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Moving from digital citizenship to digital leadership

August 27, 2018 by Andy Plemmons
My motto and philosophy for my school library is “expect the miraculous.” Inspired by my favorite author, Kate DiCamillo, I encourage students and educators to keep their eyes…
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Get the most out of LinkedIn

July 26, 2018 by Matthew Joseph, Ed.D.
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Until recently my professional social media presence was exclusively on Twitter (@matthewxjoseph). That was until I had a conversation with a successful and reputable professional—Rita Oates—who told me…
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Digital footprint? Try digital tattoo, experts say

May 6, 2019May 10, 2018 by Laura Ascione
In digital citizenship education, the idea of a digital footprint--the "tracks" students leave behind online as they interact on social media and put information online--is nothing new. But…
District Management

How to use social media in the classroom

February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 by Jon Roepke
Today’s educators have a love-hate relationship with social media. They recognize that five-year-olds know how to use tablets better than their parents and that many kids have smartphones…
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Students turn their backs on DeVos during commencement speech

May 12, 2017 by Joy Resmovits, Los Angeles Times
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District Management

Cyberbullying is NOT a technology issue-here’s how to really combat it.

February 2, 2017January 31, 2017 by Reginald Corbitt
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Cyberbullying continues to grow and present itself as a huge challenge for schools, government policy makers, stakeholders, parents and the community—but is regulating access to technology and social…
District Management

14 trailblazing educators you should follow on Twitter

December 12, 2016December 12, 2016 by Laura Ascione
Twitter
Social media plays a large role in today's society, and most educators aren't scared to jump in and leverage Twitter, Facebook and other social networks to increase their…
District Management

3 tips for teachers addressing the election

November 18, 2016November 18, 2016 by Anne G. Barretta
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By now we’ve all been inundated with pre- and post-election coverage and analysis on numerous media platforms. It seems as if we might never escape the constant barrage…
District Management

How to sharpen students’ critical thinking skills online

September 22, 2016 by Ian Jamison
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With smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, students have 24/7 access to news, information, and opinions—not all of which are ... Read more
District Management

14 surprising facts about educators’ social media use

December 12, 2016July 29, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>
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Social media has fast become an educator's dream, with almost immediate responses to questions about teaching strategies, resources, and professional development opportunities. But how are educators really using…
District Management

5 tips to engage parents using technology they already use

May 17, 2016 by Kelly Wade
parents-tech
The trick to getting more parents involved in what's going on in the classroom: stick to video, social media, and other familiar tech.
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14 sites to successfully crowdfund your classroom

May 2, 2016April 29, 2016 by Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>
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A closer look at today’s biggest crowdfunding sites for K-12 and beyond Crowdfunding, which harnesses the “crowd” to gain needed ... Read more
District Management

What makes a great education tweet?

January 13, 2016January 5, 2016 by Thomas C. Murray
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Writing an education tweet that adds value and gets noticed takes some practice. Here are one Twitter savant's top tips.
District Management

Is there enough diversity in your social media?

December 15, 2015October 19, 2015 by By Torrey Trust
As we consume more social media, our perspectives are getting less diverse. That's a problem -- for us and for students.
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A helpline for schools tackling cyberbullying

May 16, 2019August 24, 2015 by By Bridget McCrea
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First-of-its-kind pilot gives schools a new tool for combating cyberbullying on social media -- a helpline with close ties to Facebook and Twitter.
IT Management

Posting PARCC exams on social media is copyright infringement

March 31, 2015 by By Marc J. Weinstein
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District Management

7 tips for teachers building collaborative, fearless PLNs

March 16, 2015 by By Randy Hansen and Nicole Zumpano
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Collaboration is a process. Try these best practices for networking with colleagues in your building and around the globe.
District Management

8 great ways to jumpstart your Google+/Twitter PLN

February 2, 2015February 2, 2015 by By Stephen Noonoo, Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/stephenoonoo' target='_blank'>@stephenoonoo</a>
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Twitter and Google+ may not have been designed for educators, but every day thousands of teachers, school leaders, and learners of all sizes take to social media to…
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High schools confront social media minefield

March 6, 2014March 6, 2014 by From wire reports
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Steps for successful classroom social media use

February 4, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>
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Social media is a valuable tool when used appropriately and with common sense Social media isn’t exactly new, but its ... Read more
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Top 10 ed-tech stories of 2013, No. 6: BYOD and social media

December 24, 2013 by From staff reports
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In school systems from coast to coast, tech-savvy educators experimented with augmented reality, educational gaming, and other techniques designed to enhance teaching and learning. These are only some…
IT Management

Pasco leads way as school districts explore social media

November 7, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports
When she opened her Twitter account for work in early 2012, Jessica Schultz was an anomaly in Pasco County schools, the Tampa Bay Times reports.
IT Management

Teacher vs student: How each actually uses social media

October 22, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports
At some point in my life, a few years back, Facebook became much less…interesting to me, Edudemic reports.
District Management

Wichita school board bans personal use of social media at work

September 26, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports
Wichita school board members unanimously approved a policy Monday that prohibits employees from using personal social media accounts during district time or on district computers, Kansas.com reports.
District Management

Social media can help educators improve learning

September 20, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>
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Teachers hear it all the time: Using social media will help increase professional development opportunities, it will engage students, and it can help students make real-world connections between…
IT Management

Social media as breaking-news feed: Worse information, faster

April 22, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports
If speed is the currency of the modern information era, misinformation is the increasingly high cost, CNET reports.
District Management

Tips for using Pinterest in the classroom

February 17, 2017February 12, 2013 by Laura Ascione
Many aspiring crafters and cooking fanatics are familiar with Pinterest, a social media site set up like a virtual bulletin board in which users “pin” favorite home décor,…
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Survey: Analytics ‘revolution’ slow to reach recruitment

August 10, 2012June 5, 2012 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor
Campus technology leaders are using their massive reams of data to improve their schools’ websites, social media presences, and marketing strategies—but many campuses aren’t using analytics to optimize…
IT Management

U.S. National Archives asks whether politicians’ tweets and blogs are ‘official government records’

November 3, 2010 by Staff and wire services reports
Much of the Internet buzz surrounding today's midterm elections in the U.S. revolves around voter participation and how social media may or may not impact turnout, reports ReadWriteWeb.
IT Management

How to use higher education’s ‘new toy’: Social media

November 5, 2013October 22, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor
Campus technology officials in charge of social media efforts have come to a consensus: There are no social media experts, so keep experimenting with your school’s tweeting, linking,…
District Management

How to avoid committing social media gaffes

February 1, 2012October 5, 2010 by By Nora Carr, APR, Fellow PRSA
With social media use nearly universal, school districts need to develop guidelines to help employees navigate this new terrain successfully. Here are some tips to avoid committing major…
IT Management

Facebook Places: Marketing tool or educational asset?

November 5, 2013September 28, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor
The University of Kentucky, if all goes according to the campus’s marketing plan, could pop up in 1.3 million Facebook news feeds during the fall semester—and students might…
IT Management

Students: Social media blackout eye-opening, ‘annoying’

November 5, 2013September 27, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor
Students at Harrisburg University, where technology officials recently deprived students of social media access for one week, said the restriction was a minor inconvenience for many on campus,…
IT Management

Social media site an ‘academic supplement’ to Facebook

September 9, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor
Instead of a Facebook news feed cluttered with tidbits about friends’ FarmVille progress, Boris Revsin wants a social media site that alerts college students to the latest in…
District Management

Beware of fake Facebook ‘dislike’ button

August 17, 2010August 17, 2010 by Maya Prabhu
Lots of people have clamored for a “dislike” button on Facebook, which so far only officially allows people to "like" content on its site. Now, some social-media spoilers…
eClassroom News

Companies turn to social media for grant-giving

August 18, 2010August 17, 2010 by By Maya T. Prabhu, Assistant Editor
As celebrities, politicians, and students alike increasingly use social media to stay connected, education experts say they have noticed a growing number of companies turning to social media…
District Management

How online research can make the grade

August 26, 2010August 16, 2010 by Maya Prabhu
Not too long ago, the golden rules for high school and college students turning to the web as a research tool were simple: Treat digital content that's never…
District Management

Study: Students do care about Facebook privacy

August 12, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor
A close look at college students’ reaction to Facebook privacy policies revealed concern about online identities as news outlets pushed the issue to the forefront with increasing coverage…
District Management

Google’s march toward social networking

August 9, 2010 by Maya Prabhu
Google this week confirmed its acquisition of online entertainment company Slide, PC World reports.
IT Management

New OSU social media network helps students connect

July 30, 2010 by Laura Ascione
Classes don't start for another three weeks at Oklahoma State University, but freshman Tandrea Lambert already has found dozens of future classmates with similar interests, reports NewsOK.com. Lambert…
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