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. Here are some books that I consider vital for school leaders seeking to learn as much as they can about its potential to enhance leadership and education.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

So the other day I tweeted out this comment, “I am amazed each day to see so much educational progress in my Twitter feed. This is not to say that they are unwilling to learn or embrace significant change in this area. Thus, the use of social media in schools by educators continues to be an uphill battle.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

And although they’re an impressive group, representing over 250 organizations, they’re doing what you should be doing: forming a Personal Learning Network (PLN) that benefits both themselves and the wider education community. Meetups are a great, informal way to share and learn ideas from new people face-to-face.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 20, 2019

The exponential evolution if the Internet and social media tools have allowed for the quick sharing of knowledge, ideas, images, videos, and opinions. In one respect everyone with a smartphone has instant access to information at any time and from anywhere. Digital literacy is more important now than it has ever been.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 29, 2013

Almost all of this growth can be attributed to a point in time that I became connected using a variety of social media tools. This was due to a lack of information on better ways of doing things. This was due to a lack of information on better ways of doing things. I want everyone to experience this freedom.

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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 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. But the reality is also that we’re going to have to prepare for a fall that – whatever it looks like – will include an online learning component. So many of us are exhausted.

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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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SpeechTechie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

The first is on a topic close to my heart, Personal Learning Networks. This session will help you find information and lesson ideas, inspiring your work! The day will also include a component on using social media tools with students at varying levels. Hope some of you can make it! To Register, Click Here!'

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Another "big" for Texas is education, and when I'm looking to get a pulse on what the current trends and landscape are, I turn to social media! These educators use Twitter as an effective tool to engage others in conversation and share their knowledge—all in an effort to teach the state's future leaders. Tony Bonazzi @GISDMath.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

While autonomous school buses may be far down the road, companies like RobotLAB are already designing interactive learning experiences that incorporate autonomous machine s to teach programming. Members of the online community maintain multiple versions of themselves through social media sites, online profiles and other means.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

A survey of 755 teachers in the US found that they value the immediate feedback they get on Twitter. Schools might be concerned about the lack of interaction in online learning. Hundreds of teachers are interacting daily through Twitter, Reddit, Quora etc. building a personal learning network online.

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The 21st Century Principal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

Our children need to have adults in their lives that know and understand the art of developing personal learning networks and connecting with others. There are still far too many educators shirking this responsibility of teaching children art of developing personal learning networks. Basics of reputation management.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

I really dig the quote from Abigail Adams as it applies to both formal and informal pathways. It is essential to acknowledge that learning can happen by chance, but when it comes to professional improvement, seeking out opportunities to grow is what actually results in changes to practice.

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My Island View

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

For some reason any post with Twitter in the title does not do well with a general population of educators. Social media as a source of professional development has yet to catch on in large numbers among educators. Whom should I follow on Twitter and how do I find them are key questions that need to be addressed.

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The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 22, 2012

If you''re looking for a social media tool to get started with in your role as a 21st century administrator, start with Twitter. Twitter as a listening tool : I have access to two Twitter accounts. One is my school Twitter account, and the other is my personal-professional account.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

The addition of DreamBox Learning’s intelligent adaptive learning technology to the Discovery Education suite will provide educators and students with more options for engaging, personalized learning experiences across a variety of disciplines.

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My Island View

APRIL 20, 2015

The basic principle of Twitter is that if you follow ten people on Twitter, you will only see the tweets of those ten people. After all is said and done, in regard to building a Personal Learning Network, who one follows is much more important than who follows back. It speaks to their Twitter interaction.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

Up until this point I really didn’t have a clue as to what it was all about except that it was a social media tool that functioned like an electronic bulletin board. As I began to piece together resources on Personal Learning Networks(PLN’s) , I lost track of time and ended staying up well past my bedtime.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

The United Kingdom-based DoodleLearning’s Math and English Language Arts products create personalized learning experiences that help improve students’ academic achievement and confidence. More information is available at www.clearlake.com and on Twitter @Clearlake. Terms were not disclosed.? .

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2017

When a student tweets at their school’s Twitter handle, chances are they don’t expect a response–it’s like tweeting at Starbucks, or the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency—you feel like you’re talking to an entity that’s far too busy and important to ever respond to you. Twitter’s a great place to spitball ideas with your peers.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2015

paper mailings), newsletters, or websites are the most effective and only ways to get information out. Flexibility - A multifaceted digital communications strategy allows all stakeholders a choice as to how they want to consume information and interact with the school. Leaders have the power to shape the culture of schools.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2010

No one can argue that the evolution of the real-time web has dramatically altered how we communicate, gather information, and reflect. For more information on Twitter check out this video. For more information on LinkedIn check out this video. For more information on blogs check out this video.

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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.

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My Island View

JANUARY 26, 2015

Today’s learners have become more directed and into the ownership of their learning. The classroom is no longer the only location where learning takes place. Educators who can share ideas and help others avoid problems make up an individual educator’s Personalized Learning Network.

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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. Sure, they might need some help at first, such as background information to get things going. Some of them prefer to seek classroom collaborations directly.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Through expanded, lasting partnerships with Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, Brightspace, and Clever, integrating Discovery Education’s K-12 learning platform into existing Information Technology architecture is easier than ever.      Discovery Education Science Techbooks. STEM Connect.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 22, 2010

This conference looks at the effects of Twitter on a variety of topics. The topic of our panel discussion was the effects of the real-time web on education with an emphasis on Twitter. I also feel that it is prudent to share some advice of my own that I have formulated after actively learning about social media for the past year.

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Reading By Example

DECEMBER 5, 2015

My topic was how to get started in building one’s personal learning network. Teachers in mathematics, science, technology, physical education, art, social studies, and special education were represented. That is why we started with Twitter. Tweet = post on Twitter.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

Fortunately digital leaders are not at the mercy of budget cuts or taking professional days to learn and get better. They still can, but now have the ability to save time and money by harnessing the power of social media to learn anytime, anywhere, and from anyone they choose.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

Share Out: A goal of the design thinking process is sharing learning out to a broader public. This is typically done by sharing documentation of learning and final reflections through social media. Universal Design for Learning® (UDL). Barbara actively blogs at [link] and tweets at [link].

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Located in central Kentucky, the Hardin County Schools consists of 13 elementary schools, five middle schools, and three high schools, and is dedicated to helping all students learn in a safe environment that prepares them for college and career.

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My Island View

JANUARY 29, 2020

Some of the most popular sites on the Internet are social media sites. These sites are designed for collaboration and collaboration is a key component in adult learning. Frankly, it is key to all learning, but adults seem to get it better. This includes how to use technology to learn more technology. and “Who?”.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Enjoy the read and please know you can contect me anytime at mjgormans@gmail.com or on my X(Twitter) Feed mjgormans. It can assist in explaining concepts, solving problems, clarifying doubts, or providing general information across different subjects and grade levels. Please feeel to subscribe to this blog and share with others.

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Learning with 'e's

DECEMBER 21, 2014

I went on public record several times this year to say that the best continuing professional development (CPD) I have ever received has been through Twitter. Now it depends on how you define CPD, but for me it is the personal learning you require to sustain, enhance and extend your own capabilities within your professional practice.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Some districts are using fully remote learning models to start, some are opting for hybrid models, while others are implementing new safety protocols to begin in-person learning. They’re shared on Fridays via email and social media and have become a routine communication outlet for the district that families are engaging with.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

SMSD seeks to ensure all students construct their own foundation for success in life’s endeavors through relevant, personalized learning experiences orchestrated by talented, compassionate educators.

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