Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2016

For anyone who missed the April announcement, Twitter switched its app category from ‘social media’ (where it consistently ranked in the top ten with Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Pinterest) to ‘news’ (now ranked #1, ahead of apps like CNN, Fox News, and Reddit).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 6, 2022

Because Ask a Tech Teacher is a resource blog, we share lots of tips our group comes across in their daily teaching as well as materials shared by others we think you’d like. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Here’s where you can find me: Twitter: @AskaTechTeacher.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 17, 2020

If they aren’t updated, we are left wondering why our blog isn’t getting visitors, why our social media Tweeple don’t generate activity, and why you aren’t being contacted for networking. Check individual post tags and categories– whittle down the options while still authentically grouping your writing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Brian Page, a former Milken National Educator of the Year with 15 years of experience in the education field. He served on the Working Group for President Obama's Advisory Council on Financial Capability.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2019

I was honored to have been interviewed for Educational Leadership, ASCD's flagship magazine, on the power of Twitter as part of a Personal Learning Network (PLN). When and why did you decide to get involved on Twitter? How long does it take to develop a strong network on Twitter or other digital platforms?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2023

We should consider which jobs should be automated and which should remain under human control (Ahem, content moderation, something social media receives a resounding F on lately.) I also think that: Every tech tool should have a “kill switch” – this includes social media.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2022

Discuss not just your years of experience, but the student groups you’ve taught, the philosophies you’ve followed (such as IB or Common Core), parent needs met, pedagogy you’ve rolled out, teacher groups you’ve led, and more. In this section, also include all of your social media contacts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 8, 2021

Because AATT is a resource blog, we share lots of tips our group comes across in their daily teaching as well as materials shared by others we think you’d like. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Here’s where you can find me: Twitter: @AskaTechTeacher. Facebook: [link] .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Here’s a great question I got from Paul: We are considering the appropriate role for Twitter in schools and as part of my research I read your article “ 13 Reasons to Use Twitter in the Classroom.” Twitter can be a revolutionary tool for students, used correctly. 10 Ways Twitter Makes You a Better Writer.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

Use social media platforms to engage with students and provide supplemental resources. You can also use social media platforms to connect with your students to help them prepare for their exams. Some of my favorite places to find these resources are Quizlet , Khan Academy , and even YouTube.

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Tech Helpful

APRIL 4, 2017

publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences. 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. This week I had the privilege of seeing this standard in action. Goal achieved.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. Examples include mean texts or emails, insulting snapchats, rumors posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing photos or videos. Some are pretty sad: Resources. In fact, 4.7

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 19, 2018

This week my daughter, Savvy, Kelly Jake Duncan , and I are headed to the ISTE Conference as official ISTE media and to present. This guide provides tips, resources, and activities for teaching with various free web tools and apps for any age group. Only those who fill out the form will be emailed a copy of the guide.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 5, 2020

Some teachers might opt for using social media, posting frequent updates on Twitter, or uploading student reviews of books on Youtube. They get to read the book, write a script in which they formulate ideas in a logical way, then give a presentation in front of a camera.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators need to rest and recover this summer. The strategies will not only help you be more engaged, present, and fulfilled as a teacher, but you’ll also apply your learning to your classroom and your students.” So many of us are exhausted.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. Examples include mean texts or emails, insulting snapchats, rumors posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing photos or videos. Some are pretty sad: Bullied to Death.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

Students are evaluating teachers; they do that on social media and Rate your Teacher. Other questions on the form would ask for a rating of my teaching, participation in group work, and what activities they felt were the most engaging. After all, the students are with you daily. Wait a minute, some might say. And it is ugly.”

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It’s useful to break learning styles into three broad categories and to see how technology can benefit each group: Auditory learners respond best to spoken rather than written words. This often presents a challenge for them and their teachers. Visual learners rely more on sight than sound, however.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 17, 2017

Include video, a Twitter stream, your blog, and more. Social Media – So, you’ve got great news about your school system, a tremendous website, a succession of engaging blog posts, and have had your op-ed published in the local paper. initiative. The post Back to School!

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 28, 2010

There was a great group of new teachers there and they all have bright futures ahead. What I really enjoyed was there were so many people there that I knew because of social media. Along both sides of this table were people I mainly know from Twitter. Social Media. I had heard about Twitter, Ning, and Web 2.0

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 1, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. How about on social media? Blog [link] Twitter @shareski Instagram @dshareski. Bringing Joy to Zoom Presentations with Cool Tools 00;01;03;29 – 00;01;46;24 Dean Shareski Oh, okay. Can we have joy in schools? There we go.

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The Innovative Educator

JUNE 10, 2013

The topic was: Learning in the 21st Century: Social Media in Education. During the hangout participants discussed how they are using social media in their education and how they think it can better be used in their learning experience. Here are the topics that were discussed. Choice is key - People want options.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Jennifer Seravallo is dedicated to helping reading teachers improve their teaching methods by providing practical tips and in-depth insights into differentiated reading strategies. Her newest books are THE READING STRATEGIES BOOK 2.0

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 19, 2019

If they aren’t updated, we are left wondering why our blog isn’t getting visitors, why our social media Tweeple don’t generate activity, and why you aren’t being contacted for networking. Check individual post tags and categories– whittle down the options while still authentically grouping your writing.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

As we consume more social media, our perspectives are getting less diverse. Since then, I’ve started using Facebook and Twitter to learn about all kinds of recent events and news happening nearby and around the world. And I’m not the only one using social media sites in this way. We have bubbles that touch.”

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2019

To account for this fact, I removed the majority of references to specific tools except for some of the most prolific ones such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. Be sure to share your reflections, questions, ideas, and successes by engaging on social media using #digilead. The point here is simple.

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TeacherCast

JULY 3, 2022

Then the group texts started followed by Voxer conversations and of course the rise of the POST-ISTE-COVID Facebook Group(s). Catching up on Social Media. Many educators this week took to their Twitters to check out and download any random photos that might have popped up with their photos. We wore our badges.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

Personal Learning Network (PLN) Social media allows any educator to learn anytime, anywhere, with anyone they want. Technology tools such as Voxer, Twitter, Instagram, and live video platforms have now afforded people from all over the world to read and learn together.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 18, 2018

This week, I’m sharing three holiday activities that will get your computers, technology, and social media ready for the new year. The end of the calendar year is a good time to do these: Update your online profile –This means your blog profile page, your gravatar, FB, Twitter, LI, professional groups, and your PLN.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 12, 2020

Because AATT is a resource blog, we share lots of tips our group comes across in their daily teaching as well as materials shared by others we think you’d like. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Here’s where you can find me: Twitter: @AskaTechTeacher. history.com/speeches.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 18, 2018

This week, I’m sharing three holiday activities that will get your computers, technology, and social media ready for the new year. The end of the calendar year is a good time to do these: Update your online profile –This means your blog profile page, your gravatar, FB, Twitter, LI, professional groups, and your PLN.

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Bryan Alexander

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Pew researchers presenting to AAAS. Put another way, communication isn’t being forced on an unwilling group of disciplines. In contrast, social media is only a viable communication method for a minority of these scientists. The short version: the future belongs to young and female Earth scientists. ” Good!

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2018

With an array of social media tools at our disposal, every educator should aspire to be the storyteller-in-chief. The other day I delivered a morning presentation to a large group of K-12. Once I started drinking the Twitter Kool-Aid back in 2009 I quickly learned the error of my ways.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks. For asynchronous collaboration, you can use groups and forums, a shared blog, or a wiki. Some of them prefer to seek classroom collaborations directly. See #globalclassroom for inspiration.

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 1, 2019

The modules, which are available for download at no cost, can be presented in a classroom setting or at home. The program can be done as a self-paced guide, or it can be presented as a workshop in a group setting. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. security principles for K-6 students.

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TeacherCast

JULY 3, 2022

Then the group texts started followed by Voxer conversations and of course the rise of the POST-ISTE-COVID Facebook Group(s). Many educators this week took to their Twitters to check out and download any random photos that might have popped up with their photos. We wore our badges. Were we not doing the right thing?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In late September, my sophomores were packing up for the day when I noticed a group of boys, heads down, all focusing on what looked to be magazines open on their desks. One of the many lessons I’ve taken with me from those experiences is how drastically each group of students responds to current events. Tengo Andres Guardado?” “Sí…

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