A Principal's Reflections

JULY 15, 2013

Blogs are an incredible social media tool that can be utilized in a variety of ways. Teachers can set up a class blog to foster creative writing and reflection, or as an alternative to a school newspaper. Blogs are not isolated to just writing, students can add rich media to posts such as pictures, videos, widgets, and gadgets.

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APRIL 3, 2013

Not only can you set it up to monitor the Web (news, blogs, videos, forums, images), but you can also have it monitor mentions on Facebook and Twitter if you want. Anti-Noise Technology : Remove the noise coming from homonyms and spam by using our in-house technology that learns from your behavior.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

As I have previously mentioned many times on this blog, it was Twitter back in March of 2009 that served as a catalyst for my transformation into the leader that I am today. was, and adamantly believed social media had absolutely no place in education. educational leadership educational technology Twitter'

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AUGUST 1, 2012

When I think back to my life as an educator prior to becoming connected, I can honestly say that I was isolated, naive, and definitely not as well rounded as I am today. Image by Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano- www.langwitches.org/blog based on image (CC) by Alec Couros- /educationaltechnology.ca/couros/79

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JANUARY 28, 2012

One of their developments is a Wordpress plugin called Education Connect that will help connect education blogs to each other. With the help of some of the top education blogs in the industry they have come up with a great tool to link bloggers to each other. 21st Century Education Blog tools Dell Widget'

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JANUARY 6, 2011

Like most educators in the blogging world I see the inherit value in educational technology. Combined with sound pedagogical practices, the effective integration of technology has the ability to engage learners in a variety of ways. What do you think is the most effective classroom technology and why?

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MAY 23, 2012

For those of you who regularly read my blog you know how passionate I am about Twitter and its positive impact on my professional practice as a school leader. Join us for an exciting session about Twitter and its impact on education. educational technology Opinion Social Networking Twitter'

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FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Recently, a new service has grown in popularity in schools, which gives students the ability to quickly and easily create posts very similar to blogs, but without any of the complexity or fuss of specialized training. educational technology Web 2.0' It''s called Tackk , and both students and teachers are loving it.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

They spoke of the History teacher who was having them blog to reflect critically on world history content where they could interact with each other and share their thoughts. Change educational technology New Milford High School Opinion Students' Today was a great day!

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APRIL 13, 2011

Technology now allows the students and staff at NMHS to share in the authentic learning experiences taking place in Europe (Germany, Poland, Czech Republic). Last year we launched a blog where the students in Europe chronicled and reflected on essential questions, focusing on a dark time in human history.

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OCTOBER 7, 2013

The following is cross-posted at Laura Fleming''s blog titled Worlds of Learning. As a 21st Century Library Media Specialist, part of what I strive to do is to serve as an instructional technology resource for both educators and learners. ? By embedding them into their own sites or blogs and pushed out to their social networks.

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DECEMBER 8, 2012

Let’s spread the word about this great resource--if you use Lucidchart and love it, I strongly encourage you to mention or review them (on a school district site, classroom blog, resource list, etc.) I’ve included a short video on accessing the graphic organizer templates once you have an educational account. and link to their website.

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MARCH 10, 2013

He has dual NYS certification in Secondary Social Studies and as an Educational Technology Specialist- daily utilizing both skill sets. As part of Valhalla’s Technology Committee, he is one of the leaders in driving the vision for the District.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

1:1 technology can take this one step further: students can not only become active learners; instead, they can utilize the power of technology to actually create their own content for classmates and other learners throughout the world. Whether through a podcast, individual blog, classroom wiki, or another Web 2.0

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2011

Nor do they care to engage me in a discussion as to why I spend valuable time with Twitter or my blog. by Lyn Hilt Is Blogging Really Worth It? by Justin Tarte Blog on, Principal, but Relationships Come First: Lessons from RISD''s Maeda by Jonathan Martin Let’s face it, we can all agree that we could use more time in the day.

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AUGUST 6, 2010

Let me begin by saying that I was absolutely honored that various members of my Professional Learning Network (PLN) and the greater educational community reached out to me to address administrators looking to embrace social media, plan an educational technology conference at my school, and discuss leadership in the digital age.

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JUNE 20, 2013

Earlier in the year I blogged about Mrs. Westbrook''s use of Instrgram in her English class as a means for her students to demonstrate conceptual understanding. How are you or your school using artifacts created with the use of technology as a means for students to demonstrate conceptual mastery and learning?

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JUNE 13, 2013

tools on a routine basis to enhance and promote essential skill sets such as communication, collaboration, media literacy, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, global awareness, and technological proficiency. Change educational leadership educational technology Innovation Opinion'

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FEBRUARY 23, 2013

She is also the Founder of Innovations in Online Education, Inc. You can check out her blog HERE. 21st Century Education educational technology elearning synchronous learning' Laura DeSena is a Teacher of English at West Milford High School (NJ).

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DECEMBER 22, 2019

With all the promise that educational technology holds, several pitfalls are always on the minds of educators. The top two issues that commonly come up in my talks with educators are the technology (Internet, hardware, devices, apps) not working or off-task behavior on the part of students.

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JUNE 1, 2014

We look for inspiration on Pinterest, use video tutorials, watch live news footage, get statistics from infographics, skim blogs for ''how to'' videos, browse social media for trends and articles, and check social photo streams to catch up on our friends’ and family’s latest endeavors. We’re constantly immersed in media.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2019

It seems that every day I’m introduced to a new tech tool that promises to change education. While the premise of many possesses potential, the challenge is to determine which tools are or will have a real impact on education.

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MARCH 19, 2014

After my dear friend Ken Royal gave me a nudge, over four years ago I began to share my thoughts through blogging. I have not shied away from sharing my opinions on educational technology, leadership, politics, policy, and reform.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

This blog post was originally published by EdSurge. The education technology marketplace is a complex one , and many entrepreneurs and developers are asking themselves what practices and design principles will make for a quality product that users love and has real impact.

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JULY 26, 2015

The idea then popped into my head that I should archive all of these in a blog post. As I looked through my updates I noticed that I had posted quite a few quotes, ideas, thoughts, and opinions on leading change. Maybe some of you will find value in them (or maybe not). Make the tough decisions instead of trying to please everyone.

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DECEMBER 8, 2013

To begin this journey check out some of these wonderful blogs that I highly recommend every educator read and follow: TeachThought Edudemic Getting Smart EdSurge Free Technology for Teachers Educational Technology and Mobile Learning Connected Principals Another great way to start is to join the Leadership 3.0

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OCTOBER 7, 2012

Teacher resources – including step-by-step tutorials and ready-to-use lessons for incorporating the software into classroom learning – are now available online at the free Adobe Education Exchange. Please click here to access the official Adobe Education blog announcing the launch. Acrobat XI Adobe educational technology'

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MAY 11, 2015

The following is a sponsored blog post by imakiku. Student engagement that leads to actual learning is the goal of any pedagogically sound lesson. With that in mind have you ever pondered the following questions? What do the students think while in class? What are students interested in now？ How do I know if they are actually learning?

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MARCH 11, 2012

The following is a guest blog post by Dr. Franklin Turner who recently visited my school. A few weeks ago, I made a commitment to visit schools that are using social media, smartphones, texting, and other digital technologies, as a vital part of daily classroom instruction.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology to develop and share the 2020 National Educational Technology Plan. The National Education Technology Plan (NETP) is the flagship educational technology policy document for the United States. Department of Education.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2016

In addition to professional learning, we also have to be more critical of what we see and hear when it comes to educational technology. For technology to be taken seriously as a tool to support and enhance teaching and learning then we must no longer accept assumptions and generalizations as to what it actually does.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Given students’ interest in technology, educational technology tools are a promising way to motivate them to learn. But how can ed tech developers make sure their products deliver on this promise? a consulting company for product designers.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

When we talk with educators around the country, most, if not all, are clamoring for ways to best leverage education technology. What is also clear: challenges exist with adopting and implementing technology, even as enthusiasm grows.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

Embracing the role of technology in education and successfully integrating it into daily instruction. We have also seen a movement to extending learning outside of the traditional day through the use of blogs and Google Sites, something that I hope more teachers will experiment with in 2011.

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APRIL 18, 2012

For more details read Adobe’s Creative Layer Blog Post. Also, don''t forget to check out the Adobe Education Exchange , a free online community to meet, share, and discuss with other educators using Adobe software products in the classroom. Adobe educational technology' Ready to play? PT on Monday, April 23.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 6, 2019

“All learners should have equitable access to powerful, research-based education technology. Digital Promise contributed to the Inclusive Technology in Modern Learning Environments report by offering insights into edtech procurement and decision making. ” – Karen Cator, CEO, Digital Promise.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Students voices on generative AI: Perceptions, benefits, and challenges in higher education. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education , 20 (1), 43. Reconceptualizing ChatGPT and generative AI as a student-driven innovation in higher education. References Chan, C. Y., & Hu, W.

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