A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 3, 2021

If things weren’t challenging enough, the added stress of a lack of engagement by remote learners on video calls compounded things further. Below is a quick list of ideas to consider: Social media Video streaming (i.e., Below is a quick list of ideas to consider: Social media Video streaming (i.e.,

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 25, 2019

The Trickle-Down Effect of Technology on High School Sports. High school sports aren’t anywhere near the level of sophistication technologically that their counterparts at the college and pro levels have achieved, but that doesn’t mean technology isn’t having a transformative impact on how high school sports teams are managed.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 14, 2021

With so much use of technology, especially during the past school year, we need to make sure that we are helping students to build digital citizenship skills in our classrooms. We need to create opportunities for students to become more digitally aware and literate, and to be responsible when using technology. Common Sense Education.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 11, 2018

You don’t have to be a fortune teller to predict that Educational Technology is the future of our learning and education system. While some teachers are still grappling with the intricacies of EdTech, Gen Z kids are more than eager to welcome technology into the classroom. Photography and video editing. Conclusion.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2022

Much attention has been paid to the potential role of social media in that crisis. The research that we do have is inadequate in terms of helping us understand the ways in which the internet and social media affect youth well-being.” If we change kids’ social media use, will that change their mental health?

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

During the transition to online and home-based instruction, teachers and administrators turned to instructional technology coaches for support in the meaningful, effective use of technology to ensure learning continuity and minimize teaching and learning disruptions.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 17, 2018

Instructional Technology Coaching (ITC) is a prevalent method of deploying on-going professional development for teachers , with a specific focus on the integration of technology into both the curriculum, as well as the method of instruction. 12 Rules of effective Instructional Technology Coaching.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 4, 2017

” I wanted to connect my students with even more stakeholders, so I used FlipGrid –a video discussion platform–to post this question. Then I sent a request out on Twitter asking other teachers to have their students record a 90-second video message for my class. The response was overwhelming!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

And when it comes to exam prep, there’s no reason you can’t use technology to make the process more engaging for your students. Technology can be a valuable tool for accomplishing this goal, and in this post, we’ll take a look at seven ways educators can use technology to help students prepare for exams.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

In a flipped classroom, students watch lectures and other lesson content on video. When video conferencing with your students, your engagement time is more limited, and therefore more valuable. So … now is a great time to flip your classroom and have students watch videos for their “homework” and asynchronous learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2019

Adobe Spark gives students and teachers user-friendly tools to make and share videos, web pages and social media posts. Users say this web-based application offers enough versatility to let students' creativity flourish, while providing enough support that they aren't overwhelmed by the technology. video type.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 3, 2020

However, a good amount of schools were either well-prepared before or purchased devices and WIFI for all students at the onset of the pandemic and, as a result, have been able to leverage technology to meet specified learning goals. You can review the entire FAQ's as it relates to photos and video HERE.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 10, 2021

I’ve written on this blog before about irresponsible fearmongering when it comes to technology. It’s one thing to judiciously weigh the pros and cons when it comes to technology and our children. there is a growing scientific literature on the links between social media use and adolescent mental health. Facts matter.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll accomplish in the New Year. Clean up your social media stream –delete pictures and comments you no longer find as funny as when you first posted them or make them private. Use images and videos.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2022

million views from visitors, about 10,000 followers who have read some or all of our 2,731 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. This includes tech tips, website/app reviews, tech-in-ed pedagogy, how-tos, videos, and more. Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Edtech Reviews.

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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. Some teachers would post videos of their lessons so that a viewer could see the instruction taking place. Where did I turn?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

First, I’m reading an incredible book that came out during the Pandemic The Future is Faster Than You Think: How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Businesses Industries and Our Lives by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler. I'm also adding a few items of my own hat I would be talking about if I was there. Must-Read Tech Book.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2021

This week, I’ll post my updated suggestions for three holiday activities that will get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of teaching that starts after the New Year. Review your posts, images, videos, and everything to ensure that they support the profile you are putting out there for readers.

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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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Neo LMS

JANUARY 21, 2020

When I look to use technology in my classroom, I always start with the purpose behind it. Flipgrid is a great option to have students share ideas, record videos, and connect with classrooms and experts from around the world. Read more: Can EdTech enable Social Emotional Learning (SEL)? 5 Edtech tools to try out this year.

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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. IGTV – long-form videos which can be categorized.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 20, 2022

Like most kids, past, and present, I loved playing video games. In a world where technology is embedded in so many facets of society, it is incumbent upon leaders to look for ways to level up. Social media is, and still represents, one of the most powerful ways to move a learning culture forward and engage with stakeholders.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I started this blog 10 years ago, which was shortly after using Twitter and other social media tools to connect with educators. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar !

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

If the plan is to just “deliver” content though video, this constitutes no real difference from direct instruction in the classroom. Technology, if available for your learners, can play a vital role in accomplishing this goal. ThingLink could be used to curate content (text, video, images). Here is another example.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

can backfire because children and teens are naturally curious and will try some things on their own, such as signing up for social media accounts way below the minimum age requirement. They can also become journalists by writing articles or creating videos. How to put technological literacy to work.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2024

Between newsletters for parents, announcements on social media, communications for students and parents, and more, it became a challenge to demonstrate the excitement and engagement of learning through what could be boring tools. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 3, 2021

My recommendation for anyone who has not experienced hybrid learning is to develop a routine that helps you minimize the loss of instructional time that happens due to balancing the technology, making sure all students are in class, and completing other clerical tasks. Getting started with hybrid teaching. How do I assess students ?

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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. Modeling is one of the most powerful strategies to initiate and sustain change. This is just one example.

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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. Technology is providing access and engaging students.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

They shared how teachers got better using technology, reached out more for feedback, collaborated more, and improved classroom management. Embrace a learning management system (LMS), settle on a video conference solution that has breakout rooms and integrate one digital tool that aligns with effective instructional strategies.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media. Hyperlinks A simple strategy to add more context to tweets and social media updates is to add a hyperlink to supporting research, mainstream media pieces, blog posts, or other resource sites.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

Creating lessons through Buncee enables us to include a lot of content and a variety of media formats all within one space. Within one Buncee, you can add animations, 3D objects, audio and video, links and more. Classkick has several options for students to use for their responses including audio, text, video or sharing a link.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Technology is a huge part of our students’ lives. The Internet and social media provide learners with a worldwide audience in which to share their ideas, passions, innovations, thoughts, and brilliance. Mission: Create a video tutorial to teach peers to play your favorite song.

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Waterford

JANUARY 23, 2020

Technology has done more to change school curriculum and practices than nearly anything else—and in such a short amount of time! While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Wikipedia defines “cyberbullying” as: the use of information technology to repeatedly harm or harass other people in a deliberate manner. Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. Cyberbullying videos from BrainPOP.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 16, 2024

It blends traditional storytelling with digital technologies, allowing stories to be told through various digital formats, including videos, podcasts, blogs, social media, interactive websites, and multimedia presentations. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 14, 2020

As technology continues to evolve, it will continue to become an even more embedded component of society. Yes, there are always a few that will not adopt new technology, but smartphone statistics show that 95% of adults with school children have at least one smartphone at home. This is inaccurate.

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