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Social Media is Not Just For Students

A Principal's Reflections

Quite simply, social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook have improved my effectiveness and efficiency as an educational leader. As I learned from my students, many more people use the social media tool, Facebook, than use Twitter. As my network has grown, so has my growth as an educational leader.

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Level Up Your Leadership

A Principal's Reflections

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. If you are the brightest and most innovative person in the room, you are in the wrong room!

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Exploring the Educational Value of Pinterest

A Principal's Reflections

Up until this point I really didn’t have a clue as to what it was all about except that it was a social media tool that functioned like an electronic bulletin board. The tutorial video that you are directed to upon signing up was short, to the point, and made it incredibly simple to dive in and start creating.

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Stop Ignoring Google+

A Principal's Reflections

From my point of view educators become quickly attached to one specific social media tool as their go to source for his/her Personal Learning Network (PLN). Now anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Twitter as a professional learning and networking tool. Take Twitter for example.

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A PLN Quick Start Guide

A Principal's Reflections

For more information on Twitter check out this video. LinkedIn : Professional networking site that allows educators to connect, exchange ideas, and find opportunities. Educators can join a variety of groups that cater to their individual learning interests and engage in discussions as well as submit, read, and comment on articles.

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Universal Skills All Learners Should Know How to Do

User Generated Education

How to develop one’s own Personal Learning Network (PLN). Helping Students Develop Personal Learning Networks. How to post on social media while managing one’s digital footprint. Teaching Kids to Be Smart About Social Media – KidsHealth. How to ask questions.

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Making Time vs Finding Time

A Principal's Reflections

There is nothing more important to an educator, outside of working with kids, than professional learning. Through social media a Personal Learning Network (PLN) provides a great antidote to the age-old time excuse. You can now learn anywhere, with anyone, at anytime you want for free.