Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The new social media app Clubhouse is gaining traction across many industries as Influencers, celebrities , and marketing professionals are heading to the app to connect and collaborate. (If Like Twitter, Clubhouse provides a space to connect with like minded individuals and groups, expanding your professional learning network.

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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. Part of connecting and spreading the word of new posts, online conferences I’ve organized, online courses, Twitter chats, and other news is creating visuals to share online.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 14, 2021

From October 1-31, activities are available to join in, whether for a day like during the DigCitSummit held last year, or an entire Digital Citizenship Week event, or Twitter chats and webinars focused on digital citizenship. October has become the month where educators participate in events focused on digital citizenship.

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EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 30, 2023

billion users globally , social media has revolutionized how we communicate and connect with one another. Social media has also made its way into the world of education. With the help of social media, teachers can authentically engage with their students. Not just in our private lives.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 24, 2020

Now, this represented an excellent first step, but probably the most impactful shift to the way I not only thought but worked, came in the unsuspecting form of a little blue bird and a tool called Twitter in 2009. Social media has completely disrupted that and, in the process, removed barriers such as time, geography, and money.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2014

You see, prior to 2009 I was adamantly opposed to even the thought of using social media for both personal and professional reasons. I swore that I would never be on any social media site and became disgusted when friends and family brought up the topic. This is how I saw social media and mobile technology back in 2009.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 3, 2021

The move to remote learning, then a hybrid model , and frequent back-and-forth changes necessitated the need for timely and accessible information. Below is a quick list of ideas to consider: Social media Video streaming (i.e., Below is a quick list of ideas to consider: Social media Video streaming (i.e.,

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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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Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 16, 2018

How Kids Are Using Mainstream Social Apps What You Should Know About Your Child’s Social Media Platforms The Most Popular Social Apps Among Teens and How They’re Using Them What Are the Mainstream Social Apps and How Are Teens Using Them? Twitter Twitter allows users to post 280-character messages known as “tweets.”

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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

JANUARY 22, 2014

Without hesitation I immediately went to my computer and sent out the news using the NMHS social media channels ( Facebook and Twitter ) as well as pushing the notice out using the official school app developed by Beeonics. We now live in the " Information Age " where access is 24/7.

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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. . by Jennifer Brown.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 29, 2013

Almost all of this growth can be attributed to a point in time that I became connected using a variety of social media tools. Being on an isolated island in terms of access to information had a real negative impact on my ability to move my school forward during my first two years as principal.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. 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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. If you follow me on Twitter and Instagram, you should see some of the things I’m sharing. So, the official hashtag is #ISTELive and you can follow and see all of the things people are discussing on social media. ISTE Resources.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Back in 2009 when we began to transform teaching and learning at New Milford High School we were extremely fortunate at the time to have wireless Internet access throughout the school. Access to the Internet allowed us and our students to harness and leverage thousands of free tools to support teaching and learning as described above.

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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. Although I was quite resistant to create a Facebook or a Twitter account, once I did, my Professional Learning Network (PLN) has continued to grow.

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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.

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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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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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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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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. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . . by Joe Marquez.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2016

For anyone who missed the April announcement, Twitter switched its app category from ‘social media’ (where it consistently ranked in the top ten with Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Pinterest) to ‘news’ (now ranked #1, ahead of apps like CNN, Fox News, and Reddit).

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

Up until this point I really didn’t have a clue as to what it was all about except that it was a social media tool that functioned like an electronic bulletin board. Here is a list of my other current boards: Twitter Resources, Apps, and Tools iPad Apps for Administrators Educational Videos Chrome Extensions.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 27, 2016

“The hashtag, that ubiquitous pound sign followed by a keyword, are part of the language of social media.”- Hashtags (text with a # sign front) are found all over social media on sites like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Vine, and GooglePlus. I tend to find the best resources with hashtags on Twitter.

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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. Think of this list as a great way to get organized.

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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. Context matters.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 24, 2018

Backchannels or back-channeling is common at conferences where attendees use tools like Twitter to discuss the various presentations in near real time. In many cases, especially during conferences, presentations, and workshops, Twitter is the preferred medium for this.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2018

In our digital age, social interactions are evolving as people increasingly turn to social media and other virtual spaces to connect. Researchers question if social media hurts or harms our ability to interact with one another, and so far the results are mixed. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 12/14/2018 - 13:24.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

So many resources are being shared daily on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. When using social media, think about the platforms being used and mix it up by mashing together text, hyperlinks, images, and video. This definitely applies now. Don't ignore self-care These are stressful times for teachers.

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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. While the stress of the pandemic, lack of reliable Internet access, and a thousand understandable reasons could be part of students not showing up, students weren’t motivated to want to attend.

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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. It just shows that reading is as accessible an option as playing games or watching videos on your phone. The latter also has chat and online forums where students interact safely.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 18, 2022

Social media has over a thousand posts on how awesome it is. I was introduced to it via my history teacher network on Twitter (a plug for using Twitter for professional purposes). The platform also has a library of over 45,000 topics teachers can access when looking for a content lesson or idea. Confusion sets in.

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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. He can be found on Twitter @T4edtech, Linkedin , and on his YouTube Channel Transformative Edtech.

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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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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 7, 2018

Social media, software and apps all have settings that can keep data protected. From email and social media to collaboration tools such as G Suite for Education and cloud storage, students today need a solid understanding of which solution is best for a given situation and also need to know how to use it effectively.

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