A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 29, 2019

Well, another year of writing has passed, and it was a big one as 2019 marked ten years since I began my blogging journey. Well, after begrudgingly agreeing to pen some guest posts for him, I built up my confidence and launched my blog in March of 2019. Without further ado, here are my top posts of 2019.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

ICE 2019: What Does It Take to Start an Esports Team? Wed, 02/27/2019 - 10:58. All it takes to kick off an esports team in a K–12 school or district is a dedicated internal champion, proponents advised this week at the 2019 Illinois Computing Educators conference. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

His most recent book, Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences that Impact a Lifetime , was released in October of 2019. You can connect with Tom on social media. Prior to moving to his role in Washington, D.C.,

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 10:25. If you only do one thing to better protect your online privacy in 2019, start using a VPN,” writes Michael Grothaus in Fast Company. . Be Cautious on Social Media. Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online. shailaja.neela…. Beware of Online Questionnaires.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

Fri, 05/17/2019 - 10:40. With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. We talk with students about their responsibility for their own devices and their own use of internet and social media. . eli.zimmerman_9856. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 6, 2020

Here they are–my top 10 of 2019 (though I’ve skipped any that have to do with website reviews and tech tips because they’re covered in separate posts): Top Ten Hits. Here are the Top Ten Misses of 2019 –posts I thought were great, but you-all didn’t visit as much. Talk about humility. Digital Citizenship.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

Sun, 04/14/2019 - 10:28. With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In addition to being a full-time principal, Evan speaks across the country on leadership, how to improve literacy in schools, the digital principal, social media, how to involve all staff in goal setting, how to organize effective work teams, and the impact of culture and positivity on work.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! I started this blog 10 years ago, which was shortly after using Twitter and other social media tools to connect with educators. You can access free templates that can be copied to make creating the same type of visual quick and easy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 8, 2020

Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? How to Use Google Drawings. 61 K-8 Hour of Code Suggestions–by Grade Level. 10 Tech Tools for Your Math Class. 4 Great Alternatives to Google Classroom. 11 Webtools That Make Images Talk. 6 Ways to Make Classroom Typing Fun. How to Use Google Sheets in the K-12 Classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

March 13, 2019, for many educators in California and nationwide, was a day that will forever be etched in their memories. In previous posts, I wrote about using social media in the classroom for instruction and to share ideas. I think you’ll find a lot to relate to: Has Teaching Changed Since the Pandemic?

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Neo LMS

JUNE 20, 2019

Bold educators go to ISTE 2019. The annual event attracts over 16,000 attendees and industry representatives, including teachers, technology coordinators, administrators, library media specialists, teacher educators and policymakers. Meet NEO at ISTE 2019. See you at ISTE 2019! The post Meet NEO at ISTE 2019!

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Wed, 11/20/2019 - 13:14. Researchers anticipated the global esports market would reach $1 billion in 2019 , and project that by 2021, the number of esports viewers will eclipse that of all other major U.S. Fact or Fallacy: Why Esports Are Here to Stay in K–12 Schools. shailaja.neela…. sports leagues except the NFL. . by Snow White.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 12, 2020

Here’s a run-down on what you thought were the most valuable in 2019: Top 10 Tech Tips. Here are the Top Ten tech tips from 2019. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Between these ten, they had over 174,000 visitors during the year. 16 Great Research Websites for Kids. history.com/speeches.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 4, 2019

RLDAA events will be held across nine regions this spring: Remake Learning Days – Eastern KY : April 12–20, 2019. Remake Learning Days – Knoxville, TN : April 15–20, 2019. Remake Learning Days – Southwestern PA : May 9–19, 2019. Remake Learning Days – West Virginia : May 9–19, 2019.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 25, 2019

Mon, 03/25/2019 - 11:01. For decades social media, online forums and messaging boards brought people together around common interests and shared goals. . Immersive Tools Are Poised to Change Communication in K–12 Schools. eli.zimmerman_9856. Online communities are certainly not new.

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Catlin Tucker’s keynote at Fall CUE 2019. Pedro Noguera shares his insights on educational equity, Project Based Learning, and more at PBL World 2019. His research focuses on the ways in which schools are influenced by social and economic conditions, as well as by demographic trends in local, regional and global contexts.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Please join Dr. Heather Johnson and me for one or both of our two Spring 2019 social media workshops for SEHD faculty and students! ]. As a faculty member who has an outsized social media presence ( 53,000+ Twitter followers ; video series with 100+ million views ; one of the top education blogs in the world , etc.),

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

Thu, 08/22/2019 - 08:25. The brains of young children are constantly exposed to stimulation due to smartphones, social media, and the internet,” notes BBN Times contributor Naveen Joshi, founder and CEO of software company Allerin. AR/VR in K–12: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Mon, 09/09/2019 - 09:42. Use of mobile applications and social media. How Technology Can Improve Physical Safety in Schools. eli.zimmerman_9856. What solutions should school leaders consider for securing the physical safety and well-being of students and adults? . A duress button system for offices and classrooms. •

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Nearly 200 colleges face federal civil rights investigations opened in 2019 about whether they are accessible and communicate effectively to people with disabilities. Among the newer aspects of these kinds of complaints is whether college social media communication meets accessibility standards.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The good news is that information is easier to come by than ever before—many students, even at an elementary age, have access to smartphones, the Internet, and a pervasive, never-ending flow of social media. Today, social media plays an outsized role in how people get their information. Take a News Literacy Quiz.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Mon, 02/18/2019 - 10:45. Just as educational experts acknowledge technology’s role in early education, physicians and psychologists also recognize that spending too much time immersed in computers, smartphones or social media can have a negative impact on child development. How Primary Students Can Use Technology Effectively.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! You can attend my online graduate course, Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media , to experience networked learning and dive deep into some of the digital learning theories mentioned below: Connectivism by George Siemens and Stephen Downes.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

Technology, most specifically social media, has flattened the world. It behooves all of us to consider reality when ideas are presented, whether through social media, workshops, professional development days, in books, or during keynotes and presentations. We live in amazing times. You can see the tweet below.

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2022

According to Common Sense, between 2015 and 2019, screen use among teenagers (ages 13 to 18) increased by 11 percent. Enter the pandemic, which led to canceled club meetings and sporting events, online learning and restricted socialization. TikTok wasn’t as big a platform in 2019, and it wasn’t even a thing in 2015.”

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 24, 2019

Megan Frazer Blakemore (@meganbfrazer) June 24, 2019. Margret Atkinson (@fmargret) June 24, 2019. Sign up for my In-Service / Graduate Fully Accredited online courses , Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Professional Development, and Methodologies for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 31, 2021

The mother I met on a May evening in 2019 at the Pittsburgh Youth Filmmakers premiere had never heard of the local student film program before that night. led by Remake Learning in cooperation with national partners Digital Promise, PBS Kids for Parents, Common Sense Media, Learning Heroes, and Noggin.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 5, 2020

Some teachers might opt for using social media, posting frequent updates on Twitter, or uploading student reviews of books on Youtube. I read a total of 61 books in 2019, of which at least half were in a digital format. For finding an author, Google is your friend and so is social media and sites such as Goodreads.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 31, 2019

Starts Monday, June 3, 2019! social media. MTI 557: Building Digital Citizens. Last chance to sign up. Click this link ; scroll down to MTI 557 and click for more information and to sign up. If students use the internet, they must be familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. netiquette.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 22, 2019

Please join me on Jan 23, 2019 for a webinar on Building Digital Citizens: Being a responsible digital citizen is critical to success in school and beyond, which is why integrating digital citizenship lessons across the curriculum at every grade level is so important.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Wed, 10/16/2019 - 16:36. The Stop.Think.Connect Toolkit , for example, includes helpful resources for K–8 students, including social media tips, online gaming tips, kids’ presentations and more. In addition to Common Sense Media’s Digital Citizenship curriculum, teachers can look to NICERC for online curricula.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 31, 2019

Teen dating abuse is on the rise and is being compounded by the pressure on teens to portray a “perfect relationship” on social media. Ashley Bendiksen on episode 534 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter One in four teens will experience teen dating abuse.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 23, 2019

Valerie Lewis (@iamvlewis) June 22, 2019. Sign up for my In-Service / Graduate Fully Accredited online courses , Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Professional Development, and Methodologies for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Highlighted Tweets.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

George Couros says we need to stop trying to get back to 2019 and to create something new and better for every child. The Problem with Negativity on Social Media 00;04;47;23 – 00;05;03;09 George Couros And you see and I'm sure I know you've seen this, too, right? There's some negativity on social media.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2019

October 14-18, 2019 is Digital Citizenship Week. How to Teach Social Media Safety. Here are resources from Ask a Tech Teacher and Structured Learning that will help you learn how to teach digital citizenship to your students. Building Digital Citizens (a grad school class, through UC and CSU). More on Digital Citizenship.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Mon, 10/07/2019 - 14:16. What we do: Our communication plan included word of mouth, fliers, the school newsletter, social media posts and visits to our incoming freshman. 5 Steps to Creating a Technology Internship Program. eli.zimmerman_9856. At Illinois’ J. What you can do: Share what you’ve established with everyone.

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