Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
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. vocabulary tool–to quickly decode words students don’t understand. social media.
The 21st Century Principal
JANUARY 1, 2012
According to Andy Beal and Judy Strauss, authors of Radically Transparent: Monitoring and Managing Reputations Online , “Shifting from traditional to social media requires new skills, new tools, and an understanding of social media platforms.” School leaders need to first learn all they can about social media.
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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JANUARY 19, 2024
We’ll explore note-taking apps that help capture and organize your thoughts, student planner apps that keep you on track with your assignments, PDF annotation tools for managing digital textbooks, and writing apps for crafting everything from quick essays to in-depth research papers. So use them mindfully and responsibly.
A Principal's Reflections
MARCH 25, 2018
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!
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 30, 2015
When a colleague tells you she heard about a new tech tool from someone in her PLN, do you first wonder what she’s talking about–not the tool but the three-letter acronym? The engine of a PLN is social media. These are the same tools your students use (or aspire to use) to communicate with each other.
Edsurge
APRIL 14, 2020
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. Let’s explore the four principles that schools and districts should follow in order to maximize the potential of new classroom technology.
MindSpark
JUNE 7, 2022
“I’ve found it helpful to think of culture as a tool that doesn't so much anticipate how people will act. Finally, students are practicing future-facing skills like video editing and social media engagement AND they get to create something that’s fun for them and they want to share with their friends.
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