EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. The realities of social media, both good and bad, spurred organizations like Project B3 to step in to teach students how to participate online in a healthy, thoughtful and safe way. .

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 20, 2022

Social media is, and still represents, one of the most powerful ways to move a learning culture forward and engage with stakeholders. Strategically utilize an array of free tools such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok to communicate real-time information that stakeholders can access on any device.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 24, 2020

Social media has completely disrupted that and, in the process, removed barriers such as time, geography, and money. Why would you not want access to all of these when they are readily available? HERE you can access a quick-start guide. All of us are limited to the people we surround ourselves with in life.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

3 – Social Media Tools in Teaching – Using Them the Right Way I’ve seen social media used in ways that aren’t very safe or effective. For example, when teachers post their video conferencing links publicly on social media, they are unknowingly allowing unwanted attendees to enter their online classrooms.

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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. 6 Classroom resources that help students become digital citizens.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

Improved collaboration Similar to how social media has redefined the notion of community, digital tools are also changing the dynamic between students and teachers, affecting how they interact and collaborate. Instant Access Once connected to the Internet, the opportunities to access information and resources are limitless.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

K–12 students have more access to the internet than ever, thanks to the multitude of personal devices at their fingertips. . With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. .

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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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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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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2019

Adobe Spark gives students and teachers user-friendly tools to make and share videos, web pages and social media posts. Because it is web-based, students can access their work easily on any device. Because it is web-based, students can access their work easily on any device. amy.burroughs_26341. amy.burroughs_26341.

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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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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

In an always-online world, many students use public Wi-Fi networks to access the internet for homework and for entertainment. Be Cautious on Social Media. They should not, nor should they write them down. A password manager can help students keep track of them. Make VPN Your Friend. Beware of Online Questionnaires.

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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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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The metaverse, a simulated digital environment, is one option that can allow for meaningful social interactions to take place within a virtual world. In addition, these virtual worlds also have the potential to boost accessibility, deliver greater freedom of expression, and encourage students with social anxieties.

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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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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. However, true immersion is not guaranteed, and issues, such as accessibility, are always important to consider. Broadly, the metaverse refers to the creation of virtual worlds or spaces in which social interactions can occur.

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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

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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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

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

While the challenges schools have faced during the pandemic are often portrayed in the media, some notable changes to practice have occurred. Each day I am in awe as I see innovation in action shared on social media, especially in the areas of blended, remote, and hybrid pedagogy. The interactive classroom can be accessed HERE.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 30, 2020

With most schools, restaurants, coffee shops, and public libraries closed, students have lost much of their access to public wifi. Work with local businesses and partners to create wifi hotspots where students can safely access wifi while maintaining social distancing protocols. Finally, keep it simple.

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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

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

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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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Leaders must begin to establish a vision and strategic plan to create classrooms and buildings that are more reflective of the real world while empowering learners to use technology in powerful ways through either personalized or blended strategies and increased access in the form of BYOD or 1:1. This needs to be prioritized.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Take Advantage of Social Media. Make Information Easy to Access With the Cloud. For example, students can develop digital portfolios to access all of their college readiness work, resumes, informational interviews, essays for college and scholarship applications.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

If you or your school doesn’t use one of these at scale, consider using a general Google Doc where the permission is set that anyone can access without signing in. For more ideas follow #remotelearning on social media. For multimedia discourse, tools like Padlet and Linoit could be smashed with your LMS.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The metaverse itself can be described as a virtual setting that users are able to occupy synchronously, which facilitates meaningful social interactions. ’ The company saw the metaverse as the future of online social interactions and as the evolution of existing social media. Understanding Metaverse Education .

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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

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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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

Technology, most specifically social media, has flattened the world. Educators now have access anytime from anywhere to people, ideas, resources, strategies, and feedback. Educators now have access anytime from anywhere to people, ideas, resources, strategies, and feedback. We live in amazing times.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

When using social media, think about the platforms being used and mix it up by mashing together text, hyperlinks, images, and video. In cases where there is not equitable access, teachers need support developing and implementing non-digital strategies that challenge kids to think and apply their thinking in authentic ways.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 26, 2020

It goes without saying that many of them are dealing with some intense challenges such as equitable access to technology, WIFI availability, finding time to assist their kids with school work, and a general sense of not knowing what to do in a remote learning world. If it isn’t, then you can consider mailing out messages.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2023

I shared the following on social media recently: Entry points for change are crucial. For example, students can use laptops to access online resources, collaborate with classmates, and create multimedia projects. I refer to these as entry points, which can serve as a catalyst for any initiative or strategic plan.

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