A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Below I will address these through a new lens from which we can begin to transform teaching, learning, and leadership in a post-COVID19 world. Student engagement, learning, and outcomes : How will learning change in ways that better meet the needs of all learners?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 27, 2021

social media. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Develop and employ a Personal Learning Network. At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Analyze and critique the technology used to differentiate for student learning styles.

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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. It also extends well beyond social media to articles, books, keynotes, workshops, and presentations. Digital literacy is more important now than it has ever been.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 27, 2019

Fifty-nine percent of students who use social media say they use it to discuss educational subjects with their peers. Schools that use more software related to assessment reported higher student outcomes than those that didn’t. Examples of technology in the classroom. Technology in the classroom has come a long way.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

Interactive simulations and educational games, such as iCivics and Mission US, allow students to step into the shoes of historical figures, make decisions that shape historical outcomes, and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the past.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

social media. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Develop and employ a Personal Learning Network. At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Analyze and critique the technology used to differentiate for student learning styles.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

social media. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Develop and employ a Personal Learning Network. At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Analyze and critique the technology used to differentiate for student learning styles.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

AI shows up in instructional chatbots, personalized learning systems and administrative tools. As creators of our shared future, today’s students must consider real-world examples of ethical dilemmas and imagine pathways to better outcomes. There is likely to be no field or industry untouched by AI before long.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

As K–12 schools continue their E-rate processes for 2019, districts should be considering what tools are worth investing in to provide their students with the best outcomes in the coming year. . Members of the online community maintain multiple versions of themselves through social media sites, online profiles and other means.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 1, 2016

Social media lend themselves naturally to support learning through discussions, collaboration and sharing. They also have the capacity to support personal learning. They are vital components of the web, and social media are important for education - because learning is essentially social and personal.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 26, 2019

Ask around via social media. Using your network and social media can also help you find what you need. You can reach out via your favorite social media platform and ask for their advice and support. Could this product provide a project-based learning experience? How about as an Extension activity?

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

I still am an early adopter of technologies in that I believe many can benefit students in their learning. As many in education know, commentary about ChatGPT is appearing on the news, social media, and the internet. As I always do, I am exploring its use in my classes (elementary-level gifted education).

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2017

The bottom line is that if we don’t get the instructional design right first, then the chances of technology improving learning outcomes is slim to none. In the classroom, we must be mindful of what is most important – the quality of the learning and the interactions between people. Engagement is one of them.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today’s classrooms have more devices, more educational software, more opportunities to differentiate learning based on various student needs, and educators are under more pressure to do more, preferably as fast as possible, with excellent results. Some swear by their PLNs (Personal Learning Networks) or CoPs (Communities of Practice).

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 8, 2017

We had a vibrant conversation on the topic of Digital Leadership with a focus on school culture, embracing change, strategic use of social media, the Model Schools Conference , and innovation. Professional relationships based on a mutual desire to improve professional practice are probably the most important outcome in my opinion.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 18, 2017

Measuring success will be more shared, less quantitative, and supported by valued competencies – we give too many linear assignments – we need to balance these with cyclical inquiry holding unknown outcomes at the outset in order to allow students to practice the competencies that mitigate the stress of ambiguity of complex problem solving.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Develop and employ a Personal Learning Network. At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Analyze and critique the technology used to differentiate for student learning styles. social media.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 13, 2020

The learners in a self-directed learning environment where learner agency prevails: Determine what they want to learn and develop their own learning plan for their learning, based on a broad range of desired outcomes. ” In self-directed, interest-driven education, just-in-time learning becomes the norm.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2021

social media. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Develop and employ a Personal Learning Network. At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Analyze and critique the technology used to differentiate for student learning styles.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Students that take part in a global virtual team are more likely to develop their teamwork skills, reduce stereotyping and obtain better learning outcomes than their peers who don’t participate in a global project. The keyword here is “virtual”. Some of them prefer to seek classroom collaborations directly.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 8, 2020

social media. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Develop and employ a Personal Learning Network. At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Analyze and critique the technology used to differentiate for student learning styles.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Educators can’t know it all and do it all by magic; they also need to learn. Encourage the formation of Professional Learning Networks (PLNs) and Communities of Practice (CoPs) and other forms of teacher communities where they can exchange ideas, find a support system and improve their practice. Offer continuous support.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

social media. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Develop and employ a Personal Learning Network. At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Analyze and critique the technology used to differentiate for student learning styles.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The social media network can be Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or just about anything, although the sheer numbers of educators on Twitter is astounding and becomes quite useful. Step 2: Build Your Personal Learning Network (PLN). Then, connect yourself to other educators by building your own personal PLN.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

More than a third of youth under 13 are using social media , most often through apps created for those over 13. Their heightened sensitivity to social experiences during this time can amplify the effects of these virtual experiences — in both positive and negative ways, our review of the research found.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

because teaching is no longer an isolated profession; it’s a dynamic and interconnected field requiring teachers to work collaboratively and build expansive professional and personal learning networks. It enhances teaching practices, fosters professional growth, and significantly improves student outcomes. Leijten, P.,

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EmergingEdTech

APRIL 25, 2023

Businesses try to engage disenfranchised clients with unique corporate gifts (some of which may be a good way to grab the attention of higher-education students), social media is built on the back of grabbing attention of those who feel disconnected from the real world. Why the disconnect? There are also reasons to be positive.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

For instance, 55% use a search engine, 32% look at customer reviews, and 31% look up social media when shopping for new products and services. Enhanced data security and privacy, data processing, analysis, and reporting are some very important business outcomes. When users travel, they may experience choppy or no Internet.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 21, 2018

social media. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Develop and employ a Personal Learning Network. At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Analyze and critique the technology used to differentiate for student learning styles.

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Learning with 'e's

DECEMBER 21, 2014

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. This learning can come in many forms. All of my learning right now, at this stage of my career, is self determined. Unported License.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From interactive digital resources to online learning platforms, technology has given educators innovative tools to create dynamic and inclusive learning environments. Students, in turn, have benefited from increased access to information, personalized learning experiences, and opportunities for collaboration.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These tools, ranging from interactive whiteboards to educational apps and virtual learning platforms, bridge traditional methodologies with innovative approaches. Integrating technology in the classroom not only cultivates digital literacy but also fosters collaborative and personalized learning environments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2018

social media. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Develop and employ a Personal Learning Network. At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Analyze and critique the technology used to differentiate for student learning styles.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 17, 2019

I had worked a lot harder to get the same outcome,” Eaton said. Especially with personalized learning, where it’s all about voice and choice – I had figured out the choice part, but I had lost the voice.”. Michele Eaton, director of virtual and blended learning, Wayne Township (Indianapolis) School District. They didn’t.

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

Pacansky-Brock emphasizes that taking an online course is the “…best way to gain empathy for students and an outcome no book can provide.” His meaning-making challenge presents three different options for demonstrating and further exploring our learning. We don’t have to be enrolled in his class to access it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 21, 2018

social media. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Develop and employ a Personal Learning Network. At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Analyze and critique the technology used to differentiate for student learning styles.

Digital Citizenship 150

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2018

social media. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Develop and employ a Personal Learning Network. At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Analyze and critique the technology used to differentiate for student learning styles.

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