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Tech Tip #169: What is Digital Literacy?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are the sixteen transformative tools, activities, and/or knowledge bases digitally-literate students should be comfortable using: annotation tool. sharing digitally to build knowledge. social media. sharing digitally to build knowledge. social media. Sounds simple. backchannel device.

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The Journey to Becoming an Author

A Principal's Reflections

This should never have happened either as I was convinced that any and all social media tools were a complete waste of my time and would not lead to any improvement in professional practice. Social media not only gave us the inspiration but also empowered us to take action. My first thought was, “Heck no! I am no author.”

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Best Apps for College Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

It’s a valuable tool for refining essays, emails, and even social media posts. It’s particularly useful for collaborative projects since multiple users can edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in real-time. Hemingway Editor : Focuses on making your writing clear and bold.

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How to Build Your PLN

Ask a Tech Teacher

Having people who understand how you think, have your back in emergencies, and serve as a virtual knowledge base will help you to handle difficult colleagues, adapt to challenging principals, address tricky parents, and differentiate for varied student needs. The engine of a PLN is social media. Post to it regularly.

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Do It Right the First Time: How to Maximize Your Edtech Investment

Edsurge

Prioritize early evaluation With so many options being showcased at trade shows and conferences or on social media, it’s tempting to make your mind up before the search has even started. Once funding for interactive flat panels was in place, several vendors were asked to present on-site solutions to the district in Meridian, Miss.

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Lessons and Leadership During the Switch to Online Learning

edWeb.net

Students also need support and guidance about online behavior, including what can or should not be shared via social media. Dr. Smith recommends using the community and its knowledge base to obtain information, anticipate issues, and develop solutions. About the Presenters. Preparing for an Uncertain Future.

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Learning to learn: A skill set for the 21st century student

Neo LMS

In today’s knowledge-based economy, employees are challenged by new situations at work every day, so they need to constantly learn and improve their skills in order to be successful. Learning doesn’t stop when we finish school.

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