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  • but social networking is here to stay.
    • mkm420fritz
      mkm420fritz on 20 Nov 13
       
      It's definitely here to stay so time to take 1 tool and make it work for you - help you connect to others, develop yourself professionally, etc.
    • nicolecartledge
      nicolecartledge on 22 Nov 13
       
      That is definitely true, we aren't going to regress only progress so we better get up to speed now of we will be left behind and out of touch with our students! Nicole Cartledge
    • Abigail Church
      Abigail Church on 23 Nov 13
       
      I was watching Jeopardy, and one of the contestants was a teacher that did not even own a phone. I thought to myself, how is he going to be able to teach these students how to be smart with their social media experiences if he does not even use them. While I understand the concept, I think it is best if we all just get with the program and understand that it is not going anywhere anytime soon. We should prepare ourselves to help our students be smart with social media instead of simply turning our heads.
    • Lauren Neary
      Lauren Neary on 24 Nov 13
       
      Social media is here to stay!  It love the concept of how education is changing to incorporate more social media in the classroom.  Not only is it an advantage for students learning, but it also helps teachers stay connected with one another and allows collaboration 24/7. -Lauren Neary
    • Cecilia Zapiec
      Cecilia Zapiec on 26 Nov 13
       
      I think that we have an opportunity here to use social media for good and to show naysayers how much of a positive impact social media can have when applied appropriately and thoughtfully. Even though it may feel overwhelming at times, we should try and incorporate social media when it is practical and beneficial. Ideally, schools would have all the necessary supplies so teachers can have ipads/computers at their disposal...one day
    • Daniel DiBona
      Daniel DiBona on 26 Nov 13
       
      Personally social media will be the next wave of teaching innovation. Especially if the surface commerical goes true. I don't know if anyone else has seen the teacher commerical for microsoft, but it talks about a classroom environoment where each student will learn using a tablet and not just the blackboard. So if this scenario where to come true, we will need social media more than ever.-Dan DiBona
    • Trina Ferringo
      Trina Ferringo on 27 Nov 13
       
      Social networking is not going anywear. We all, (children and adults) have grown comfortable with social media. I really do not see society drifting away from social media devices because of all the positive outcomes which come from utilizing it, especially in an educational setting.
    • Bernice De Jesus
      Bernice De Jesus on 03 Dec 13
       
      Yes, Social networking is here to stay and it getting more and more pleaced in the school system, so we as teachers have to make it a positive devices in the classroom. Great post.
  • Twitter
    • mkm420fritz
      mkm420fritz on 20 Nov 13
       
      I Twitter is the tool you'd like to "master", I suggest you look into the hashtags/chats I posted on our class website. You can attend these through Twitter and learn so much!
    • Bernice De Jesus
      Bernice De Jesus on 03 Dec 13
       
      Dr. Fritz, I did learn about twitter in this class, I would alway thing why do I want to tell others what I'm doing every min. of the day. After this class I see that you can learn alot of information on twitter, you can share places to research information pertaining to school, and class information. Again I'm so glad I was able to take this class to learn more about twitter, and I have been able to learn more about Linkedin as well. Great information. Bernice
  •  Flipping your classroom allows you to double your teaching capacity and extend the learning day for students.
    • emiblaser
      emiblaser on 21 Nov 13
       
      It is very interesting to see the concept of a flipped classroom here, as I just came across this article (http://www.edutopia.org/blog/biggest-hurdle-flipping-your-class-jon-bergmann) earlier this week. Filming lectures and creating videos allows students to access the information on their own later and gives you time and opportunity to work with students who need more help, as this quote states, and this is wonderful. The article I linked to argues that a truly flipped classroom takes this concept further and requires students to create the content for themselves and create their own learning. I think that including opportunities for both will be very helpful for both the students and for us. I wanted to find out more about what a "flipped" classroom really is, so I did some research and came across this article http://www.edutopia.org/blog/rethinking-the-flipped-classroom-idit-harel-caperton that I think gives a pretty good explanation of what it is and discusses the pros and cons of the "flipped model." This http://www.edutopia.org/blog/film-festival-flipped-classroom links to a playlist of videos in a sort of "film festival" of flipped classrooms. If you are interested in what all this is, check the links out, it helped explain it all for me! - Emi Blaser
    • nicolecartledge
      nicolecartledge on 22 Nov 13
       
      Thanks for the article. This is the first time I have heard of flipping the classroom but I absolutely see the benefit. I think the point you made about allowing the teacher time to give individual attention is a very big deal, especially in my field of special education. 'Doubling your teaching capacity' is an immeasurable help! Nicole Cartledge
    • Abigail Church
      Abigail Church on 23 Nov 13
       
      Something to remember as well is that flipped can work at any age. It does not have to be full teacher powerpoint lessons given for homework. This idea can be even for kindergarten level to get a head start on the learning process so when they come to school, they are prepared to do the hands-on learning part. Nicole, I would suggest looking more into this, as I use it in my student teaching classroom and it is amazing! Coming from a special education background originally, I think it would be extra beneficial to your field of study. Your students learn in a much different way, and anything that can help enhance their learning in order to reach those IEP goals is a big deal. While not many special education teachers like to give homework to their kids, I would suggest using it because you may see a great improvement in you mild/ moderate and learning impaired students!
    • emiblaser
      emiblaser on 23 Nov 13
       
      Abigail, great point about using it in even the youngest classrooms! I can see how it would be very beneficial for kids who are struggling and need to see a lesson again. I'd love to hear more about how you used it in K- what kinds of lessons did you do it with, how did you structure the time in class? Thanks! -Emi Blaser
    • nicolecartledge
      nicolecartledge on 23 Nov 13
       
      Thanks for the suggestion. Since I haven't had hands on with teaching in a special education classroom yet it only seemed like it would be very beneficial so I am encouraged to hear that you have seen results with mild to moderate category students. I am definitely incorporating this once I am in the classsroom. It really provideshelpful support before a lesson to activate learning, during to provide multple perspectives and free the teacher to further engage or explain, and after as a review. Thanks again. Nicole Cartledge
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  • Twitter will be your social media workhorse. Use it to push out calendar notices, classroom tips, celebrations, links, polls, and the occasional personal message to remind followers you’re a human and not a bot. Encourage parents to follow, too.
    • Danielle Malone
      Danielle Malone on 21 Nov 13
       
      I love this idea! Before this class I struggled with the idea of having a twitter account for the classroom, but I had never really thought about how important it could be for parents, as well as children. I know a lot of people my age or slightly older that have kids and still depend on social media, twitter included, for daily news on just the things that interest them. How great would it be for those kinds of parents to follow the classroom twitter feed and just see information occasionally but still feel like they're a part of the classroom? I think that anytime we can get information out to parents without them actively thinking about it, it's a win, and that's certainly one of the possibilities with Twitter!
    • nicolecartledge
      nicolecartledge on 22 Nov 13
       
      I too think this is a great tool that teacher can utlize in the classroom both to engage students and inform parents. You can reach parent who might not be involded through more traditional routes and it is easy, like you mentioned. It is not something else they have to do since chances are they are already checking tweets, etc. they don't have to go to the class website or only rely on the papers that come home with their student to be involved and informed. Nicole Cartledge
    • emiblaser
      emiblaser on 23 Nov 13
       
      I agree with you both, that twitter can be a great tool to connect with parents in a new way. I am in elementary (kinder-first), so sometimes I don't see how a tool can be useful to me and my kiddos, but I don't always think about how it can help with parents. Like you both said, many parents are too busy to participate in their child's classroom in traditional ways, but by getting the news and keeping in touch in a way that they are already using, they can feel connected. I have been dragging my feet about really using the account I signed up for so long ago, and I think I am about ready to take the leap! -Emi Blaser
    • Cecilia Zapiec
      Cecilia Zapiec on 26 Nov 13
       
      Twitter could be one of the most useful social tools. I think if many parents are on twitter, it's a quick and easy way to keep parents up to date and make them feel more informed and involved. Something I will consider in the future...
  • Other teachers will follow and soon you will share video production duties. You can create those literary video lessons you love, and let the grammar nerd colleague down the hall create the “they’re-their-there” videos. You’ve tripled your capacity now!
    • nicolecartledge
      nicolecartledge on 22 Nov 13
       
      Okay, so this is the first I'd heard of 'flipping your classroom' but the concept seems both simple and practical. I like the idea of being prepared ahead of time and allowing for the chance to interject and respond to students during the presentation without loosing your train of thought. It can be viewed again by students who may need extra time to process it or who prefer to work outside of the classroom walls. The best part about this to me, if the library you can build by sharing. This does lighten the work load and allows teacher to really focus on their area of expertise. You still have the chance to add on and make it personal during presentation since you are facilitating it, what a great idea! I will be utilizing this.
    • nicolecartledge
      nicolecartledge on 22 Nov 13
       
      Sorry forgot to label it-Nicole Cartledge
    • emiblaser
      emiblaser on 23 Nov 13
       
      I think you made great points about the capacity of the videos to increase time and sharing between teachers. The school I am volunteering at right now has a server for teachers to access documents and ideas, and just today the teacher I am with grabbed a behavior plan template to tailor to two of her students. Sharing resources like this cuts down on prep time and keeps teachers from having to reinvent the wheel. I think it adding videos would be a wonderful addition! Also, if you had to be absent, you could prerecord lessons that the sub could use and supplement. - Emi Blaser
    • Rachael Herr
      Rachael Herr on 23 Nov 13
       
      Nicole your comment really made me think about the flipped classroom. The first time earlier this year when I had heard of it, I wasn't sure how I felt about the concept. I was worried about differentiation, and what kind of gaps there would be if students were solely required to watch the videos at home (and didn't). What you said about personalizing it during the presentation made me see how differentiation could still be possible, and the idea of having a library of lessons allows you to still give formative assessments and make changes where necessary. Thanks for your post! - Rachael Herr
  • Students who use Twitter to contribute to class discussion more than double their class contributions.
    • nicolecartledge
      nicolecartledge on 22 Nov 13
       
      That statistic in itself is staggering, it absolutely gives reason to utilize this type of input format. To increase participation and more importantly allow those who wouldn't have verbally spoken up to take part in the conversation is a wonderful and very desirable benefit. I think this should be incorporated whenever possible to allow different learning styles to comfortably express themselves. Nicole Cartledge
    • Rachael Herr
      Rachael Herr on 23 Nov 13
       
      Nicole I couldn't agree more. As teachers we have to find ways to engage and reach all of our students, to the best of our ability (and then some). Seeing how connected students are to media, and how many resources are out there to get educators started with using Twitter in the classroom, vibrant class discussions should now be something every class is experiencing. -- Rachael Herr
    • Abigail Church
      Abigail Church on 23 Nov 13
       
      Nicole, you have brought a good point about how other students communicate. Not all students want to sit in class and raise their hands to participate with the discussion. Many are shy or nervous, whether because of ESL or simple personality feelings. Something like Twitter in the classroom does help to reach the vast population and allow for all of our students to be a part of the discussion. Twitter is something I do not stay with very much, but it may be something- should I eventually choose to work with upper grades- that I join and add to my class participation.
    • Trina Ferringo
      Trina Ferringo on 23 Nov 13
       
      I agree it should be utilized in the classroom with students. Like you stated in can increase participation and the fact parents can follow what their children post allows the parent to be connected to what is happening inside the classroom.
    • Trina Ferringo
      Trina Ferringo on 23 Nov 13
       
      Again forgot my name...Trina Ferringo
    • Danielle Malone
      Danielle Malone on 25 Nov 13
       
      I'm going to throw my hat in and agree with you and everyone else - Twitter could absolutely become a way for shy students to feel comfortable participating in class. I think it can also go a step beyond that as well, and provide a way for students to sort of archive their participation and go back and re-read it later to help them study. Everything that's posted on Twitter goes into the public record, so categorizing everything with a simple hashtag makes the class conversation a virtual study guide. I love the idea of using it in class, and I hope it's something my future school supports as well! (Danielle Malone)
  • Simple, if you have your lessons on your computer anyhow (worksheets Powerpoints, etc), create a 5-minute videos with Jing (see below) that reviews and explains the material and post to SchoolTube or YouTube. Students can watch from home, in the hallway, or on the bus. If you show the videos in your own classroom, you can then facilitate your own instruction.
    • Abigail Church
      Abigail Church on 23 Nov 13
       
      I have worked on flipping a classroom with my CT and the results are amazing! We use brainpopjr.com to help enhance social studies and science learning in our 2nd grade classroom and the students come in already prepared to do the hands on learning part. The "lesson" part is finished when they watch the video or powerpoint. The class time can then be used to do hands on learning. For science, I am in a STEAM room, so we do investigations with our time. We have also used videos in the classroom from time to time. I did this for my second video lesson and I think it went really well as well. There is simply so much to say, and it is so easily said with some of these strategies!
    • William Masters
      William Masters on 24 Nov 13
       
      I think sometimes people view the flipped classroom as something only for older students. These are great examples for flipping a classroom with younger grades. Thanks for sharing them. I have done the same with Brain Pop for my students. If you have a wiki or a blog you can also link to YouTube videos or other online content. It gives you a lot more time to work with the content if it can front loaded out of class. Clark Masters 
    • Daniel DiBona
      Daniel DiBona on 26 Nov 13
       
      I think with the brainpop videos it is great that they are short and sweet. That holds the students attention at any grade level like Clark said, but especially with the younger students. Too short of a video and you are just wasting their time moving them back and forth. Too long a video and you could lose your students so glad you have had a good experience with it. - Dan DiBona
    • Trina Ferringo
      Trina Ferringo on 27 Nov 13
       
      I have seen Brain Pop used in both Language Arts and a Math class. When the teacher said we are going to watch a Brain Pop video, the students became enthusiastic. What I also noticed, is when the video was playing, they actually payed attention. You could see, these short, but useful videos, assisted with students understanding the lesson more and they also found enjoyment in learning.
    • Jingyun He
      Jingyun He on 27 Nov 13
       
      This way of teaching is very useful to those who have struggling in learning since they can watch vidoes at home to learn more. They can watch and listen to the same lesson that they did in school. Then doing so can help them learn.
  • If you’ve not already done so, create a Facebook Page to connect with students. This is a good place to celebrate students and their successes.
    • Trina Ferringo
      Trina Ferringo on 23 Nov 13
       
      Even though Facebook should not be used on a personal level to connect with students it would be a great social media device to use with student on an educational level ,with focusing not necessarily on instruction all the time, but on caring. Students can support one another in a postive environment with an educator overseeing it. Also, teachers can support their students through encouraging comments and posts.
    • Trina Ferringo
      Trina Ferringo on 23 Nov 13
       
      Forgot to place my name on comment....Trina Ferringo
    • nicolecartledge
      nicolecartledge on 25 Nov 13
       
      That is a big part of supporting students and I think Facebook can be a tool that can effectively do just that. It can be utilized to help the students with educational related concerns, as well as to dissiminate informaiton, and it shows the teacher is available for support as well as utilizing the support of classmates through these media tools. Nicole Cartledge
    • Daniel DiBona
      Daniel DiBona on 26 Nov 13
       
      Facebook and other social media sites are a great way for those students who are absent to really still connect with the teacher and the other students. By building a group on one of those sites as a teacher you as the teacher can help the students set up at home study groups and build their online PLNs.-Dan DiBona
    • Bernice De Jesus
      Bernice De Jesus on 03 Dec 13
       
      Yes I do like facebook as a leaning tools, but we have to keep it just that way, a learning tools. Many teacher and students have to keep it very professional so all that use facebook are protected. Great post Bernice De Jesus
  • Do you need both Twitter and Facebook in your social media strategy? No, set the bar on what you can handle in terms of time and effort. Measure your Return on Investment (ROI) with each.
    • Daniel DiBona
      Daniel DiBona on 24 Nov 13
       
      I wanted to comment on this statement because as a new teacher I still am a bit overwhelmed with all of the new options available to me. So I am glad that those who are setting up these sites are still suggesting to work to our own comfort level. Those questions are very helpful in figuring out what I need to do to make sure the students are using the programs correctly. I also liked the point after the highlight I made was that you don't have to use these sites because there are so many other options, but since most of our students will already be on these sites, the transitions in the class are a lot quicker and a lot simpler to set up.
    • Rachael Herr
      Rachael Herr on 24 Nov 13
       
      I think looking at social media in education in terms of your ROI is really smart. I agree with your comment, Dan, on working to your own comfort level, especially when there are so many available resources out there. I think for new teachers (as well as teachers new to using social media in their instruction) having this mindset is important to keep things in perspective. -- Rachael Herr
  • Engagement is another important reason to use social networking. We know that a student who is engaged with content will learn better.  The more we can make schools seem like the world that exists outside of the 8a.m.-to-3:30p.m. confines, the better.
    • Bernice De Jesus
      Bernice De Jesus on 03 Dec 13
       
      I can attest that students who are fully egaged in social media networking as part of their total learning experience, in many cases, learn better through this out-of-classroom experience. They are more eager to partake in constructive discussions with their peers by way of a method that they are accustomed to. Prior to taking this course, I was unaware of the all the ways that social media could be utilized within the classroom to enhance learning.
amyhutmacher

A Guidebook for Social Media in the Classroom | Edutopia - 6 views

www.edutopia.org/...media-in-classroom-vicki-davis

shared by amyhutmacher on 04 Mar 14 - No Cached
  • get feedback for your students' online science fair projects
    • mkm420fritz
      mkm420fritz on 04 Mar 14
       
      Connect with scientists and get them to comment on your students' science fair projects through blog posts.
    • Samantha Carrabba
      Samantha Carrabba on 12 Mar 14
       
      We have been studying the Iditarod in 4th grade. I was actually 3 years old watching the mushers at the starting line in 1973 when the race began. My father was the communication specialist. We are going to skype with him later this week and compare on contrast the communication in 1973 and today.
  • Don't mistake social media for socializing. They're different -- just as kids talking as they work in groups or talking while hanging out are different.
    • Julie Maley
      Julie Maley on 05 Mar 14
       
      This is something that has changed for me during this class, my thinking that if students were using social media during class time they would just be social chatting. However, it allows for them to collaborate and work with others outside of their classroom, using a tool that they enjoy using and are comfortable using. Just like in group work, they communicate academically, social media can also be used to communicate for academic purposes. Jmaley
    • mkm420fritz
      mkm420fritz on 09 Mar 14
       
      It'sf you're using engagement strategies, making learning meaningful, and powerful classroom management - all need to be in place
  • YouTube for your students to host a show or a podcas
    • Julie Maley
      Julie Maley on 05 Mar 14
       
      Many students love to create and watch youtube videos. As youtube becomes more popular students are able to have their videos viewed by millions, receiving comments, and critiques by others on how to improve their work. It may also unleash producers, and directors that may not know they had a passion for that art form. ( Jmaley)
    • Darren Smith
      Darren Smith on 12 Mar 14
       
      You nailed it. It could really get the creative juices flowing for those particular students who excel in these areas. (Darren Smith)
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  • Social media is here
    • Julie Maley
      Julie Maley on 05 Mar 14
       
      Social media is here and it is not going anywhere, it is only going to get larger and more accessible. Students will learn at a younger age how to use it and it is best if they learn the proper way to use and not to use it and how to learn from it and gain as much knowledge from having information at their fingertips from a vast amount of people. It is also best for teachers new and old to learn, and continue to learn as the apps and websites change in order to better themselves as teachers. ( Jmaley)
    • Derek Hughes
      Derek Hughes on 08 Mar 14
       
      Social media is definitely here! I think the last sentence about it being a tool is incredibly important for people to know. It is not something to be feared or be anxious about. It is something that we can use to reach our students in another way; arguably, in a way they are more comfortable with. I think it is incredibly important for any educator to understand the power of social media as a collaborative tool for education
    • matt schill
      matt schill on 09 Mar 14
       
      Julie, I agree that social media is here for the long haul. As technology increases, social media will be more accessible for students and teachers. One thing that I have learned throughout this course is that teachers continue to learn about social media and not just the students. Matt Schill
    • Laura Acker
      Laura Acker on 06 Mar 14
       
      This is a great idea except that I would want to do a "real" tweet as an exit ticket.
    • mkm420fritz
      mkm420fritz on 09 Mar 14
       
      And use a hashtag (#) so that all of the tweets show up on a feed.
    • caldwell14
      caldwell14 on 07 Mar 14
       
      YES! This is something my CT and I talk about almost daily. Our freshmen cannot compose a grammatically correct, respectful email query to save their lives and it's horrifying. In addition to internet safety, etiquette is something that should not be taken for granted as something students come equipped knowing - in many instances, kids email how they text and that technique doesn't recognize shifts in tone or audience. If I receive another "hey, wut is the hwk tonite?" email sent from a student, I may scream. I absolutely will be adding a "how to email" mini lesson before I'm done with student teaching in 4 weeks. :)
    • caldwell14
      caldwell14 on 07 Mar 14
       
      Whoops - this is Sarah Caldwell.
    • mkm420fritz
      mkm420fritz on 09 Mar 14
       
      That's a great idea, Sarah. Do they have a writing rubric to use as a guide for all writing? That might help as well....have the students help you create the rubric and post it in the room:).
  • Share your learning with the world. My students are creating an Encyclopedia of Learning Games (21) with Dr. Lee Graham's grad students at the University of Alaska Southeast. The educators are testing the games, and the students are testing them, too.
    • amyhutmacher
      amyhutmacher on 07 Mar 14
       
      I actually had a similar idea to this for the math classroom I'm student teaching in. I have several online (virtual) math manipulatives that are good resources for further understanding of different math concepts. However, I would like students to be able to try them out, comment on them, and find new ones. I would like to compile the results (by topic) in one area so students in other classes or future classes could be aware they exist, go directly to helpful virtual manipulatives, and not waste time on ones that don't improve their understanding of the subject matter. (AHutmacher)
    • matt schill
      matt schill on 11 Mar 14
       
      In my student teaching experience, I learned first-hand the importance of using manipulatives during math. However, I never realized that there were multiple virtual manipulatives. How effective are they? The advancement of technology is simply amazing. (Matt Schill)
    • amyhutmacher
      amyhutmacher on 13 Mar 14
       
      Hi Matt, I've used several manipulatives while tutoring...geogebra has many saved activities that let students explore the different ways graphs change when you change the values of the coefficients, for example. The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives has a lot, as well as NCTM (Illuminations). I also like Interactivate (shodor.org).
  • Kids need to write letters and mail them.
    • Sara Jugan Vinskofski
      Sara Jugan Vinskofski on 08 Mar 14
       
      This is very important! It is becoming a lost art, everyone should know how to write a letter. While I understand that email is a faster way of communication there is still importance in knowing how to write a letter. How could mailing a letter be more dangerous than what you can come across on the internet? (SJVinskofski)
    • mkm420fritz
      mkm420fritz on 09 Mar 14
       
      I agree - both need to be taught and practiced:)
    • Rich Bailey
      Rich Bailey on 10 Mar 14
       
      I agree as well, even though there is internet ways to communicate, nothing beats a the human aspect that comes from a letter.  I have been guilty of relying too heavily on email and found that family members felt disconnected from me.  Just because I think email is a personable way to communicate, doesn't mean others do.  I now make it a point to communicate via cards and little notes to family that is further away from me to keep that human aspect there.  Students need to see the value in this as well.  This reminds me of the cursive hand writing discussion where some schools feel there is no need to teach it.  I can't imagine why not as there is no way to make it through life without being able to write, there just isn't... (Rich Bailey)
    • Darren Smith
      Darren Smith on 11 Mar 14
       
      I could not agree more. Call me old school, but when I see LOL, SMH, etc. I sometimes cringe. I understand they have their place in the world now and email is here to stay too but there is so much gained by learning how to write letters. Beyond the aspect of learning the format, it helps you gain a better grasp of the English language too. There is nothing wrong with having students write. The more they write (whatever format), the better they become. I always used to tall my students, practice makes perfect. (Darren Smith)
  • Let your students write for the world. Linda Yollis' students (9) reflect about learning and classroom happenings.
    • Liz Kelley
      Liz Kelley on 08 Mar 14
       
      Mrs. Yollis' 3rd grade students use Twitter to challenge other classes around the world to "mystery number" math problems. They tweet clues and their answers each week. She also did a great international vocab project using twitter and blogs. Show students how they can meaningfully connect with other students around the world. Gives social media a concrete and educational direction, rather than just socializing (the "social media myth"). A great tech-savy educator! (Liz Kelley)
    • amy rouchon
      amy rouchon on 10 Mar 14
       
      I think this is a terrific idea to really help students be global! We have the capability to reach out to other countries and students at a finger tip now, why not integrate a lesson where the students work collaboratively globally and practice using social media. (Amy Rouchon)
  • Communicate with other classrooms.
    • Darren Smith
      Darren Smith on 08 Mar 14
       
      This is something that has been fascinating me since we covered it a few weeks back in this class. I absolutely love the idea of working with other classes all across the country and the globe. Talk about a good way for you to familiarize your students with other cultures...especially if you are working with students who don't have much experience with what happens just outside their neighborhood. There are so many different projects you can exxplore by working with other students in different areas. (Darren Smith)
    • mmh0389
      mmh0389 on 08 Mar 14
       
      How fun would it be for students to be able to communicate with other classes? I love this idea because so many students have friends in other classes and it would be something to talk about during recess. It's also a great tool as educators to be able to share ideas across classrooms. (M. Hackett)
    • mkm420fritz
      mkm420fritz on 09 Mar 14
       
      Darren - this is easy to do - start blogging about a topic, unit, etc. make it global - connect with another class and have students comment on each others' blogs. You'd need a rubric that shows them how to comment meaningfully and also how to reflect and make connections....but imagine the learning that would take place! -Dr. Fritz
    • Samantha Carrabba
      Samantha Carrabba on 12 Mar 14
       
      Last year I observed 3 4th grade classes from around NY state video conferencing. Each class shared a presentation detailing the facts of the region of NY they lived in. The other two classes had to figure out the region they lived in by the clues they gave. Then they took turns asking questions about the length of the school day, recess schedule and how much snow they had. The students were all engaged and astonished that one school only had recess on Mondays.
  • Tweet or post status updates as a class. Teacher Karen Lirenman (7) lets students propose nuggets of learning that are posted for parents to read.
    • mmh0389
      mmh0389 on 08 Mar 14
       
      I think this is a great way for students to feel involved in the learning process! It helps for students to learn about using twitter in a safe environment while also communicating with parents, what a great idea.
    • mmh0389
      mmh0389 on 08 Mar 14
       
      (M. Hackett)
  • The myth about social media in the classroom is that if you use it, kids will be Tweeting, Facebooking and Snapchatting while you're trying to teach.
    • Samantha Carrabba
      Samantha Carrabba on 08 Mar 14
       
      Let's face it they probably are already doing this but they are way off topic. If we harness the power and social media and use it in the classroom we can guide these conversations toward a deeper level of understanding of the content or material. We have the opportunity and responsibilty to teach students to be responsible digital citizens. Ignoring social media will not make it go away and we as teachers can learn from our students as they teach us new ways to use social media.
    • matt schill
      matt schill on 09 Mar 14
       
      Samantha, my biggest fear is that students would be checking their Facebook and Twitter accounts if social media was used in the classroom. However, I have learned how to effectively use social media in the classroom to ensure that this does not happen! Plus, if social media is used appropriately, students will be engaged and focused on task. Matt Schill
    • Alanna Novosel
      Alanna Novosel on 09 Mar 14
       
      Great point Samantha! When social media tools are being used everywhere it should be our job to recognize this and figure out how we can use it to our advantage.
    • Alanna Novosel
      Alanna Novosel on 09 Mar 14
       
      (Alanna Novosel)
    • Rich Bailey
      Rich Bailey on 10 Mar 14
       
      I can see where this could be a concern and as someone else stated, they are going to be doing it anyway.  I however think that Facebook and those mentioned apps are not the only form of social media and if you introduce them to something new and captivating that you do want them to use, this could deter them from straying off... I am not faced with this for my profession however when training clinicians and other medical faculty, it's sometimes like herding cats but I have found that if I constantly keep them guessing and reiterating the WIIFM (whats in it for me), it tends to keep them on focus.  Students sadly may not be too concerned with the WIIFM however they will be concerned if they possibly miss out on the coolest new social media tool... (Rich Bailey)
    • Sara Jugan Vinskofski
      Sara Jugan Vinskofski on 10 Mar 14
       
      I have been learning that there is more to social media than facebook and twitter. There are a lot of great tools out there but, I think it is important that we teach our students and children to use them responsibily and appropriately.
  • Social media is another tool that you can use to make your classroom more engaging, relevant and culturally diverse.
    • matt schill
      matt schill on 09 Mar 14
       
      If social media is used correctly, it can lead to creative thinking. Educators should be incorporating social media to keep students engaged as well as providing opportunities for students to connect with others. Matt Schill
  • Surely students will post thousands of status updates, pictures, and blogs in their lifetime.
    • Alanna Novosel
      Alanna Novosel on 09 Mar 14
       
      This brings up a great point. One that we have all discussed a great deal at this point. It is a given that in this day of social media and technology, that students will surely be posting to facebook or twitter, or some other social media tool. So, why not teach them how to use these and other tools responsibly? We've discussed many ways in which students can use social media tools in a responsible and appropriate manner. If these ideas are introduced early on, then maybe it will just become the norm, instead something that is discouraged.
  • Some teachers are even doing "tweets" on post-it notes (6) as exit tickets.
    • Alanna Novosel
      Alanna Novosel on 09 Mar 14
       
      What a fantastic idea. I don't know that students in lower elementary grades would be ready for this yet, but it wouldn't be too far off to expect students in 4th and 5th grade to be able to do this. I think this would also keep students on task and interested in the lesson.
    • Alanna Novosel
      Alanna Novosel on 09 Mar 14
       
      (Alanna Novosel)
    • amy rouchon
      amy rouchon on 10 Mar 14
       
      I think you bring up a great point Alanna! The student do it already, why not incorporate it in the classroom to something relevant?
  • If you're going to ignore social media in the classroom, then throw out the ISTE Standards for Students (24) and stop pretending that you're 21st century. Stop pretending that you're helping low-income children overcome the digital divide if you aren't going to teach them how to communicate online.
    • Alanna Novosel
      Alanna Novosel on 09 Mar 14
       
      Technology and social media interaction are happening and they are all around us. It's time we learn that we can't avoid using these tools any longer. In order to help ALL students we need to use these tools - especially in the classroom. In the classroom, it doesn't matter whether they are low-income or not. They should all be given the chance to use every resources possible.
    • Alanna Novosel
      Alanna Novosel on 09 Mar 14
       
      (Alanna Novosel)
    • Rich Bailey
      Rich Bailey on 10 Mar 14
       
      Alanna, I agree!  I am currently taking another class with Drexel (Adult Learning Theory and Practice) and we were talking about higher education being online and how some argue it's not available to people without means of owning a computer.  I disputed this as one much not own a computer to use one (libraries).  Would owning one be more convenient, yes, but convenience isn't always an option when trying to get ahead in life.  My point here is if we don't teach students about technology they may not access right not at home, doesn't mean they don't deserve to learn about it and doesn't mean they aren't empowered to make themselves get out of their low-income status and be successful in the future.  If we limit students to an education based on the economics of their family and community, we are limiting them to living in that same economical state as an adult, which is a severe injustice for them to have those limitations placed on them. (Rich Bailey)
  • Are we opening up a whole dangerous world to our students once they are writing online and posting comments to each other?
    • Aaron Bilby
      Aaron Bilby on 09 Mar 14
       
      Yes, but are we causing more harm to our students by NOT teaching them how to use this social media? Granted, using social media can be dangerous, but I still think we need to teach our students how to use the media. However, in teaching them how to use the media, we MUST teach them how to be safe.  We need to teach our kids what they should and should not be posting on social media. I say teach them the media, but teach them how to use it safely. 
    • Darren Smith
      Darren Smith on 11 Mar 14
       
      Excellent point. We are opening up some dangerous ground but this kind of communication is here to stay. There is no way to keep them off social media so it is very important to teach them the responsible way to do it. We can only hope that they realize how serious it is and they pay attention to what we are saying. You know how many kids will say "That can never happen to me". (Darren Smith)
  • It's just another resource and doesn't have to be a distraction from learning objectives
    • Aaron Bilby
      Aaron Bilby on 09 Mar 14
       
      If all teachers could realize this, the classroom would be a much different place. It still amazes me how some teachers view social media as a distraction in the classroom. If the media is used correctly, it is not a distraction in the classroom. 
    • Darren Smith
      Darren Smith on 12 Mar 14
       
      Agreed with most of what you said. However, I think Social Media CAN be a distraction but it is up to the teacher to figure out how to harness it's power and teach the student how to use it wisely. I think the key is to be consistent with what is proper and what is not. I am sure teachers will find some students that will push the envelope on acceptable use. (Darren Smith)
    • Januari Evans
      Januari Evans on 10 Mar 14
       
      This entire check list is very important. I think that as teachers we need to make sure our students understand this. As adults who grew up without social media we too need to be aware that it is monitored. Those of us looking to become teachers should be very aware of what we share and like on our pages
  • The Social Media Answer
    • Januari Evans
      Januari Evans on 10 Mar 14
       
      This entire check list is very important. I think that as teachers we need to make sure our students understand this. As adults who grew up without social media we too need to be aware that it is monitored. Those of us looking to become teachers should be very aware of what we share and like on our pages
    • Januari Evans
      Januari Evans on 10 Mar 14
       
      This line to me is the epitimy of what this semester is about. So many teachers are terrified of allowing students to be online. While I observe I see the faces of teachers who have been doing their job a long time, I think they believe that the computer is their competition. In reality the computer can be their biggest ally. I think most instructors know that having a child use a computer at home is great for research or paper writing. But many are not aware that we can use social media to enhance our teaching and benefit the understanding that the student take from our class. Social media is not the enemy or our competition if we use it correctly.
  • You can use mainstream social media, too.
    • Januari Evans
      Januari Evans on 10 Mar 14
       
      This line to me is the epitimy of what this semester is about. So many teachers are terrified of allowing students to be online. While I observe I see the faces of teachers who have been doing their job a long time, I think they believe that the computer is their competition. In reality the computer can be their biggest ally. I think most instructors know that having a child use a computer at home is great for research or paper writing. But many are not aware that we can use social media to enhance our teaching and benefit the understanding that the student take from our class. Social media is not the enemy or our competition if we use it correctly.
    • matt schill
      matt schill on 11 Mar 14
       
      Before this course, I would have been scared to let students use social media during class. You made a really good point that teachers should be utilizing the computer/technology/social media to enhance the learning process. I now understand how to utilize different social media apps and tools to engage students. (Matt Schill)
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  • One form of writing is that powerful. If you guessed social media, you're right.
    • amy rouchon
      amy rouchon on 10 Mar 14
       
      Traditional writing it important in the classroom - paper and pencil. Students also learn the different types of writing (essays, research, letters) but with this generation, social media is a powerful and important writing tool. The students are familiar and use social media on a daily basis. Why not provide a secure environment where students can work on social media writing - learning abou the ettiquette, dos and don'ts as well as a supplemental tool to their writing portfolio.
  • amyhutmacher on 07 Mar 14
     
    I thought I shared my highlight and sticky note to our EDUC 775 page but I don't see it.... (AHutmacher)
Mathew Kennedy

Engaging Your School Community Through Social Media | Edutopia - 13 views

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  • Link your other social media initiatives on your website
    • mkm420fritz
      mkm420fritz on 17 Nov 15
       
      Keep everything in one place - when you go to most sites, you'll see all social media links at the top - look at this page - everything is at the top right of the page! -Dr. Fritz
    • William G Schumacher
      William G Schumacher on 19 Nov 15
       
      Agreed!  I try to have everything in a central place; the less clicking and navigating, the more likely people (parents and students) will use your webpage.
    • jpb342
      jpb342 on 22 Nov 15
       
      Right now I am continuing to create and fine tune my weebly website, my PLP, and am seeing how effective it can be to have everything in one focal location, instead of having the user try to navigate through many pages to get to where they want to go. (John Bugay)
    • Mathew Kennedy
      Mathew Kennedy on 24 Nov 15
       
      I learned in a class one time that people become less likely to follow something and participate in something if it takes more than 3 clicks to access.  Keeping everything is one place helps with that.  Remember the 3 click rule.  A good site for that is Symbaloo.com.
  • you should have an official YouTube channel
    • William G Schumacher
      William G Schumacher on 19 Nov 15
       
      I love the idea of having a YouTube channel.  I have created one and I hope to have short mini-lesson videos, or video some of read-loud books for other classes to watch.  I am placed in a high needs school with a very small library.  We use a lot of YouTube videos of people reading books IF we don't have access to the actual book in the school library. (William Schumacher) 
    • mkm420fritz
      mkm420fritz on 20 Nov 15
       
      You seem to be taking a few concepts related to the "flipped classroom" - have you ever looked into that? -Dr. Fritz
    • William G Schumacher
      William G Schumacher on 21 Nov 15
       
      Yes, I have explored the flipped classroom concept, however I read it more as a way to post lectures/content to view as homework, allowing for more learning time during the school day. Is there more than one interpretation of this concept?
    • Mathew Kennedy
      Mathew Kennedy on 24 Nov 15
       
      I feel YouTube can be a great tool for a teacher to supplement work at home.  Students who need that extra push might benefit from a teacher YouTube channel with content that they are currently learning.
  • Our teachers use Twitter to celebrate what they are doing in their classrooms, ask questions, share resources, and document their learning.
    • William G Schumacher
      William G Schumacher on 19 Nov 15
       
      YES!  Using Twitter has been a great way to communicate with parents and other teachers what we've been covering in class.  I love Twitter because it allows for conversation (through hashtags, etc) about different learning styles and approaches, and I find that I learn most about teaching after a great discussion with another teacher. (William Schumacher)
    • mrslynn1321
      mrslynn1321 on 21 Nov 15
       
      I need to become more comfortable with Twitter before I could handle communicating with parents using this tool.  However, I have been using Class DoJo to communicate with parents this year and that is working for the parents that chose to sign up.  What do you do when parents don't have a Twitter account?
    • mrslynn1321
      mrslynn1321 on 21 Nov 15
       
      Dawn Lynn-forgot my name on the last post.
    • azajac32
      azajac32 on 22 Nov 15
       
      I love the concept of using Twitter, but how do we get more schools to buy in to this? I have only be in schools that are rural communities and the use of technology is going to be varied from families that may have all the latest gadgets and are up on the latest social media apps, but then their are families who can't afford or have access to these types of resources. My biggest concern would be how are you reaching everyone? I think the school would definitely need to survey the parents/guardians and then shape their website and communication tools based off this. Unfortunately paper I think is still going to have to be necessary for some. I have the same question how do you reach the parents that don't have Twitter or Facebook? 
    • azajac32
      azajac32 on 22 Nov 15
       
      Forgot my name as well, Andrea Zajac, previous post.
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  • Blogs Remember that old newsletter? We don't have it anymore. At first, we switched to a digital PDF version, but then we got rid of that as well. Now our news is a blog, constantly updated -- we post articles and announcements as they are written. Every teacher has his or her own blog. Administrators have blogs, as we try to lead by example. Our next step is to engage further through integrating our blogs with social media.
    • mrslynn1321
      mrslynn1321 on 21 Nov 15
       
      This is a great way to get away from the class or grade level newsletter.  I'm not sure that it would reach all of the students, but the papers that go home are not always seen by a parent either.  I think I could handle a weekly blog that outlines the week and keeps families updated. (Dawn Lynn)
    • azajac32
      azajac32 on 22 Nov 15
       
      I think a blog would work great for some kind of weekly newsletter or report. This can allow it to be updated more regularly as needed. There is probably other platforms that can also be used for a newsletter. There is also email newsletter platforms that schools could create accounts for those and then the newsletter could still be posted to a link on the school's website. I think it is important for teachers to have their own website whether it be provided by the school district or creating their own as a navigation tool and for newsletters to be posted. 
    • azajac32
      azajac32 on 22 Nov 15
       
      Andrea Zajac, previous post
    • barbaramay
      barbaramay on 22 Nov 15
       
      This has been a popular theme shared throughout our administrative courses, as well. Be proactive so that someone else tells the story. If they do it first, they may not tell it the way that you would want it told.
    • barbaramay
      barbaramay on 22 Nov 15
       
      the above post is by Barbara may
  • ur parents stay informed through our website and Facebook.
    • barbaramay
      barbaramay on 22 Nov 15
       
      Of course, the age of the parent dictates if they would prefer facebook or another outlet, such as twitter. facebook seems to be for parents if their mid-30-40's. Younger parents seek out the Twitter feeds. Older parents tend to rely on news channels on tv.
    • barbaramay
      barbaramay on 22 Nov 15
       
      the above post is by Barbara may
    • mrslynn1321
      mrslynn1321 on 24 Nov 15
       
      Living in a rural community, many families do have access to Facebook or Twitter, but many do not.  I live in an area with a large population of low socio-economic households.  We can't assume that all of our families are using social media.  We also have many students that are not living with mom or dad, so grandparents and foster parents need direct communication. (Dawn Lynn)
  • Schools are busy places, and parents need a trusted place to find the right information.
    • jpb342
      jpb342 on 22 Nov 15
       
      This is an important aspect when using social media in the classroom.  Not every parent is going to take the use of various medias as good or credible and the more websites provided, the more students and parents will be overwhelmed by all the resources they need to know about.  However, by linking to it all through the school website, it gives these sources a greater air credibility than it may have before. (John Bugay)
  • Use Facebook to celebrate the great things happening at the school!
    • jpb342
      jpb342 on 22 Nov 15
       
      This is an interesting mindset, I know it is important for us to share what is happening in the classroom.  However, as pointed out later, it is important to police something like this.  Social media can bring out the worst in some people, and giving another area for this to occur may not be the best for every student. (John Bugay)
  • It must be easy to update, preferably automatically.
    • Mathew Kennedy
      Mathew Kennedy on 24 Nov 15
       
      While this is a simple concept it is vital.  People will not jump onboard if what your putting out isn't easy to use.  If your a school administrator, teachers will be unwilling to use a tool if it's difficult to use.  I've seen this happen many times.  Someone has a great idea but the ease of use for this idea or tool is extremely difficult and no one jumps on board to use it.  For parents of children, things also need to be easy to use and easily accessible.  Parents lives are busy and we as teachers need to make their side of their child's education as easy as possible.  While we expect parents to be involved and participate in their child's education, we should also help out with the process as well. (M. Kennedy)
  • mwilliams28 on 29 Nov 15
     
    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.
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