LIVE BLOG – edSocialMedia SUMMIT
February 16, 2010 at 9:44 am | No Comment

Thanks to all our sponsors and attendees who made the BCDS summit a success!
slides and speaker notes can be found here: http://esmsummit2010.pbworks.com
Tweet blogging at http://twitter.com/edsocialmedia
(In the photo – Jeff Anderson and LIz Mcgann from …

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On The 24th Time: Google Wave and Independent Schools
Sun, 18/10/09 – 7:01 | No Comment
On The 24th Time: Google Wave and Independent Schools

How will we harness the Wave for teaching and learning and for marketing? Time will tell. If and when you join the Wave, be sure to look for ways to apply this to your school.

MKA Irish Studies Goes Social
Fri, 16/10/09 – 14:50 | 3 Comments

A conversation with Montclair Kimerbley Academy’s Bill Stites about the school’s Irish Studies senior elective and trip.

Bill talked about the transition from documenting the trip via a static web site to a Wordpress powered blog that folded in Flickr, Twitter, & Youtube to share their experiences as they traveled throughout Ireland.

Twitter Panic: Should I follow back?
Tue, 22/09/09 – 8:57 | 4 Comments
Twitter Panic: Should I follow back?

When I first jumped on Twitter it was to follow people I met at events, conferences or folks I was already connected to on other social networks.
Then to my surprise people started following me who …

Bootcamp: Boston (Area), November 12, 2009
Tue, 22/09/09 – 8:26 | One Comment
Bootcamp: Boston (Area), November 12, 2009

Join us on November 12, 2009 at St. John’s Prep, Danvers, MA for a social media bootcamp experience.

Learn how social media can help you strengthen relationships with the constituents that matter most- your students, parents, faculty & alumni.

Who should attend: K-12 or higher-ed administrators and staff in Admissions, Marketing, Communications, External-affairs, Advancement, or Alumni/Development.

Bootcamp: Los Angeles, January 20, 2010
Mon, 21/09/09 – 16:13 | No Comment
Bootcamp: Los Angeles, January 20, 2010

Join us on January 20, 2010 at Windward School in Los Angeles, CA for a social media bootcamp experience.

Learn how social media can help you strengthen relationships with the constituents that matter most- your students, parents, faculty & alumni.

Who should attend: K-12 or higher-ed administrators and staff in Admissions, Marketing, Communications, External-affairs, Advancement, or Alumni/Development.

Bootcamp: San Francisco, January 19, 2010
Mon, 21/09/09 – 7:57 | One Comment
Bootcamp: San Francisco, January 19, 2010

edSocialMedia Bootcamp

A School Administrator’s Guide to Social Media

Join us on January 19, 2010 at Bentley School (Upper School Campus), Lafayette, CA for a social media bootcamp experience.

Learn how social media can help you strengthen relationships with the constituents that matter most- your students, parents, faculty & alumni.

Who should attend: K-12 or higher-ed administrators and staff in Admissions, Marketing, Communications, External-affairs, Advancement, or Alumni/Development.

This full day workshop provides an in-depth introduction to social media technology for school leaders, and administrators, complete with an opportunity to create content and get your hands dirty.

A Parent’s Appreciation of a Classroom Blog
Tue, 15/09/09 – 15:40 | 9 Comments
A Parent’s Appreciation of a Classroom Blog

My daughter’s 4th grade teacher has a class blog. It’s simple, straightforward, no frills. And it is a thing of beauty. I don’t think anyone would argue that among the most important success criteria for …

edSocialMedia Summit 2010 | Boston, MA
Sat, 12/09/09 – 8:19 | 6 Comments
edSocialMedia Summit 2010 | Boston, MA

Update
Keynote by Ben Jones (Oberlin College) Streaming Live now.

Are you trying to understand the buzz around social media and questioning what it really means for your school?
Do you need a better grasp of the …

Public or Private Profiles; Is there a Difference?
Fri, 11/09/09 – 8:00 | No Comment
Public or Private Profiles; Is there a Difference?

I have recently had several conversations with colleagues and friends regarding how to distinguish between your “public” social media presence and your “private” one. Let me explain what I mean by public and private. Many …

A Twitter Twist: Bay Ridge Prep Case Study
Sun, 6/09/09 – 5:53 | One Comment
A Twitter Twist: Bay Ridge Prep Case Study

Tired of the same ole’, same ole’ in social media? Spend some time on Bay Ridge Prep’s Twitter profile and you might just get the inspiration you’re looking for.

This K-12 independent school out of Brooklyn, New York uses its Twitter presence to share more than the standard campus news.