A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2014

The following is a guest post by Michael Warren , a Social Studies Teacher at Hasbrouck Heights High School in NJ. Like anyone who has followed this rockstar principal on social media (and he knows he’s a rockstar despite his humble protests) there is something happening at NMHS. This is not the solution.

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Discovery Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The students ask when we are going to play another interactive game in Social Studies and Science. Grades K-12; Social Studies. Be sure to let us know on social media! The post Why Interactives are Trending in Classrooms appeared first on Discovery Education Blog. Deborah Seyffert. Go There Now.

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Brainscape

OCTOBER 25, 2023

You asked and we listened: study streak reminders are here! One of Brainscape’s greatest philosophies is that a little bit of studying every day obliterates even the most ambitious of study goals. You can also customize the time of day you’d prefer to receive your nags (ahem, reminders). What’s not to love?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2016

While a recent poll showed 9 out of 10 teachers do not use social media in the classroom, there are teachers who are. Social doesn’t have to be a distraction and kids can be safe. Let’s dive into ten ways teachers have used social media in the classroom to enhance learning. We are doing it right now.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Upon getting on Twitter in 2009, I was not only baffled about how to use the social media site but also about all the symbols associated with it. Let’s start by defining what a hashtag (#) is in the sense of social media. Search hot topics and trends that are categorized by educators thought and leaders.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

As adoption of these products and services increases around the world, so too does the opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs to generate positive social and economic impact alongside financial returns. Here are five key trends to consider as education enters a new decade: 1. hours on social media.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

. — The vast majority of high school students are not financially literate but respond well to economics and personal finance courses that include digital tools in their curriculum, according to a new study by Project Tomorrow and Certell, creator of the Poptential family of free, award-winning social studies course packages.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Youth drug use is trending down. He wrote about his findings for the organization Child Trends. Subscribe today!

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Brainscape

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Brainscape's mission is to optimize your study efficiency, and after years of careful analysis, code manipulations, and bubbling chemistry tubes, we're proud to announce the latest and raddest evolution of our flashcard repetition algorithm! Can you achieve a daily study streak of 90 days on Brainscape? Of course you can!

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

At the same time, because the metaverse is also being used in areas like social media and the creation of video games, its use as an educational tool has not necessarily been fully understood by all. For instance, imagine a class trip to study mountain ranges.

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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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

. “Born connected: The rise of the AI generation”, reveals the app use and technology habits of children aged 4-18, detailing trends in screen time, social media and communications, mobile gaming, online entertainment, learning tools, and for the first time in the report’s history, use of artificial intelligence tools.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

and the kids agree as studies have indicated. A closer look at the data by grade level reveals a disturbing trend. Just 54 percent of middle schoolers and 46 percent of high schoolers think their studies are relevant, according to new data from the nonprofit YouthTruth.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Grasping the Breadth of the Curriculum Computer science is a diverse field, and its study encompasses various subjects like programming, algorithms, data structures, and more. A well-rounded curriculum should offer a balance between foundational theories and current technological trends.

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Bryan Alexander

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Pew has a new study , based on surveying nearly 4,000 scientists, and the results are important for higher education and technology. The long version: there are many observations about science and communication in the study as a whole, but I’ll focus here just on implications for education. Pew researchers presenting to AAAS.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Lastly, Kinesthetic learners need a more tactile, “hands-on” approach to their studies; they learn best via the use of simulations, personal experience, and/or repeated practice. Will those media files be protected behind an institutional firewall or other security protocols?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2022

But are those who study at all-online programs making the same connections—or are they finding other ways to connect to the job market after earning their diploma? The Virtue of Virtual If online students follow Coleman, virtual classes can open options to boost social capital.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It should be no surprise that studies show engaged students retain more of what they have learned. A six-year study of students at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York State is a case in point. Outside the classroom, students love to share their experiences on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

" However, there's still a question of whether smartphones and social media enhance or distract from the museum experience. Recommended for: Grades: 6-12 Subjects: arts, digital citizenship, social studies, ELA. Prep for teachers Optional: Print out copies of the "Media-Balanced Museum" handout.

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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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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2017

I consider myself well-versed in social media. I've given most social media platforms a test run in my classroom and try to keep up-to-date on the latest trends, apps, and uses. Educators tend to meet most social media platforms with skepticism, and it's easy to see why.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

We have spoken before about what defines a good digital citizen , and today we will extrapolate some more on that definition to include some new emerging trends. Last year CareerBuilder.com conducted a survey that asked 2,303 hiring managers how they include social media in their hiring process. Again, more study is required.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 17, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Librarian Karen Scott challenges us with some non-traditional practices to get kids interested in reading including organizing her library by genre and using social media and graphics to inspire a love of reading.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 26, 2019

They reported significant upward trends in literary reading among all age-groups and demographics. Poets like Kaur, as well as Warsan Shire, Cleo Wade, and Nayyirah Waheed make extensive use of social media to promote and share their work, riding a surging wave of interest in spoken word and poetry among Millennials.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Studies of tech use in schools, however, show passive consumption is exceedingly common. Subscribe today!

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Securly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In addition to web searches, Securly Aware scans web browsing activity, emails, and social media posts, as well as Canvas, Google Drive, and OneDrive. Wellness Levels give student services teams invaluable insight into the students who need immediate attention, as well as those who are trending negatively.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

A few years ago I made a shift to becoming a more connected educator by leveraging the technology available through social media. Social Media. Teachers can stay up-to-date with the trends and issues happening in education. How I have found time to connect and grow as an educator. Online learning.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Youth drug use is trending down. He wrote about his findings for the organization Child Trends. Subscribe today!

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

As we consume more social media, our perspectives are getting less diverse. And I’m not the only one using social media sites in this way. According to the Pew Research Center, more than 50 percent of American adults get their news from social media sites, and this percentage is much higher for Millennials.

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Hubbli

AUGUST 24, 2023

Content marketing is not just a trend; it’s a fundamental aspect of digital marketing that can greatly benefit various sectors, including education. When it comes to school marketing, a content-driven approach is highly effective for engaging with parents and prospective students.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 17, 2018

Stay up to date: Many of the teachers will expect you to be bang up-to-date with all emerging edtech trends. In Japan they have a teacher development model called “Lesson Study”; a deep enquiry into one particular lesson, by a study group of a few teachers. ISTE: Standards for Coaches.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 21, 2017

The explosion of social media, combined with the ability to stream content to virtually all types of devices, both at home and while on the go, has radically altered the way in which people interact with media. Learning Transformed comes with a free study guide for school leaders. ” – John Dewey, 1915.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 21, 2023

Use a VPN for studies & entertainment Using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a splendid cybersecurity tool that uses (AES-256) to protect your data from prying eyes. Moreover, ad blockers significantly reduce the load time of web pages , allowing students to focus on their studies without interruptions.

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Some point to the clever, social media-friendly ad campaigns and marketing efforts of Juul in the early 2010s. While Juul has since abandoned these campaigns, the Juul ads, along with the cigarette ads before them, provide a great case study of the persuasive tricks and deeper meaning of advertisements and commercials.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Attracting prospects from a variety of different countries and regions stops higher education institutions from becoming overly dependent on a single market, and thus less vulnerable to economic fluctuations and student mobility trends. Changing trends in access to higher education.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 29, 2022

There’s no shortage of recent and frightening stories and studies about the state of our children’s mental health, from degraded attention spans and poor impulse control to decreases in empathy and significant rises in depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. Social media and other platforms are tunnels.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2022

If you look at nearly any study that analyzes the relationship between phone use, notifications, social media and mental health, it's virtually always a net negative. When a student is scrolling through social media, they are looking for connection. We all struggle to put down our phones and be present.

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