The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Illustrated by Peter Grundy From Scholastic Instructor SOURCES: Social media PD: Project Tomorrow, “Speak Up 2011.” social media social media in education' Twitter: Semiocast. YouTube: NielsenWire, “August 2012, Top U.S. Online Video Sites.” Facebook: Yahoo!

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 25, 2021

These faculty members also may struggle to juggle the demands of the professorship with family commitments, raising children, service to practitioners, a growing social media presence, and innovation in realms that most postsecondary institutions fail to value. This second path would be me, of course.

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Waterford

JANUARY 23, 2020

While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use. Read on to discover the impact of technology in education and how to get the most from its unique benefits. Benefits of Using Tech and Digital Media in Education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you're working with struggling readers in grades 6-12 try Literal and use the code coolcatteacher to set up a free educator account to get started. Go to [link] and use the promo code “coolcat” to get a free Educator account to try Literal in your classroom. Use the code coolcat to set up your educator account for free.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Everyone knows what bullying is — someone being taunted physically or mentally by others — and there are endless resources devoted to educating both students and teachers on how to combat bullying. Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards.

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User Generated Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Below is an except – Chapter 5: The Role of the Educator as a Maker Educator. The process of bringing maker education into formal and informal educational settings involves different approaches and strategies than in a more traditional educational setting. Maker Educator as a Lead Learner.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Social Media - Google+ , Twitter , and Facebook - Google+ is my go to for education and technology resources, connections and sharing. I also use Twitter for education and technology resource finding. Tech & Learning - great resource for educators and administrators on educational technology.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 19, 2011

Since that time so much has gone on in the world of Social Media in Education, I decided it needed some updating. Check out this short presentation from 2 of the best and most connected administrators in education. There is also a wonderful hashtag, #cpchat, that many social media using administrators use. (Oh,

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2011

I absolutely love to share what we are doing at New Milford High School through the lens that social media provides. Things got even better when I learned that I would be participating in the 2011 ASCD Conference Scholars Program. Once the conference began I hit the floor running. How was your ASCD Conference experience?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Everyone knows what bullying is — someone being taunted physically or mentally by others — and there are endless resources devoted to educating both students and teachers on how to combat bullying. It first aired in 2011 and has been viewed by over 11 million people. But what about cyberbullying?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Everyone knows what bullying is — someone being taunted physically or mentally by others — and there are endless resources devoted to educating both students and teachers on how to combat bullying. Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards.

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Waterford

JULY 30, 2023

Read on to find out how you and your teachers can increase family and parental engagement in your schools, encourage families in ways to support their children’s education, and build a winning education team. The earlier educators start promoting family engagement, the more effective it is.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 15, 2011

We should talk – what are you doing to ensure student safety online?

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The Principal of Change

JUNE 20, 2017

Years ago, I had a real turning point in my thinking regarding social media use with students while listening to a group of students share some stories with me. I told this story the other day to a group of educators, and it reminded me of this picture. This is what is so hard about social media in education.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 3, 2011

So here is my reflections on 2010 and my predictions for 2011. Check out the Voicethread In Education wiki for some. So many educators ditched the service all together since the free options for educators doesn''t really have all that they need. More and more people started using the great education features.

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The 21st Century Principal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Yet, what are our K-12 politicians and education policymakers doing? They are banning the use of social media as a means to communicate with students and parents. It is misguided foolishness to think that social media is magically turning teachers into predators, preying on our nation''s children.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Everyone knows what bullying is — someone being taunted physically or mentally by others — and there are endless resources devoted to educating both students and teachers on how to combat bullying. Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In some hands, social media tools are blights on society, tools for bullies and misinformation campaigns. But it was also on Facebook where in 2011 Jivani, then in ninth grade, posted a video of her removing the wig. Sometimes, they’re a canvas for artists, sources to build community, paths by which people find a higher calling.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

It''s that time of year again, when bloggers from around the globe submit the best of the best in the education world from the previous year for the Edublog Awards. And we should honor everyone who works tirelessly in schools and in education everyday to make learning better for kids. This is always a tough spot for me.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 1, 2019

When your child is playing an educational video game or video chatting with a relative, for example, that is active screen time. Low-income students are most likely to use screen time excessively, in part because their families may not have access to non-digital educational resources.[6] 5 Quick Tips on Limiting Screen Time at Home.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 29, 2015

In a past post blog I discussed the idea that every educator has a story and that they should share those stories: Educators are doing amazing things with their learners in spite of the standards-based and accountability-driven movements. resources, ideas, success, challenges, ahas, student insights, anything education related.

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SpeechTechie

DECEMBER 6, 2011

The shortlist of nominees for the 2011 Edublog Awards was announced this weekend. Lifetime Achievement- Special Education Teacher and Mac Genius Meg Wilson Thanks, and be sure to check out as many nominees as you can! right? :-) I''m really honored to be nominated in the Best EdTech/Resource Sharing Blog Category.

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edWeb.net

MAY 3, 2017

edWeb is so excited to congratulate Michelle Luhtala, department chair at New Canaan High School Library in Connecticut, for being selected as a 2017 AASL Social Media Superstars winner ! I’m the founder of edWeb.net and had just started our social network for educators.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2014

.” Unfortunately, there is a wide gap between the number of under-skilled Rhode Islanders and the number of adult education openings available through the state. Even if there were enough adult education services to help each person, some adults are unaware of which skills they need.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Everyone knows what bullying is — someone being taunted physically or mentally by others — and there are endless resources devoted to educating both students and teachers on how to combat bullying. Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The Edublog Awards were started about 7 years ago to counteract the trend of blocking social media in school districts and celebrate the educational power of these resources. Obviously social media has been transformative for me and my practice and I wanted to participate for that reason again this year.

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SpeechTechie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

Hi Folks, I am going to be offering a series of Friday sessions through Massachusetts Computer Using Educators (MASSCUE). The day will also include a component on using social media tools with students at varying levels. The first is on a topic close to my heart, Personal Learning Networks. Hope some of you can make it!

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 20, 2015

Here are some great apps for Educational Administrators to use to improve communication, collaboration, efficiency, and organization. Social Media - Social Media is an excellent resource for administrators. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. It''s a great tool to stay organized.

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Waterford

JULY 21, 2022

One of the best ways to set up students for lifelong success is by involving their families in their educational journey. To understand the importance of family involvement in education, it’s important to clarify what it means. Family engagement is most effective when it’s encouraged earlier in the year.[3] Heightened teacher morale.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Everyone knows what bullying is — someone being taunted physically or mentally by others — and there are endless resources devoted to educating both students and teachers on how to combat bullying. This is an educational digital storybook that dives into the dangers of cyberbullying and how friends can step up and stop it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

Listen to Jennifer Gonzalez talk about 5 tech tools every educator should try in 2017. Jon’s core PL skills are focused on 1:1 deployment, Common Core, Project Based Learning, social media skills and Lesson Design. chief innovation officer of CUE, who has helped train 32,000 educators since he’s been there.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Students these days are terrible at sorting true facts from misinformation online and on social media, many studies show. Caulfield, along with Stanford University emeritus education professor Sam Wineburg, set out to create that guidance for students — and anyone struggling to cope with today’s information landscape.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Take texting or social media interaction, for example. Synchronous Learning vs. Asynchronous Learning in Online Education. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 24(4), 2011, pp. The Internet and Higher Education, 2000, 3(4), pp. Social Science Space. Sources : TBS Staff. The Best Schools.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Tuesday, August 17, 2022) — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. As part of the Discovery Education family of services, DoodleLearning will continue to apply its educational ability to building and deploying affordable learning solutions for students worldwide.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 20, 2015

The issues from our 2011 Iowa, Did You Know? What if… every Urban Education Network of Iowa district had an ‘alternative’ high school for low-achieving students that focused on creative inquiry, collaborative problem-solving, and community contribution instead of worksheet packets and self-paced online courses? Bottom line.

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The Electric Educator

MARCH 15, 2011

Ever since that first introduction I have found the MACUL organization to be a wonderful way to connect with brilliant Michigan educators. This year I need to cut out a little bit early on Friday to help my students submit the final section of our 2011 yearbook. If you''re attending, perhaps I''ll see you in the Social Media Cafe.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 12, 2017

I was painfully bored during my K-12 education. My undergraduate education, except for a few bright spots, was just an extension of my K-12 education including more grill and drill with sages on the stages (literally since I went to such a large university); taking notes and taking lots of multiple choice tests. I was wrong.

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