A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 24, 2023

I have learned from firsthand experience that figuring out how to use a new digital tool is the easy part. The more difficult mental hurdle is that using any digital tool is just another thing added to an already crazy workload. I dive a bit deeper into the concept in this piece of #EDvice.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The following free web tools and apps help teachers communicate with parents quickly and often will translate messages into several different languages. Find more tips for engaging parents in my presentation, Engaging Parents with Technology and Social Media. Parent Communication Tools. You can even crowdfund.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Generative AI tools, with their ability to create seemingly human-like text, images, and even code, represent a seismic shift in how information is produced and consumed. I have never been a fan of the concept of digital natives, but at this point, it seems like the disruptive nature of generative AI tools will force a review of the concept.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

You can connect with Tom on social media. The post US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks. You can attend my online graduate course, Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media , to experience networked learning and dive deep into some of the digital learning theories mentioned below: Connectivism by George Siemens and Stephen Downes.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

While not new in any sense, digital tools continue to play an immense role as they are constantly evolving. By understanding how these tools impact teaching and learning, educators can determine which ones to use and how to implement them effectively.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Digital Learning Coaches (DLCs) across the state have received a copy of Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning and are working with their local educators to use the protocol to redesign lessons and units for deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 22, 2018

With social media, teens are constantly evaluated by peers and people worldwide. My new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions , has 10 digital missions to help teachers support their teenage students in establishing their identities and defining their goals using technology and digital devices.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

This was an extremely big deal five years ago and ultimately gave us an edge in terms of the many successful initiatives we rolled out including Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and digital learning across the curriculum. I made the video above quickly using Instagram. Change Internet4Schools Students'

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Teacher Reboot Camp

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Students all over the world have access to knowledge, resources, and experts to help them learn in rich ways and accomplish great things. The Internet and social media provide learners with a worldwide audience in which to share their ideas, passions, innovations, thoughts, and brilliance.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

was, and adamantly believed social media had absolutely no place in education. Video credit: [link] On this, the first Digital Learning Day , I have some questions for those of you reading this post. Finally, how can we move more schools to embrace social media in general as a valuable educational tool?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 27, 2017

The following posts are filled with ideas, tons of resources, and recommended free web tools and apps to get you started. I am also the Social Media Manager for American TESOL and I regularly share resources on our Twitter accounts, @TESOL , @AmericanTESOL , and @ESLWebinars. 10 Web Tools & Apps. Play and Learn!

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Hapara

JANUARY 14, 2022

Integrating technology into instruction and learning is a way of life for educators today. Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts. She also wrote a full guide to online and digital learning, A Teacher’s Guide to Online Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Leaders need to understand that schools should reflect real life and allow learners the opportunity to use real-world tools to do real-world work. Leaders should always be looking to improve instructional design and establishing accountability protocols to ensure efficacy in digital learning. This needs to be prioritized.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 11, 2018

Below, find my presentation, STEAM UP Learning, and free web tools to help students, even toddlers, design and visualize their innovations. Some of these tools even help students 3D print their designs. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 17, 2017

With many competing opinions on how to implement digital learning effectively, compelling stories can influence decision-makers and inspire people and communities to action. Blog – Blog posts by superintendents, other school leaders, and community guest bloggers are also great communication tools. initiative.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2017

The “secret sauce” in all of this was the strategic use of digital tools to proactively share the details of our efforts and resulting impact. During my tenure as a principal, I was always in search of tools and processes to help measure the impact of the changes we were implementing. Unfortunately, nothing existed.

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Assessment Future Ready Blended Learning Professional Learning 357

Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. That’s because edtech solutions, advanced research, practical assessments, and improved communication give them maximum control over their learning. Provide technology for effective teaching and learning.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Among the newer aspects of these kinds of complaints is whether college social media communication meets accessibility standards. While some institutions have tried to punt responsibility for the accessibility of digital tools to the companies that produce them, that reasoning hasn’t persuaded federal agencies or judges.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Image credit: [link] The motivation from this post came from a recent presentation I did on digital learning. The whole premise behind this concept it to provide relevancy, meaning, and authenticity in the teaching and learning process.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 3, 2018

What a great time to inspire young people to create and learn with some cool web tools and apps by encouraging them to express their appreciation for an important father figure or male role model. Below is a slideshow and infographic filled with ideas and resources to get your students started with their digital gifts.

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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. Learning Solutions For the Future.

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Gamification Education Learning Social Media 397

Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 19, 2018

This guide provides tips, resources, and activities for teaching with various free web tools and apps for any age group. I will be giving away signed copies of my book, Hacking Digital Learning with EdTech Missions , Sunday through Wednesday of the conference. Attending ISTE?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2024

Editor’s note : This story on digital learning originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. From classroom lessons and professional learning resources, to staff guides and announcement graphics, more and more information is being delivered in a visual way. Use online tools. Be consistent.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

He received a free copy of my book, Learning to Go: Lesson Ideas for Teaching with Mobile Devices, Cell Phones and BYOT. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go. This is such an incredible tool. Critical Reading with Digital Devices! More Tips and Resources.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Many are also taking advantage of the hundreds of free tools found in the Future Ready Dashboard. In a Future Ready district, curriculum, instruction, and assessment are tightly aligned, redesigned to engage students in 21st Century, relevant, technology-empowered, deeper learning. Personalized Professional Learning.

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Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

Today, technology is transforming the way students learn and teachers approach instruction, making the K-12 classroom more engaging and personalized than ever. Improved student engagement Classroom technology allows students to learn how they want to learn, piquing their curiosity, boosting motivation and supporting deeper comprehension.

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Technology Classroom Digital Citizenship Assessment 130

The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 19, 2014

Ask any of the thousands of teachers who regularly use Twitter, Pinterest, or Facebook about connected education, and you may get an earful about using digital tools as a means to connect with educators and students worldwide. She connects with parents and community, using 21st-century tools.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Hipi the Sheepicorn and Team Hpara are here to help you create an engaging learning environment for all of your students. To support this, were sharing five back-to-school tips that are easy to implement this year with Hpara classroom management tools. In Australia, social media will soon be banned altogether for children under 16.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 18, 2015

Adapted from an article I co-authored, Real-World Ready: Leveraging Digital Tools Digital tools are transforming essential elements of the education space. Understanding how they are impacting teaching and learning will help guide your consideration of which tools are useful and how to best implement them.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

For instance, Learning Heroes, a nonprofit organization that equips parents to support learning at home, worked with partner organizations to update The Learning Hero Roadmap , a free K-8 interactive guide with videos and tools to help parents support grade-level math and reading as well as social-emotional development.

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

“I think this will be a great way to centralize the information for our staff,” said Jenni Sherrill, digital learning coach at R.M. The Community is meant to mimic social media, as users can create and share short posts about successes in the classroom or in their schools at large.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Students are particularly excited about all of the new possibilities digital learning can offer. Why do kids love e-learning? Social media channels provide the digital alternative for the “traditional” social life and support communication within online communities non-stop.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. Thus, recreating relevant features for learning can have a positive impact.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 28, 2018

Buncee is one of my favorite creation tools for learners, which is why I spent a lot of time with the Buncee team at the recent ISTE conference. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go. Ask me about training your teachers, ShellyTerrell@gmail.com !

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 16, 2018

Due to social media and the Internet all digital projects have a purpose and audience and usually some kind of message. In my book, Hacking Digital Learning with Edtech Missions , I provide Mission Cards that outline each project’s audience and purpose. Then students create the digital product.

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