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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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators need to rest and recover this summer. Classroom Technology Just because we have technology tools doesn’t mean it is being used effectively or in a pedagogically-sound way. So many of us are exhausted.

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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. 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. Just using it to access information is also not a sound use.

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Tech Helpful

APRIL 4, 2017

The ISTE Standards for Students are goals that have been vetted through thousands of educators to set measurable outcomes that have been decided would best prepare today's k-12 student for the use of technology in their future lives. There was Twitter talk about it as well. Standard #6 is listed below: 6. Goal achieved.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 29, 2019

They would also serve as a catalyst for vibrant Twitter conversations. 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. The Pedagogy of Blended Learning Blended instruction is what the teacher does with technology.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 1, 2016

Previous posts in this series tracked the development of educational technology over 40 years. I first started working in the field of educational technology in January 1976, at a time when technology was used more for teaching than it was for learning. 2006 was also the year Twitter was launched. Unported License.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Augmented data analysis, blended digital tools and connected networks will reign among technology innovations in the coming year, according to IT analyst group Gartner’s top 10 tech trends of 2019. . The top ten digital technology trends are all about building the intelligent digital mesh,” says David W. Mon, 11/12/2018 - 13:21.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2019

Many of these changes are a result of the exponential advances in technology and the role these tools play in shaping both our personal and professional lives. Evergreen : Many technology books are D.O.A The reason being is that technology changes so fast and tools come and go regularly. dead on arrival) once published.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2017

My primary objective for all multiday workshops is to illustrate the vital role that technology can play in improving teaching, learning, and leadership. Most of the first day is spent on emphasizing the importance of a pedagogy first, technology second mindset. Technology comes and goes. Engagement is one of them.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

Smith is not one for silence ( he delivered a TED talk about the “danger of silence” in 2014 , in fact) and has used digital venues including Twitter to encourage others to speak up and recognize how history shapes the present. Do you think technology has either improved or worsened the ways in which they navigate the world?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. Generative AI Use Case #1: AI is built into social media.

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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. Will and I met virtually on Twitter way back in 2009. At the time he was known as @peoplegogy on Twitter.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2022

And with the available digital technology, circulating knowledge has gotten easier. 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. On Twitter, Rep.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In 2021, the Coalition welcomed new members Stanley Black & Decker, NAF, Sanofi, DuPont, AstraZeneca, Keysight Technologies, and Capital Power. 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.

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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. Now more than ever the field of education needs to hear more powerful stories that showcase all the good that is being accomplished in schools, both with and without technology.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 4, 2018

Tom Murray and I have watched many book studies and Twitter chats unfold since the release of the book in June of 2017. Below you will see how the course is structured as well as learner outcomes. The reaction to Learning Transformed has been truly humbling. As a result, an online course was created with the help of Participate.

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

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 17, 2015

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. But now, I can help my students see the world through the doors of Internet technology. TIP: Join private Facebook groups or consistently join a weekly Twitter chat to “get to know” the other participants. Kathy Cassidy’s kids blog.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2018

In the article, Nellie Bowles discussed how “throwback” play-based preschools are trending in affluent neighborhoods; parents in Kansas City launched a program called Stand Together And Rethink Technology (START); and another group of parents in Missouri have joined forces to figure out how to reduce their children’s screen time.

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

Instead, he used a familiar set of educational technologies, but often used them in unfamiliar ways. Technology is not what makes or breaks an online class. Pacansky-Brock emphasizes that taking an online course is the “…best way to gain empathy for students and an outcome no book can provide.”

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Simply adding technology to a classroom doesn’t make it an innovative space. How does the technology actually improve on what we’ve done in the past?” SHENINGER: The modern learning environment is the combination of digital pedagogy, the latest technology and a changing learning environment. meghan.bogardu….

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

Quite often districts find themselves buying incredible amounts of educational technology, deploying these tools throughout their district, and essentially are left asking, “ Now what? Commit to Leveraging Social Media and Telling Your Great Story! Commit to Systemic Planning – Before You Purchase.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

10MT: A 10-Minute Teacher Interview with David Geurin From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. True excellence is a mindset, a desire to serve, a belief that helping others leads to the best outcomes.” Dr. David Guerin, (@ DavidGeurin ) is the 2017 NASSP Digital Principal of the year.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Prior to focusing on education, Kennedy worked in a strategic management capacity for a technology startup and as a strategy consultant for Andersen Consulting and USWEB/CKS. About Discovery Education.

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Learning with 'e's

DECEMBER 21, 2014

I went on public record several times this year to say that the best continuing professional development (CPD) I have ever received has been through Twitter. My Personal Learning Network (PLN) is the vehicle that carries me to this learning, and social media is the highway that enables me to get there. Unported License.

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My Island View

JUNE 16, 2015

If educators can count on one sure-fired outcome of the largest national education conference in America, it is the information feeding frenzy that accompanies it. I think there might be more social media interaction with east coast events because of the time zones. They use Twitter for exchanging and expanding ideas.

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Learning with 'e's

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

So time is a precious resource, and what we do with our time determines the outcomes of our lives. Here's what he said: There is often an impression, especially from those on the outside looking in, that time spent on social media is time wasted. Here lies the greatest value of social media. Sobering stuff.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Remember you can follow me on Twitter at @mjgormans. Students must realize that a presentation is more about Communication then the technology prop being used. I can employ my knowledge and enthusiasm above any technology or prop when presenting a concept, topic, or idea. I look forward to learning from you! Mike ( [link].

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 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: September 7, 2017 When can schools punish students for racist social media posts? Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 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: September 7, 2017 When can schools punish students for racist social media posts? Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

It''s easy to use and many teachers who use it have seen positive outcomes from using it with their students. The platform has seen incredible viral growth with 20 thousand new teachers adopting the platform each month, as teachers spread ClassDojo by word-of-mouth and through social media channels.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Aecern’s At the Cutting Edge program addresses urgent challenges by engaging students in grades 6 and up in emerging technologies and associated careers while working on solutions to authentic problems facing professionals in these fields. To learn more, visit waltonfamilyfoundation.org and follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

As a global science and technology company, 3M invests in organizations and programs that improve academic outcomes and provide transformational opportunities for students within their communities and around the globe. ” SoWashCo Schools educators now also enjoy access to the Discovery Education Community.

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Philly Teacher

MARCH 17, 2014

Social Media and Connected Learning. Social Media and Connected Learning. This is a huge shift from two years ago when there were very few people tweeting at the conference and Twitter wasn’t widely considered a tool for schools and teachers (and students). Student-Centered, Project Based Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Michelle Zimmerman on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @mrzphd talks about social emotional learning and education technology. Michelle, you’ve done some fantastic work with Social Emotional Learning and Ed Tech.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

OCTOBER 16, 2012

With all this use of technology and the notion that prospective employers and college admissions officers are researching applicants, students should learn how to be responsible digital citizens and consider the effects of their digital footprints. This topic came up in last night''s #engchat on Twitter about college admissions essays.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Leaders in the education program have worked to promote stories about the teachers they’re training in the media (including local NPR interviews ), by producing video stories (such as one about a bus driver-turned-teacher ) and through social media posts on Twitter, TikTok and Facebook (like these posts about that former-bus driver ). “As

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