using ePals’ services to connect schools, classes, and students, especially in support of language acquisition.
I use ePals as one example that I encourage teachers of all disciplines to investigate, because the global connections it provides support multiple content areas and learning goals.
ePals may best be known for successfully connecting classrooms from across the world so students (and teachers) can learn from each other and gain a better understanding the nuances of culture, society, politics, and exploring everything from what kids in other countries do for fun,
Help teens evaluate whether or not something is okay to be shared online
think before they tweet.
kindness
empathy
Promote critical thinking and encourage discussion by asking students questions like “Do you know the people who look at your profile?” and “What are some different ways your Tweet
20 Ways to use Twitter (infographic) – specific ideas tied to Bloom’s Taxonomy levels for how to use Twitter in the classroom
50 Ways to Use Twitter in the Classroom – Very broad list of ways Twitter can be used in the classroom across disciplines. [blog post/article from teachhub.com]
5 Great Ways Students Can Use Twitter For Research – Five unique and interactive ways that Twitter can function as a research tool. [Laura Bates, Fractus Learning, Inc.]
I had my students write down 6-8 questions they could ask the students in the other class
encouraged them to ask questions to a specific student by using their name.
The key to this experience is working with the same group of kids, and getting to know them before the initial Skype session if possible, or meeting through Skype on a regular basis with a specific topic to discuss so a relationship can develop.