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Implications of Technology – Part 3: Finding Balance
NOTE: This session is one of a three-part series discussing technology and its implications for education and personal wellness. Drawn by ‘likes’, ‘faves’, and ‘follows’ from their online connections, it is all too common for modern learners to be distracted by the lure social media. For ‘fear of missing out’ (FOMO), young people today are …
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Building Your Online PLN
In today’s digital age, educators can create their own professional development program that fits their needs and is accessible anytime and anywhere. Many teachers do this by building an online personal learning network (PLN). No matter where you are in the world, there’s always someone online available to answer your questions and share their expertise. …
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Planning Collaborative Projects from Start to Finish
Have you wanted to get your students collaborating with other students outside your classroom but just didn’t know where to start? In this session, participants will learn the nuts and bolts of setting up a collaborative project that extends beyond the classroom. Audience: Elementary Resources: Find Kim on Twitter Sample Collaboration Article: Tips for building …
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Twitter 101
What is all the fuss about Twitter? How and why are educators using it? How do you move from lurking to sharing? What are the roles of hashtags and twitter chats? How might you use twitter in the classroom? Come to this beginner session to learn the tips and tricks of using Twitter as part …