Using social media in the classroom!
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This document discusses using social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and more in the classroom. It provides examples of how teachers have used these platforms to increase student engagement, prepare students for the 21st century, and make content more relevant. Suggested uses for social media include giving notes, linking to articles and videos, facilitating creative writing exercises and classroom discussions. The document encourages teachers to create their own social media accounts and engage students through activities like polls, scavenger hunts, and student projects.
Using social media in the classroom!
- 1. P I N T E R E S T , T W I T T E R , F A C E B O O K , Y O U T U B E , A N D M O R E … A M B E R G O O D S P E E D Using Social Media in the Classroom!
- 2. • INCREASES STUDENT ENGAGEMENT • PREPARES STUDENTS FOR A 21ST CENTURY WORLD • ALLOWS FOR MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES • MAKES CONTENT RELEVANT AND IMMEDIATE Why use Social Media?
- 3. Before you begin… Gmail! Easy to organize social media accounts Use of Google Docs
- 4. Twitter! Terms to know: Feed Trending DM Direct message Mention (@) @superiorscribes @msgoodspeedshs Hashtag (#) #21sttlc
- 5. Ways to use twitter… Using twitter as a teacher Use this time to create your own Twitter account! Follow @msgoodspeedshs and @superiorscribes Using twitter for a specific class
- 6. How have I used Twitter? Give notes Remind about assignments Link to articles, videos Creative writing exercises Promote classroom discussion
- 7. Activity #1 What is a question or concern you have right now about using Twitter or other social media platforms in your classroom? Tweet @msgoodspeedshs #21sttlc
- 8. 50 Ways to Use Twitter in your Classroom…
- 9. Activity #2 Tweet out ONE new way of using twitter you think you could use! Tweet @msgoodspeedshs #21sttlc Discover other new ways of using Twitter by searching for #21sttlc
- 10. Activity #3-Scavenger Hunt! Find something outside of this room that represents how you feel about using social media in the classroom, (a word, picture, color). Tweet your picture @msgoodspeedshs and use #21sttlc Discover how others feel about using social media by searching #21sttlc Please respond to at least one other person’s tweet!
- 11. Pinterest! Find me: msgoodspeed Use Pinterest to organize your curriculum and classroom, or to find classroom resources Use Pinterest to communicate with students Use Pinterest as a platform for student projects
- 12. Facebook! To friend or NOT to friend… Pages vs Groups Privacy settings
- 13. Ways to use Facebook… Posting homework, tests, class reminders, and articles for students Herr Johnson Ms. Goodspeed A place for students and parents to connect as a community SHS Drama SHS Band
- 14. Youtube! • Private vs Public • Disable comments? • Short! Rubric! • Book Talk • Have students start with a group project
- 15. W H A T C O U L D Y O U D O W I T H L I N K E D I N ? I N S T A G R A M ? V I N E ? C H O O S E A S O C I A L M E D I A P L A T F O R M T O E X P L O R E F U R T H E R ! Q U E S T I O N S ? C O M M E N T S ? Which social media platform fits your needs?