Ditch That Textbook

APRIL 23, 2018

Part of the reason social media has taken off so much are the connections. Google Slides makes this possible. Seeing other people’s reaction to what you’ve shared. Learning from others. We can get the same attraction when we do collaborative learning in the classroom. Really easy and quick, too.

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Ditch That Textbook

AUGUST 22, 2018

Instagram is social media behemoth, and it keeps growing. It has eclipsed 1 billion users, and it’s the second most popular social media platform with teenagers behind Snapchat, according to a report. It’s just one of a variety of social media and other […].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty. Nowadays, there are so many social media platforms that it can be overwhelming to keep track of for teachers. As Twitter evolved to become mainstream social media, my use did. I need a lesson idea, and I need it now!” Where did I turn?

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Ditch That Textbook

JANUARY 16, 2019

Google Slides is a unique creature in the G Suite set of tools. Educators and students with open minds can use it for stop-motion animation, as a brainstorming template, to recreate the social media experience, and more. Google has added a feature to make it even more […].

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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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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Upon getting on Twitter in 2009, I was not only baffled about how to use the social media site but also about all the symbols associated with it. Let’s start by defining what a hashtag (#) is in the sense of social media. Use your hashtag or those that you most engage with, across a diverse array of social networks.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 25, 2019

This year’s conference highlighted so many ways to use Google to engage learners and make grading, assessment, feedback, pbl, gamification, student engagement, collaboration, student choice, and student voice easy to do! I have shared a list of Google Gurus in this post. Summary of Top Google Tips and Updates.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Michael Backus on episode 557 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Michael Backus had a problem as he was teaching in Google Classroom. So, he programmed add-ons to solve the problem of needing checklists attached to his Google Classroom assignments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Here are general guidelines: up to 10 people per class (same low price–$750) delivered via Google Classroom each class is about four weeks Normally, we charge $750 for five people. Student joins a Google Classroom-based class and meets weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2022

This became increasingly important over the past decade as social media became the primary source for news. I also utilized the Civic Reasoning curriculum, which focused on developing critical thinking skills to navigate social media and news. Essential Skills. Guiding Principles. Ask students why the event is important.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2022

4 Great Alternatives to Google Classroom. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Here they are–my top 10 hits of 2021 (though I’ve skipped any that have to do with website reviews and tech tips because they’re covered in separate posts): Top Ten Hits. 16 Great Research Websites for Kids.

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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

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In some cases that means asking students to grant access to the version history of a document in a system like Google Docs, and in others it involves turning to new web browser extensions that have been created for just this purpose. We can see which ones are getting traction.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2023

But, if they aren’t updated, we are left wondering why our blog doesn’t attract visitors, why our social media Tweeple don’t generate activity, and why we aren’t being contacted for networking. If you have active social media, employers will check it out. That includes our online presence.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 21, 2023

As I asked a concerned parent, “What kinds of things do you get when you search Google?” But if you think that you can ignore ChatGPT and the implications for education, it is like those who ignored the Internet, Google, and social media when they came along. Except this one won't go away.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Dig hole through the earth with Google Earth. Whyville–Social Media Sim. Wolfquest—simulation–DL. Civics games. Looking Glass—animated story. runs in your browser. Wolfram Alpha widgets. Earth science animations. Geography for Kids. Geography Games. Geography Games II. Geography—geonet game. Geography quiz—Seterra.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Communicate With Social Media. With 90% of school-age individuals (kids over thirteen and adults) on some form of social media, it has become a natural way to communicate ideas, collaborate on projects, accept class work, and answer questions. More on Social Media. That’s easy to solve.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

Most schools are relying on their Learning Management System (LMS) such as Google Classroom, Canvas, Microsoft Teams, or Schoology to push out work. After kids review the content, Google Forms could be used for them to answer higher-order questions. For more ideas follow #remotelearning on social media.

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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. More on social media.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

While the challenges schools have faced during the pandemic are often portrayed in the media, some notable changes to practice have occurred. Each day I am in awe as I see innovation in action shared on social media, especially in the areas of blended, remote, and hybrid pedagogy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Student Engagement I’m in social media groups where frustrated teachers recently commented that their grade books looked like “Swiss Cheese” and that many students were just missing during online learning sessions. You can create a community of learners in your school, your department, and through social media.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 3, 2020

During synchronous instruction using Zoom or Google Hangouts, don't take pictures of kids and post them to social media. Gaming and social media use by kids has risen dramatically during social distancing. For more information, check out this article from Common Sense Education. Here's the bottom line.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 14, 2021

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. It has additional resources such as activities, charts, guides, and Google slides.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2017

Google Cardboard [link]. Ellis Island Google Cardboard Activity [link]. Google Cardboard Community – [link]. As a former teacher and Director of Instructional Technology he is highly sought after for his expertise in educational technology integration and using social media for learning. Sphero [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. You can connect with Tom on social media. Whether they do or don’t, to get the most out of listening you can use this Podcast PD Template Hyperdoc. Just make a copy and adapt it for your use or print it. About Thomas C.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 6, 2021

4 Great Alternatives to Google Classroom. How to Use Google Drawings. How to Use Google Drawings. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Here are the reviews you-all thought were the most helpful in efforts to weave tech into the classroom experience: Quick Review of 7 Popular Math Programs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

In previous posts, I wrote about using social media in the classroom for instruction and to share ideas. Although not a social media platform, Zoom became a valuable tool in connecting grade-level groups of teachers at the district level. All teachers have online options (Canvas or Google Classroom).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 18, 2022

Social media has over a thousand posts on how awesome it is. I immediately was attracted to the interactive model of Pear Deck, which integrated with Google Slides or PowerPoint with a simple add-on. Is it Time for a Social Media Awareness Class? Confusion sets in. What does one do? T4Edtech #edtech.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2023

I shared the following on social media recently: Entry points for change are crucial. Consider using Google Scholar, which is a great, FREE resource that anyone can use to search for peer-reviewed research on any topic. I prefer Google Bard over ChatGBT. When trying to get the ball moving, leverage quality research.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Publicize the projects the students create in district and school newsletters, on the school website and in social media. For a single classroom teacher who manages the prints of his or her own students, Google Classroom is a great solution. Create excitement for the project and it will grow in size and scope. Happy printing!

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 30, 2022

For example, if you want your staff to use a communications tool like Remind regularly to keep students and parents abreast of assignments, then you should be using social media daily to communicate with stakeholders. Worked with a high school principal to create an asynchronous course in Google Classroom on personalized learning.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 24, 2018

I decided to build a lesson around an article published by the BBC about social media use and mental health, which is a high-interest topic for my students. For teachers using Google Classroom, you can share your interactive assignments via Google Classroom. Teaching students active online reading strategies.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2022

This can be created using PowerPoint, Google Glides, Haiku Deck, or another slideshow tool you’re comfortable with. This includes not just Google Apps and Microsoft Office but webtools for digital storytelling, coding, backchannel devices, digital notetaking, programming, Scratch, and others. Here’s an example.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

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. I found a blog post by @SteinbrinkLaura entitled, How to Add Game Elements to Your Lesson: Among Us-Google Style!

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Hapara

JANUARY 14, 2022

Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Educator Level 2, a Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Master Trainer and Expert, a Minecraft Certified Trainer, a Ha?para Vicki Davis.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

The advent of social media introduced yet another responsibility into my already packed schedule: digital leadership. Secondly, develop an informal walk-through schedule with your leadership team, mandating at least five walks per day for each member, and track visits and improvement comments on a color-coded Google Doc.

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