A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

However, there is a big difference between talk or desire to innovate and an evidence base that illustrates an actual improvement grounded in better outcomes. I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media. More on this later.

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Social Media Personal Learning Network Facebook Strategy 313

The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Should schools and school districts have a "social media strategy" like business and industry? In the corporate world, social media has moved from being a novelty to a deliberate strategy to engage the public. One of the main characteristics of social media is that it is a "multi-way" connection medium.

Social Media 93

Social Media Strategy Facebook Twitter 93

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Course: Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies “In this course, you will explore the importance of culture; how it impacts thinking, learning, and behavior; and how to embrace cultural differences and become a culturally responsive teacher.”

Blended Learning 405

Blended Learning Social Media Differentiated Instruction Learning 405

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

It requires all leaders, regardless of title, to seek out answers to crucial questions that can pave the way for innovative ideas aimed at improving outcomes for all learners while fostering better relationships with stakeholders. Research has shown the positive impact that innovative spaces can have on learning outcomes.

Outcomes 354

Outcomes Social Media BYOD Strategy 354

Waterford

JULY 30, 2023

But with some smart strategies, early outreach, and a welcoming environment, you can do it! Family and Parent Engagement Strategies You Can Try Families and teachers form a support system for students throughout the school year. Use these strategies to facilitate parent-teacher relationships in a setting that works best for them.

How To 259

How To Strategy Survey Training 259

Hubbli

AUGUST 29, 2023

Personalized marketing stands out as a potent strategy for private schools. Strategies for Personalized School Marketing Segment Your Audience: Use data to segment your audience based on various parameters like age, location, or academic interests.

Data 85

Data Social Media Strategy Outcomes 85

Edsurge

JULY 29, 2020

To address absenteeism, school administrators have turned to outside groups to help implement data-informed intervention and outreach strategies. From there, they can develop and implement outreach, engagement and support strategies for these students and families.

Strategy 195

Strategy Learning Data Dropout 195

Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

By leveraging e-learning and other strategies, edtech can help teachers and students get back to the classroom without facing many difficulties. Failure to help teachers navigate online teaching tools and understand how to maximize them to boost positive learning outcomes, edtech products won’t be successful.

EdTech 389

EdTech Education Industry Digital Divide 389

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

Technology, most specifically social media, has flattened the world. Educators now have access anytime from anywhere to people, ideas, resources, strategies, and feedback. Effective strategies to remind adults we are preparing kids for the future not the adults for the future The mental health of students. Case in point.

Education 313

Education Social Media Differentiated Instruction Outcomes 313

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?

Social Media 289

Social Media Twitter Personal Learning Network Outcomes 289

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 24, 2014

They will also create differentiated assessments in order to provide students with valuable feedback as to the progress being made towards defined learning goals and outcomes. Social media allows us to take sole control of our public relations and tell our school stories consistently, accurately, and transparently.

Social Media 339

Social Media Facebook Strategy Twitter 339

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. This is not to say that amazing ideas and strategies aren’t being shared. It also extends well beyond social media to articles, books, keynotes, workshops, and presentations.

BYOD 275

BYOD Social Media Personal Learning Network Smartphone 275

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 25, 2019

The result has been districts, schools, and educators making a great deal of investment in an array of ideas, strategies, and solutions with the goal of improving learning for all kids. This applies to what is seen on social media, in marketing assets, and at conferences. Obviously, this makes sense, and I am all for it.

Outcomes 305

Outcomes Social Media Industry Strategy 305

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Student engagement, learning, and outcomes : How will learning change in ways that better meet the needs of all learners? Remote learning has brought to the forefront the need to develop pedagogically sound synchronous and asynchronous strategies, especially in virtual environments. Digital amplifies this process.

Education 445

Education Professional Learning Personal Learning Network Outcomes 445

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.

Social Media 41

Social Media Outcomes Data Digital Divide 41

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.

Social Media 408

Social Media Strategy Resources Tools 408

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 24, 2018

As a supplement to traditional discussion strategies technology can serve as a catalyst to increase engagement by getting more people actively involved during lessons. The lesson learned here is never fall in love with a specific tool, but instead, focus on an improved learning experience our outcome that is provided.

Tools 326

Tools Twitter Outcomes Social Media 326

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This year, we celebrated our 10-year anniversary —a milestone that speaks to a decade of improving educational outcomes through powerful and innovative learning experiences ??grounded While we’ve known about the challenges of equity and outcomes in U.S. grounded in learning sciences research. To build community in new ways.

Outcomes 287

Outcomes Professional Learning EdTech System 287

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Schools continue to make investments in technology to engage students better, improve outcomes, and prepare all learners for the new world of work. Blended learning is one of many strategies that can add a level of personalization while also making the experience a bit more personal with the right conditions.

Blended Learning 368

Blended Learning Learning Differentiated Instruction Elementary 368

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 29, 2019

Here I get to experience firsthand how many of the ideas that are talked about on social media and at conferences are successfully implemented into practice. Often ideas pop into my head when I am sleeping, and I immediately wake up to type them into a note file I have on my iPhone. Without further ado, here are my top posts of 2019.

Blended Learning 212

Blended Learning iPhone Outcomes Social Media 212

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.”

Social Media 192

Social Media Twitter Outcomes Secondary 192

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.

E-rate 240

E-rate Blended Learning Social Media Outcomes 240

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 30, 2018

There are many reasons I continue to blog regularly, but the biggest is trying to add a practical lens to many of the ideas we either see or hear about on social media. Another outcome is the impact that it has on readers near and far. Never discount how your ideas and experiences might positively influence the work of others.

Industry 254

Industry Outcomes Robotics Social Media 254

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Since becoming the inaugural director of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) at Mercy Montessori and leading the DEIB strategy for the school, I’ve found that progress can happen in the face of social opposition, political polarization and targeted campaigns that we are experiencing in our larger society.

Libraries 172

Libraries Meeting Strategy Social Media 172

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Samantha, from a small town in Massachusetts, sees stories about climate change on social media and in the news. Another study confirms the finding that depression, general and severe anxiety and “extreme emotions such as sadness, anger and fear” are all mental health outcomes associated with eco-anxiety.

How To 117

How To Social Media Course Strategy 117

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2019

One strategy that addresses all of the questions I posed is a move towards pedagogically-sound blended learning. It is ok to be skeptical of what you might see shared on social media when it comes to learning spaces (or anything for that matter). The space will not improve outcomes all on its own.

Blended Learning 349

Blended Learning Learning Social Media Outcomes 349

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.

Online Learning 212

Online Learning Learning Social Media Guidelines 212

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.

EdTech 282

EdTech Social Media Conference Flipped Classroom 282

eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Aperture’s student-facing portal offers a new DESSA Middle School Student Self-Report to capture student voice regarding their social and emotional skills and deliver gamified activities to build student’s competence, guiding them through self-paced key growth areas designed specifically for grades 6-8.

Assessment 98

Assessment Education Strategy Report 98

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 7, 2017

The work advanced in the area of servant leadership reinforces the importance of having a brandED strategy. Focusing on relationships is a cornerstone of any leadership effort and one that supports a brandED strategy. Aren’t educators always building, brokering, and sustaining relationships?

Social Media 194

Social Media Strategy Accessibility Course 194

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 am nervous about my test tomorrow; can you give me some relaxation strategies? I still am an early adopter of technologies in that I believe many can benefit students in their learning.

Training 421

Training Examples Technology Wiki 421

Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2024

To do that, he uses depolarization strategies, like “looping,” or having each person repeat back the other’s argument in their own words and ask whether they are hearing the other side accurately. The goal is to highlight areas of agreement rather than discord. People just stopped talking to show there's very little trust.

Elementary 182

Elementary Policies Survey Social Media 182

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Experts attribute this increase to distinct factors including severe and long-term bullying experienced by the perpetrator, non-compliance and withdrawal side effects of psychiatric medications, social media, exposure to violent content, access to weapons, and a lack of mental health resources.

STEM 102

STEM Training Outcomes Social Media 102

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. She then sets them loose to look for and evaluate these deceptive strategies on their own.“Students

How To 165

How To Social Media Strategy Study 165

eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Designed to engage high schoolers in the world of STEM, these interactive resources help students focus on their career goals with simple strategies, roadmaps, and other easy-to-use digital tools.

Industry 57

Industry STEM Outcomes Resources 57

Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 23, 2024

Step 1: Have a Pre-defined Goal The first step, as is the case for most content projects in your strategy, is to establish a goal for your digital magazine. Have a plan for the outcomes and results you wish to achieve. Consider these key points: Will you monetize the magazine or offer it for free?

eBook 52

eBook Tools Guidelines Social Media 52

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2020

This means that teachers are largely relying on social media for inspiration. Your marketing shouldn’t be limited to social media (teachers still seek information through online searches and publications), but it should be highly shareable. The usual rewards include increasing learning outcomes and reducing stress.

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Company Social Media Education Survey 214