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Carolyn Freitag

How Are You Connecting Your Students with the World? Skype in the Classroom - 1 views

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  • anonymous on 11 Feb 13
     
    Skype belongs in the classroom
  • anonymous on 11 Feb 13
     
    Skype Belongs in the classroom
Lisa Teehan

Skype in the classroom - 0 views

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  • Lisa Teehan on 20 Feb 13
     
    Students who can communicate with penpals through Skype.
William Masters

#MysterySkype - Skype in the classroom - 0 views

education.skype.com/mysteryskype

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  • William Masters on 23 Nov 13
     
    I thought this looked like a fun and unique way to get students collaborating internationally.
gambino0403

Skype in the Classroom - 0 views

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  • gambino0403 on 27 Apr 13
     
    This is a great video showing the different ways Skype can be used in the classroom.
Laura Acker

Mystery Skype in the Classroom - 0 views

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  • Laura Acker on 06 Mar 14
     
    Just saw this article on CNN and thought it was a great example of using social media in the classroom.
amyhutmacher

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

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  • 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)
  • blogs
  • 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)
akenkelen

Introducing Social Media to Elementary Students | Edutopia - 23 views

www.edutopia.org/...-lower-elementary-beth-holland

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  • it has become an imperative for us as educators -- and parents -- to model appropriate digital citizenship to even our youngest learners.
    • mkm420fritz
      mkm420fritz on 17 Nov 15
       
      "Even our youngest learners" - yes - as young as preschool if they understand reading a book/print.
    • jessqross
      jessqross on 22 Nov 15
       
      I think of my 8 month old and her ability to swipe left and right on my husbands Kindle already! Our children are exposed to all sorts go technology from birth and we should exposed them to it but responsibly. I remember telling my husband, i didn't want her to watch tv too early or be exposed to technology without loving the pages of a book first... It's definitely hard, can be done, be technology and social media should be in moderation. -Jess Ross
    • ocatvia
      ocatvia on 22 Nov 15
       
        Jess,your comment took me back to another article I read about how today's young people's brains have been completely rewired and almost programmed to be receptive to technology. But your concern as to how to behave in a parentally responsible way with regard to when and how to introduce your young child to technology made me also recall earlier articles I read about the many tech-employed parents working in Silicon Valley and how they have elected not to expose their preschool and elementary children to technology and social media because these, they believe, " inhibit creative thinking, movement, human interaction and attention spans." Like you, many want their children to discover of the magic of turning a page of a book and getting lost in it.  Here is a like to one such article: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/23/technology/at-waldorf-school-in-silicon-valley-technology-can-wait.html?_r=0    (O. McBride)  
    • jessqross
      jessqross on 22 Nov 15
       
      Thanks O. It is amazing the how many folks in Silicon Valley have the outlook. I understand their theory, however, i do understand that our work is saturated with it and it's many time necessary to even communicate and learn. I'm looking forward to digging in to this resource and reading a little more on this subject. Thanks for the article! :) -Jess Ross
  • teacher's blog post
    • slf327
      slf327 on 18 Nov 15
       
      I JUST LOVE THIS. This is everything I hope for in my future classroom. As I have been planning my final project, I felt as if I was starting out with something way to involved and was thinking about scrapping it all. After reading this, I am keeping it and am up for the challenge, as the students will get so much out of the experience! Awesome to hear how it works in other classrooms. I will have to check out her Twitter to see how it is unfolding! (Shannon Feerrar)
    • azajac32
      azajac32 on 21 Nov 15
       
      This is definitely a shining example of how successful it can be for an educator. I know I would love to implement some kind of technology into my classroom and the way this teacher is doing it is a great inspiration. The engagement piece of the students is is something we all strive for and how to change it up so our students want to keep asking those questions! -Andrea Zajac
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  • I have worked with and spoken to dozens of educators who strongly feel that engaging in social media is irrelevant for them because of their students' age
    • slf327
      slf327 on 18 Nov 15
       
      I feel as if this is a common "argument." As we learn more about the benefits of utilizing social media within the younger classroom, we have to share the positives and how we are going to change any difficulties that we faced. Hopefully that will allow for others to understand and see the benefits with utilizing social media in the younger classrooms.
    • Erica Soble
      Erica Soble on 20 Nov 15
       
      Social media in the classroom, specifically the younger classroom is a key element to learning in my opinion. Students are already so tech savvy that we need to help them learn how they already know how. Our school district just blocked Pinterest from the computers because it is a social media site. Lots of teachers use that for their lessons though so they are working on getting that resolved.
    • mkm420fritz
      mkm420fritz on 20 Nov 15
       
      It's all about education - most of the administrators in the district probably have never been educated on social media - so they are afraid of it. If you create meaningful learning experiences using social media, then share it with others - invite them into your classroom to see how your students could benefit. Change takes time but it only takes one "irritation" in the system to begin that change. Dr. Fritz
    • slf327
      slf327 on 21 Nov 15
       
      Local districts in Lancaster have all started to participate in more technology in the classroom and the whole social media idea. I am not sure what district started it but it just seemed like all of a sudden everything went paperless and we were to be subscribing to district apps to keep up on what is going on. (Shannon Feerrar)
    • mrslynn1321
      mrslynn1321 on 23 Nov 15
       
      I am seeing an increase in the use of social media in my school district, but with just the younger teachers and particulary in Kindgergarten.  At my school, the kindergarten teachers have a website for their grade.  They also use bar codes and other means to increase student participation during class.  I have had training on these techniques, but have not used them yet. (Dawn Lynn)
  • This fall, however, they uncovered a new dimension for Twitter. In October, one member of the class found himself trapped in New York during Hurricane Sandy. Kristin Ziemke and her students used Twitter and their blogs to learn about the storm while also checking on their classmate's well being. She describes the experience in her blog:
    • mkm420fritz
      mkm420fritz on 20 Nov 15
       
      To add a sticky note right to the highlight, after you highlight - hover your mouse over the top left of the highlighted text. Then, a menu will appear - click the down arrow and add your note. -Dr. Fritz
    • slf327
      slf327 on 18 Nov 15
       
      I am so amazed by these teachers and their creativity. Great use of social media here! (Shannon Feerrar)
    • fareedadams
      fareedadams on 22 Nov 15
       
      I am amazed by the creativity too Shannon. (Fareed Adams)
  • Students already have enough screen time. Students need to be able to communicate in person. Students don't need to know about social media at this point -- it isn't age appropriate.
    • ferkomp
      ferkomp on 19 Nov 15
       
      I found this portion of the article to be very helpful. Since starting this class, I have focused mainly on the positives that social media has on students and the classroom. However, these three bullets make very compelling concerns/arguments for social media in the classroom. I feel it is important to gain a wide range of facts/opinions on topics even if you still feel the positives outweigh the negatives! - Mark Ferko
    • Erica Soble
      Erica Soble on 20 Nov 15
       
      These bullets are so true. The students are going home after school and sitting on some form of technology. Most think of social media as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, those sorts of things. I thought that too until I started taking this course. There is lots that students can use as far as social media that isn't along those lines.
  • individual
    • ferkomp
      ferkomp on 19 Nov 15
       
      I found this conclusion to the article to be very summative of the importance of social media in the classroom. The one part I especially liked as "whether you introduce social media to students through a class blog, individual student blogs, Twitter or paper, there is NO "right way" to begin". -- Mark Ferko
    • mkm420fritz
      mkm420fritz on 20 Nov 15
       
      The only "right way" is the way that enhances learning/connections/communications for your students! -Dr. Fritz
    • azajac32
      azajac32 on 21 Nov 15
       
      I agree this is a great way to end the article. I think the part where it states "we introduce all children to social media in appropriate and meaningful ways" is key. To teach digital citizenship then we have to decipher the context for how are students are to be engaged and what they should be doing to create a proper learning experience still even online. - Andrea Zajac
    • William G Schumacher
      William G Schumacher on 22 Nov 15
       
      I agree that "teaching students about social media in appropriate and meaning ways" is very important.  I remember learning typing in middle school in the early '90's, and how bored I was with only typing certain letters with certain fingers.  I was really excited to type and use a computer, but I was not engaged because what we were doing was not meaningful.  So important!
  • Whether you introduce social media to students through a class blog, individual student blogs, Twitter or paper, there is no "right way" to begin. Do I really feel that toddlers should Tweet? Probably not. However, what's important is that we introduce all children to social media in appropriate and meaningful ways, regardless of their age, such that they can connect to a global audience and develop as empowered, networked learners.
  • If we honestly think about it, we were all taught the "social media" of our time in early elementary school. Remember the friendly letter? How about thank you notes? Telephone etiquette? In early grades, none of us were expected to master these skills independently, but they were integrated into our curriculum so that effective social behavior could be modeled at a young age
    • ferkomp
      ferkomp on 19 Nov 15
       
      I found this to be a very amazing and thought out point. It was a great addition to the article and really made a nice reference to past years before today's  "social media" was around! -- Mark Ferko
    • km3337
      km3337 on 20 Nov 15
       
      Students will be needing these media skills as they matriculate into middle and high school. For a student who is shy, this can be another way for them to communicate. (K.Maguire)
    • megbrown80
      megbrown80 on 21 Nov 15
       
      I completely agree and I hadn't thought of this before the article. We introduce these concepts to students at an early age and social media is another medium where students are sharing their ideas.  I do think the difference is that a letter and phone call are private between two people. Social media opens up our thoughts and opinions up to a great world and because of that we need to educate our students as early as possible.  (M.Brown)
    • slf327
      slf327 on 21 Nov 15
       
      Playing Devils advocate side: it also opens up for the lack of being responsible with communication, hence the large amount of cyber bullying and sharing of personal information. It is IMPERATIVE that we teach our students what is appropriate and inappropriate media manners. As teachers we also need to make sure we are aware of what is going on within our own sites and student usage in school. This seems to be fairly easy with programs to see what our students are doing on the computer as they are doing it. (Shannon Feerrar)
    • azajac32
      azajac32 on 22 Nov 15
       
      I am also going to play devils advocate here because I think there is a loss of letter writing and cards in our world today. I did a lesson this past spring for pre-student teaching on card writing and the students loved it. They wanted to write more than one card. I think we have to teach our students how to be good writers first before we direct them to a social media environment. This can easily be done as we teach students and I agree it has to be appropriate with their writing. "You" is not spelled "U". Maybe I am sentimental, but I was just thinking the other day when we think about how people recorded history we had letters to help us piece some of it together. I would like students to still hold value to the power of writing. One word said wrong and posted out to the world could change their whole life. -Andrea Zajac 
  • I walked past their blog walls. To teach the concept of posting and commenting, the students created physical blogs on bulletin boards in the hallway of the school
    • Erica Soble
      Erica Soble on 20 Nov 15
       
      This was very interesting to see. I had never thought of using a blog as a form of writing for students in elementary level. The classroom that I am student teaching in is a preK classroom. They don't know how to type but they are journaling. They draw a picture and then write about it. If I had a higher classroom, I would think about blogging as their writing. (E. Soble)
    • mkm420fritz
      mkm420fritz on 20 Nov 15
       
      For the younger students, you could add their drawing to VoiceThread. THen, the students could "speak" their comments/story about the picture! -Dr. Fritz
    • megbrown80
      megbrown80 on 21 Nov 15
       
      What a wonderful idea! Showing students that really they are making a poster that has their ideas and opinions goes a long way to making the internet and posting less abstract. (M.Brown)
    • azajac32
      azajac32 on 21 Nov 15
       
      I found this interesting as well. It is a great way to work on the pre-writing process with students as well as incorporating an introduction to how to use social media. I have seen some teachers do the whole Instagram or Selfie walls, but this to me would be more connected and more structural because then the students can actually go and write on their class blog. I agree Kindergarteners would love to record themselves. Knowing that we are working on fundamentals at this point in the year I see this being a great lesson activity for later in the year when they have gained some reading and more writing skills. They would feel more confident in their "voice" to want to record it. This is why I like the resource StoryBird it is a similar concept, but even this Croak.It resource would be nice for the students to use. -Andrea Zajac
    • William G Schumacher
      William G Schumacher on 22 Nov 15
       
      I love this idea!  I did something similar with a Google+ profile for the class, and they decorated the board with their profile information as a class.  The kids really enjoyed expressing themselves as a class.
    • mrslynn1321
      mrslynn1321 on 23 Nov 15
       
      Now that I know how easy it is to use voice thread, I could see using this tool in elementary school and having the kids make a presentation for the classroom or even the school! (Dawn Lynn)
  • In just the past few weeks, Kristen Wideen's students have shared math stories with a class in Iowa and frog data with a class in Singapore
    • km3337
      km3337 on 20 Nov 15
       
      This lends itself to the concept of flat classroom. As adults, it is necessary to collaborate across the globe in science and medicine. It's a great opportunity for students to build on their learning from another perspective. -K. Maguire
    • slf327
      slf327 on 21 Nov 15
       
      It would also help encourage accepting others and respecting others opinions. It will also allow students to open their minds and possibly learn a new way to to something. (Shannon Feerrar)
    • cloring
      cloring on 23 Nov 15
       
      This type of interaction is great. Not only does it let students share what they are learning, but it allows them to see how other students learn, and how their culture is different (C.Loring)
  • Lately, the grade 1/2 students in Kristen Wideen's class have been studying tadpoles and frogs. I know this because I've seen their Padlet wall of questions, witnessed the delivery of tadpoles, and watched a young boy read to his amphibian friend -- all through Twitter
    • megbrown80
      megbrown80 on 21 Nov 15
       
      This highlights the way social media can be so helpful to bringing parents and the community into the classroom. Parents can feel connected to their children's learning which means they will hopeful be able to engage with their children better and more easily. 
    • slf327
      slf327 on 21 Nov 15
       
      Anything that helps with parent involvement is always a plus!!!
  • Kristen Wideen originally created a class Twitter account so that her students could begin to engage in the cultivation of their own Personal Learning Networks (PLNs). Her students not only learn, but also share their learning with a broader community. Whether through whole-group Twitter activities and Skype, calls or individual KidBlogs, these students recognize that there are connections to be made beyond their Ontario classroom -- all while working on their reading, writing, communication and collaboration.
    • mrslynn1321
      mrslynn1321 on 21 Nov 15
       
      This is proof that elementary students can benefit from social media. Young learners and their families can see the advantages of using social in the classroom and young students are taught, at an early age, proper use of social media tools.
    • mrslynn1321
      mrslynn1321 on 21 Nov 15
       
      (Dawn Lynn)
  • My students were empowered to be part of a learning network that was for students, by students. So often, young children only have access to information that is filtered through an adult channel. While oftentimes that is appropriate, kids also need the model of other children as information providers
    • azajac32
      azajac32 on 21 Nov 15
       
      There were many things said in this article, but I find this quote to be just as profound. We want our students to feel empowered and be a part of the learning process. In a social media context the students really do get to do this. I hesitate on how to introduce this at such a young age, but as models for our students we can help guide them in the right direction. -Andrea Zajac
    • mrslynn1321
      mrslynn1321 on 23 Nov 15
       
      This also speaks to a classroom being student led instead of always being teacher led.  I love to watch students work together and teach each other.  This is one area where I see the need for improvement in my teaching style and technology is one tool to increase this type of learning in the classroom.  (Dawn Lynn)
    • tsc898
      tsc898 on 23 Nov 15
       
      Student led learning seems particularly important with online resources since its something so many people use on their own. The more students practice exploring online resources and learn how to use online resources to accomplish tasks, the more students will be able to do this on their own. With the fast pace of that technology is evolving, its imperative that students learn to explore new online tools because new ones come along so often and old ones change in time. Timothy Conley
  • KidBlogs
    • azajac32
      azajac32 on 21 Nov 15
       
      With the resources mentioned hear such as KidBlogs and Croak.It there is a better understanding of how to implement social media in a classroom at a younger age. Before these I do not feel there would have been much success nor would teachers felt safe. The more tools available that offer a safe environment for students more teachers are going to want to use them.  -Andrea Zajac
  • Comments
  • Social media enables the creation of meaningful connections
    • jessqross
      jessqross on 22 Nov 15
       
      Meaningful connections! Because technology surrounds our ever day life... these are the "authentic and relevant connections" our children make with the world. It's the way they communicate. Although, face-to-face connections are important,educators should continue to find ways to teach children within this foundation, meeting their need and source of connection. -Jess Ross
    • cloring
      cloring on 23 Nov 15
       
      I also think this is important to students who may have social anxiety. Although it may be impossible for them to talk to someone in person, they may open up a lot more on social media/through technology (C.Loring)
  • connections
  • students
    • fareedadams
      fareedadams on 22 Nov 15
       
      I highlighted this section of the article introducing Social Media to Elementary Students because I think it emphasizes the importance for hands on activities for elementary school students.
    • fareedadams
      fareedadams on 22 Nov 15
       
      I highlighted this section of the article introducing Social Media to Elementary Students because I think it emphasizes the importance for hands on activities for elementary school students. (Fareed Adams)
    • km3337
      km3337 on 24 Nov 15
       
      This would be great to share with parents on Back to School Night because we often hear concerns from parents over amounts of screen time at home and they want their child to have opportunities for typical social time activities like recess at school. - Kathryn Maguire
  • Collectively, they would discuss their learning experiences as a class, before Tweeting out their thoughts, questions and ideas to their broader learning community.
    • fareedadams
      fareedadams on 22 Nov 15
       
      I think this is what makes tweeting so dynamic because you can transcend the confines of the classroom and connect with the broader community. (Fareed Adams)
    • jessqross
      jessqross on 22 Nov 15
       
      http://www.academia.edu/194162/Collaborative_Learning_Experiences_Using_Social_Networks Social Media Networks can play a huge role in the development of our children's learning experiences. I have attached this article on collaboration in the learning experience through 3 phases through a "live learning strategy". Enjoy! :) -Jess Ross
  • Not only did social media empower this student, but it also provided her with a global audience. In 18 days, she received 42 comments from teachers, family members and other adults from across the continent. By empowering her students with the use of social media, Kristin Ziemke connects them to a global audience and introduces them to the complex communication required to be effective digital citizens.
  • For teachers who have only started to explore the uses of social media for their own professional development, much less with their students, setting children loose on blogs or Twitter can seem daunting.
    • Mathew Kennedy
      Mathew Kennedy on 24 Nov 15
       
      Getting something started with something new can sometime scare people.  For people who are not technologically inclined this could be even worse.  I've heard teachers in the past shy away from technology instead of embracing it because they aren't tech savvy.  As teachers, we need to assume that new things and ideas will come out and we have to jump on board.  In the end, students benefit from this and that's the number one priority.  
  • As I said, I agree. However, if used effectively, social media can transform a student's learning experience.
    • km3337
      km3337 on 24 Nov 15
       
      Communicating with students from other environments can be valuable. Students can share things that they are good at as well as things that they struggle with. It is powerful for a child to hear from another child from a place outside their immediate realm. - K. Maguire 
  • Extend the Classroom
    • wwprincessjww
      wwprincessjww on 25 Nov 15
       
      "Extend the classroom" is a great phrase. Why does a classroom have to be a room? Social media came make the world the classroom. -Jeannine McGoldrick
  • I agree that young children need to interact in a face-to-face setting.
    • wwprincessjww
      wwprincessjww on 25 Nov 15
       
      "Children need to interact in a face to face setting". Children who are a bit shy will have an easier time face to face when they're online. -Jeannine McGoldrick
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  • wwprincessjww on 20 Nov 15
     
    I have no idea if my highlighting and note will show up -Jeannine McGoldrick
  • mrslynn1321 on 21 Nov 15
     
    Beth Holland, communication coordinator and instructor at EdTech Teacher, gives three age-appropriate examples of introducing social media to children in the lower elementary grades.
  • mwilliams28 on 25 Nov 15
     
    The more I reflect on introducing social media to our elementary students, the more I wonder if we are teaching them that they are not relevant unless they are connected to a group of individuals beyond their physical environment, or to subconsciously validate themselves by the number of likes or comments they receive from their followers...#hmmmm~ Marissa Williams
  • mwilliams28 on 29 Nov 15
     
    "To teach the concept of posting and commenting, the students created physical blogs on bulletin boards in the hallway of the school." Before actually introducing a social media tool in the class we could have a blog wall to teach students #posting, #commenting and reflection to stare and frame their conversations and get them familiar with the process.
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