The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Social Media: The New Stage. Social Media: The New Audience. Social media gives us largest ballroom ever assembled where people from around the world can mix, mingle, and find their clique. We’re ignoring a powerful platform that will help kids want to write again: social media. Social Media!

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As I said in the first article, with so many things grabbing the attention of administrators, AI seems to be taking a back seat in the minds of many. Let's look at what is happening and a classroom application where there is one. I'll also share stories from my classroom and how we're using AI if it applies.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2022

million views from visitors, about 10,000 followers who have read some or all of our 2,731 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. 4 Great Alternatives to Google Classroom. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? An Open Letter to Teachers About Online Classes. Top Ten Misses.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 24, 2018

I frequently use online articles and resources with my students to supplement our curriculum. I want them reading, thinking about, and discussing hot topics that impact their lives; however, engaging students around online articles hasn’t always been easy. InsertLearning Functionality.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 31, 2020

After receiving feedback from several educators on social media, I rectified this oversight, but it also got me thinking a great deal more about what is on every educator's mind. Up to this point, the majority of conversations I have witnessed on social media, news pieces, and articles have focused on students' health and safety.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

For these reasons and more, teachers are leaving the classroom. EdSurge recently published two articles that explore this phenomenon from different angles. These two stories are currently our most popular, and they’ve been shared thousands of times on social media. Too much stress. Too little time to plan. Period.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Christian Miraglia, wrote an interesting article on changes in teaching since the pandemic. In previous posts, I wrote about using social media in the classroom for instruction and to share ideas. All teachers have online options (Canvas or Google Classroom).

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 26, 2018

My experiences in this social space forced me to take a critical lens to my professional practice as well as that of my staff in my school. Over time my primary use of social media shifted from communicator to learner. In a matter of seconds after leaving a room, I was able to share the pictures on social media.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

can backfire because children and teens are naturally curious and will try some things on their own, such as signing up for social media accounts way below the minimum age requirement. They can also become journalists by writing articles or creating videos. Classroom activities should reflect that. This method of “Beware!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

The Tweet That Started it I get weary of AI hype auto-generated by *gasp* ChatGPT without any real applicability to the classroom. I'm collecting blogs of teachers who are in the classroom actually use AI and have practical, real examples to share. (The human intelligence part is so important!) Got links for those teachers?

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User Generated Education

JULY 2, 2017

Articles, resources on social media, and conference presentations on these topics are proliferating at a rate that most educators are now familiar with maker education. Second, the regular classroom teacher or librarian may be intimidated with these advanced tools and technologies.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Classroom Design Then and Now. This classroom model worked well for centuries. Old-school classroom design supported the idea that teachers impart knowledge to students. Even Social Media and YouTube play a part. One important adaptation is the shakeup of classroom design. The modular classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

You can create professional presentations, posters, multi-page documents, marketing materials, social media graphics, and more using Canva’s more than 1 million photos, icons, and layouts, each with colors and fonts coordinated into attractive schema easily accessed by both beginners and reluctant designers.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The metaverse, as a concept, focuses on the idea that virtual or digital worlds can replicate existing forms of social interaction or create new ones. Because of this idea, companies all over the world are investing in the metaverse either as a form of social media, eCommerce, and even an educational platform. ” .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2024

They can take over both your personal and work-related accounts, from your emails and social media to online teaching platforms. Phishing Attacks Fraudsters frequently use misleading emails, phone calls, SMSs, social media DMs, and other digital channels to deceive victims and extract confidential information.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Expand Your Classroom Communications Toolbox. Websites, emails, e-newsletters, specialized apps and other digital media let parents see the work their students do in class. These tools help extend learning beyond the classroom and give parents enrichment tips and ideas for learning activities they can do at home.

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Hapara

JANUARY 14, 2022

But it can be a struggle to understand how to use classroom technology in meaningful ways. Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts. Sam Kary is the Founder and CEO of New EdTech Classroom. Jennifer Gonzalez.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 25, 2023

When AI Fails Training Data is Older I did ask Notion to summarize the top three articles in edtech with hyperlinks. However, as I pasted in this article into Notion and asked AI to summarize it, I found things added to the podcast episode that I never discussed or that were taken out of context. So, the training data is older.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 24, 2022

Differentiating between reliable websites, books, information has always been a topic in classrooms. Here the article: TikTok Is Feeding My Students Fake News About Ukraine. The roots of misinformation about Russia’s invasion stretch back further than social media. How Can Truth Win? Fake News or Fact? How do you tell?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Like any classroom tool, the youngest learners need good guidance and examples when it comes to engaging with technology in the classroom. It’s simply naive to think that our littlest learners can’t or shouldn’t have access to classroom technology. My answer, always, is, “Of course!” by Joe Marquez.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 19, 2021

All of this has led to a dramatic increase in discipline issues and a significant amount of time having to be spent on classroom management and establishing routines. Be sure to check out this article that outlines the specifics behind Venola’s Pause & React tool. It is frustrating for teachers and administrators alike.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

With these big picture stats and stories coming from the classroom, teachers need advice on helping students develop reading stamina. Is reading stamina a need in today's classroom? In a recent news article, Andrea noted that her struggling readers in grades 7-8 used to read at a grade 5 or 6 (Barshay). in Your Classroom Now.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

#ICE18: Redesigning a Classroom Is Not About Being “Pretty for Pinterest”. Simply adding technology to a classroom doesn’t make it an innovative space. MURRAY: In the past decade or so, there’s been a growing understanding of the need to transform classrooms on many levels. meghan.bogardu…. Tue, 02/27/2018 - 15:10.

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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. It is important when reading a blog post or article to look beyond what in theory sounds good, but in practice might not lead to improvement. Case in point.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

At the same time, because the metaverse is also being used in areas like social media and the creation of video games, its use as an educational tool has not necessarily been fully understood by all. In general, the current generation of students is more likely to engage with gamification elements or with social media platforms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2023

She is an actual classroom teacher and doesn't “do” hype, but I think she wants to help. Let me know what you think with a shout-out on social media @coolcatteacher or at vicki at coolcatteacher dot com. AIforEducators. I highly recommend this free AI course from Microsoft. So sign up today.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 14, 2020

In an article for ASCD , I laid out three specific areas that are critical to effective communication: Transparency - Leaders can tackle the constant perception battle by providing more frequent and accurate updates about the daily work occurring in schools. Some adults shy away from social media, making it tough to get high adoption rates.

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ViewSonic Education

JULY 21, 2024

Summer break is the perfect time to encourage students to read science-related books, articles, and magazines. As a middle school science teacher, my goal is to inspire a love for science that extends beyond the classroom. His goal is to help inspire other teachers through sharing his journey in the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

I wrote about these in Reinventing Writing and in other articles. Safely Involve Students in Social Media and More Student Voice Tips. Vicki Davis is the host of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast and a full-time classroom teacher in Albany, Georgia. Effective Digital Citizenship Education. See her bio.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 31, 2020

Education professionals are often spending valuable time, solving issues which have arisen from social media, online behavior and misunderstandings from digital communication. Social media and digital connectivity is an integral part of our daily lives. The problems. The solution.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2021

Specifically, we are going to auction off an image of this article—the first NFT ever sold by EdSurge. That’s pretty much the opposite of the way the internet and social media have traditionally treated information, which is to make it easy to make exact copies of something to spread to as many people as possible. “If

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 17, 2022

Just Keke Powell spreading joy in her classroom. Blog = www.mspowellteaches.com Twitter = @mspowellteaches Instagram = @mspowellteaches TikTok = @mspowellteaches_ Linked in – [link] I have created my platform to showcase ways I implement new things in my classroom. The anchor chart Keke mentions in the show.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

All are online, hands-on, with an authentic use of tools you’ll want for your classroom. Students join a Google Classroom-based class and meet weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. They start at $750 for a group of five or more. For questions, email askatechteacher@gmail.com. Certificate.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Through social media a Personal Learning Network (PLN) provides a great antidote to the age-old time excuse. This concept is based on the popular flipped classroom model. Or articles and data sets can be distributed prior to the meeting for staff to review. Carve out some time each day if possible.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I've divided this article into Part 1: Why We Can't Ignore AI(Anecdotal and Empirical Evidence), Part 2: AI in Everyday Educational Tools, and Part 3: 8 Steps Schools Can Take. Georgia Tech used a chatbot named “Jill Watson” as one of the nine TAs for a 300-student classroom. I will post this over the next few days.

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