A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2014

You see, prior to 2009 I was adamantly opposed to even the thought of using social media for both personal and professional reasons. I swore that I would never be on any social media site and became disgusted when friends and family brought up the topic. This is how I saw social media and mobile technology back in 2009.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 2, 2018

Social media has been around for some time now. Companies across the globe continue to use social media as a vital part of their marketing strategy — creating content to connect and engage their audience. As new school B2B buyers step into the role of decision-maker, social media will influence their purchase decisions.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. The realities of social media, both good and bad, spurred organizations like Project B3 to step in to teach students how to participate online in a healthy, thoughtful and safe way. .

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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

OCTOBER 23, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Organizations and universities turn to social media and digital tools to engage with future students.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . Students must be savvy about what they say and do online, since college admissions officers — and even future employers — are likely to look through their social media accounts.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Find an example of students transforming the world in this post, Kids Transforming the World Through Social Media. We have the opportunity to implement problem/project based learning and teach our students how to use web tools and social media to solve real world problems. Various online tools- [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 2, 2018

Sometimes the best tools have been around awhile. Steve Dembo @ teach42 talks about the tried and true tools that teachers should still use. Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018. Steve, today for Ed Tech Tool Tuesday, what are some things that people need to try in 2018? Tool #1 Padlet. Tool #2: VoiceThread.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

The art of communication has not changed, but the tools that we have at our disposal to deliver our message has. Digital leaders seize upon the opportunity presented by digital tools (i.e. social media, mobile apps, video conferencing) to meet stakeholders where they are in order to convey a message and elicit feedback on initiatives.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2010

The construction of a PLN enables educators to harness the power inherent in 21st Century technologies in order to create a professional growth tool that is accessible whenever, wherever. tools and how they can be utilized for teaching and learning. Personal Learning Network Professional Development Social Media Web 2.0'

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 26, 2020

Consider using all assets available such as email, social media, phone calls, and Remind. Don’t assume that parents use the same tools as you. To counteract this, make parents aware of tools like GoNoodle or encourage them to include movement. If it isn’t, then you can consider mailing out messages.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 14, 2020

ZippSlip is a cloud-based, mobile app that supports all communication sent from the school to parents like student registration , athletic waivers, permission slips , mass notifications , dynamic use of video, and the list goes on and on. While many schools now commonly use social networks to inform the community, these come with drawbacks.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Find an example of students transforming the world in this post, Kids Transforming the World Through Social Media. We have the opportunity to implement problem/project based learning and teach our students how to use web tools and social media to solve real world problems. Various online tools- [link].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2023

One of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors has ideas on photo effects that students will be able to quickly master and enjoy using: 5 Fun Photo Effects and Edits to Try Out With Your Class As a teacher, you might have noticed that your students love taking photos and posting them on popular social media platforms.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 30, 2016

Below are a few tips and resources from my presentation, Engaging Parents with Technology and Social Media. Every school needs a social media plan and guidelines. Check out how other schools use social media to inform parents. Let parents play with the tools and apps you will use. Enjoyed this post?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2021

You can increase online privacy and safety for your child by implementing specific techniques and tools. Data encrypting tools encrypt your data in different forms. This way, even cybercriminals with advanced tools cannot breach and decode. You can download parental control tools that enable you with screen time limit features.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

He talks about the tools, best practices, and tips for these technologies as well as his predictions for which one he thinks is going to be the most useful for teachers. They have a new classroom management tool called Collections. Today’s Sponsor: Metaverse is a powerful augmented reality app.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Here is where the tool supports or enhances the pedagogical technique to aid in conceptual mastery, construct new knowledge, or demonstrate learning through the creation of a learning artifact. The use of mobile technology and flexible seating provides students choices as to where they will learn.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2013

It is time to realize that social media, technology, and the change process are not the enemy. To this end, teachers and students are now routinely utilizing social media and other various Web 2.0 To this end, teachers and students are now routinely utilizing social media and other various Web 2.0

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 23, 2015

This issue includes the 7 Traits of Digitally Competent Teachers, digital writing tools, social media for classrooms, and more! Challenge: Try one of these ideas, resources, tips, or tools. ebook, Learning to Go , which has digital/mobile activities for any device and editable/printable handouts and rubrics.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 23, 2015

This issue includes the 7 Traits of Digitally Competent Teachers, digital writing tools, social media for classrooms, and more! Challenge: Try one of these ideas, resources, tips, or tools. ebook, Learning to Go , which has digital/mobile activities for any device and editable/printable handouts and rubrics.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

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. The key is to leverage a variety of tools, but also be cognizant that not everyone might have access to or even want to use technology.

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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. Currie shows readers how this is done.

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Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Social media channels provide the digital alternative for the “traditional” social life and support communication within online communities non-stop. They turn to other social media sites , like Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Yik Yak, or Twitter. An LMS is the perfect tool for gamifying learning content.

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Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2019

While it’s great for instructor workflows, it has always been a course management tool, not a learning tool. The LMS succeeds as a core productivity tool for educators because it allows institutions to extend their academic capacity and transcend the constraints of time and space. It will be built by a student, of course.

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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. You can also win a digital copy of my book, Learning to Go: Lesson Ideas for Teaching with Mobile Devices, Cell Phones and BYOT. Only those who fill out the form will be emailed a copy of the guide.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 15, 2024

Mobile applications Numerous smartphone apps are tailored for tracking family members’ locations. Help your child see that tracking is a tool for their protection, not an invasion of privacy. Integrate location tracking with controls and internet monitoring tools for protection. They are usually small and user-friendly.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 17, 2017

Stories have the power to inform, inspire, connect, and mobilize. Blog – Blog posts by superintendents, other school leaders, and community guest bloggers are also great communication tools. In today’s splintered media landscape, more and more folks depend on specific social media channels for news and information.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

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. It all begins with trust.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 10, 2023

An avatar maker is an online tool that allows you to create a digital representation of yourself. Avatars are especially ideal to use for profile pics on social media or gaming websites. For mobile apps, check out best avatar making apps. AvatarMaker AvatarMaker , as its name suggests, is an avatar builder tool.

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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. Below are more tips and resources for encouraging reading: Introduce learners to the free Immersive Reader by Microsoft Learning Tools ! This is such an incredible tool. 18 Resources & Web Tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2020

Problems include administering and grading assessments, taking attendance, finding backchannel tools that enable them to stay in touch with students, and keeping viewers engaged during video presentations. Completed forms are shared via a link, social media, or integrated into DropBox, Google Docs, and other popular platforms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The desktop app gives access to all three in one spot while a mobile device requires the download of three different free apps. It works equally well on your desktop, laptop, Chromebook, Mac, iOS device, and mobile device and syncs between all with ease. Spark Post is intended for students old enough for a presence on social media.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 19, 2022

There are several online tools and calendars to use for live countdowns to the new year. There are also mobile apps that let you create custom countdown widgets displaying the number of days left to the new year. Some of these tools offer the option to create and customize your own countdowns.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 18, 2018

As aligns with our mission to promote and make more accessible free and open education resources, most of the tools needed to develop learner resilience are free. adults have some type of mobile device. Meet Learners Where They Operate. These data tend to be confirmed by adult educators. After all, learning today is inquiry-based.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2014

If I was graded I would have probably received an A for running my school where strict rules had to be followed by students, mobile devices banned, and all social media blocked. Once in the space that social media provided, I began to lurk and learn. This is how both observers and myself measured my effectiveness.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 29, 2016

Presentations were given by @teachwithsoul , @ShellTerrell , @TanyaAvrith , and @KleinErin about parent engagement, social media in schools, classroom design, Twitter for new teachers, and web tools for new teachers. Find my parent engagement tips here. Enjoyed this post? Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates!

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