Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2025

I was recently sitting with my friends 9-year-old son, Guillermo, as he teed up a YouTube video on the TV. Id wanted to get a kids perspective on brain rot, Oxford University Press 2024 word of the year that describes both low-quality video content and what seemingly happens to the mind after watching too much of it.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2023

Social media, an integral part of life for people of all ages, is finding new ways into the K–12 classroom. Many educators are on TikTok, the popular social media app where users share livestreams and short videos. Some IT pros remain worried about the use of social media in the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Over the past few months, many kids turned to digital tools such as social media or games to pass the time. So much so that one has to wonder about the overall effect on a social and emotional level. The fact is that we don't know the extent of the impact on kids and might not get a firm grasp on this for years.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

In a flipped classroom, students watch lectures and other lesson content on video. When video conferencing with your students, your engagement time is more limited, and therefore more valuable. So … now is a great time to flip your classroom and have students watch videos for their “homework” and asynchronous learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we struggle with the coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, many of us educators are figuring out how to prepare to teach online. I hope these resources can take you to the educator communities that are collecting and sharing. Learn more here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

But what if there were tools to help educators break free from these filter bubbles? In this episode, William Coach Jeffery shares how tools like Flipboard and the Fediverse enable educators to take control of their professional learning and curate content that truly matters. They go live on YouTube at 9 am Eastern on Mondays.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Many educators who use the approach, which is often called process tracking, do so as an alternative to running student work through AI detectors, which are prone to falsely accusing students , especially those who dont speak English as their first language. It can create a time-lapse video of the documents creation as well.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The term metaverse dates back to 1992, but the realized potential of the metaverse is relatively recent with metaverse education still in its infancy. Naturally, this means educators will have questions about where this technology is heading and what comes next for virtual learning. Understanding Metaverse Education .

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Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2022

Much attention has been paid to the potential role of social media in that crisis. The research that we do have is inadequate in terms of helping us understand the ways in which the internet and social media affect youth well-being.” If we change kids’ social media use, will that change their mental health?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It can include forms, links, widgets, text, images, videos, a photo gallery, PDFs, calendars, maps, interactive pieces, and more. Once you’ve completed the app, it can be downloaded onto any smartphone, tablet, or computer, shared to your social media, or pushed out via a link or QR code.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor Christian Miraglia, Educational Consultant for T4Edtech, reminds us that how we used it at first is probably not how we use it now: I Need an Idea, and I Need it Now! The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty. I need a lesson idea, and I need it now!” Where did I turn?

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 3, 2020

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) - A Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. You can review the entire FAQ's as it relates to photos and video HERE.

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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. Here, the focus is how students use social media to advance their causes and concerns. In my last post, I wrote about using Twitter for classroom instruction.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2019

Survey: Education Among Top Industries for AR/VR Investments. They can write book reports or embed videos of characters in their presentations. They can write book reports or embed videos of characters in their presentations. phil.goldstein_6191. Thu, 08/08/2019 - 13:09. That prediction is already beginning to bear fruit.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 14, 2021

October has become the month where educators participate in events focused on digital citizenship. With so many students interacting and having access to social media and digital tools, they need to develop the right skills to navigate these spaces and be prepared to deal with any challenges or barriers that may arise.

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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. Even if we go back to face-to-face learning, we will all have to be prepared to teach online, and the best way to do this is to first educate ourselves with research and pedagogy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

I am learning about many things I haven’t had time to explore during the busy pandemic season and beginning to share many things on social media and here relating to autonomous vehicles, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Robotics, Drones, AI and so many technologies that will truly transform our world. ISTE Resources.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Platform algorithms like social media determine what news reaches users’ feeds, often prioritizing engagement over factual accuracy. The effects of social media on students Social media platforms serve as both a hub for engagement and a source of distraction for students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2019

When preteen kids see parents and older siblings thumbing away at social media accounts, they want to do it. There have been a few efforts to extend social communication tools to younger kids but mostly, kids don’t like them so end up on apps designed for teens or adults, like Snapchat or Instagram. What is Messenger Kids.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 13, 2020

Many of us have been discussing educational reform for decades. Given the unprecedented time of COVID19 and its effect on education, it is a perfect time to revisit and reimagine the purpose, operations, and skills related to a powerful education. It is their choice to utilize that feedback or not. Learner Choice and Voice.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 8, 2025

Im doing this series because I believe more educators, especially those grounded in purpose and values, need to be visible and vocal in todays world. Whether you're blogging, speaking, creating videos, or simply encouraging a fellow teacher you're already influencing others. This show is deeply personal to me.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2023

So, I will have one presentation this year, and besides that, my producer (and son), John, has come with me to document the learning and thoughts to share on my podcast/ YouTube channel/ social media and — as always — here on my blog. I’ll take you with me, so follow me on my social media. The Era of AI.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 27, 2019

That is why it is usually easier to stick with the same tools, even if they no longer serve the educational process. It is also very true that the best tools in the world cannot replace the expertise of dedicated educators. Facts about the educational benefits of technology. Video conferencing. The facts are clear.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

A few weeks ago, I blogged about my gaming club in Video Games for Relationship- and Team Building. I cannot adequately express how grateful I am for educators’ generous and giving personalities as well for the social media platforms where they share resources and ideas. It is still going very strong.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Online learning has become not only a common alternative to physical classes, but a well-regarded change maker in the education ecosystem. Neither of these is a good solution and they certainly aren’t where the education ecosystem is headed. Communicate With Social Media. That’s easy to solve.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 4, 2017

” I wanted to connect my students with even more stakeholders, so I used FlipGrid –a video discussion platform–to post this question. Then I sent a request out on Twitter asking other teachers to have their students record a 90-second video message for my class. The response was overwhelming!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Key points: Digital learning tools must engage students in modern ways How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation For more on digital classrooms, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Todays kids are built differently.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

You can also share it to most social media. Included on this real-life site is a video of the Pilgrim’s crossing to the New World. There are many. Personalize for colors, output, and any other available options. Copy the code and embed it into your website, blog, or wiki. Team Challenge Time required: 1.5

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 3, 2022

Sometimes this might be a memo or email, while other times, it can be a phone call, handwritten note, or social media post that includes text, images, videos, or links. By leveraging a situational approach, a leader can determine the best strategy to use that will have the most impact.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2022

This includes tech tips, website/app reviews, tech-in-ed pedagogy, how-tos, videos, and more. International Education During the Pandemic. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Since we at Ask a Tech Teacher started this blog thirteen years ago, we’ve had almost 5.6 Edtech Reviews.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 20, 2022

Like most kids, past, and present, I loved playing video games. Social media is, and still represents, one of the most powerful ways to move a learning culture forward and engage with stakeholders. In a disruptive world, societal change happens fast, and this has a ripple effect on education. That’s a local decision.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 21, 2020

With so many options out there, finding the ones that will benefit our students can take some time, however there are enough which are easy to get started with and that offer ready-made lessons or activities, which is a plus for busy educators. Read more: Can EdTech enable Social Emotional Learning (SEL)? CoSpaces EDU. Final tips.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

March 13, 2019, for many educators in California and nationwide, was a day that will forever be etched in their memories. What nobody could have seen was that these closures would become more permanent and reshape the educational landscape for years to come. Below are some of the changes that took place at her site.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

When using social media, think about the platforms being used and mix it up by mashing together text, hyperlinks, images, and video. Consider a daily or weekly YouTube video that can be embedded in a mass email to showcase how teachers are successfully implementing remote learning. This definitely applies now.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

On the contrary, I have seen this firsthand from some fantastic educators whose schools I have been blessed to work with on a long-term basis in the role of job-embedded coach. I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media. More on this later.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

The reasons are not only that they are fun but they are making a positive impact on a generation of students whose favorite sport is video games. Tune in to discover why esports might just be the missing piece in your educational toolkit and how you can start a program at your school. Like, well, my kid plays video games enough.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 5, 2017

Today Jarrod Robinson @mrrobbo gives us the apps, tools, and mindset to rock physical education class. In today’s show, Jarod Robinson geeks out Physical Education Class: Replay apps to help kids see what to improve. BAM Video Delay. geek is helping us learn five simple ways to improve physical education with technology.

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