Selecting the Right Tool
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Very important - don't just choose technology for "technology's sake". -Dr. Fritz
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To me this is the most important aspect of incorporating technology into the classroom. Many teachers don't fully understand the technology that they are using and then the effectiveness isn't there.- Ryan Burks -
I agree! We must seek out the tools and techniques that work for our students, but also add to the lesson. We should not feel that we must use technology for "technology's sake".
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Very true! Although we may feel some social media projects would be fun for our students, we need to make sure there is a clear purpose that students of the intended age will comprehend (Shannon Feerrar
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Zoom, a video conferencing tool that includes recording, enables students to connect with field experts on relating content to the world outside of school.
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I just viewed a workshop through Zoom last night, it was AWESOME! It would be a great way to collaborate with students in other classrooms either in the district, state, country or worldwide. Students can either type in responses or even use a microphone to verbalize their questions or comments. Great tool in my eyes!
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Sounds like a great way to easily communicate with other students. I will check out how this works-thanks!! (Dawn Lynn)
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While working on our current program, we are often using Zoom with our professor's. I have enjoyed being able to stay in contact with my professor while working on my dissertation. It's a great way to be in touch and to feel in touch. It took me a bit to get use to, not always wanting to do the video part, but have found it to be a very useful and necessary tool.
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We truly are in a brave new world -- the good kind -- where differentiation opportunities evolve due to the variety of social media tools available
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In this brave new world, we are fortunate to live and work in an environment where the possibilities are endless for getting students what they need when they need it, and in a format that works best for them.
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So true! As I was drafting my final project AUP, I touched base on this, as I think students need to be aware that we are lucky to have all these tools to enhance our learning. (Shannon Feerrar)
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Good point, Shannon. That is especially true when working in a more affluent public school or an independent school where there is more funding for tech resources. -
Also - to look at how it makes learning different - what can we do with social media that we couldn't do with traditional pen/paper? -Dr. Fritz
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For me that is always the question- how is using social media or technology allowing me to do something that traditional pen/paper doesn't? How will students benefit from this? What tools am I giving them?
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I think this is a great question and always something to consider when using social media inside of the classroom. What activities or ways can the use of social media enhance learning? Sometimes, a more traditional way of learning would be more appropriate.-Ryan Burks
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Piktochart lets you create infographics to offer a visual explanation of a concept or idea.
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I like the idea of Piktochart, but I wonder how age-appropriate this is for elementary. I can see secondary grades using this, but not elementary. (William Schumacher)
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Imagine a world where resources were limited to what was found in the classroom or the school closet known as the "Curriculum Materials Room." Picture a world where students wrote letters with pen and paper to communicate with other students and adults outside of the building. Due to postage costs, the teacher either sent the letters in bulk or paid for stamps out of his or her own pocket. Can you recall a time when student interests like skateboarding or video were never used as part of learning curriculum because the tools needed were either too expensive or not yet conceptualized? Do you remember a time when non-traditional learners struggled, and absenteeism meant a high likelihood of students doing poorly in school, and possibly having to retake the course?
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I find this hits close to home. I remember in Elementary school writing letters to a pen pal with paper and pencil. We used chalkboards for our work and would love going up to write on them. Now everything is on the computer and Smart Boards. Students don't have to do any work in their head. Sort of sad in a sense. (E. Soble) -
In the school where district where I work we still use many of the "traditional tools" in school. We wrote pen pals this year and we still wrote them on paper and mailed them. In my district, high absenteeism still means a liklihood of not doing well in school. Technology is great, but it does not solve all of the problems that we still see in today's rural schools. (Dawn Lynn)
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When students address concepts from diverse perspectives, especially in collaborative groups, it can lead to in-depth understanding. Learning profiles are about providing each student with experiences that incorporate a variety of learning style elements, not just one. Such activities help students find deeper connections, especially if they share points of view via peer reflection and dialog.
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I like the idea of using learning profiles for students. It will help them develop a better understanding of the topic but also see how well they are progressing. (E. Soble)
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I also agree. We used these here at Drexel so why not use them for young kids?! Love it. -Jeannine
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Allowing students to tackle work based on the option that makes the most sense to them is crucial for cognitive connections. Seeing a concept in context of a topic in which the learner has great interest -- and possibly expertise -- can help him or her turn abstract ideas into concrete purpose.
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I struggle with finding ways to incorporate this idea into the classroom. I need to think "outside the box" when developing lesson plans that allow for additional choices of how students can complete the task at hand. (Dawn Lynn)
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Create playlists (like this one) to provide that variety.
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One thing that can help make these playlists even more enriching is another application known as educanon, which I have recently discovered. Here questions can be inserted into Youtube videos that will assess student understanding for what they just watched. This way they aren't just watching a video, but are engaged with it as well. (John Bugay)
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media is most effective when we plan learning experiences based on content, process, and product (our lesson structure) and incorporate readiness, interests, and learning profiles (student voice).
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We constantly need to remember that social media by itself is never enough, we need to bend it to our uses and create experiences that benefit ourselves and our learners.
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I agree! It is important to use technology, but we must choose what works best for our students and what adds to the lesson. We should not use technology for "technology's sake". (Dawn Lynn)
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Yes, every student is different. I like Power Point but that might not be best for everyone.
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Be clear about the academic learning outcomes. Assess what students know and don't know.
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I think it's very important to let the students know what the learning outcome is when technology is introduced. Certainly there are tools that can be used to just bring more "fun" into the classroom, but most of the time the tools are used for a specific purpose.-Ryan Burks
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Just like any other lesson, the learning objectives need to be clear and explicit. Many times when technology is used, students think it is some sort of game. We need to teach our students that technology in the classroom is to help them obtain the learning objective, not just to see how many points they score in "First in Math". (Dawn Lynn)
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Teaching students how to use technology appropriately is key to successful implementation of the a tool. For example, setting clear expectations on the purpose of using a blog for reading responses is appropriate so students are not using them for social networking purposes. (Felicia Ulsh)
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Readiness focuses on a student's current academic skill level. Work is structured to help them address any gaps or needs for enrichment. Students work in like-skill groups for specific, targeted support to address a common need, such as guided reading or tiered (leveled) activities. They also collaborate in mixed-skill groups to support struggling students with needed skill development. Additionally, experiences can stretch the advanced students in a mixed-skill group -- they may have the core skills, yet the critical thinking challenges them and their teammates.
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I love teaching guided math and reading groups. I love to push those students that are learning the material quickly and I love to figure out how to best help those students that are struggling. I have two students in my class that receive learning support services. I always mix up the small groups to include varying academic levels and I love to see the kids helping each other.
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Good post Dawn, What I appreciate most about your comments is that you state that you "love" teaching, and especially math, which was definitely one of my greatest moments in education for me. In reading your post I can sense you enjoyment for teaching and your ability to be creative, which I think is so important in education of others. I have so much respect for teachers who really love what they do. I recently observed a math class, middle school, recently and it's not easy work. But, like you, this teacher made it interesting, and I thought, she has to do that a few times daily, weekly and yearly. This was truly a "wow" moment and an impressive one.. So thanks
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Use fog-free assessments that track learner progress.
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I never heard of "fog free" assessments before. I thought this was interesting because as a special education teaching this is something I do all of the time. You look for specific academic needs through various assessments so you provide the specially designed instruction that is necessary to meet the needs of a student with a disability. Fog Free assessments are simple like this. If you click on the link it takes you to another article that explains what they are. The author of that article basically said that these are the kind of assessments where you need to look for the information and the data. (Felicia Ulsh)
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Youtube Playlists: There are many videos that address content from different perspectives, including the one way that a particular student or teacher needs to see it.
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I use Youtube playlists all of the time. These are great for lesson openers to catch the interests of the children. It is a great way to differentiate for your visual learners. Actually not only visual but all learners. This is a way to incorporate 21st century media into the classroom. Again, as I mentioned on someone else's comment, students need to learn how to use the technology tool appropriately. I can not stress that enough.
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In the past, limited access placed a hardship on teachers to meet the diverse needs of their students, especially when school resources are limited.
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Being a child of the 60's and not having this new age of technology to meet our needs, "back in the day" would you say my education was not as "complete" as the education of others? When I think about this I think I preferred my education then. It may not have been huge in content, but it was personal and I felt more socially connected. There is much I could discuss on then and now education.
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As more schools review their cell phone policy and allow students to use their "internet devices," learning options increase with access to social media apps and other online tools such as those mentioned above.
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In sticking with reality, this also brings in the negative, and I feel this is where we fall behind with this continual surge of technology. We are moving so fast and not considering the "bad" that comes with this. As it's a brave new world for students, others, with other agenda's are also sharing this brave new world. Even on school levels, with the use of social media to promote negative behaviors, let's talk about them.
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Survey Monkey is one of many online survey tools for capturing pre- and formative assessment of students' progress. This one is also a good tool for student feedback on the helpfulness of the intervention used.
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In during research, I truly enjoy this tool and use it often. It was great in my masters thesis,and will probably use this in my doctoral dissertation. Easy to use and collect, analyze data, getting consent, and maintaining ethics.
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Survey monkey is so easy to use and can create a quick, fast assessment for a student. It can track results and can be done in the class or at home. It's a great tool!
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Differentiating with social media is most effective when we plan learning experiences based on content, process, and product (our lesson structure) and incorporate readiness, interests, and learning profiles (student voice). The following guidelines can help any classroom teacher ensure that the tool used will address students' needs:
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One way differentiation is made possible w social media is that some intelligences are less outgoing than others. Rather than learning face to face and feeling pressure answer questions, children can learn face to face in an online setting. -Jeannine McGoldrick
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Imagine a world where resources were limited to what was found in the classroom or the school closet known as the "Curriculum Materials Room." Picture a world where students wrote letters with pen and paper to communicate with other students and adults outside of the building.
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People can stop having ideas and stop at a paper and a pen but if we keep applying creativity to the way we communicate, we can apply social media to learning and go beyond what we knew. There are always more ways. -Jeannine McGoldrick
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This is so important for students because the more students feel to classroom the more comfortable they'll be. By identifying a students background connections you can also bring context to learning and engage students
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John McCarthy Education Consultant, Advocate for Student Voice in Learning Imagine a world where resources were limited to what was found in the classroom or the school closet known as the "Curriculum Materials Room." Picture a world where students wrote letters with pen and paper to communicate with other students and adults outside of the building. A class room doesn't have to be limited to just pens and paper. -Jeannine McGoldrick
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http://www.edutopia.org/blog/differentiated-instruction-eliminating-assessment-fog-john-mccarthy Is a great article on differentiating instruction! Eliminating Assessment Fog based on these three guidelines; identifying clear learning targets, separating logistical from academic, and providing different options/opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of the content is a great way to filter out unnecessary details that may confuse our students and distract them from learning objectives and what we as teachers truly expect from them. Marissa J. Williams -
* "Survey Monkey is one of many online survey tools for capturing pre- and formative assessment of students' progress. This one is also a good tool for student feedback on the helpfulness of the intervention used" I have used Survey Monkey in the past to create company-wide surveys to capture my colleagues ideas on diversity, company processes and best practices in nonprofit. Never have I thought about using survey monkey as an assessment tool for students....and the fact that it can be used for differentiation is even more exciting.
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Learning how to comment here! Differentiation with technology is excellent!
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The article was simple in language and went step by step in how to properly setup a policy, how to use the school board and community to help develop it, create specific situations and consequence when people do not comply, and creating a physical contract to be signed by parents and child that they understand the policies at their school.
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This resource provides guidelines and examples of AUPs that allow for the contemporary use of media tools in schools.
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I model creating a positive digital footprint by making effective use of social networking and blogging. I owe my students that much -- after all, if they don't take control of their online identities, someone else will.
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This is so helpful and true, we need to model appropriate and responsible use to help guide our students properly when it comes to developing an online identity, and I don't think that so many educators should be so negative about social media when many of them do not really understand much about it at all, and only seek to demonize and limit students' access. - L. Beeson -
I think this raises a good point. Someone can have an image of who you are without even a word; all they have to do is look you up on social media. I make sure that my Facebook and Instagram are appropriate in case parents or anyone searches for me. I am proud for what I put out in the social media world. I try to have a positive message and I believe others should too. M. Paul
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More than anything else, I want students to share their passions and interests with the world.
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I hope to have a class blog that encourges collaboration helps to provide students with a positive model for understanding what appropriate and positive blogging is and how it can be use to involve others within that community, because we want to create inclusive communities to involve students and families in the thing we are doing within the classroom. I like the idea of having students blog as a component of their free writing, to share their work and knowledge with a larger audience than only within the classroom. - L. Beeson
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Sound like a great idea. Students can learn from one another and use higher order thinking skills to comment on and evaluate others' work. J. Whetzel
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I do not accept friend requests from students or recent graduates
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If social media isn't bad, why do we exclude students from becoming our "friends"? By excluding students from our page, aren't we inherently telling them there is something wrong with social media? -
We are protecting ourselves by creating a healthy boundary. Students need to see teachers as teachers, someone they can learn from and go to for advice and help, not as a friend. Showing students your Facebook page, models good web behavior, but maintains boundary.
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I accept requests from graduated students. However, I do not send them requests or message them without them messaging me first. I have also carefully curated my facebook profile to be student-friendly. -
I never accept friend requests from current or former students. My private social media use is about my private life. Students should not know everything that I do outside of the school setting. C. Spina -
I think there is a fine line for teachers and social media. I agree that students should wait until graduation before friend requesting their teachers, and that a teacher's Facebook page should always remain student friendly! -Julia Wisniewski -
I have read different articles about this topic. The opinions pieces have all stated that there is a certain wisdom in drawing a line when you are in a professional position. These articles applied to many professions, not just teachers. I think there are certain relationships and situations that are exceptions though. It is for each person to make that determination. It is always a good idea to make proper content choices with what you are posting but even what you think to be proper content could be viewed in a different light depending upon who is viewing it. (W.Kerr) -
I think that this is a personal decision that teachers need to make. The professional and ethical guidelines for teachers are quite clear. But you need to examine the example that your Facebook might be for your young students, and decide whether you feel it is appropriate to share it as as model that would make accessible for your students. If you have any concern about the way you utilize Facebook as a part of your digital and offline life, you might be better off keeping it private and not mentioning it to students. - L. Beeson
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I don't think my Facebook profile needs to be "student friendly" whatsoever because I am entitled to my private and personal life! We are not showing an example of Facebook being bad by not accepting our students, rather we are demonstrating how powerful privacy can be and that they should understand how to protect their privacy from certain people as well. I love my students, I love my job, but I do not need every single corner of my life to be included in my teaching career. I do however think our Facebook profiles need to be completely private so that only our friends can see what we post. I have made mine so privatized that not even my friends list or location is visible to the public. -P. Fradin -
I agree with not becoming social media friends with current or former students. Especially in today's climate, I personally think it could lead to some ethics questions. I have heard that some teachers will friend their former students a few years after graduation, if the student initiates contact. Right now, my opinion is to not friend former students, but that could change in the future. - Jason Lopez
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I encourage students to follow people that they genuinely admire and from whom they want to learn, not just celebrities, thereby contributing to a positive digital identity.
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I think this is a great point. Adults and students should be reminded that social media tools are not just for following celebrities and athletes. It is a real tool that can connect students to experts and organizations in the fields they are interested in. Using social media to connect with a favorite author is not a "waste of time", but very proactive and engaging learning. - Alex Kenkelen (EDUC 611-901) -
I completely agree Alex. Before this class I only used Twitter to follow celebrities and friends. I actually thought twitter was pretty useless to be honest. However, I was unaware of all the resources available on twitter. Twitter is much more than just a way to kill some times, it can lead you to actual organizations and resources online. -L. Corso -
Great point, Alex. This is exactly the mindset I had when entering this course. I had a twitter account, and only followed a handful of people, and they were mostly all celebrities. Never in a million years would I have considered using it for educational purposes. It's amazing to think how much my mind has been opened since the start of this class! When students are able to have access people who they look up to, their learning automatically becomes engaging. It's so exciting to be able to have a direction connection through twitter to people we admire and from which we can learn so much. -Genevieve Kelly -
Alex i couldn't agree more. Too many people today get sucked into whats cool or popular today without taking the time to think about who they follow and why. It is important to give it some thought before following things randomly, i believe it makes the world of difference especially on an app like twitter - Jonathan Price
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Educators have an obligation to investigate and talk with students about social networking sites, some of which promote inappropriate, illicit behavior.
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This was my initial thought about social media and education. The potential for inappropriate behavior is very high. But now I realize that it would be much more effective to take preventive measures: a responsible technology use class or a frank discussion about the implications of having these accounts. Doing this might save administrators from future incidents. - Alex Kenkelen (EDUC 611-901)
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I have discussed the use of Snapchat with my students numerous times. The students still do not seem to realize that what they post can be saved and shared forever. C. Spina
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The technology is the easy part, though. The real challenge is producing quality content on a regular basis, and making wise use of social networking to promote one's work.
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This is why it is so important for students to have good examples of quality content and guidance in ways to achieve it. They also need to be aware of why it is so important to be thoughtful about everything they post. This profile could professionally make or break them. -
This is very true, and we certainly can share items that you want to further develop and improve, but you may want to keep that within a smaller critical audience, before posting and sharing it with the Internet at large. You want to share your best (and most thought-out) work when you are sharing it online. - L Beeson
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I think this would be the most challenging when it comes to blogs. The format seems to be so casual that it can be difficult to determine what kind of information should make the cut. I have also heard about blogs being a great business opportunity but it's definitely something that's lost on me! -E. Braun
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This social networking site is often described as the "Facebook for professionals," but its potential is just as rich for students, who should use it to highlight their accomplishments and interests.
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I believe LinkedIn is great for HighSchool and College students to get their resume and accomplishments out to the professional world. I connect with college students when they ask so they can see my connections and maybe find someone they can connect to for networking.
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I disdain this tool, but I don't tell students not to use it. Such an authoritarian approach, however well meaning, rarely proves fruitful. Instead, I ask my students to discuss what assumptions, true or not, could be made about anybody who has an account.
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This is an incredibly student-centered and respectful approach. I think that discussion can go a long way to help students organize their thoughts and make thoughtful decisions.
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produce engaging, high-quality content, the kind that makes them stand out not only to college admission officers, but also to potential employer
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I think that is incredibly important to educate our students how to properly use social media. I have had many incidents where students misused social media. Most of these students do not realize that these inappropriate posts can later negatively impact their lives. C. Spina
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I agree with you regarding the importance of educating students how to use social media properly, and if we can appropriately model how to use it, and share those examples with our students it will help them to become the responsible digital citizens of tomorrow. We need to ensure that they are taught how to utilize and use social media and technology properly so they are able to make educated choices about how they choose to utilize it within their own lives. - L. Beeson
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This is one of the big things I've been thinking about throughout this class. Many of us in the class had a very narrow definition of social media before beginning the class. Students need to be taught both what not to do and what to do. I never knew that most of these resources existed but I'm glad I do now! -E. Braun
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I also ask if Snapchat can greatly enhance a positive digital footprint
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I feel that Snapchat can only negatively impact a student's digital footprint. The majority of Snapchat posts are inappropriate. C. Spina
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I disagree with you here. Although some people may use snap chat in appropriate ways, I do not believe the majority of snaps are inappropriate- it all depends on the student using it. -L. Corso
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I do not use this tool, and honestly know very little about it, but clearly this is something I need to educate myself about better to be able to be an appropriate guide for students within my classroom. I know that many social media tools can be used inappropriately, so I need to know as much about the most popular and widely used tools, whether I think they are potentially useful or beneficial. This discussion has really helped me to realize that I need to learn more before I am able to appropriately guide my students in using different social media tools. - L. Beeson
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I disagree as well - I think snapchat has a poor reputation because of the ability to send something that might be inappropriate, but I think this only increases its allure to students. I think the majority of people sending snaps use it like twitter, but with pictures. - P. Cammiso -
I also feel that it is possible to use snapchat educationally. It gets a bad rap. On the snap story page of this app, there are stories for different events and topics trending around the world. For example, there is currently a snap story about the Flint Water Crisis. CNN has a snapchat channel. Snapchat will send representatives to cover these events and topics so that the users of the app can view the happenings and videos first hand. Though I feel that snapchat ABSOLUTELY gets used for non-educational purposes, it's not all bad. -Genevieve Kelly
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I think the key to responsible Snapchat use is no different than any other social media tool, including email. Students need to learn that NOTHING goes away once it is on the internet. They need to see all internet communication as if they are postcards (if they even know what those are). Jim Whetzel
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I explain how my page makes a strong, lasting statement about who I am and what I value. I always think twice before sharing any content, and I tell students that before I hit "Post," I imagine friends or loved ones looking over my shoulder. What would they think?
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I think this is a really interesting way to look at Facebook from an educators perspective! I think that, through it is very important to not simply tell students Facebook is BAD and we should never use it, but rather give them tools and a better understanding of how to interact with others online! I think this activity is great for students to internalize and further understand the importance of digital citizenship online. -Julia Wisniewski
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I definitely agree with you here Julia. It is important that we teach them how to use social media responsibly and to always think before posting. I do this all the time and consider whether or not what is posted could potentially offend someone or paint a bad picture of me in other peoples' eyes. Carissa McGuigan
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Along those lines, it has never been easier to create a blog and help make that sharing a reality. Wix and Weebly offer an array of templates with intuitive drag-and-drop options
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It is true, Weebly is such a user friendly site that really helps even the most beginners utilize tools! I have first started using Weebly this year and it is extremely beneficial to me! -Julia Wisniewski
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When it comes to creating a dynamic curriculum vitae, all students (especially seniors) should direct admission officers and potential employers to LinkedIn
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LinkedIn is a really wonderful platform in that it allows for students to connect to professional networks and possible employers! -Julia Wisniewski
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I have never found a use for LinkedIn, nor do I know anyone who has made connections or found employment through it. Can you please offer your insight to me about how it is useful for us? I am truly curious! -P. Fradin
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, I also ask if Snapchat can greatly enhance a positive digital footprint. The answer is usually a resounding "No," and I leave it to students to decide if they wish to register or keep their Snapchat accounts active.
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I think this is a very social media app that should be addressed. I use snapchat but I am careful about what I post and don't feel that I ever abuse this tool. However, I do know that some people I follow post things that they feel is "ok" to post because it will supposedly be erased. What is posted on snapchat by these people could potentially ruin their careers in my opinion and I feel that if it is something you wouldn't post on facebook then you shouldn't post it on snapchat either. It is important to have this discussion with students too being that they likely use this app with their friends. I think it is vital that the students are aware that what they post is never truly lost and leaves a digital footprint that could potentially come back to haunt them depending on what it is that they post. I do feel that it is important to discuss the idea of a digital footprint and what it means and how it can impact your future regardless of which social media you use. -Carissa McGuigan
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Still, I'm a firm believer in using class time to show students my profile. I explain how my page makes a strong, lasting statement about who I am and what I value. I always think twice before sharing any content, and I tell students that before I hit "Post," I imagine friends or loved ones looking over my shoulder. What would they think?
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I also ask if Snapchat can greatly enhance a positive digital footprint. The answer is usually a resounding "No," and I leave it to students to decide if they wish to register or keep their Snapchat accounts active.
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I think that snapchat has more pros than cons.. I use snapchat but I am careful about what I post and don't feel that I ever abuse this tool. Snapchat is very popular today and I know many students at the highschool I student teach at use it. I do know that some people I follow from college and from the high school I attended will post things that they feel is "ok" to post because it will supposedly be erased. What is posted on snapchat by these people could potentially ruin their careers in my opinion and I feel that if it is something you wouldn't post on facebook then you shouldn't post it on snapchat either. It is important to have this discussion with students too being that they likely use this app with their friends. I think it is vital that the students are aware that what they post is never truly lost and leaves a digital footprint that could potentially come back to haunt them depending on what it is that they post. I do feel that it is important to discuss the idea of a digital footprint and what it means and how it can impact your future regardless of which social media you use. Carissa McGuigan
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I believe this is a powerful question that could make many students opt out of this platform. Those who are just using it for fun would certainly not want to be thought as sneaky or as sending inappropriate messages.
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Educators do students a tremendous disservice by demonizing Facebook, which can enhance a student's online presence and real-world prospects
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In today's day and age, I feel it is very important to harness social media in the classroom as it is part of every students life. While Facebook has its challenges, proper use and monitoring can be advantageous to students as they can form professional relationships beneficial with future endeavors. I believe we as teachers to to analyze various social media platforms in order to determine safe and effective use within school. -
This is so relevant! More than once, I have witnessed educators put down facebook to their students. Facebook is a forbidden tool in the classroom, and its use in an educational setting is so often frowned upon. While many aspects of facebook are not appropriate for school, teachers need to educate their students regarding how to use facebook in ways that are appropriate. Facebook can be useful for invaluable networking and professoinal opportunities. -Genevieve Kelly
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It's also simple to upload multimedia content
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I had no idea LinkedIn had evolved to include this type of information. I have always been under the impression that it was, essentially, a place to post your resume and "tag" those with whom you shared work experiences, etc. ~S. Owens
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We need to teach and encourage students to post original, outstanding content that will distinguish their unique identities in a sea of increasingly indistinguishable resumes -- which are going the way of the typewriter.
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Throughout graduate school, I have been posting original ideas. While I enjoy writing and reflecting on many topics, posting content is not the same as understanding information on a topic. I could post my thoughts on addition or subtraction, but that doesn't mean I would know how to add or subtract. I could post original thoughts on what I think or feel about music or art, but that does not mean that I understand the technicalities of art and music. I think it is a shame that education is going in the direction of carrying on about topics and knowing how to become graphic designers to design our opinions in a new and exciting way. Posting original and outstanding content on a website is not the same as creating an original and outstanding work of art. While I feel that it is helpful to know how to create eye-catching posts, I hope that doesn't take away from the time of students learning to become scientists, doctors, engineers, etc.
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I don't follow current students on my Twitter handle, nor do I accept private messages from them.
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I have a Twitter solely for my PLN in education. I find it different than Facebook in that Facebook is solely for my private and personal life, and I like having a part of me that is separate from work. However I think that Twitter is a great tool for education-as clearly does the author-and I am not sure why he wouldn't follow his students. Wouldn't his following his students encourage them to post relevant and positive material? -P. Fradin
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I chose this quote because it exemplifies how Twitter can be used to connect with causes. While a lot of people are concerned with what they personally post to Twitter, here is an example of what can come from Twitter when used appropriately. Furthermore, through the use of Twitter, students can form new relationships that they can learn from, which will impact their success.
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I explain how Twitter has led to a long list of opportunities, relationships, and exchanges -- both online and in person -- contributing greatly to my personal and professional success
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I think that it is important to show students quality Social Media accounts. Students need to see examples of people, places and events to follow. With this guidance students are far better equiped to explore the app themselves. Twitter and other Social media Apps can help you build new relationships from places and people you would have never had the opportunity to meet or have a conversation with. - Jonathan Price
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Wow this is interesting! I never would have thought of actually showing my own page in the classroom but reading the reasons why makes sense. The best ways to teach students is to model and I guess this is just one way of doing that. -E. Braun
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I think this is very important to teach ourselves as well as our students about the permanency of online content as well as forming positive followings. My brother posed a question the other day about teaching students about social media responsibility because many of them are ruining their carreers before they get them because of what they post... ,...this is what he said... "Social media training needs to be a requirement in HS and college moving forward. Companies monitor that stuff. It could mean the difference between getting even an interview, getting hired, or keeping your job" Laurenavasmom less than a minute ago
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I do, however, encourage them to observe how I engage with others to expand my network. I hope they follow suit.
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its great to have an account where you can lead by example - social media has created the need for totally new teachable moments
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LinkedIn allows other users to vouch for a student's skills, lending credibility to self-reported abilities.
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I think this raises a good point. One I never thought of LinkedIn to be useful for students but I am glad to now know and also it give the opportunity to show your credibility. In today's world people can really claim anything on the internet so this is a nice option so employers or networkers can know that someone is telling the truth. M. Paul
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My aim is not to frighten students away from Facebook, but rather to help them see how their profile can lead to positive connections and real-world opportunities.
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I think this raises a good point that Facebook can help make positive connections and helps network. I know I have found friends on Facebook but I have also used it for business getting out of not only our geographic area but being in the Facebook world allows people with similar interests to join your group or like you page creating a stronger global connection. M. Paul
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Along those lines, it has never been easier to create a blog and help make that sharing a reality. Wix and Weebly offer an array of templates with intuitive drag-and-drop options
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I have used Wix and Weebly and both are very easy to use and great for "non techy" people like myself, but they still offer so much to make a great finished site. M. Paul
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I explain how my page makes a strong, lasting statement about who I am and what I value. I always think twice before sharing any content, and I tell students that before I hit "Post," I imagine friends or loved ones looking over my shoulder. What would they think?
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This is an excellent idea. In my past life, before I considered becoming a teacher, I might have benefited from this advice. Now, that I am a teacher, this is even more crucial to think about. It needs to be reinforced in the students' minds that they need to be careful about posting online and that what you put out there, never really goes away. - Jason Lopez
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I urge students to share digital versions of their best work to highlight their unique passion and potential
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This is an excellent idea, especially for the artists and writers in your class. It cannot hurt to start building an online profile, sooner rather than later, and a student showcasing their work is a great start. LinkedIn would be a good beginning for students to create a professional online presence. However, students need to be shown that care and attention needs to be paid to this presence and like other social media platforms, they should always exercise proper judgement before posting and/or sharing anything. - Jason Lopez
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This presentation is from 2012; however, it has a lot of great information that I feel will really help you organize your PLN. Here is the updated presentation that corresponds with this article: http://www.slideshare.net/arikhanson/how-to-keep-up-with-social-media-in-30-minutes-a-day-of-less
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but most folks use Google Reader. You can use either.
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Google Reader is no longer in service:(. I really miss this tool; however, feedly is a great too to use.
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I have has such a hard time organizing the influx of blogs that Feebly will probably be the best tool I've learned about. It is a great way to organize and scan the titles of articles and posts I want to read. Rudalia Sutton
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I am new to twitter how do you use Cadmus? Is it something I have to download? Rudalia Sutton
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Use tools like Flipboard, Reeder (iPhone app) and Cadmus (great tool for catching up with what you missed on Twitter since you last signed in–see below) to keep on top of industry trends and business news.
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Twitter lists to follow industry thought leaders. Twitter lists to follow bloggers you want to get to know better. You can even create private Twitter lists to follow competitors, industry influencers and other folks you don’t want your competitors or others seeing. What’s more, you can steal OTHER PEOPLE’S Twitter lists for you own. That’s right–why do all the work when someone else may have already done it.
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After starting this class I recently joined Twitter so I am still learning all the ins and outs that Twitter offers. This is a cool feature that can come in handy and help limit the amount of time spent on Twitter looking for new posts by who you follow. B.Berg -
I am new to twitter but I will be sure to try out this technique. I am always afraid that I'll get on and get sucked in and never get any work done. So it's nice to know that I can be productive in what I read. Rudalia Sutton
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This sounds like a great way to organize what I want to see on Twitter. Since I am still new to Twitter, I am still overwhelmed with all of the information. Is there an education list out there?
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I never even knew Twitter Lists even were a thing; however, I can definitely see the usefulness of them. They can give you a way to section off your follows and focus on different parts at a time instead of everyone at once. (John Bugay)
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Twitter lists are wonderful! I've taken advantage of this tool in my personal life and I can see the beauty of using this in the professional life as well. Thanks for highlighting this!-Ryan Burks
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Dawn - yes, there are lists. There are also lists of twitter chats. If you google "educational twitter chat", you'll find them!
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This is such a good feature. It gives us the oppertunity to follow people we personally want to follow and people we follow for our careers. I would personally like this because my sister is in college and is at the age of 20. She was the one who introduced me to twitter in the first place. S Ruggiero -
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It is great that you can use other users lists. It makes it much easier to find people to follow. It also reduces the time spent to find the right people to follow. C. Spina
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think about the time you’re captive, where you have nothing to do but the task at hand. For me, it’s moving the lawn. I throw in the ear buds and spend 45 minutes mowing the lawn AND listening to my favorite podcast (and thus, getting smarter about my craft).
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Prior to using Podcasts, I would either use music or nothing at all during exercise time, cooking, or other activities that I can focus on something else while doing. By integrating listening to podcasts into these times, I have upped my productivity and am able to use relevant podcasts to learn more about information I am interested in. When I first saw podcasts and how lengthy many of them are, it can feel overwhelming to sit down and listen to a 30-60 minute "talk". However, if you use them while doing other activities (during cooking or long drives is my favorite) you can get what you need done while being informed. My favorite podcasts range from entertainment (Serial) to informative for teachers (TED Talks, EdReach). - Lauren Rose -
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This is a good idea. I never thought to listen to podcast while mowing my lawn, or maybe even doing laundry. After reading this article, I have come to realize that we can use our technology at all different times of the day. Maria Onorato -
My husband is very efficient in this strategy. He listens to podcasts anytime he is doing housework and home alone. I wish that I had the motivation to do this as well because it is a great time saver! -S. Goodyear -
You can subscribe to podcasts and the newest version will automatically pop up in your feed! -Dr. Fritz
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I think that this is a very good way to efficiently use time in a way that allows you to multitask. I think commuting is a great opportunity to listen to information through podcasts. I find that a lot of the time when I could be listening to informational programs, I am doing a lot of reflection and mental preparation. While I do not think that this is a bad thing, I could make more conscious efforts to put my ear plugs in. - Ilana Haas -
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I would listen to podcasts in the car (just about my only downtime chore where I am not already multitasking), but my car is not new enough to have bluetooth or any other means to listen to a podcast, and headphones are illegal in the car.
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I have listened to many Podcasts. I have used them to educate myself in numerous subjects. The benefit of Podcasts is you can multi-task and still listen and absorb the information. C. Spina
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I listen to Podcasts very often. I have educated myself on numerous topics by listening to Podcasts. I love that you can listen to Podcasts and multi-task. C. Spina
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Why should I reinvent the wheel? Heather already has all the spokes in place. Or, what about Social Media Examiner’s weekly roundup? Or, what about Sarah Evans’ daily Commentz enewsletter? One of the few enewsletter I read on a regular basis. Don’t do all the work yourself–seek out those sources that already exist and use that information to your advantage.
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This is something that is really important to remember when you start to feel overwhelmed by social media. Other people are out there searching for and curating the same resources that you want, use them as allies in the fight against wasted time. (N. Mlynski)
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I love this idea of seeking out sources that already exist. It will save you a lot of time.
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You don't need to reinvent the wheel!! I hear this all the time in reference to lesson planning, too. Tonya Scott
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This is such a useful idea, especially when you are gathering information on a new topic. It can be hard to sort and tell a resources worth if you aren't an expert. This idea allows you to filter out the resources that aren't worth your time and hone in on the really good ideas. J.Clay
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In general, I really like this idea of saving time and being efficient through the use of social media, including sharing the resources that another has already created. I think that is a big aspect of social media: we use it in order to assist one another and collaborate through shared ideas. - Ilana Haas
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My thoughts are the same, don't reinvent the wheel, take it and improve on it, or adjust it to meet your needs..
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I think that it is very important for us to realize that it is not necessary to "reinvent the wheel." This can save a lot of time browsing through blogs. By finding a blog that compiles a list of top posts for the week we are able to be more efficient and have more time to read and expand our knowledge and ideas. The internet and blogs are created to help share our ideas and finds with others who share the same interests and we should take advantage of these trusty sources when we can! -Carissa McGuigan
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organize my blogs by geography (MN blogs), discipline (PR, social media, mobile), clients (industry blogs) and other miscellaneous categories (fun, business blogs, etc.).
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This is a great way to keep organized. It would be so much easier and quicker to find things you are looking for. I'm going to have to give this a try myself.
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I have been using Feedly and it is a great way to organize webpages, blogs, newspapers or organizations that I like to look at often. However, I can't imagine actually only spending 15 minutes on there!! Maybe I need to narrow down my scope a bit. But I find that I will log-in and then spend an hour or two without realizing it! Tonya Scott
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I know this piece resonated with me as I initially stated in the beginning of this course that I never had time to really manage my social media outlets when it came to posting and engaging on my music FB, twitter as well as my nonprofit. This gives a good way to manage them without feeling overwhelmed, more so not feeling like I don't have the time to manage them with my busy day to day schedule. -Jess Ross -
I like that you highlighted this quote, because it gives us all a place to start with in using Feedly. Instead of being lost we can organize it like it is laid out here.
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I agree, that this is a great tool to manage social media outlets in an efficient way. I have a hard time keeping up with checking all of my social media outlets on a daily basis. C. Spina
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You know that time you waste each day standing in line for coffee, on the bus commuting or (gulp) in the bathroom (don’t lie, you know you do it)? You need to start using that time to your advantage.
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Hi Christina, I was just thinking the same thing. I have to maximize my downtime! C. Hornyak
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I understand what she is saying here, but I think that downtime can be good. We need to be able to clear and rest our minds (and our eyes) sometimes. Call me old-fashioned, but it really bothers me when I see people in public with their phones or ipads out and their eyes glued on it. Especially young children. I think this is one area where technology and social media is damaging our culture and society. Just some thoughts! Sorry for the "soap-box"! Tonya Scott
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I think that this is a great example of how we can maximize our downtime and really put our smart phones to good use. I personally think that I would have to start making more of a conscious effort to do this because I tend to get caught up in my surroundings and would rather be present in the current moment than with my face in my phone. I completely understand the point of this strategy. I just think that for some people, they would have to change a lifestyle habit. -Ilana Haas
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I agree, I never thought that that 5 minutes in the bathroom can be beneficial, or maybe when you are on your lunch break from work. I'm going to have to remember that every time I have an extra 5 minutes to use it to my advantage and organize my PLN
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Maximizeing down time can be a good idea, but it can also burn you out. We are so connected all of the time that I think we need to take a break from technology every day. I make my children do it, so I need to lead by example! (Dawn Lynn)
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As others have said downtime is important to relax and little and destress. So although there are times where downtime can be used for stuff like this, we do not want to create burnout. For example, I know some off periods I get I should use for planning and prep, but some days I just use it to unwind after a stressful class. During days like that I could not imagine doing something like this.
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I actually think that this is totally ridiculous. People can't be connected all of the time. Most of the time, these are the times where it is my actual and only downtime for the day and let me tell you, I am not wasting it on social media. I need it for my own sanity! (Felicia Ulsh)
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That's a great idea, but as most of you will soon, or at some point realize, when you move on to the journey of your doctorate, there's no such thing as "down time", but time management is definitely necessary, something that I am in constant struggle with.
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I enjoyed this back and forth of opinions on using social media during downtime. The way I've always thought about it is whether my downtime has more opportunities from being present with my own thoughts and the world around me, or if this is a true downtime I should be taking advantage of. No one can tell you where to draw the line with too much use of technology, but I think there is a time to get busy on your phone and a time to give it a rest. Having worked at a Starbucks for some time in the past, I can say I've seen people miss great thing in the real world around them because of their phones, but I've also seen people enjoy their otherwise tedious and frustrating wait because of social media. All I can say for sure about this is to try to be mindful of those around you and to be dynamic about moving from the world on your phone to the world around you. Technology is given a bad rap because of how oblivious people can be when they use it in public. If now is the time to get stuff done in your downtime, make that little bit of effort to be good to the real people around you. Timothy Conley -
I can see where there are some points in time that can be used to do this but I do not think that every waking moment should be devoted to maximizing downtime. As with everything else, there should be balance. Sometimes standing in line is just for standing in line and not having your face buried in a phone. I understand what the writer is trying to say but think there should be some discretion for how literally it is applied. (W. Kerr)
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I have mixed feelings about this statement. Everytime I have downtime I feel like I always reach for my phone and start browsing through all of my social media accounts. Lately I have been telling myself that I need to back off and back away from technology because I feel like it distracts me from the world around me and I don't feel like I take the time to notice my surroundings enough. I definitely think its important to try and keep up to date with new updates in the industry but I think its important to draw a line and a maximum amount of time spent doing this each day because it can really take away from personal relaxation time that I feel is important also. -Carissa McGuigan
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This reminds me of the time management exercise I used to do with college students. I'd put a brick in a glass jar, then some stones, then some sand to fill in the gaps and ask if it was full. When they would (inevitably) say it was full, I'd start pouring in water, then lead a discussion about finding those bits of downtime. That being said, I think a teacher who is constantly ON - teaching, learning, seeking, reading, etc. - runs the risk of burning out very quickly. This is especially true for those of us who are true introverts. ~S. Owens
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I strongly disagree with this quote. What happened to work/life balance? Downtime is important, and so is having interests outside of your job - especially for teachers who can get burnt out so easily. I think technology makes it so easy to be "working" 24/7 that we need to consciously separate ourselves from our jobs - which makes downtime so important. - P. Cammiso
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When I was big into media and PR (before I realized my true passion in teaching!) I was ALWAYS on twitter. It actually got both myself and my significant other tons of business. I created one for both him and myself, and became so active in Twitter lists and following industry leaders that it actually had a huge effect in terms of promotion and clientele! -G.Ilisco
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It’s a great list of interactive marketers and PR folks in the Twin Cities. Use Twitter lists to your advantage to make Twitter smaller–and more manageable–on a daily basis.
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It is a great idea to steal these lists. I don't know if I would know where to start in making my own lists, but stealing someone else's would also connect me to new Twitter bloggers! -S. Goodyear
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I am super excited to use these lists for the teacher blog/fb page I'd like to start as well as network with my nonprofit and music. I cannot believe I didn't know about this piece through twitter. This class has definitely enlightened my perspective on using social media, but understanding the simple frameworks that can make social media work for me instead of me working for it. -Jess Ross
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This strategy relates most to my personal life. I try my best to constantly have on my radio or podcasts to listen to as I'm doing tasks around the house. My favorite is Joel Osteen! It's such a great way to incorporate technology into your daily routines. -G.Ilisco
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I'm not even sure how to find podcasts, let alone sort through them. Pointers anyone? Rudalia Sutton
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Rudalia - you can search for them on the Internet or look in Itunes. Sometimes the website will tell you they have them (news and sports sites especially).
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Ok so this is where I need to start really using social media to my benefit. I'm so used to getting my knowledge from reading magazines and talking to teachers that I work with that I forget how valuable social media is. Feebly is just the tool I need to stay organized because boy am I all over the place some days when it comes to keeping tabs on the different blogs that I sort through. With the use of feebly I can definitely take that 15 minutes to read through the important educational knowledge that is trending that I would have otherwise missed. - Lindsay Minton -
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I have never heard of this, but it is something that I think would be so beneficial. Now that I started a Twitter, I feel as if it is getting out of control, which gives me anxiety. Anything that helps me organized is a plus in my books! (Shannon Feerrar)
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Shannon - I try to get on Twitter for just a few minutes each day and scan through my feed. When the timer goes off, I leave it.....usually:). Dr. Fritz
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I like that this allows you to organize blogs in folders. It is similar to an e-mail account where you categorize e-mails. It makes it much easier to find the particular subject you are looking for. C. Spina
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I use these articles and posts in presentations, client decks, blog posts and for reference in client meetings from time to time.
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I really like this option although I haven't tried it. It would be nice to be able to access highlighted information easily and quickly without having to take the time to search for the article in my bookmarks bar and then skim the article for the info. I could pull up research or ideas at a team planning meeting or when I am writing lesson plans. Tonya Scott
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This is actually a good idea. You never know when you might need a presentation for a work meeting, or an article for that matter.
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I agree, this would be a useful tool to access information quickly. I can see using this when I'm teaching a new idea in science and I could have highlighted information ready to view on the SmartBoard to introduce the lesson or to add information to the lesson. (Dawn Lynn)
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Diigo is a great tool for stuff like this, because we don't always have easy access to a pen and paper to write down the sources we found. Diigo provides an easier way of doing this that is convenient, so finding and citing sources does not become the chore it can be. (John Bugay)
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I love that I can use this tool to easily share information with my staff. I like that you can highlight information that is important when I am delivering PD. C. Spina
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Might not seem like much, but this gives you a great way to keep tabs on journalists you’re trying to develop relationships with, colleagues in the industry, business partners and other influencers. All of which you want to stay connected to.
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Staying in contact with colleagues through facebook has been very helpful for me. This may be a great collaboration tool. A back-up plan so you don't miss anything colleagues are publishing. Tonya Scott
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The message that I'm getting from this section of the text is: "Stay Connected." This is directly related to the idea and use of PLNs that we have talked about in this class. There are many ways to build your PLN and this article gives wonderful tips.-Ryan Burks
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The point is develop a process where you can scan and save a lot of posts/articles on the Web quickly and efficiently.
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I like that the author gives ideas for tools to use, but basically just gives the idea that being organized is the most important part of the process. Finding a way to keep a daily process efficient and reliable is what is most important.
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I agree completely with this statement. Using social media needs to be a planned process and something that can become habit and a routine. It can seem overwhelming at first, but I understand how this could be a useful activity.-Ryan Burks
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I love that these tools can allow me to more easily share resources with my staff. C. Spina
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Many folks use Paper.li as a tool to curate content and then share that content on Twitter.
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This is a great idea, but seems like it would be one of the more time consuming strategies. I do like the image that the author also posted in the article of how Paper.li sorts through content for you.
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I can see myself using this tool more in the summer. I generally have more down time and would be able to take my time curating, rather than only able to allot 15-20 mins a day to any social media. I will give this a try this coming summer. --Meridith Hayden
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This seems like a great thing. It is a way to create and combine things that we read and find interesting and then share them with others in your field. This could be a way to combine topics and articles then share the ideas with our students so they can see how what we are learning relates to the real world. They can also see how others in industry are talking about what they are learning. B. Berg
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I never thought about adding a google alert to keep up with educational news but this is an outstanding idea! I could tailor my alerts with specific keywords to keep up with different things! - L. Beeson
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Google has so many different ways to access information. I will be sure to check out Google Alerts. Rudalia Sutton
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I organize my blogs by geography (MN blogs), discipline (PR, social media, mobile), clients (industry blogs) and other miscellaneous categories (fun, business blogs, etc.). With Feedly, I can scan headlines of these blogs in about 15 minutes a day (I give myself a hard stop). I look for posts that would be relevant to clients–and interesting to me. I bookmark those I think meet those criteria, maybe share them on Twitter/Facebook and move on. 100 blogs in 15 minutes. Believe it.
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This is my goal to organize social media and bookmark those things that are important to me. i would like to read important blogs in 15 minutes each day. (Dawn Lynn)
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Organization is the key to everything. My blog post are not organized at all. I think that is something I need to work on. If blogs are organized than it will be possible to read blogs in 15 minutes. S Ruggiero
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My Diigo archive is a goldmine of articles and blog posts I’ve saved over the last 5-6 years.
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Diigo, is very new to me and this has been my first experiences with this method of social media. I am sure I will take some time in the near future to explore this with a deeper meaning. What I am also finding that I find myself getting introduced to so many social media tools, that by the time I figure it all out, I will be retired and on a beach in a sunny state, but having on young adult a soph in college and one teenager in the 10th grade, and one in the 7th and one in the 3rd (lol, that's all) I enjoy discussing some of this with them. Especially my oldest two, to see what their knowledge base is where they are attending school.
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I never really thought about how valuable these tools can be. Here it is in black and white, yet again from another source. I hope to continue learning about more tools that we can use to help us build our network of resources. I agree completely that these tools can keep information at our fingertips, especially when we are all using so many mobile devices.
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A colleague and I lamented this point a couple months ago: Why don’t more people take advantage of Twitter lists? They give you a great way to make Twitter smaller. Consider the opportunities
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I have used Twitter on a limited bases in the past, actually after reading this, it reminded me that I had a twitter account for my non-profit organization that was maintained by another person of my organization. I just felt that I got the same with Linkedin and had gotten use to it. For me it's if I get use to it change becomes difficult. It took me years to get use to not hearing the original ground line sign in of AOL, and more so to stop using AOL, actually, I still go there every now and then. This course, all though I will admit, I have not put my best efforts in, is a very valuable course in that it educates you on what is out there and how to use these tools. I will, as I have stated revisit all of these great tools, it will only make us more informed and social media up to date...
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I relate to this sentiment a lot. Twitter has never been very attractive to me partially because it's such a vast expanse of small ideas and thoughts. I tend to prefer going through articles and blogs. It's refreshing to think that you can make twitter serve to make finding those things easier. It hasn't been the best time for me to start using these social media tools recently, but in the coming months I may be moving to twitter to make the ways I already browse the internet more accessible and efficient. Timothy Conley
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One thing I learned a while ago when it comes to curating content. If someone else is doing it better than you, steal from them
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Or, "hire them" and pay them their worth to keep them! One of the most important realization of self, is knowing your limitations a lesson over the years I have been forced to learn, started out with a pluming job in my house that should have taken 2 hours, instead it took two days and a call to the plummer at weekend rates. It was at this time I fully understood someone's worth in their abilities to do things much better then I am possible of doing...
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Facebook
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I have added and keep finding new resources to follow on Facebook and I keep adding new individuals to follow on Facebook everyday, I have stumbled upon so many excellent resources and professional development advice since I began expanding my PLN during this quarter. - L. Beeson
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You have to maximize your downtime.
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I agree with Arik Hanson that as teachers, we must maximize any downtime that we have. However, I do not think that downtime should be spent reading education blogs and twitter posts. At least, this shouldn't happen all the time. Everyone needs time to remove themselves from their jobs. Not being able to do causes burn out. I personally look forward to the little breaks during the school day so that I can turn off my brain momentarily and recharge my batteries. - Alex Kenkelen (EDUC 611-901)
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I’m talking about podcasts.
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Podcasts are an amazing resource! I was not really into them until I started this class, but there are so many different types of podcasts you can utilize to help you in the classroom. My favorite time to listen to them are in the car in the morning commute (there's no good music on this time anyway) and during my prep period. I have just been listening to them in the background as I do other work in my classroom. It is a great resource that I wish that I knew about earlier. -L.Corso
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Podcasts are so useful! I think about how often I am in the car driving from student teaching to work to school to home. I often use podcasts while I'm driving. They are an excellent resource and they introduce me to new ideas and people that can help me in the classroom and enhance my learning. -Genevieve Kelly
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Paper.li does all the heavy lifting–and serves me up a daily/weekly digest of posts from people Paper.li thinks I find influential/interesting.
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It is nice that it keeps track of what might be of interest to you and shares those posts with you weekly. This could be a big time saver.
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It’s invaluable information–and it’s all at my fingertips because of this “scan and save” process I’ve developed (not all that groundbreaking, keep in mind)
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There is so much information at our fingertips and we need to be able to use it. Tools that will help us become better teachers and help us in our classrooms are all invaluable information. Scanning and saving can help us in so many ways. S Ruggiero
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I use Diigo to not only archive posts (by tags/topics), but also to share them
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One of the best ways for me to utilize social media is the ability to save things for later. Almost every time I find a great source I find while I'm waiting in line or some other time when I don't really have time to read the information but know that I want to read it later. Up to this point I have been using Pinterest to pin articles and sources for later. Diigo is a great tool however because then I can organize my saved sources. In Pinterest I have look around and hope to find the picture that goes with the link but in Diigo I can tag the post and then find it easily later. This ability to save things for later is imperative for me personally to be able to most efficiently and effectively use social media on the regular (Erin Cameron) -
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This is the first time I have used Digolet, but I think it is a great tool. I would love to see this used in school and for homework assignment. Students can go in and share there ideas about any article the instructor chooses. It is an easy way for students to collaborate. C. Spina
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but also to share
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Paper.li
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I just checked out paper.li and found that it is moving to a paid service on March 8th. But I wasn't that impressed with it anyway. The automatically generated papers were not very well keword organized. When searching for physics education, I got mostly physical education articles.
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Feedly
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I never got into an RSS system, because I have been far too busy. As this author mentions, I could scan the headlines, but I would never have time to go back and read the articles. Perhaps once I am finished with my PhD and concurrent MS and only have one job, I can attempt this. Now that I have some strategies, it might work.
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I have never gotten into on either. I have also been too busy with work and grad school. I hope to read more during the summer months.
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I still can't even figure out how they work, and how I'm supposed to find the time to read the headlines behind the articles. I can barely find enough time for my Facebook news feed!
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But, I also discovered a new tool called Newsle recently (thanks Heather Whaling!) that serves you up alerts (emails) each time one of your LinkedIn, Facebook or email database contacts is featured in a news story
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I explored "Newsle" and I plan on using it in the future. It saves you the time of searching for news stories containing information about people you follow on Social Media. Many times, there is a news story that would provide beneficial information to you, but you miss it because you did not have the time to browse the internet that day. C. Spina
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I researched "Newsle"and plan on using it in the future. I love that you can be notified when someone you follow on Social Media is mentioned in a news story. We do not always have time to browse the internet, so we miss articles that would be beneficial to us.
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And, you need more information to do your job more effectively–and efficiently. And you want to stay smarter about industry trends.
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I found this statement to be so important, because we need to constantly be learning. Education is changing so rapidly that it is hard to keep up with everything that we need to know. The more knowledge that an educator has about current educational trends, will lead to more effective instruction. C. Spina
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Strategy #5: Turn on the radio
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Why don’t more people take advantage of Twitter lists? They give you a great way to make Twitter smaller.
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Twitter is so expansive that would be almost impossible to cover all the content. Making lists is a good way to be organized and utilize the time you spend on it wisely. (W.Kerr)
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It is extremely important to think about the downtime we have (especially those who are student teaching). By listening to podcasts (I listen to mine on my commute), we can maximize our learning time without wasting any time! -Julia Wisniewski
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This is where a social bookmarking tool called Diigo does some serious heavy lifting for me
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Curating your own content can be just as powerful as reviewing others that have done it for you.
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It can be beneficial to compile our own resources i.e. blogs/articles related to education. This helps us to actively acknowledge what our particular interests are as we browse and what we personally find important. I like the idea of following blogs that curate content for you but sometimes our own interests can change and by browsing content we can evolve the content we curate accordingly. It is great that this tool will provide suggestions for you based on your interests also as it would keep the process more efficient. -Carissa McGuigan
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Don’t do all the work yourself–seek out those sources that already exist and use that information to your advantage.
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Don’t do all the work yourself–seek out those sources that already exist and use that information to your advantage.
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Why don’t more people take advantage of Twitter lists?
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I began using twitter several years ago as a teenager. Since then I strictly viewed twitter as a way to communicate with friends and to tweet about random thoughts. I never once thought of twitter being used for the purpose of expanding my knowledge in my professional life as a teacher. It was not until this course that I realized how beneficial it could be to use twitter for the purpose of following blogs and finding articles that would allow me to expand my knowledge as a teacher according to my own interests. I completely intend to create a twitter profile that is strictly for following professional blogs geared towards education. -Carissa McGuigan
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X Add Sticky Note Megan Krotz less than a minute ago Private One of the biggest takeaways I am getting from this article is to use my downtime in a productive way. Just like preparing my food for the week is the only way I pack a lunch and eat healthy, I need to find shortcuts and plan to do things like read blogs during my downtime. I did not know about setting up alerts or ways to check twitter faster, I actually try to go through the entire timeline. I think I need to spend time setting up things like this for the week, like reading 100 blogs in 15 mins and checking twitter more often!
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Delicious
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I attempted to use Delicious for an assignment earlier this term, but it didn't appear to have any new content in the last two years, at least that pertained to education. ~S. Owens
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Does this scenario sound familiar? You’re stuck in meetings all day. You have absolutely no time. Yet your boss is asking you to stay on top of all things social media-related.
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What I find to be very interesting about these opening comments is that it addresses the idea that many people are being asked to follow more information than they are reasonably able to. Then the article goes on to explain how it is possible to stay up-to-date with social media in a shorter amount of time than many people would believe is possible. I think this quote is interesting because it is intrigues the reader to find out how it is possible to do more than we think we can do. I remember the first time I was on the internet, my professor telling me that the problem of the future will be that there is too much information, and we will have to week through the information to find what is actually relevant. This thought lead me to ask if it is important to scan hundreds of blogs, or is it more important to have a stronger working knowledge of actual information? I further wonder, how much information do we need, and what is the reason for scanning hundreds of blogs?
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I see how this strategy could work but unless you got back to actually read, what are you really getting out of scanning 100 blogs in 15 minutes? I see how this works for the author but as a teacher, am I really taking advantage of the blog if I'm only scanning at the pace of 100 blogs in 15 minutes?
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I LOVE DIIGO! One of my biggest issues with reading online is that you don't have the opportunity to mark up your reading like you do with paper. I also love that you can save for latter and use it to collaborate. I have started using Diigo before this class and I hope to now start a more regimented process for using it.
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Driving is always a great time to listen to podcasts! Obviously you can't take notes if needed, but I've found that Siri is a great way to jot down some things if I need to. Think about all the time you have to drive and now imagine that time being productive! What a difference!
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Feedly is a blog reader tool (much like Google Reader).
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Feedly is laid out nicely, however I still don't understand the concept of scanning 100 blogs in 15 minutes. Isn't that the same as simply reading the headlines? Headlines can be extremely misleading. I tried setting up a Feedly page and I like it, but I still am not sure how I'm going to read blogs so quickly-I guess I just have to start practicing! -P. Fradin
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The Twitter List is a great way to filter out irrelevant posts when scrolling through your timeline. I'm not a fan of not being able to Tweet a response or add to the conversation though. Marissa J Williams
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o Is a great article on differentiating instruction! Eliminating Assessment Fog based on these three guidelines; identifying clear learning targets, separating logistical from academic, and providing different options/opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of the content is a great way to filter out unnecessary details that may confuse our students and distract them from learning objectives and what we as teachers truly expect from them. Marissa J. Williams
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I just added my highlight and sticky note to the article but I only saw comments and highlights from 2015 so I wanted to make sure that I commented in the right place.
Guidelines for Dealing with Censorship of Nonprint and Multimedia Materials - 1 views
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Democratic government depends on an educated citizenry, on a population capable of thinking independently and critically about complex matters of public policy. Preparing students to become active and engaged citizens has always been the central function of public education in the United States.