Class Tech Integrate

JUNE 20, 2018

The most important/impactful professional learning I have ever participated in was developing my own Personal Learning Network (PLN) through Twitter. and how on earth are you doing professional learning with Twitter? Step 1: #Hashtags Find hashtags that apply to what you want to learn about.

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 15, 2019

In our latest episode, Brian welcomes Senior Content and Brand Specialist Calli Wright to the podcast for a discussion on how educators can get more out of social media by taking a purposeful approach. 20 Texas Education Leaders to Follow on Twitter. The Ultimate Guide to Twitter. Thanks for listening to the podcast!

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MiddleWeb

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Teacher Social Media has had a powerful positive effect on Brent Gilson's professional growth. That’s the plus, he says, but there are also the minuses, including too-safe and comfortable conversations, edu-celebrity, and frequent failure to give credit where it is due.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 29, 2014

As a co-founder of #edchat and a life-long learner I''ve had the opportunity to be a part of 100''s of Twitter chats over the past 5 years. Meeting New People -Social media is called that for a reason. Twitter chats expose you to colleagues and friends you might not otherwise engage with. I want to learn.

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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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My Island View

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Social media is ever-evolving, although, as of late, some see it as de-evolving. As an educator, I was an early adopter and advocate for social media as a tool for professional collaboration, and development. Along with all this, I began to explore Twitter as an additional source of educator collaboration.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2019

The drawbacks of social media are well-documented—like anonymous trolls posting negative comments just to spark controversy. In addition to negative commentary, Knowles acknowledged other challenges to adopting social media for education. Finally, for some there is a social-emotional toll.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 14, 2015

By Matt Renwick Overloaded with Twitter? Stem your tweet flow with advice from Principal Matt Renwick.

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Kyle Pace

JUNE 7, 2017

One thing that I think summer is great for in terms of professional learning is investing the time to better understand how you can use social media as an educator. Social media can be used as a great communication tool for a district, school, or a classroom. Here are some options to think about: Twitter.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. So how can educators engage in professional learning and find time to connect with other educators, when schedules and responsibilities make finding extra time difficult? Social Media.

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My Island View

APRIL 3, 2017

A lingering general question hanging over the heads of all has been what effect does social media have on our society? That answer has never been so evident as it has been today as social media tools have been placed directly in the hands of the President of the United States, as well as foreign operatives.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is happening at the US policy level with the coronavirus health crisis? He is most passionate about creating cultures of innovation where teachers are empowered to create the types of learning experiences today’s modern learners need to thrive.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 24, 2020

During my years as a teacher and principal, I would spend countless hours planning, researching, and attending professional learning events to hone my craft in order to become a better educator. Here is where I finally learned the biggest secret to working smarter, not harder, through the formation of a Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education and select social impact partners present curated professional learning resources at no cost to support educators’ continued professional learning.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2016

During the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama and his team pioneered the use of social media as a powerful campaign tool. It’s easy to forget, given how commonplace the use of social media is today, that back in 2008. Both Twitter and the iPhone were less than a year old. I’m curious. But how do you do it?

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

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). Take Twitter for example. Now anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Twitter as a professional learning and networking tool.

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Tom Murray

APRIL 12, 2016

The notion of “effective professional learning” is something that has been discussed for decades. A comparison in the philosophies of today’s school districts yields results that falls across a continuum of who controls the learning. Learn alongside your staff members and model expectations for them. Nothing more.

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Neo LMS

JULY 5, 2022

When it came to professional development, in the absence of being together in the physical space, we had to explore and learn what worked the best. Leveraging the right digital tools and spaces, we were able to keep learning going and continue to build our professional learning communities.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2019

I was honored to have been interviewed for Educational Leadership, ASCD's flagship magazine, on the power of Twitter as part of a Personal Learning Network (PLN). As you will see, the true power of connected learning is what you glean from the people you engage with. When and why did you decide to get involved on Twitter?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2018

Teachers are overwhelmingly turning to social media and online resources to drive their own professional learning, according to new Speak Up Survey data released by Project Tomorrow on July 30. Using social networks to seek help from other teachers (from 14 percent to 33 percent).

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

So many resources are being shared daily on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. You can either lurk and learn or develop your own Personal Learning Network (PLN) to farm the best ideas and strategies that are actually working in similar demographics. This definitely applies now.

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edWeb.net

MAY 3, 2017

edWeb is so excited to congratulate Michelle Luhtala, department chair at New Canaan High School Library in Connecticut, for being selected as a 2017 AASL Social Media Superstars winner ! I’m the founder of edWeb.net and had just started our social network for educators. Time well spent. Thank you to both of you.

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My Island View

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

After being involved in social media for over a decade, I have made a few observations that might be helpful to folks who use social media, more specifically Twitter, to develop and maintain a Personal Learning Network. Using Twitter for professional learning requires a collaborative mindset.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2016

When it comes to useful PD, more educators are turning to Twitter to grow learning networks in 140 characters. These days, it’s hard to meet an educator who hasn’t heard of Twitter. During an ISTE 2016 session, three Twitter experts offered guidance to those seeking to expand their Twitter horizons.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Discovery Education today announced a series of updates to its flexible, award-winning K-12 learning platform that will keep teachers and students connected to the service’s engaging content, instructional strategies, and professional learning resources wherever learning is taking place.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 28, 2010

What I really enjoyed was there were so many people there that I knew because of social media. Members of my PLN (Personal Learning Network), PLC (Professional Learning Community), colleagues, whatever you want to call them, (I call them all friends) were there sharing their learning with not only the new teachers, but with me as well.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2022

Finally, to help educators continue their own professional learning during the summer months, Discovery Education is offering: A series of Interactive Courses highlighting new strategies for increasing student engagement with digital resources.?? Discovery Education’s digital resources and professional learning services, visit?

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The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

“Social media has offered us a platform where we can learn from and with the smartest people we ‘meet’ from around the world, whenever we need to or are ready to go.” Scott McLeod & Chris Lehman The School Leader’s Guide to Social Media Personal Learning Networks existed long before there was an Internet.

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

At the 2014 TCEA Convention and Exposition , I presented a concurrent session called Got Twitter? I have presented several workshops over the past few years which introduce folks to using Twitter for professional learning, but have also wanted to share other tips and tools that have made my use of Twitter more productive.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

MARCH 21, 2017

Social media has connected me with so many amazing educators since I started using it many years ago. I had no idea when I started using Twitter at a conference that it would connect me with so many people who I consider to be great friends as well as colleagues. Not only was I nominated, I was one of the three finalists.

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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. But the reality is also that we’re going to have to prepare for a fall that – whatever it looks like – will include an online learning component. So many of us are exhausted. See the course 10.

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The 21st Century Principal

JULY 14, 2013

The widespread use of Twitter by educators is evident by the number of educators using it. Just following the Twitter stream during the course of a week, and you''ll see several "chats" devoted to education and educational practice. But why engage in using multiple Twitter accounts? Here''s some reasons to think about.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 19, 2015

One way to do this is to take a look back at what it was like for educators before the advent of social media. Teachers can seek out experts via edWeb.net , Edmodo , Facebook , Twitter , Google+ , Skype , Pinterest , and other social media and educational websites. Follow him on Twitter @newteacherhelp.

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The Principal of Change

JUNE 6, 2016

Here is a tweet I received from Jamie Sweeney on using Twitter to “enhance professional development” : Thinking about ways I might use Twitter to enhance staff development…any ideas? Just remember that “Twitter” isn’t just for days that you are discussing technology. Image Sharing.

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EdTechTeacher

JULY 6, 2016

Social Media and education have a complicated relationship. As such, many administrators have actively cautioned teachers against the use of Social Media, and many educators themselves have condemned Social Media as a mere distraction to education. Let’s take Twitter as an example. Get on Twitter.

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