A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

Technology, most specifically social media, has flattened the world. As much as this has been a game-changer for so many, we now have better access to research and evidence of improved student outcomes to really hone in on the types of changes that are needed in classrooms, schools, and districts across the world.

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Education Social Media Differentiated Instruction Outcomes 314

Mark Smithers

MARCH 20, 2024

Social media platforms should be held accountable for design choices and preventing online harassment to promote better mental health. Social media can exacerbate the mental health crisis, especially among adolescents, whose vulnerable brains are susceptible to its effects.

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Social Media Outcomes Data Digital Divide 41

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 24, 2018

So why and how should one incorporate backchanneling during workshops, presentations, faculty meetings, after hours, or in classrooms? Backchannels or back-channeling is common at conferences where attendees use tools like Twitter to discuss the various presentations in near real time. In this case, it is the backchannel experience.

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Tools Twitter Outcomes Social Media 328

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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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2019

I got on Twitter in 2009, which was an accomplishment in itself as I had previously convinced myself that I would never use social media as I didn’t have the time nor saw any value in it. Does it help to focus in on one platform--like Twitter or FB--or do you need to build a diverse network with blogs, social media, podcasts?

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Social Media Twitter Personal Learning Network Outcomes 289

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

From increased engagement to more inclusive environments, the correct application of EdTech improves a wide range of learning outcomes. This often presents a challenge for them and their teachers. Outside the classroom, students love to share their experiences on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat.

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Technology Classroom EdTech eBook 417

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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BYOD Social Media Personal Learning Network Smartphone 275

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2019

Sure, there are some unique behaviors and characteristics, but for the most part, it is about identifying intended outcomes, applying an innovative lens, and arriving at them in better, more effective ways. Be sure to share your reflections, questions, ideas, and successes by engaging on social media using #digilead.

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Social Media Strategy Resources Tools 409

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Student Engagement I’m in social media groups where frustrated teachers recently commented that their grade books looked like “Swiss Cheese” and that many students were just missing during online learning sessions. You can create a community of learners in your school, your department, and through social media.

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Blended Learning Social Media Differentiated Instruction Learning 408

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

That is how we must look at the present situation. Student engagement, learning, and outcomes : How will learning change in ways that better meet the needs of all learners? When it comes to professional learning that leads to improved outcomes, the research is pretty clear in that it should be job-embedded and ongoing.

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Education Professional Learning Outcomes Personal Learning Network 447

ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Visual learners do best when information is presented graphically, be it in the form of illustrations, charts, diagrams, or photos. Unfortunately, our new LMS lacks these refined media capabilities. Auditory learners prefer to process information recited or spoken to them, via either live lectures, group discussion, or audio playback.

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LMS Moodle Software Blackboard 296

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! I am no author.”

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Social Media Twitter Outcomes Secondary 193

Learning with 'e's

MARCH 1, 2016

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

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Social Media Wiki Technology Education 28

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

In a previous post I discussed in detail strategies to help ensure the effective use of technology to improve learning outcomes. These are all outcomes that any educator would (or should) openly embrace. You don’t have to be a fan of technology, but you do need to understand that it’s a catalyst for some exciting pedagogical changes.

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E-rate Blended Learning Social Media Outcomes 240

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

And more kids than ever are considering ways to make money without a college degree, Insel said–driven in part by people and jobs they’ve encountered on social media. Even as many counselors welcome the new acceptance of non-college pathways, it presents some challenges. For those students, there’s no equivalent checklist.

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Social Media Outcomes Report Data 118

Educator Innovator

JULY 8, 2016

We have wanted to do things differently for quite some time, but finally an opportunity presented itself: an Outcomes and Measurement series from the Support Center/Partnership in Philanthropy and the Department of Youth and Community Development.

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Outcomes Learning Assessment Survey 52

The Innovative Educator

APRIL 2, 2023

By inputting those ingredients into a chatbot, I'm presented with numerous inventive recipe ideas. Social Media Posts: Chatbots help me craft engaging social media posts, complete with emojis and hashtags. To get the best outcome, provide a preferred lesson plan format when making a request.

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Social Media Education Survey Company 97

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 8, 2018

We inadvertently learn from our daily social interactions, with most of our informal learning happens through online sources of information. For example, YouTube, social media, news websites, even self-help videos/blogs which are present in every possible genre. What makes your LMS a social learning platform?

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LMS Gamification Social Media Learning 161

User Generated Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

As many in education know, commentary about ChatGPT is appearing on the news, social media, and the internet. I get frustrated when I see conference presentations about 50 educational technologies in 50 minutes. I still am an early adopter of technologies in that I believe many can benefit students in their learning.

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Training Examples Technology Wiki 421

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This framework has given each committee member ownership over the strategic plan, ensuring that all members are accountable and devoted to meeting our intended outcomes. Regularly, I report our progress with parents and families via social media and send updates in our DEIB newsletter and at school meetings.

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Libraries Meeting Strategy Social Media 174

Edsurge

MAY 13, 2020

There’s nothing wrong with formal professional development, especially if it’s meted out in manageable, bite-sized chunks, adds Torrey Trust, an associate professor of learning technology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who has studied professional learning networks and social media.

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Online Learning Learning Social Media Guidelines 213

Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2022

For instance, since the first Coleman Report on educational opportunity was released in 1966, economists , sociologists , and other scholars have debated ad nauseam the empirical effects of school expenditures on student outcomes. Colleges could also provide pro-bono presentations. The answer is likely to be “yes.”

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Social Media Report Study Exercises 143

Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

For example, when Adams-Stafford was teaching about the Reconstruction Era, she tied what had been happening historically in the area to present-day urban renewal, and how that would impact some of her students. (8:05) Examples of ways that culturally responsive teaching practices can link to learning outcomes and standards. (8:57)

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Hapara Learning Outcomes Social Media 130

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 7, 2018

Opportunity presents itself in many ways and is defined as a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. On the other hand, you can act to create a different and better culture defined by actual outcomes aligned with improvement. Our use of social media only amplified this even more.

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Social Media Outcomes Meeting Technology 300

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2019

their own social media such as LinkedIn or digital portfolio sites such as GitHub) can make the outcome more tangible and practical as a career boost since now they have something they can easily share/show to future employers. Help Paint the Picture of the Experience and Outcomes.

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Course Digital Citizenship Outcomes Social Media 188

Neo LMS

APRIL 17, 2018

Take it easy and slow, and focus on the enthusiasts among the staff complement, and work from there — perhaps by presenting your successes at staff meetings and other workshops to entice further interest. Make sure that all your programs are focussed on the ultimate goal: improving students learning outcomes.

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Technology LMS EdTech Digital Citizenship 351

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2018

With an array of social media tools at our disposal, every educator should aspire to be the storyteller-in-chief. The other day I delivered a morning presentation to a large group of K-12. Thus, I worked with my district to write the policies to block social media and ran around my school taking devices from students.

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Social Media Conference Twitter Outcomes 170

EdNews Daily

MAY 18, 2017

Where does that put education as a human endeavor and what other factors do we need to consider in order to take full advantage of the present knowledge revolution? Engaging in collaboration and not knowing the outcome at the outset and being able to manage that ambiguity is important to teach our kids.

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Learning Outcomes Social Media STEM 229

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. Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks.

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How To Classroom Wiki Collaborative Learning 369

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 2, 2021

Teachers, administrators, students and their parents are cautiously optimistic going into the fall term, but still looking over their shoulders, worried that the impact of the past 18 months on students’ and staff’s mental health will present another set of novel challenges. Related: Lessons learned. Those factors are not going away.

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Social Media Survey Study Report 144

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I dash back to my office, sit down, take a breath and log in hoping that I appear together and fully present. But I’m not fully present, because my pulse is still racing, I’m thinking of the things I didn’t get done and worrying that a student or colleague will barge in during the Zoom orientation because they need me for something.

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System Conference Social Media Strategy 169

eSchool News

MAY 6, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Friday, May 6, 2022) — In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month 2022, observed annually in May, Discovery Education and partners are proud to present educators, students, and families a diverse array of dynamic digital resources supporting the mental health of students everywhere. . Submissions are due May 26th.

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Resources Education Professional Learning Social Media 98

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Building a Brand, User Testing Apps, Social Media Marketing Yes, startups and grant-funded programs for youth have built websites, and even apps. But these are most often not known broadly because they are not properly funded, did not involve top-end designers or brand builders, nor scaled and validated through social media.

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Social Media Dropout Training Smartphone 124

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Shifting popularity of social media platforms. And while kids may be more fluent in social media than their parents or teachers, they still struggle to decipher between what’s real and fake, according to Stanford University. Sophisticated manipulation tactics. All that talk of fake news. Nearly a quarter of U.S.

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How To Social Media Strategy Study 165

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 21, 2017

Test the waters on social media with thoughts, quotes, and content that match the topics you are advancing. Leverage social media or go with face-to face conversations. Embrace brandED Work to present yourself with a unique brand value (UBV), which is a key to edupreneurship. Get feedback.

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Social Media Trends Strategy Outcomes 190

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

The failed legacy of NCLB should provide a stark reminder that pummeling students with standardized tests will not achieve the desired outcome. Image credit: [link] The motivation from this post came from a recent presentation I did on digital learning. Authentic Learning Change Digital Leadership education reform Learning'

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Common Core Industry Outcomes System 302

The Hechinger Report

JULY 11, 2023

Campuses are struggling to provide enough counseling services, due to financial reasons and a shortage of professionals in the field, and the outcome can be dropping out of school or, much worse, the tragedy of lost lives. But we must also find ways to be present and support our students in daily moments, human moments.

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Social Media Report Study Outcomes 77