Graphite Blog

AUGUST 12, 2020

The internet and social media give us tools to find out what's happening almost instantly -- sometimes even in real time. While this can help break stories, the information in these posts and reports can spread without the fact-checking, editorial lens, or journalistic ethics used in traditional news reporting.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JUNE 15, 2016

The top 50 include the Gates Foundation and IntelEducation and KQEDMindshift , which has done an amazing job connecting teachers to public media resources. Once you find your niche keep your target audience in mind every time you post, so you can always be relevant, helpful and informative. Keep the Conversation Open.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Monitor Social Media Use: If your child uses social media platforms, familiarize yourself with the platforms and their privacy settings. Discuss Online Etiquette: Teach your child about responsible online behavior, including the importance of respecting others’ privacy and not sharing personal information online.

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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. One of the units I envisioned was called “Social: The New Media.” What I did know was the students were going to own this unit entirely: the content focus, the resource curation and the product creation.

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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with information as adults and as educators, there are still many untapped resources to learn from and share with and grow, especially through social media. They just updated their social media data for 2016. Twitter is a wonderful resource.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty. Twitter as a classroom resource, you ask? Nowadays, there are so many social media platforms that it can be overwhelming to keep track of for teachers. Yes, it is nice to have followers, but that translates to more resources.

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 18, 2012

Walyou , a great site for interesting information and more, has a great collection of cheat sheets that have tips, shortcuts, and more for social media sites. free resources social media' These are great for finding some cool new features or shortcuts and also great to help newbies get started.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 20, 2016

You joined all the big social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, blogging–just for starters). The plan was to connect with the movers and shakers in education, learn from them, and have them as a resource for those times you needed help on a lesson plan or to select the perfect webtool for a project. But always answer.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

While your students, who have grown up in the Information Age and think they already know everything, any classroom teacher knows that our students need help more than they think. As a school librarian for the past 11 years, my primary focus has been on helping students become adept navigators of the sea of information they live in.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2023

But, if they aren’t updated, we are left wondering why our blog doesn’t attract visitors, why our social media Tweeple don’t generate activity, and why we aren’t being contacted for networking. Is your contact information current? If you have active social media, employers will check it out.

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The Thinking Stick

JANUARY 19, 2023

In this episode, Tricia and Jeff are talking about our relationships with social media, misinformation, disinformation and the role schools must play when leading for media literacy. Looking to build media literacy routines with learners of all ages? Check out our free guide today.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

For Thought Leader Thursday , social media researcher Laura Pasquini explains three defining aspects of effective social media powered professional development.In The lessons learned from effective social media PD. If you’re a digital leader, ask yourself: How are we archiving resources?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2022

For many students, checking on Tik-Tok and Instagram is their source of information. This became increasingly important over the past decade as social media became the primary source for news. ” My response to the student was, “What was the source of information, and how do you know if it is reliable?”

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2020

As physical distancing becomes a feature of students' everyday lives, social media has emerged as an important outlet for them to stay connected with friends and family. At the same time, not all students have access to the support they need to learn how to use social media in a way that's healthy.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2011

The book is entitled Communicating & Connecting With Social Media: Essentials for Principals and will be available from Solution Tree on May 19, 2011 Using Twitter to Build Your School’s Brand The good news is that open-communication practices in a social media world don’t have to be intimidating.

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Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

DECEMBER 6, 2019

I’ve been invited to host a Round Table Breakout Session at the 10th Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit today, titled: “ Harnessing the Power and Potential of Social Media to Build Learning Communities. What are the challenges of engaging on social media? ” ( Link to tweet ).

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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

MAY 30, 2023

They might have left the school, moved to another place, or changed their contact information. You can then use that information to search for them online or contact the school office and ask if they have any additional details on the person. But now, with the advent of social media, tracking down an old teacher is easier than ever.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

Improved collaboration Similar to how social media has redefined the notion of community, digital tools are also changing the dynamic between students and teachers, affecting how they interact and collaborate. Instant Access Once connected to the Internet, the opportunities to access information and resources are limitless.

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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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Waterford

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

A functioning democracy depends on an informed public. The good news is that information is easier to come by than ever before—many students, even at an elementary age, have access to smartphones, the Internet, and a pervasive, never-ending flow of social media. The Benefits of Media Literacy. Sometimes easier.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This vast landscape of resources is often free, but this cerebral trek through the online world requires students know how to do it safely, securely, and responsibly. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Kyle Pace

JUNE 7, 2017

One thing that I think summer is great for in terms of professional learning is investing the time to better understand how you can use social media as an educator. Social media can be used as a great communication tool for a district, school, or a classroom. Here are some options to think about: Twitter.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2021

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. Is your contact information current? You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2024

The critical element in this equation was skillfully purposefully employing digital resources while ensuring consistency and continuity in all our old and new practices. This information will then be reviewed at the initial meeting for reflection and goal-setting to grow and improve. The IPA doesn’t just look at innovation.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Such thinking leads naturally to a consideration of more profound issues of social justice and equity, issues supported by our Common Beliefs and standards. Access to an effective school library program is one example of information privilege. The absence of access is one symptom of information poverty.

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ProfHacker

MARCH 9, 2017

One of the challenges, however, is that much of my social media is pretty wide open and easily accessible through a google search of my uncommon name. Because of the rise of online abuse and harassment, I post less personal and family information on Twitter than I used to.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 15, 2024

These apps use smartphones’ GPS capabilities to offer location information. Stay updated on their social media activity, online friendships, and potential risks. GPS tracking devices can offer location information within a meters under optimal conditions. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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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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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Unfortunately, a sizable portion of online news stories, especially those circulating on social media sites are fake news, false information, disinformation, misinformation, or downright propaganda. The following are some of the resources that can help you effectively integrate news articles in your teaching: I.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

In this new phase of partnership, teachers and students in grades K-12 will receive access to a dynamic new digital resource that brings science instruction to life in ways that ignite student curiosity about the natural world and drive deeper engagement in learning. All AJUSD educators also enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2023

Charlotte, NC – Discovery Education, in partnership with Norton, a leading Cyber Safety brand of Gen , recently launched a new digital citizenship resource center – My Digital Life – on the award-winning Discovery Education K-12 platform. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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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. With over 2.4

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2022

The latter is as likely to be a post one of us on the crew put heart and soul into, sure we were sharing Very Important Information, as the former. Resources You Need During COVID-19. Resources to Gamify Student Writing. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Talk about humility.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2022

Social Media or COVID: Which is more dangerous to students? Using VR to Visualize Complex Information. Resources to Teach Taxes. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Easter Websites.

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

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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 we aren’t being contacted for networking. Is your contact information current? If you have active social media, employers will check it out.

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