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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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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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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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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Digital Citizenship Social Media Google Resources 393

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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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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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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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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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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Digital Citizenship Resources Internet Safety Classroom 544

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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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

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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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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Professional Learning Social Media Strategy Examples 523

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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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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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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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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Game-Based Learning Classroom Social Media Learning 435

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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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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Personal Learning Network Strategy Conference Assessment 542

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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Neo LMS

AUGUST 12, 2021

Kaizena is a Google Docs add-on that includes voice comments, lessons, and skills. You can highlight and record a voice comment without leaving Google Docs. What’s more, anyone who is a collaborator on Google Docs can provide feedback with Kaizena. Students don’t need an account on the platform to receive feedback.

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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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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

If you’re a teen, you could be exposed to conspiracy theories and a host of other pieces of misinformation as frequently as every day while scrolling through your social media feeds. Two-thirds of study participants said they could do a reverse Google image search to find the original source of an image.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

The Internet and social media provide learners with a worldwide audience in which to share their ideas, passions, innovations, thoughts, and brilliance. The Internet and social media also presents many influences that can negatively impact our physical, mental, spiritual, psychological, emotional, and social well-being.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2018

To publish on the Google Play Store or iBooks isn’t free. . Create a class magazine with this Time Magazine Google Slides template. Book Creator can be used to create a sophisticated multimedia digital book and works wit iOS and Android devices. There are several learning needs friendly features.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Translated, it means that the video-based social media platform is biting into the search engine’s popularity. Last fall, TikTok surpassed Google as the most-visited site on the web. That makes it second only to YouTube in social media popularity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 14, 2022

If they aren’t updated, we are left wondering why our blog isn’t getting 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. Make sure it represents you.

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Social Media Digital Citizenship Smartphone iPad 381

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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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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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

How to be a self-directed learner – finding and using resources (both face-to-face and online) to learn and improve personal interests Self-directed Learning How to do effective online searches Google Lesson Plan – Search Education How to develop one’s own Personal Learning Network (PLN) Helping Students Develop Personal Learning Networks How to post (..)

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Personal Learning Network Survey Social Media Study 362

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Here are eight digital tools to look for when creating the best presentations for your classroom: Google Slides. Google Slides is a free app that allows teachers and students to create and edit presentations using many features such as the multimedia embedding option and the variety of themes available.

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Tools Classroom Microsoft Digital Citizenship 410

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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Robotics Social Media Chromebook Common Core 415

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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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 14, 2018

I created a hassle free Student Portfolio Google Slides Template below free for you to edit as you like and share with students within minutes. I’ve included a screenshot below to help you with the following instructions: Click this link, Student Portfolio Google Slides Template , then click Use Template.

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Social Media Examples Google Assessment 349

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. Make sure kids are safe Many educators have embraced live video platforms such as Zoom and Google Hangouts/Meets. This definitely applies now.

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