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 Infused Classroom series author Holly Clark (@holllyclarkedu on CH) describes it as, “an interactive podcast.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 24, 2014

Social media allows us to take sole control of our public relations and tell our school stories consistently, accurately, and transparently. Give Google Blogger of Wordpress a try this year to capture the greatness in your classroom, school, or district. Change Public Relations Social Media social media strategy'

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2022

As events unfold in Ukraine, people want to know how the situation might play out. In the classroom, questions on the location of Ukraine, the why of the Russian invasion, and what does the future hold are commonplace. This became increasingly important over the past decade as social media became the primary source for news.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 21, 2021

The Social Media Inspired Class by Erica Aguirre. Back to the Classroom with Pear Deck by Stacey Roshan. If you can’t attend the event live, if you join the email list, you can grab some of the sessions later (including mine.) Sessions include: Overcoming the Insurmountable: Lessons for Educators by Dr. C.J.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Growth comes from stepping out of our comfort zones, which classrooms can become quite easily. Shifting the paradigm to include a “global classroom” curriculum requires more than theory; it’s actually all about practice. Some of them prefer to seek classroom collaborations directly. How to build your global classroom in 4 steps.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2022

I wrote extensively about chasing growth instead of perfection in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. There is no perfect lesson, project, classroom, school, district, teacher, or administrator. Growth and improvement start with honestly assessing our current reality. There is, however, the opportunity to get better every day.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 15, 2014

But involvement, to me, can mean volunteering and spending time in the school and classroom- building those schools that have an instant sense of positive energy you sense the minute you walk in the school. We can’t ignore that social media has completely transformed the way in which we receive and understand current events.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Social media has played a considerable role in this area over the years, demonstrating the power of Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) with learning anytime, anywhere, and with anyone. Recently I was back again, visiting classrooms to provide feedback. There are countless ways to grow and improve. Below are a few highlights.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

February 9th, 2021, marks the 18th edition of Safer Internet Day , a day to come “together for a better internet,” which is more important than ever in light of recent events. Students usually start consuming news early in their lives but need adult guidance to make sense of current events. Classroom activities should reflect that.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2016

While a recent poll showed 9 out of 10 teachers do not use social media in the classroom, there are teachers who are. Social doesn’t have to be a distraction and kids can be safe. Let’s dive into ten ways teachers have used social media in the classroom to enhance learning.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Our daily schedule at times leaves little room for attending PD events and sometimes can limit our interactions with our colleagues. As a result, some teachers decide to stay in the classroom because missing out on that time with students is too difficult. Social Media. How can we make time to connect?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

From Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, retired teacher and education consultant, Christian Miraglia: Instagram: A Student Vehicle for Social Change. In my last post, I wrote about using Twitter for classroom instruction. Here, the focus is how students use social media to advance their causes and concerns.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

And when you’re ready, consider how to bring your passions (and your students’) into the classroom with passion projects and student interest projects. As you do, consider how to bring these types of interests into your classroom. Classroom learning can use many games to teach. Take a Social Media. PD Connection.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 25, 2019

For decades social media, online forums and messaging boards brought people together around common interests and shared goals. . When used appropriately, classroom technologies can promote the development of these competencies while meeting students where they are. . K–12 Schools Can Use Digital Spaces to Gamify Events.

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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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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Today, four years after the launch of FRS, over 3,300 district superintendents have signed the Future Ready Pledge , and thousands of school and district leaders have attended the nearly 50 free events that have been held throughout the country. Many are also taking advantage of the hundreds of free tools found in the Future Ready Dashboard.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 5, 2020

Much like how booktubers reach a wide audience of book lovers, technology can be used to reach goals such as: Teaching digital literacy – as digital literacy supports traditional literacies as well as bringing novel methods to the classroom such as chat or forums. Read more: Green light for using green screen in classroom activities.

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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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Neo LMS

JULY 27, 2021

However, parents nowadays are more into social media, so the solutions mentioned above will help teachers reach parents easier. Remind is a comprehensive school communication app that allows teachers and staff to reach parents through messaging features, event schedules, and content sharing.

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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. Sam Kary & Thom Gibson.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2023

While I wasn't ready last fall to commit (and didn't submit to present anything), I've been using AI in my classroom and kicked off 80 Days of AI (which will be continuing this week), which sparked some conversations with some people at Microsoft and the amazing things they are doing. I’ll take you with me, so follow me on my social media.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 29, 2016

On Tuesday, June 28th, I took part in the New and Pre-service Teacher Support event organized by Lisa Dabbs ( @teachwithsoul ) and sponsored by Amazon Inspire. A special thanks to Heidi Carr (@carr_8) , who livestreamed the event and Craig Yen (@CraigYen) who sketchnoted the event. QE1WuBvEYb.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 7, 2018

Now that we have technology in our classrooms, communities and homes, parents and educators are likely asking themselves, “How do we help children effectively use digital tools?”. Social media, software and apps all have settings that can keep data protected. The Top 3 Elements of Student Digital Citizenship. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

By leveraging e-learning and other strategies, edtech can help teachers and students get back to the classroom without facing many difficulties. However, instead of focusing only on edtech products used in the classroom and online learning, PD programs should pay attention to the broader subjects of technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 24, 2022

Differentiating between reliable websites, books, information has always been a topic in classrooms. The roots of misinformation about Russia’s invasion stretch back further than social media. Kids tend to think if a site is at the top of the Google hit list, it is the most reliable. How Can Truth Win?

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

They may conduct online research, talk to colleagues, join a Twitter chat, connect with experts on social media, and/or commit to a book study. Each member of the PLC will take what the team created or designed back to their classrooms to implement. The goal is to learn as much as they can! Explain: Time to Share Your Learning.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 1, 2021

As a language teacher, I am always looking for new ideas or tools for my students to try in our classroom that enables them to create something more authentic and personalized. How fun it would be to see student storybooks in our classrooms! You can even create with Augmented Reality with Buncee, another fun new feature for iOS.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

My thoughts on a proposed social media policy for school employees (Part 2). Why we don’t recommend using the 4 Shifts Protocol as a classroom observation tool. Teaching and leading for higher student engagement … even during a pandemic (aka How I spent my summer).

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 24, 2018

So why and how should one incorporate backchanneling during workshops, presentations, faculty meetings, after hours, or in classrooms? Backchannel Chat has some good answers to both of these questions below: A backchannel is a conversation that takes place alongside an activity or event.

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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

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? The books literally are broken into text message-sized chunks making reading easier, plus Literal has classroom management features for teachers.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Welcome to the Innovation Arcade, the AI, AR, and VR exploration zone—where innovation meets education in a dynamic and immersive classroom learning environment. The Innovation Arcade includes a VR exploration lounge, an emergent technologies model classroom experience, an exploration lab, and more.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 23, 2016

I have also listed some other free events I am going to try to attend that look like great opportunities to meet other passionate educators that do not require ISTE badges. If you are hosting a free event let me know and I’ll add it to the list. I am excited to meet you and hope to spot you at one of these events.

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Neo LMS

MAY 3, 2022

Here are the 22 ideas we’ve prepared for Teacher Appreciation Week 2022: Plan an event . Planning a large event to cover one or more days can enhance the learning environment and increase the sense of community in your school. Classroom door decor. Read more: How to redesign your classroom on a budget.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Whether it be in the form of endless piles of paperwork, never ending observations, meetings with parents, attending events, developing a master schedule, or constructing a school budget – there never seemed like enough time in my day to even get those responsibilities done. This concept is based on the popular flipped classroom model.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 19, 2018

All who complete this form by Thursday, June 28th, will receive a copy of my most recent digital guide, 7 Ways to Integrate Technology and Transform the Learning in Your Classroom. This is a free catered event that takes place on Monday and Tuesday (June 25th-26th). Participating Virtually (#NotatISTE18)? Where to Catch Us!

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