eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Since 2020, the social media app has invested millions of dollars and teamed with experts, public figures, and educational institutions to post more learning material under the hashtag #LeanOnTikTok. We can’t expect students to succeed if they don’t have the tools to do it. Consider this: 1 in 4 U.S. The result?

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WJU EdTech

MARCH 17, 2015

I thought most teachers understood social media do’s and don’ts. While many some people feel they can post anything on social media that they want, don’t do it! Don’t use your brain and post your uncensored thoughts or pictures to social media. But I am finding they don’t.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2015

Here are five tools that will make you look and act like the Diva of Digital: Google Maps. Almost as bad is using one of those big clunky laptops. apps for Twitter/FB/G+/LI–or whatever your social media of choice is. Besides a toothbrush and aspirin, what should you take to your upcoming conference?

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2018

And … “(Videogames) have now become tools in research facilities because of their ability to enhance attention.” Social media, contrary to its reputation, actually seems to improve certain prosocial behaviors—empathy, to name one—in teenage populations. Scores actually improved the more the kids used social media.

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SpeechTechie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

The day will also include a component on using social media tools with students at varying levels. Bring your own laptop is preferred. This workshop will help you develop your Personal Learning Network (PLN) through social web tools that will open up a world of educational ideas to you and your colleagues.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 19, 2016

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Given the points I’ve made already, I believe that formative assessment is one of the key tools for the 21st-century educator’s toolbox. GradeCam is a quick grading tool for formative AND summative assessment. Who is Steven Anderson?

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

Districts looking for long term sustainability by purchasing high quality devices at an affordable cost should take a hard look at both laptops and tablets for solutions. Commit to Leveraging Social Media and Telling Your Great Story! Commit to Personalized Professional Learning. But how does the community know?

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EdTechTeam

DECEMBER 11, 2019

In this post, I’m going to show you 6 powerful tools that will help you to be more productive, effective, and organized in your role as an instructional coach. Every professional possesses a set of tools that help them perform their job duties at an optimal level – instructional coaching is no different. Tool #2: A Calendar.

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The Daring Librarian

APRIL 20, 2014

I recently worked a few nights madly and happily Photoshopping & designing a new Twitter look for our school''s Twitter page! (it''s & best viewed on a big desktop screen) when I heard that they''re soon changing the look and design features of Twitter altogether! and to customize your Twitter background.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 29, 2018

Allen isn’t a technologist by trade or hobby, but he believes students must have access to modern tools for learning because education is essential to keeping American kids competitive. He's a writer, technology enthusiast, social media lover and all-around digital guy. by Ricky Ribeiro.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 2, 2017

creative tools available online or as an app download. Create social graphics that are stunning and easy to share (you know the kind: flyers, memes, posters, ads). Produce and share impressive videos for storytelling, projects, or to share to social media. What it is: Adobe Spark is a collection of fantastic (free!)

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GoConqr

MARCH 17, 2020

As we work together to bring the best in online collaboration and learning tools students around the world need to be able to continue with their school year. There are a few basics like a computer or laptop and internet access, but once you have these two things everyone should be able to participate.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 5, 2017

Jarrod Robinson, the PE Geek, shares on episode 70 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Jarrod Robinson @mrrobbo gives us the apps, tools, and mindset to rock physical education class. Twitter handle: @mrrobbo. Selected Links from this Episode.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 5, 2010

During the meeting I challenged them to be active in the change process and provide ideas on how to make NMHS a better place academically and socially. In particular they emphasized the importance of accessibility to technology and the use of social media to improve communication in regards to school events, news, achievements etc.

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 16, 2015

They are my main work, and personal tools, and all of my devices work with them. I have the same work and personal laptop - an HP Elitebook Folio 9470m with Core i5 processors and SSD drives. Email, Chrome, Calendar, Drive/Docs/Sheets/Slides, Keep, Blogger, Sites - these are my main tools for work and personal use. I love it.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

In effect, through the use of social media and telecommunication technologies, these teachers are becoming global educators. But what tools do we use to enable us to connect with these communities, resources, audiences around the globe? Blog: Blogging is arguably one of the most powerful tools for global education.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 17, 2014

OFM, a leading office and school furniture manufacturer, distributor, and wholesaler, announced the winners of the “My Desk Says” social media contest. The contest asked office workers to share photos on Twitter of their desks along with the hashtag #MyDeskSays and a brief description of what their desk said about them and their work.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Our mobility, use of social media and access to devices has made making connections easy and impactful. And who has time to sit in front of a laptop for hours searching for just the right blog post. Twitter chats, as I have said for a very long time, can be a great starting point for these types of reflections.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2018

What I am seeing is increasing anxiety about students' own phones in the classroom and the distraction that brings, and skepticism from parents about the value of laptops for homework. Really, what we need to be talking about the problems we want to solve, and choosing the tool that's most appropriate for solving those problems.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2017

This is the modern resume, tells future bosses you can use technology as a tool, and can give you an edge in a competitive job market. This can be created using PowerPoint, Google Glides, Haiku Deck, or another slideshow tool you’re comfortable with. In this section, also include all of your social media contacts.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. Tagged on: August 17, 2017 Do Laptops Help Learning? ICYMI: Cloudflare relies on the randomness of lava lamps to encrypt communications on the internet.

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techlearning

MAY 15, 2018

These include: More engaged students – Students are often more engaged when material is presented with digital tools. Lightweight new laptops and digital books can easily take the place of heavy, cumbersome books and notebooks. [ A simple text-to-speech tool, Voice Typing in Google Docs or the Chrome.

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My Paperless Classroom

APRIL 18, 2015

I settled into the coffee shop this morning, closed my laptop and started reading. He focuses on general tasks and talks in broad terms about how to use some popular tools to move that task into a context of modern connected tools. I timed myself.

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EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 27, 2014

What was cool about this video is Melinda talked about the tools she used to create the video so her teachers would know how she did it! Public Relations In Royce City ISD, every campus has a Twitter account and shares reminders with parents and students via Twitter. He can''t imagine doing his job without his Twitter PLN.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Here are fourteen question you can expect stakeholders to answer — in depth: Who teaches students to use class digital tools? I often hear teachers complain that their students know more about using tech tools than they do. And if the child doesn’t have these digital tools at home, will s/he be behind classmates?

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Speak Up data revealed an increase in students’ access to mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks. There was a weekly increase of 41% in online animated movies and less, but still significant, increases in simulations, online curriculum use, mobile apps for learning, and cloud-based collaboration tools.

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The 21st Century Principal

MARCH 19, 2013

I also tried other alternatives suggested on Twitter, such as Newsblur and some desktop software readers such as Feedreader. The app is much easier to use than the the web app, and sharing your reading through social media is also an option, another important feature of my RSS reading experience. Feedly Web Interface 1.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Today, they have announced the launch of an iOS app to help teachers be able to use their tool while moving around the room, and even access it when not in the classroom. The free service also operates on the Web, allowing teachers to alternatively use a laptop, desktop computer, or any smartphone or tablet via Web browser.

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techlearning

MAY 28, 2018

Our school had a Twitter account and a blog, but in the years since I’ve left the classroom, the way educators use social media to share the story of teaching and learning has definitely changed. There are new tools, platforms, and strategies for using social media. Why should schools use Instagram?

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 18, 2021

Google Meet has become a much more robust video conferencing tool, but there is so much you don’t know. Over the last couple of years, Google has added some great improvements to this video conferencing tool. You can’t record if you join the meeting only to present, such as from a laptop while already in a video conference room.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 9, 2012

The strapline on the official website declares that the awards are there to honour 'the best producers of short content on social media'. But if you wish to vote for your favourite tweeter, categories you may be interested in include blogger, science, video blogger and social media. They are all interesting connections.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2018

I spun around my laptop, which was currently displaying Mancrates , a website that sends Valentine’s boxes to avid lovers of artisanal meats. Once we had each individual’s information, we began curating and collecting articles, Twitter accounts, podcasts and books that would fit each member’s profile.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 3, 2010

As I mentioned in my last post I got to head out to Colorado a few days early to spend some time with people I only knew from Twitter. Dawn and Katie over at ISTEConnects did a great job organizing several mini session of popular social media tools like Twitter, Facebook, iPod/iPad Apps and Foursquare. Yep, just 3.

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Adam Welcome

APRIL 21, 2016

Now I've been on Twitter and Instagram for years so I'm comfortable with social media, but. Instead of spending too much time trying to figure it out, I grabbed my laptop and walked across the hall to a 4th grade classroom! Of course I've heard and seen Snapchat but haven't put my foot in the water yet. Our final design!

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 12, 2015

As learning practices and technology tools change, mobile learning itself will continue to evolve. It can be actuated via a smartphone or iPad , laptop or in-person, but access is constant–which in turn shifts a unique burden to learn on the shoulders of the student. 12 Principles Of Mobile Learning. by Terry Heick.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

How many times had I told her that before as she brought me some new tool to use. iPads, laptops, robotics, Hokki Stools, books, construction paper, art easels, rugs, tables, shelving, Crayolas of every kind… the list could go on and on. I shared projects on every social media platform I could. RSVP here.

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The Daring Librarian

AUGUST 18, 2016

A trusted ed tech leader friend of mine told me "because of Dropbox I don't care if my laptop crashes." Resources 6 Tips to a Super Twitter Profile How to Write a Professional Social Media Bio 4. Twitter and Scoopit are my preferred tools and I recently added Instagram—because that’s where my kiddos are!

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