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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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Upon getting on Twitter in 2009, I was not only baffled about how to use the social media site but also about all the symbols associated with it. Before Twitter I referred to this as the “pound sign” on the telephone and only used it as such. Let’s start by defining what a hashtag (#) is in the sense of social media.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The new social media app Clubhouse is gaining traction across many industries as Influencers, celebrities , and marketing professionals are heading to the app to connect and collaborate. (If Like Twitter, Clubhouse provides a space to connect with like minded individuals and groups, expanding your professional learning network.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez We’ve got you covered for #back2school by taking a look at the conversation on #edtechchat.

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EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 30, 2023

billion users globally , social media has revolutionized how we communicate and connect with one another. Social media has also made its way into the world of education. With the help of social media, teachers can authentically engage with their students. Not just in our private lives.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Additionally, Laurie is a member of the NYSCATE Social Media Team and Volunteer Hall of Fame. Twitter: @smilelearning. Professional Development can be an adventure! Yes, you can create fun, exciting learning. Website: [link] .

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 6, 2022

We talked with Robert Olsen, senior managing director with Ankura, about how job postings and social media can provide unintended openings for threat actors. Keep up with EdTech: Focus on K–12’s coverage on our ISTELive page and via Twitter with the hashtag #ISTELive.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2021

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 you aren’t being contacted for networking. This means recent blog posts, feed activity, and information on all social media, blogs, and websites.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2022

Glancing at the Apple Newsfeed or Twitter for minute-to-minute updates becomes an obsession. This became increasingly important over the past decade as social media became the primary source for news. Check social media feeds and news feeds so students can compare the credibility of sources. Essential Skills.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter ISTE has always been an important source of learning for me, and any year I can come to the live conference is a good year for me in terms of innovation. I’ll take you with me, so follow me on my social media. When June 1 came around, I knew.

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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. In my last post, I wrote about using Twitter for classroom instruction. Here, the focus is how students use social media to advance their causes and concerns.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we struggle with the coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, many of us educators are figuring out how to prepare to teach online. Blended learning (having a face to face and an online classroom) is best. Whether you want to or not, go ahead and set up now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. 3 – Social Media Tools in Teaching – Using Them the Right Way I’ve seen social media used in ways that aren’t very safe or effective.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 5, 2019

Social media influencers can help update K–12 IT leaders with timely, digestible tweets, blog posts and podcasts. This year’s Must-Read IT blogger list has grown to include a diverse group of K–12 professionals across the various media streams on the web. The 2019 Honor Roll: EdTech’s 30 Must-Read K–12 Education IT Influencers.

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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. Part of connecting and spreading the word of new posts, online conferences I’ve organized, online courses, Twitter chats, and other news is creating visuals to share online.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Then I sent a request out on Twitter asking other teachers to have their students record a 90-second video message for my class. It’s easy to create a discussion topic, share it on social media, and use the responses in class.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 3, 2021

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., Herein lies why social media has to be a critical component of any strategy. Consider using this strategy as an open house of sorts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. If you follow me on Twitter and Instagram, you should see some of the things I’m sharing. So, the official hashtag is #ISTELive and you can follow and see all of the things people are discussing on social media. ISTE Resources.

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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? You can connect with Tom on social media.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2022

Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Here’s where you can find me: Twitter: @AskaTechTeacher. Keyboarding–from a Student’s Perspective. International Education During the Pandemic. How to Teach Digital Citizenship in 3rd Grade. Facebook: [link] . Instagram: @AskaTechTeacher.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 14, 2021

From October 1-31, activities are available to join in, whether for a day like during the DigCitSummit held last year, or an entire Digital Citizenship Week event, or Twitter chats and webinars focused on digital citizenship. October has become the month where educators participate in events focused on digital citizenship.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 3, 2022

Sometimes this might be a memo or email, while other times, it can be a phone call, handwritten note, or social media post that includes text, images, videos, or links. Popular tools such as Snapchat and Tik Tok are just as valuable, if not more so than Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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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). When and why did you decide to get involved on Twitter? How long does it take to develop a strong network on Twitter or other digital platforms?

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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. Update your online profile –on your blog, your gravatar, FB, X/Twitter, professional groups, your PLN.

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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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Ditch That Textbook

OCTOBER 27, 2021

This post was originally published on her blog, Teaching, Tech and Twitter, at KarlyMoura.blogspot.com. Karly is also part of team Ditch That Textbook, enjoying her role as blog editor and social media manager. This post is written by Karly Moura, a teacher on special assignment (TOSA) in Mount Diablo USD in Concord, California.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 26, 2018

The catalyst for this transformation came in part from Twitter. My experiences in this social space forced me to take a critical lens to my professional practice as well as that of my staff in my school. Over time my primary use of social media shifted from communicator to learner. This designation went to Instagram.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math comprise STEAM learning. You can find him on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram @timneedles. However, there is more to a true STEM mindset than just the content.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 24, 2020

Now, this represented an excellent first step, but probably the most impactful shift to the way I not only thought but worked, came in the unsuspecting form of a little blue bird and a tool called Twitter in 2009. Social media has completely disrupted that and, in the process, removed barriers such as time, geography, and money.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Social Media or COVID: Which is more dangerous to students? How Twitter makes you a better writer. Here’s a preview of what’s coming up in March: Subscriber Special. Free Posters. Invention Convention. Apps for Curious Students. Patrick’s Day REsources. Resources for Architecture/Engineering. World Backup Day.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 20, 2022

Social media is, and still represents, one of the most powerful ways to move a learning culture forward and engage with stakeholders. Strategically utilize an array of free tools such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok to communicate real-time information that stakeholders can access on any device.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2017

10MT | #29 Steven Anderson talks technology trends From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Twitter handle: @web20classroom. He is also responsible in helping create #edchat, a weekly education discussion on Twitter that boasts over 500 weekly participants. Blog: www.web20classroom.org.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2018

In our digital age, social interactions are evolving as people increasingly turn to social media and other virtual spaces to connect. Researchers question if social media hurts or harms our ability to interact with one another, and so far the results are mixed. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 12/14/2018 - 13:24.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2017

2 Designate two specific times during the day to check email and social media. Social media is no different. It’s easy to get distracted by Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook notifications or use these social media platforms as an escape from the work I need to get done.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 6, 2021

Oh–would you mind adding me to your social media links? Here’s where you can find me: Twitter: @AskaTechTeacher. Comments are closed but feel free to contact me via Twitter (@askatechteacher). How to Use Google Drawings. 3 Apps That Encourage Students to Read. 17 Great Research Websites for Kids.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Imagine standing at the doorway of possibility, where every greeting and every look holds the potential to uplift a child's spirit. Social Media Success: Easy Strategies For Schools And. Related Episodes How to Make Teaching A Long-Term Career: What.

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