Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty. Nowadays, there are so many social media platforms that it can be overwhelming to keep track of for teachers. As Twitter evolved to become mainstream social media, my use did. I need a lesson idea, and I need it now!” Where did I turn?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 6, 2014

A thousand years ago, books were accessible to a select few. Often, you needed to be part of a certain social class, ethnicity, and profession. I feel incredibly blessed to live at a time when technological developments continue to strive to provide access to the entire world. . – Steve Ballmer. Byte-sized Potential.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 14, 2021

With so many students interacting and having access to social media and digital tools, they need to develop the right skills to navigate these spaces and be prepared to deal with any challenges or barriers that may arise. Beyond using some different apps and websites, I also recommend checking out some blogs and books.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I started this blog 10 years ago, which was shortly after using Twitter and other social media tools to connect with educators. The awesome part is these tools are free and offer access to awesome fonts, stock photos, frames, templates, and icons. Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar !

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In some cases that means asking students to grant access to the version history of a document in a system like Google Docs, and in others it involves turning to new web browser extensions that have been created for just this purpose. We can see which ones are getting traction.

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The Thinking Stick

APRIL 14, 2025

Aaron shares his journey as a high school social studies teacher and how he began using AI tools like ChatGPT in his classroom. They explore the importance of teaching AI literacy, the need for structured learning environments, and the challenges of ensuring equitable access to technology for all students.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

writes Gary Davis, chief consumer security evangelist at McAfee, in a company blog post. The majority of schools aren’t negligent and many have put data security frameworks in place, writes Toni Birdsong, a family safety evangelist for McAfee, in a company blog post. Be Cautious on Social Media. Make VPN Your Friend.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators need to rest and recover this summer. So, in this blog post, I’m going to share 20 teaching areas that are relevant to distance learning and why these topics might be one you choose to take a professional development course to learn this summer.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2023

As of the writing of this blog post, the letter has 1377 signatures. We should consider which jobs should be automated and which should remain under human control (Ahem, content moderation, something social media receives a resounding F on lately.) If social media wants to charge me for it, so be it.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2024

Account Breaches Cybercriminals can deploy a variety of techniques, including hacking and credential stuffing, to unlawfully gain access to online profiles. They can take over both your personal and work-related accounts, from your emails and social media to online teaching platforms. If it doesn’t, it’s best not to click on it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2024

Social Media Integration. Create moderated, school-specific social media channels where students can share their thoughts, discuss topics, and organize events. As these technologies become more accessible, they offer unique opportunities for creating immersive, shared experiences.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 21, 2020

Nearpod enables teachers to create engaging lessons which can include virtual trips and 3D objects and offers thousands of lessons on important topics like coding, digital citizenship, social-emotional learning, social media use, English learner lessons, and many other related to grade level or content area. CoSpaces EDU.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Communicate With Social Media. With 90% of school-age individuals (kids over thirteen and adults) on some form of social media, it has become a natural way to communicate ideas, collaborate on projects, accept class work, and answer questions. More on Social Media. That’s easy to solve.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

These tools allow you to monitor and restrict your child’s online activities, including access to certain websites and apps. Monitor Social Media Use: If your child uses social media platforms, familiarize yourself with the platforms and their privacy settings. This is a challenge, but not without solutions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. So, the official hashtag is #ISTELive and you can follow and see all of the things people are discussing on social media. This went out in my newsletter this morning as well. ISTE Resources. A Hot Podcast or Two on Technology and Hot Topics.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Highlight cyberthieves, underage predators and hackers, and discuss some of the ways that these criminals may try to gain access, whether it’s by finding their way into chat rooms or social media, or by trying to hack passwords to get into students’ accounts. Unknown devices accessing the school’s network.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2024

This way, even if someone manages to crack your password, they’d still require your secondary authentication to gain access to your accounts. If your device is lost or stolen, these measures can help protect your data from unauthorized access. Be mindful of the personal information you share on social media and other platforms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

While students’ access to information is highly beneficial for learning, technology also exposes them to mental, emotional, and psychological risks that, when left unchecked, can have long-term consequences. As such, parents and educators must be more proactive in managing technology use to mitigate these health consequences.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

We live in amazing times where readily accessible research and connectivity converge to not only transform practices but also provide the means to share them for the benefit of others. I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. Generative AI Use Case #1: AI is built into social media.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In todays world, algorithms dictate much of what we see online. Human-Curated Content: Tips for creating and managing your own professional learning hub to access diverse, relevant resources.

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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! ]. Unfortunately, two decades after the Internet became accessible to the masses, many educators still are slow to realize the possibilities that accompany our new digital tools and online environments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

Unaccounted time for social media and gaming usage. So, I took it upon myself to implement it in my classroom with some success selecting certain days during the instructional week to limit screen access. Four to six hours in front of a computer for instruction. Sounds like too much screen time?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2024

Between newsletters for parents, announcements on social media, communications for students and parents, and more, it became a challenge to demonstrate the excitement and engagement of learning through what could be boring tools. Then I got an email from the folks at Creative Fabrica.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Students can use Google Earth to take a virtual tour of a zoo or a blog to collaborate on class research. This used to mean limiting access to the internet, blocking websites, and layering rules upon rules hoping (vainly) students would be discouraged from using an infinite and fascinating resource. It didn’t work.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 5, 2020

I follow book blogs and I am part of an online book club. The classic option is creating a blog, where students contribute with their own book reviews. Some teachers might opt for using social media, posting frequent updates on Twitter, or uploading student reviews of books on Youtube. Plus, books count as friends, right?

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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. Blogging and reflections. We can engage in our own writing, or read some of the education blogs out there and make connections that way. We must continue to learn.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

Use social media platforms to engage with students and provide supplemental resources. You can also use social media platforms to connect with your students to help them prepare for their exams. Supplement traditional textbooks with digital versions that can be accessed online.

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Neo LMS

JULY 27, 2021

However, parents nowadays are more into social media, so the solutions mentioned above will help teachers reach parents easier. Edublogs is a blogging platform that can act as a school, department or class website where teachers can post classroom activities and showcase students’ work.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 24, 2019

Students can use Google Earth to take a virtual tour of a zoo or a blog to collaborate on class research. This used to mean limiting access to the Internet, blocking websites, and layering rules upon rules hoping (vainly) to discourage students from using an infinite and fascinating resource. It didn’t work. Middle School.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 27, 2017

I’ve seen how technology motivates learners of all ages to find their voice, connect with language learners around the world, and have access to knowledge and resources in multiple languages. Poor students often carry around cheap cell phones or access the Internet through a library or Internet cafe.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 18, 2022

Social media has over a thousand posts on how awesome it is. The platform also has a library of over 45,000 topics teachers can access when looking for a content lesson or idea. —Christian Miraglia is a recently retired 36 year educator and now Educational Technology Consultant at t4edtech where he also blogs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 17, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So many things are happening with Artificial Intelligence right now; much of it is generative AI artwork. I started with QuickDraw, which recognizes doodling along with the curriculum from the MIT Media Lab on AI ethics. Artist: _ In the style of _ artist.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 30, 2023

Search Social Media Searching directories, waiting by the phone for hours, and swinging by the last known address were all the old ways of tracking someone down. But now, with the advent of social media, tracking down an old teacher is easier than ever. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter These conversations need to happen. The post TeachAI.org, a New Organization to Talk about AI in the Classroom appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. They are vulnerable.

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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. And I say frequently to my sister, who has access to this in her classroom, “You are so lucky! You guys, the people in classrooms today are so privileged because they have that kind of access all the time.

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