The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

Must-Read Tech Book. 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. Some books I’d recommend besides the one in the opener include: ?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2019

The last chapter of the book weaves all the concepts together while emphasizing the importance of efficacy in any change initiative. Evergreen : Many technology books are D.O.A I also re-organized some of the chapters by moving the ones focused on learning to the beginning of the book. dead on arrival) once published.

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Social Media Strategy Resources Tools 419

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

This post is the first in a series that will outline the foundational elements of my new book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. My book will focus on each of these elements as part of a change process. Chapter 5 in my book takes a critical look at how digital leaders communicate.

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Ditch That Textbook

JULY 11, 2019

Examples: We have lots of access to research and best practice to inform our teaching. Educators from all over the world share their best ideas and discuss freely via social media. In many ways, we educators live in an exciting time to be in the classroom and work with students. It’s easier than ever for […].

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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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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

Technology, most specifically social media, has flattened the world. Remember when we had to get all of our professional literature and information from journals, books, conferences, over the phone, or people that we came in direct contact with? We live in amazing times.

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Education Social Media Differentiated Instruction Outcomes 360

Teacher Reboot Camp

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Students all over the world have access to knowledge, resources, and experts to help them learn in rich ways and accomplish great things. The Internet and social media provide learners with a worldwide audience in which to share their ideas, passions, innovations, thoughts, and brilliance. Mission: Be a reporter for a day.

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

I’m wondering if you might recommend what top three books would you suggest I read outside of ‘Urgency for Teachers,’ ‘Pedagogy of the Oppressed,’ ‘The New Education?’ I’ve ordered your book as well. Tim Carson, Skilled Trades and OER Advocate First, allow me to tell you why I don’t typically read books about online learning.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 20, 2019

I am pleased to announce that my book chapter in Multimedia Learning Theory: Preparing for the New Generation of Students is now available! Hope the book is useful to some of you. My chapter is titled Multimedia Learning and the Educational Leader. Happy reading! Multimedia learning and the educational leader. Jenlink & B.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Student Engagement I’m in social media groups where frustrated teachers recently commented that their grade books looked like “Swiss Cheese” and that many students were just missing during online learning sessions. You can create a community of learners in your school, your department, and through social media.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Tony Bates (Free digital book). Hybrid Pedagogy is an open-access journal of learning, teaching, and technology. Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks. The post will not appear until that day.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2024

These days, you might be asked to scan a QR code and visit a website, access meeting documents online, interact digitally, or use a backchannel device to share your real-time thoughts with the presenter. They’ll do most everything you need–access websites, take notes, email friends, text colleagues, scan QR codes, post blog updates.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 14, 2018

This portfolio doesn’t need to have been started at the beginning of the year and only takes about 1 or 2 class periods for students to complete depending on your setup and technology access. Make sure to provide them with instructions to provide you with the Shareable link so you can access their portfolios.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2024

From book clubs to coding groups, these extracurricular activities provide informal spaces for students to connect over common passions. Social Media Integration. Create moderated, school-specific social media channels where students can share their thoughts, discuss topics, and organize events.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

The advent of social media introduced yet another responsibility into my already packed schedule: digital leadership. Creating or further developing a Personal Learning Network (PLN) is also essential to access 24/7 ideas, strategies, feedback, resources, and support.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2023

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.) I also think that: Every tech tool should have a “kill switch” – this includes social media.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Our learners need to learn how to argue more intelligently, which is why in my book, Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch EdTech Missions , students are sent on the mission to engage in a thought-provoking online debate with their peers. Additionally, most social networks focus on visuals and multimedia versus text.

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Social Media Examples EdTech Video 341

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 6, 2019

There is lots of value in this book and a great deal of information that validates what we know about good leadership and strong school organizations. What I liked about the book. All are critically-important components of robust, future-ready schools and each gets substantial coverage in their respective book chapters.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

She used social media, specifically Twitter, to increase student engagement as well as relevancy and meaning. Below is a description of the assignment that was handed out to the students: Image credit: https://twitter.com/TweetsForClass Choose 4 characters from your book – the protagonist, the antagonist, and two others.

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Social Media Assessment Twitter Student Engagement 300

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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Social Media Personal Learning Network Facebook Strategy 353

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

I am very excited about my upcoming book titled “ Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times ” which will be published by Corwin Press. The entire book looks at leadership through the lens of practitioners in the digital age. Both of these definitions highlight the importance of social influence.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

He received a free copy of my book, Learning to Go: Lesson Ideas for Teaching with Mobile Devices, Cell Phones and BYOT. Novel Effect is an amazing iOS app to use when reading popular children’s books or poetry. Make different types of reading materials accessible and available to learners. Show them how to check out books.

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Libraries Social Media Microsoft Mobility 305

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. Professional development today is greatly changed compared to how it was in the past because we now have access to different resources.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 26, 2019

In trying to discover the true cognitive, emotional or social benefits of reading literature I came across some dicey commentary (which I shall not reward with a backlink here) and research linking reading with well-being etc. Book knowledge is indeed power in these instances, it seems. Number of Literary Readers (in millions).

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Trends Libraries Social Media Report 327

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 16, 2014

After reading his book Drive a few years back my professional practice was significantly changed for the better. The power of social media then connected the both of us leading to him Skyping with the students at New Milford High School, a personal dialogue over the years, and his endorsement of my new book on Digital Leadership.

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Neo LMS

MAY 25, 2021

From an email address to a social security number, just about any piece of personal information can be used by cybercriminals for malicious means. Even seemingly innocent social media posts can contain clues that hackers can use to guess passwords for other online portals that the students or their parents may use at home.

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Online Learning Social Media Learning Guidelines 343

Neo LMS

JUNE 27, 2019

Fifty-nine percent of students who use social media say they use it to discuss educational subjects with their peers. It is now more accessible than ever to create interactive lessons, implement PBL projects , offer personalized learning, and organize classroom activities. Examples of technology in the classroom. Cloud servers.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 17, 2022

Let me be clear: No one has all the answers, no matter how many books they have written, keynotes delivered, or years of experience under their belt. Social media tools such as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook allow you to ask any question and receive responses from all over the globe.

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Personal Learning Network Social Media Facebook Personalized Learning 428

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

It also provided friends and family with an update on my life in a pre-social media world. When it comes to connecting with your colleagues, I’ve seen teams of teachers commit to a book study as a way to connect and learn. When I was in college, I started writing a holiday newsletter to include with my Christmas cards.

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Learning Blended Learning UDL Groups 545

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 20, 2019

The exponential evolution if the Internet and social media tools have allowed for the quick sharing of knowledge, ideas, images, videos, and opinions. In one respect everyone with a smartphone has instant access to information at any time and from anywhere. Digital literacy is more important now than it has ever been.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 22, 2013

This post is the sixth in a series that will outline the foundational elements of my new book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. My book will focus on each of these elements as part of a change process. It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014. To view the entire series click HERE.

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The Web20Classroom

APRIL 20, 2020

It can be challenging if you don't have any books at home. Sure, you might be sharing on social media every day but social media comes and goes. Sure, you might be sharing on social media every day but social media comes and goes. Writing and Reflection- Writing is reading too.

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EdTech Social Media Exercises Libraries 364

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 17, 2023

Some Typical Prompts for AI Art Generation Additionally, I've bought some books on artistic styles and terminologies because knowing the words to use is part of making AI art generation accessible to our students (and ourselves.) Of course, this has all kinds of questions for creators. Artist: _ In the style of _ artist.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2024

Holding several new books, I was transported back to my high school years, a time before smartphones and social media, when I would cautiously approach the gay and lesbian section of my local bookstore. Reading, then, becomes a means of self-affirmation, and readers often seek their mirrors in books.”

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Even with little access to technology teachers can add background music to a story or show students a short clip to spark conversation or inspire ideas for writing. If you like these ideas, take one of my courses or check out my books. I’ve worked with language learners in over 20 countries.

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Resources Technology Advocacy Social Media 264

Education Elements

MAY 28, 2019

An expanding middle class has provided access to a family budget which young people use to spend 14X more on food (compared to adults); 8X more on books and clothes (up to 79% have purchased online); and twice as much on entertainment.

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