A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2017

The categories included the following: Guest speakers Innovative practices Student honors Field trips Guidance news Professional learning Theater arts Facility updates Other The categories above are what I used and provide a frame of reference to create your own template. Check out an example HERE. If so check out IFTTT.

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Social Media Strategy Facebook Report 150

The 21st Century Principal

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Setting up a Twitter account is rather easy to do, but using it as a networking tool is a complicated process that takes time and effort. To administrators who have added getting their Twitter account established to their 2012 Things to Get Done Resolution List, I offer these 5 Common Sense Tips to help in that endeavor.

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Twitter Education Social Media Professional Learning 85

Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

Leveraging social media to teach students has been a huge win for me in the classroom. Of course, they are referring to the day I taught them how to create booksnaps. Of course, they are referring to the day I taught them how to create booksnaps. I had been hesitant to join social media beyond Facebook at the time.

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Google Social Media Facebook Course 101

EdTechnocation.com

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

I''m sharing resources and talking about the value of Twitter in your PLN (Professional Learning Network). I''ll mainly be referring to a site I created for a conference session I led during the Kamehameha Schools EdTech Conference in June 2013. My session was titled I Can Do What With Social Media?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

Jodie Pierpoint on episode 243 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn about this program, how you can join in, and how you can become a better mentor. Twitter: @jodiepierpoint. Jody: It is. Jodie resides outside of Columbus, Ohio.

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Edcamps Social Media Elementary Company 360

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 21, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jillian DuBois talks about her end of the school year and from the conversation we have twelve inspiring ideas for classrooms everywhere including: How to Use the element of surprise in learning. Resources Mentioned in This Episode. I love these stories.

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Tech Helpful

MARCH 4, 2019

The following post is by Alex Podchaski, and while I have never met him in person, we are part of each other's professional learning network. When the MOMO Challenge reared its ugly head last week, I reached out on Twitter to other technologists to find out what they were hearing and what their thoughts were.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Internet Safety Report 89

My Island View

JULY 7, 2016

It was considered a social media application for professionals. Educators would come to these groups to discuss topics that we were all interested in, but were not being discussed in faculty rooms or faculty meetings or not even in the provided Professional Development sessions. Through LinkedIn I discovered Twitter.

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Social Media Conference Edcamps Twitter 81

MSEDTechie

JULY 28, 2013

Twitter isn''t going away! When I first started using twitter, I used it purely as a social outlet. Twitter has changed so much from the "What are you doing now" tag line to becoming one of the largest Personal Professional Learning Networks available to educators. Also, complete your profile.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 21, 2021

While social media can play a big part in where our students get their information, it is paramount for educators to design news and media lessons on straight news. You can follow Eileen on Twitter @EileenBelastock. Join the Community.

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Social Media Professional Learning Study Libraries 84

My Island View

JULY 7, 2016

It was considered a social media application for professionals. Educators would come to these groups to discuss topics that we were all interested in, but were not being discussed in faculty rooms or faculty meetings or not even in the provided Professional Development sessions. Through LinkedIn I discovered Twitter.

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Social Media Conference Edcamps Twitter 48

My Island View

JULY 7, 2016

It was considered a social media application for professionals. Educators would come to these groups to discuss topics that we were all interested in, but were not being discussed in faculty rooms or faculty meetings or not even in the provided Professional Development sessions. Through LinkedIn I discovered Twitter.

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Social Media Conference Edcamps Twitter 48

EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 13, 2017

Do you have a piece of media or written work that you’ve published about a piece of work that you are proud of? Do you have a professional learning network? Can you share an example of how you communicate and collaborate with other people in a professional setting? Start Your Professional Learning Network.

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Social Media Professional Learning Tablets Examples 60

EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 27, 2013

When you first start using Twitter, one of the things you have to figure out is how to decode Tweets. Below is a Tweet as it might be displayed on the Twitter website when viewed on a computer. Twitter has a habit of rearranging these things once in a while!) Twitter Username/Handle - The name a person is known by on Twitter.

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How To Twitter Social Media BYOD 111

techlearning

MAY 29, 2018

(May 29, 2018)– Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, today announced it has aligned its popular Spotlight on Strategiescontent to McREL International's six-phase model for learning. and around the world. “The

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Social Media Professional Learning Strategy Learning 40

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2018

Wanda Terral on episode 305 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Because there are risks, and a lot of kids don’t think about all their private social media that they think are private, but they’re really not. Twitter: @wterral. Blog: [link].

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Digital Citizenship Guidelines Chromebook Google 186

techlearning

JUNE 13, 2018

–Exciting New Content Supports Both Student Instruction and Educator Professional Learning - Silver Spring, Md. Discovery Education also added helpful professional learning content to Discovery Education Streaming Plus. I look forward to integrating this fresh content into my classroom instruction.”

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Social Media Professional Learning Education Study 40

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

In addition, empower students to take control of technology by asking them how they could use media in a positive manner to effect social change. Step 2 – Parent Communication: Via school blogs, social media accounts, and the website, detail how the school is promoting good digital citizenship. Join the Community.

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Symantec Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Social Media 46

EdTechTeam

DECEMBER 11, 2019

As an instructional coach, there is no shame in having question stems written down to reference during meetings, especially as you get started. Tool #6: A Professional Learning Network. The last, and arguably most powerful, instructional coaching tool is a professional learning network.

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techlearning

MAY 16, 2018

The Social Studies Techbook series uses an inquiry-based instructional approach that emphasizes informational text literacy, analytical writing, and problem-solving skills that students will apply in the classroom and beyond. Inspired by the global media company Discovery Inc.,

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STEM Future Ready Education Social Media 40

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Rachel first came across edWeb as part of her graduate program, and found that it has helped her with her own personal learning as well as guiding the educators in her district through their professional development. edWeb allows teachers to engage in meaningful learning that extends beyond the school walls.

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Technology Internet Safety Game-Based Learning Social Media 81

Insight Education Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

In Utah, Governor Gary Herbert addressed his state’s teacher shortage recently with the following plea to his fellow residents via Twitter: "Consider becoming a teacher; it is a noble profession.". Sources for reference in alphabetical order: Anitha, S. teacher leadership opportunities. Moving Forward. & Pearson, R. Striking women.

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Social Media Policies Survey Examples 79

NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

So explore the site, sign up for my weekly tips, or follow along on social media. You can energize and enhance teaching and learning — and I’m here to help you get started! Over the course of 25 years, the archive of content in the Topics area has become a valuable reference source for what works.

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eBook Libraries Blended Learning EdTech 64

techlearning

JULY 31, 2018

The Social Studies Techbook uses an inquiry-based instructional approach that emphasizes informational text literacy, analytical writing, and problem-solving skills, and includes primary source documents, digital investigations, a multimedia reference library, interactive maps, and more.

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Study STEM Robotics Education 40

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The Social Studies Techbook uses an inquiry-based instructional approach that emphasizes informational text literacy, analytical writing, and problem-solving skills, and includes primary source documents, digital investigations, a multimedia reference library, interactive maps, and more.

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STEM Study Instructional Materials Resources 41

Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2018

In our society today, social media and digital presentation tools make it so easy to spark engaging and inviting ideas to use in our classrooms. Part of Kasey’s Dynamic Learning Framework is to go BEYOND the Walls of the classroom, giving students a global audience for their work. Want to Learn More?

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Google eBook Course Social Media 74

techlearning

APRIL 19, 2018

The Social Studies Techbook series uses an inquiry-based instructional approach that emphasizes informational text literacy, analytical writing, and problem-solving skills that students will apply in the classroom and beyond. Discovery Education’s STEM Connect enhances core curriculum and brings STEM to life in classrooms.

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STEM Education Elementary Strategy 40

NeverEndingSearch

JULY 5, 2017

When my colleagues and I wrote our Social Media Curation Library Technology Report for ALA, we struggled with a definition. Librarians who curate successfully not only build their brands, they contribute to their communities—students, faculty, administrators, and parents—as information professionals. What’s curation?

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OER Social Media Libraries eBook 46

Tom Murray

APRIL 12, 2016

The notion of “effective professional learning” is something that has been discussed for decades. A comparison in the philosophies of today’s school districts yields results that falls across a continuum of who controls the learning. Learn alongside your staff members and model expectations for them. Nothing more.

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Professional Learning Learning Social Media Edcamps 100

The Principal of Change

JUNE 6, 2016

Here is a tweet I received from Jamie Sweeney on using Twitter to “enhance professional development” : Thinking about ways I might use Twitter to enhance staff development…any ideas? Just remember that “Twitter” isn’t just for days that you are discussing technology. Image Sharing.

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Professional Learning Twitter Learning Social Media 28

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

Episode 135 from the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. If you don’t “get” why technology is important, or know people who don’t, take a listen to understand and learn about transformative practices that work in education. Vicki: Excellent.

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Social Media Blended Learning Data Blackboard 242

The Innovative Educator

AUGUST 13, 2017

Having great content is important when delivering a professional learning opportunity but it is not enough. If possible get fancy and have a name badge or card that has relevant information for the day i.e. WiFi password, hashtag for the event, participant Twitter handle. This will avoid interrupting the day.

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Social Media Professional Learning Twitter Strategy 57

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 1, 2018

Justin Reich on episode 264 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. We hope that kids will learn critical thinking skills in one class and then apply it to another. Today we discuss current research that is shaking up how people think about learning.

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Google Groups Study Company 171

NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Claims on Twitter : Students read a tweet and explain why it might or might not be a useful source of information. Claims on Social Media : Students consider the sources of a tweet and the information contained in it in order to describe what makes it both a useful and not useful source of information.

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Assessment Analysis Social Media Libraries 60

Hack Education

DECEMBER 17, 2017

Don’t mess with her on Twitter. I’ve already made references to for-profit higher education in the second and third articles in this year-end series – on the “ innovation gospel ” and on the business of student loans. Watch Tressie McMillan Cottom on The Daily Show. Listen to her on NPR’s Fresh Air.

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Robotics MOOC Training Industry 59