A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2023

One of the most powerful can be quality research, especially peer-reviewed studies. I shared the following on social media recently: Entry points for change are crucial. Recently I asked the following question, "What peer-reviewed research studies support 1:1 laptops in schools?". Below you can see the response.

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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

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Most alarmingly, a recent study found that as little as one to four hours of daily screen time among children aged one is linked with higher risks of developmental delays in communication, fine motor, problem-solving, and personal and social skills by the age of two. However, it’s not just excessive screen time that is a concern.

Technology 447

Technology Digital Citizenship How To Social Media 447

Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2025

No surprise there, considering that just about every week brings new AI products, and students rushing to social media to share how theyre using them on assignments. How should teaching change for a group of students whose studies and social lives were disrupted by COVID-19 (and instructors who had a crash-course in online teaching)?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

The digital world now provides all of us access to some fantastic opportunities. Webinars Improved bandwidth and increased access to technology have helped learning through webinars gain in popularity. Personal Learning Network (PLN) Social media allows any educator to learn anytime, anywhere, with anyone they want.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

In one study , a majority of adult and undergraduate participants were not able to effectively evaluate online sources. Studies such as these are troubling and may leave us feeling hopeless and apprehensive in terms of information and media literacy instruction.

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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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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Platform algorithms like social media determine what news reaches users’ feeds, often prioritizing engagement over factual accuracy. The effects of social media on students Social media platforms serve as both a hub for engagement and a source of distraction for students.

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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 27, 2022

I am learning about many things I haven’t had time to explore during the busy pandemic season and beginning to share many things on social media and here relating to autonomous vehicles, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Robotics, Drones, AI and so many technologies that will truly transform our world. ISTE Resources.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Let me hear from you on social media or in the comments if you have some awesome examples to share! Generative AI Use Case #1: AI is built into social media. Many similar features are also built into the Generative AI cloud features that can be accessed by application from Google.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

It’s simply naive to think that our littlest learners can’t or shouldn’t have access to classroom technology. Technology should be used to increase access to learning opportunities for all children. Like any classroom tool, the youngest learners need good guidance and examples when it comes to engaging with technology in the classroom.

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Edsurge

JULY 13, 2023

“It helps people create a community around studying,” she says. Thompson is part of a trend of college and high school students who stream themselves studying on TikTok or YouTube, often using the hashtag #studywithme. I think of social media as sugar,” she says. The practice is bigger than just homework.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Environmental Education Initiative supports learners with standards-aligned resources that explore contemporary topics in environmental studies. To access Environmental Education Initiative resources, visit environmentaleducationinitiative.discoveryeducation.com. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

This fun, visual tool lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners. And I say frequently to my sister, who has access to this in her classroom, “You are so lucky! And you can move so much faster through mastery when you have access to that.

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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. 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

JULY 29, 2021

Today’s students can utilize the time they invest in studying in the best way possible to achieve their academic goals. The digital divide in accessing learning and teaching tools and large gaps in teacher’s access to digital training are other areas of concern. million users and record a market share of $1.96

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Smart Classrooms have become popular because they provide a flexible, self-paced learning environment; one that levels the playing field for students by making education more accessible to all types of learners. Is the media saved on a dedicated in-lab network, on the general campus network, or on the LMS? overall user experience.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 18, 2021

A new study suggests that this sort of technology overuse doesn’t just pop up during adolescence. The study focused on fifth graders who said they were playing online video games, using social media or texting “many times” a day and their characteristics and behavior in kindergarten. “We

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Neo LMS

MARCH 22, 2022

In the article Interdisciplinary Approach – advantages, disadvantages, and future benefits of interdisciplinary studies, Casey Jones attributes the first attempts of curriculum integration “through joint planning and block scheduling” to advocates who considered it crucial for teaching advancements. Klein and W.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

You can also follow them on social media at EVERFIK12. Studies show that kids as young as seven can start grasping basic money concepts. Whether you teach economics, business, social studies, or career readiness, these financial literacy lessons have a place. I've picked their best courses for this post.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

But an online course accessible through an LMS can include a variety of learning materials — from a recorded video of a lecture to visual graphics, interactive learning scenarios , and even AR or VR elements and 360° simulations. This helps them have a better balance between study time and other type of time. Competency-based courses.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2020

He says he would never use such sites, but he understands their lure this semester, since he is finding it so hard to find other students to study with because of COVID restrictions. So only one student might have asked the question, but a hundred students might access it and use the answer.” Students pay for a subscription of $14.99

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2023

Public schools are online just as much as their students, it seems, with profiles across social media. The quantities were notable, researchers explained, because of well-documented parental concerns over other people having access to their children’s information.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Study Accessibility 221

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

Here is a short list of some of the changes that have been implemented and sustained: Social media use as a communications, public relations, branding, professional growth, and student learning tool implemented in 2009. Students now have access to over 250 unique courses that cater to their interests.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To build on our founders’ mission, the school began offering a women’s studies elective titled “Women and Society”, which I have proudly taught since 2014. Still, our students deserve a curriculum that gives them access to unpacking the injustices of being a young person in a world that still abuses and discriminates against women.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2025

Though it may take many years to understand the full consequences, a team of data scientists wanted to study how college writing might already be affected. The improvement was slow at first in the early months of 2023 and then it improved substantially from October 2023 until the study period ended in March 2024. The results?

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

With the advancement of technology, people can now access information from anywhere in the world, making remote learning more accessible than ever before. degree online and study successfully regardless of your current location. Are there any strategies for mastering difficult concepts while studying online?

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Social media channels provide the digital alternative for the “traditional” social life and support communication within online communities non-stop. They turn to other social media sites , like Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Yik Yak, or Twitter. Everyone is online now.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 15, 2019

The media loves sensational tech stories. Except that it was based on a faulty study , which essentially renders it as fake. According to the Pew Research Center , “Fully 95% of teens have access to a smartphone, and 45% say they are online ‘almost constantly’”. How much time did you spend without social media?

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 4, 2020

Others claim that emotional support and social engagement are the primary drivers of using social media more often. Many articles often cite this study as solid proof for banning smartphones. That is, of course, the state of flow , which students can achieve in class and when they’re studying at home.

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EdTech4Beginners

AUGUST 17, 2021

This is because our communicating, working, studying, and — for some people — living migrates to the digital world. The main audience of the Internet and social media is youth; therefore, there is a point in teaching it some things about digital literacy. So let’s explore what students should know about it. Digital Safety.

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Neo LMS

JULY 5, 2022

In the absence of being together in the same physical space, finding a tool or tools that we can rely on whether it’s social media, a voice message, jumping on a quick video call, or having a collaborative space and posting a question, there are tons of options. Social network communities.

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Tools Social Media Microsoft Professional Learning 350

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2021

Passwords are now required to access websites, banking, email, social media, favorite shopping sites, chat venues like iMessenger, and even certain documents. A study in the UK found that the average person has around 118 accounts. Why change passwords. How to manage passwords. Take password management seriously.

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