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Jenny Leudo

The Internet, Empathy, and Cross-Cultural Competence » Navigating Cultures - 1 views

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    Is the internet killing empathy? This article answers that question!
Jenny Leudo

Bringing the World to Your Language Classroom: The ePals Global Community | TeachLearnTech - 6 views

shared by Jenny Leudo on 23 Aug 11 - No Cached
  • what needs still remain
  • it’s difficult for them to find native or fluent language speakers that their students can interact with.
  • finding a way for students to really engage with fluent language speakers remains a challenge.
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  • 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,
  • ePals has connected more than 600,000 classrooms
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    Awesome blog about how to use ePals in a world language classroom!
Jenny Leudo

Harassment and cyberbullying - YouTube Help - 3 views

  • Harassment and cyberbullying
  • YouTube users share their opinions on all sorts of topic
  • social
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  • media
  • respect
  • tolerant
  • avoiding malicious personal attacks.
  • can sometimes become passionate
  • if you wouldn't say it to someone's face, don't say it on YouTube.
  • YouTube we understand the value of free expression, so please understand that not all negative or mean videos and comments will be removed.
  • Accounts that are dedicated to harassing a particular user or the community at large will be terminated.
  • Flag the video
  • File an abuse repor
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    Google Support's take on policies and suggestions for Cyber Citizenship on YouTube/
Jenny Leudo

How to use Youtube in the Classroom - 4 views

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    Benefits and drawbacks to using YouTube in class.
Jenny Leudo

You Tube in The Classroom - 4 views

  • It’s matured into one of the biggest resources for educational content ever.
  • do a little digging.
  • Engage students by showing a video relevant to their lives.
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  • Playlists are YouTube’s way of allowing you to organize videos
  • students
  • students int
  • ur students into a lesson.
  • real-world context
  • cultural relevance
  • remediation
  • alternative viewpoints
  • visual context
  • Review
  • Capture and save projects and discussions
  • Dig Deeper
  • Struggling
  • Advanced
  • Review For Upcoming Exams
  • YouTube Center
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    This article has ideas that I hadn't thought to use! 
Jenny Leudo

Guide to Using Twitter in Your Teaching Practice : KQED Education | KQED Public Media f... - 12 views

  • Our students’ needs have shifted and they require digital citizenship skills.
  • Teachers and students use Twitter for communication and conversation
  • great way to add context to content
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  • 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.]
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    Includes safety for students using Twitter as well as ways to incorporate it into lesson plans! Awesome!
Jenny Leudo

50 Ways to Use Twitter in the Classroom - 10 views

  • to keep their classes engaged and up-to-date on the latest technologies.
  • 50 ways to Twitter in the classroom to create important and lasting lessons.
  • due dates or assignments
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  • how ideas and fads spread throughout different media sources.
  • career goals
  • to compare and contrast how different perspectives interpret current events and issues.
  • to collaborate on different projects
  • Track a hash tag.
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    50 ways to use Twitter in our classrooms - the title says it all :)
Jenny Leudo

Cyber Citizen - 9 views

shared by Jenny Leudo on 07 Aug 11 - Cached
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    Illustrates what being a "Cyber Citizen" is all about. Very informative. Click on any of the subpages to find out more information. 
Jenny Leudo

Using Skype class to class - More Spanish - 2 views

  • this post explains how the whole class was involved in a communicative experience with another class.
  • My students will talk into the computer as they sit in front of the web cam, and they will be able to view the other class on the projector.
  • 24-32 students,
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  • do a lot of the organizing before
  •   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.  
  • other links here
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    A lesson plan example from a Spanish teacher using Skype :)
Jenny Leudo

Cool Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom - 9 views

  • virtual author visit or other amazing guest speaker
  • screen is large enough
  • stand up and walk in front of the camera.
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  • do a “test” Skype call ahead of time
  • More Skype Tips for Teachers
  • Skype Pen Pal Projects
  • skype with partner classrooms across the country or across the world.
  • ePals
  • Skype for Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Skype for Professional Development
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    Tons of Skype tips!
Jenny Leudo

Skype in the classroom - Skype in the classroom - 8 views

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    Skype shows us how we can utilize their tools in the classroom.
Jenny Leudo

Google for Educators: The Best Features for Busy Teachers | Edutopia - 1 views

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    Not a long article, but useful.
Jenny Leudo

5 Fabulous Ways To Use Google Apps In The Classroom - Edudemic - 2 views

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    Useful and organized!
Jenny Leudo

32 Ways to Use Google Apps in the Classroom - Google Drive - 3 views

shared by Jenny Leudo on 18 Mar 14 - No Cached
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    Using Google Apps in the Classroom - PowerPoint Style
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