Edsurge

JULY 13, 2023

“It helps people create a community around studying,” she says. Thompson is part of a trend of college and high school students who stream themselves studying on TikTok or YouTube, often using the hashtag #studywithme. I think of social media as sugar,” she says. The practice is bigger than just homework.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, so we’ve picked five of the most significant for this handy list. Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech. But for those who embrace it, the advantages are virtually limitless.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 10, 2017

Today Jennifer Casa-Todd @JCasaTodd opens our minds to social media leadership with students. She argues that we’re limiting students when we don’t let them lead using social media. Jennifer is the author of Social LEADia. Social LEADia Book Contest with Jennifer Casa-Todd. *. Download the PDF.

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 25, 2022

Social media can be an amazing tool for so many pu rposes. In no particular order, here are some of my colleagues' and my favorite educational social media accounts. Kierra Jones is currently a 5th grade English language arts and social studies educator, but her past as a math and science teacher shine through her posts.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 10, 2021

I’ve written on this blog before about irresponsible fearmongering when it comes to technology. It’s one thing to judiciously weigh the pros and cons when it comes to technology and our children. there is a growing scientific literature on the links between social media use and adolescent mental health. Facts matter.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

Most teachers I know have used Twitter in their classes either to communicate with parents, share homework with students, for group study, to research on a topic, crowd source ideas with colleagues, or a myriad of other purposes ( click here for more ideas ). The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To build on our founders’ mission, the school began offering a women’s studies elective titled “Women and Society”, which I have proudly taught since 2014. I applied for the position, and because of my experience studying and minoring in women’s studies during college, I was given the opportunity to teach the course.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2023

One of the most powerful can be quality research, especially peer-reviewed studies. I shared the following on social media recently: Entry points for change are crucial. Recently I asked the following question, "What peer-reviewed research studies support 1:1 laptops in schools?". Below you can see the response.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

How Primary Students Can Use Technology Effectively. Like any classroom tool, the youngest learners need good guidance and examples when it comes to engaging with technology in the classroom. It’s simply naive to think that our littlest learners can’t or shouldn’t have access to classroom technology. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 17, 2018

Instructional Technology Coaching (ITC) is a prevalent method of deploying on-going professional development for teachers , with a specific focus on the integration of technology into both the curriculum, as well as the method of instruction. 12 Rules of effective Instructional Technology Coaching.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 18, 2021

A new study suggests that this sort of technology overuse doesn’t just pop up during adolescence. Researchers at Penn State analyzed 10,000 students and found that kindergarteners in low-income families and Black kindergarteners of all incomes had a higher propensity to be heavy users of technology by the end of elementary school.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 26, 2022) —The Aim Academy of Science and Technology in Minneapolis, MN, today announced it has selected Discovery Education — the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place— to support science and social studies instruction in all grades.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Among the newer aspects of these kinds of complaints is whether college social media communication meets accessibility standards. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights focus on the extent to which students, faculty and others can make full use of a college’s websites, education software and social media channels.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

AR/VR in K–12: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. Technology helps educators give each student the attention he or she needs, through tools such as online learning modules, personal tablets and, now, virtual and augmented reality. . Immersive Learning Technology Helps Students Practice Soft Skills.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2019

A study released by Schoology this year tackled a few of the challenges that educators, students and families face with technology in the classroom. Fallacy: Social Media Has No Place in the Classroom. In fact, social media can be a powerful teaching and learning tool when used strategically.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2022

This became increasingly important over the past decade as social media became the primary source for news. I also utilized the Civic Reasoning curriculum, which focused on developing critical thinking skills to navigate social media and news. Essential Skills. Guiding Principles. Ask students why the event is important.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 15, 2020

We recently asked a 21-year-old undocumented Chicana in Los Angeles what she imagined the designers of social media platforms look like. Not using much social media themselves, sharing limited information about themselves.”. Youth of color and young women are the demographic groups that use social media the most.

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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with information as adults and as educators, there are still many untapped resources to learn from and share with and grow, especially through social media. If there is any doubt that very nearly everyone uses social media, let’s examine some stats from the Pew Internet Research Study.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 11, 2018

You don’t have to be a fortune teller to predict that Educational Technology is the future of our learning and education system. While some teachers are still grappling with the intricacies of EdTech, Gen Z kids are more than eager to welcome technology into the classroom. Here’s where Edtech comes into the picture.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The massive fight, it turned out, stemmed from a long-simmering rivalry between groups of girls, and had been largely instigated and planned through a steady stream of posts on social media apps like Twitter, Instagram, Kik and Snapchat. Mondays can be particularly contentious. Photo: Sophia Germer).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2023

” One more person who’s security conscious is that poster-boy for social media: Mark Zuckerberg. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. When I want to use the webcam (which isn’t that often), I take the post-it off. I’m not the only one. I think that’s a good thing.”

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For the uninitiated, Smart Classrooms are digitally equipped learning spaces that come tailored with an array of teaching and educational resources, most of which are dependent on some form of digital technology. Given the surge in Smart Classroom technology requirements, the demands on these IT professionals gets ratcheted up ever further.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

In previous posts, I wrote about using social media in the classroom for instruction and to share ideas. Although not a social media platform, Zoom became a valuable tool in connecting grade-level groups of teachers at the district level. Technology is providing access and engaging students.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2023

Public schools are online just as much as their students, it seems, with profiles across social media. For instance, it is increasingly recognized that predictive policing companies regularly collect and utilize public social media data.” It seems obvious how students would be affected by something like bullying.

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Digital Promise

MAY 12, 2020

Technology Lends Itself to Authentic Audiences. Rahman explained, “The students brought up social media as the platform. When schools closed, Rahman’s students continued designing and sharing their social media campaigns. Opportunities for Authentic Connections are Everywhere.

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techlearning

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

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Bryan Alexander

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Out of all academics, how are scientists using new technologies to communicate? Pew has a new study , based on surveying nearly 4,000 scientists, and the results are important for higher education and technology. In contrast, social media is only a viable communication method for a minority of these scientists.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

With the advancement of technology, people can now access information from anywhere in the world, making remote learning more accessible than ever before. degree online and study successfully regardless of your current location. Are there any strategies for mastering difficult concepts while studying online?

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

As teachers, we all have assumptions -- and likely some opinions -– about teenagers and social media. This week, Common Sense is releasing its latest research report, Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences , a deep dive into the social media habits of American teenagers.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2022

Actively look for opportunities to provide feedback through diverse means such as phone calls, paper notes, technology, and face-to-face conversations. Using self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 2008), a study involving 735 workers was conducted to examine autonomy's impact on overall morale.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Given today’s technologies, it makes sense and is exciting that learning occurs after schools hours, but for exciting, engaging, and profound learning not to occur during school hours is, simply put, a travesty. and the kids agree as studies have indicated. How to make and invent stuff DIY for Kids How to code Code.org.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

First, I’m reading an incredible book that came out during the Pandemic The Future is Faster Than You Think: How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Businesses Industries and Our Lives by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler. A Hot Podcast or Two on Technology and Hot Topics. Must-Read Tech Book. ISTE Resources.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The metaverse is an emerging technology that is gradually becoming more mainstream within education, in part because it delivers immersive learning experiences for students. For instance, imagine a class trip to study mountain ranges. This technology can also cater to a variety of other needs too.

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

Our students use technology for learning, connecting with friends and entertainment. Many kids are online every day, so it’s important for educators to help them stay safe and develop healthy boundaries with technology. Digital law : Teaching learners about legal issues concerning technology and how it applies to them.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2024

Ninety-two percent check social media daily. But they still like print, and they still like to go to the library, according to a survey of Gen Z and Millennial public library use and media consumption released by the American Library Association last fall. They might be coming in for coffee.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2019

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Jane Sandwood, has interesting ideas on blending tech with tradition: Balancing Technology With Traditional Teaching To Enhance Performance In Class. However, blended learning takes the positive aspects of technology and combines them with tried and tested teaching methods. Improving Student Behavior.

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