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The challenges of mobile learning in the classroom

Neo LMS

This is especially evident over the decade, as schools have increasingly adopted mobile learning as a signature initiative using BYOD and 1:1 programs and investing in tablets to provide their students with access to a wealth of relevant educational content and learning opportunities. Mobile students.

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The Vital Role of Digital Leadership in Transforming Education

A Principal's Reflections

Here are some of my thoughts from 2013 , which have aged nicely: Digital leadership considers recent changes such as ubiquitous connectivity, open-source technology, mobile devices, and personalization. I must say that the definition and description above align seamlessly with the environment we are currently experiencing.

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Leading in the Digital Age

A Principal's Reflections

Kevin Kruse defines it as a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal. Both of these definitions highlight the importance of social influence. Leadership is no different today than it was years ago.

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How to Engage in Using Social Media as a School Leader

The 21st Century Principal

Just as Williamson and Johnston suggest, the time has come for school leaders to stop trying to find ways to block and ban social media and embrace it as both an educational tool and a fact of life. Howard Johnston’s book, The School Leader’s Guide to Social Media can help. As authors Ronald Williamson and J.

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The Summer of Social Media

Kyle Pace

One thing that I think summer is great for in terms of professional learning is investing the time to better understand how you can use social media as an educator. Social media can be used as a great communication tool for a district, school, or a classroom. Yep definitely. Google+ Communities.

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Debunking 3 myths about BYOD in the classroom

Neo LMS

Not long ago, mobile devices were considered perfect for any past-time activity, and had no place in the classroom. Students can play games, watch stupid videos, browse inappropriate websites, spend time on social media, or catch up on the latest episodes of their favorite series.

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8 Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018

The CoolCatTeacher

It kind of defies definition. It almost defies definition, but it’s a way to publish something almost like a blog except that it is actually interactive. If you’re not familiar with it yet, you should definitely — if nothing else — go to the website and look at their gallery. It’s sort of created its own genre.

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