media is no different.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

So many resources are being shared daily on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. You can either lurk and learn or develop your own Personal Learning Network (PLN) to farm the best ideas and strategies that are actually working in similar demographics. This definitely applies now.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JANUARY 14, 2024

It seems like no matter how many strategies you implement, how much time you allow for brain breaks and meditation, how many fidgets you allow, how many times you email parents, how much you discuss in class meetings how to meet expectations, and how much energy you put into solutions … it’s never enough.

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Hubbli

AUGUST 8, 2023

This article explores how digital platforms and strategies can boost your school fundraising efforts. Social Media for School Fundraising Utilizing social media can spread awareness and encourage participation in school fundraising events.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Has the ubiquity of social media given plagiarism new life? Whether or not the Internet is to blame, plagiarism seems to have become more socially acceptable across grade levels. We repost so much so frequently that some platforms, such as Facebook, have been compelled to develop their own citation rules to combat plagiarism.

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MiddleWeb

DECEMBER 20, 2015

Principals can use social media to improve communication, provide information during school safety situations, increase collaboration, and enhance professional development. Ron Williamson and Barbara Blackburn argue, in fact, that social media is a leadership essential today.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MARCH 20, 2023

In this guide, we’ll take you through the basics of creating a successful digital content distribution strategy for education. This could include social media, email, websites, mobile apps, and learning management systems (LMS) amongst others. you must clearly define the objectives of your content distribution strategy.

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2016

Social media has fast become an educator’s dream, with almost immediate responses to questions about teaching strategies, resources, and professional development opportunities. But how are educators really using social media, and is it really as widely-used as everyone assumes? …and professionally.

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