A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

I have vivid memories of my early days as an assistant principal and principal, where overseeing instruction was just one of many duties that came with the job. Managing budgets, developing memos, attending meetings, responding to emails and phone calls, and other tasks also consumed a significant portion of my time. The advent of social media introduced yet another responsibility into my already packed schedule: digital leadership.

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Personal Learning Network Classroom Personalized Learning Assessment 508

MiddleWeb

APRIL 2, 2023

Scholastic’s Dwaine Millard explores how community libraries can both offer all young people opportunities to improve their access to resources and technology and provide face-to-face settings where they can form positive social norms outside the boundaries of social media. The post Why Students Still Need Community Libraries first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Libraries Social Media Accessibility Resources 117

The Innovative Educator

APRIL 2, 2023

Created using Bing Image Creator OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Bard, and Microsoft's Bing have quickly emerged as leading generative AI tools. Which is best? Which should you use and when? These tools are always changing and improving, but as of now, here are some of the strengths and weaknesses of each AI tool. Check it out and discover which tool to use and how to most effectively harness the potential of each.

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Microsoft Google Tools Education 107

The Innovative Educator

APRIL 2, 2023

I've been exploring generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Bing Chat, and Bard to perform a variety of entertaining, innovative, and practical tasks. Experiencing chatbots firsthand allows you to envision their potential in teaching and learning more effectively. Here are some ways I've utilized chatbots, which can also be adapted to support student learning in the classroom.

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Education Social Media Classroom Survey 97

This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

Technology