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Practical examples of social media in elementary school

The Innovative Educator

Guest post by Computer Teacher & Tech Coordinator, Chris Casal | Cross posted at The Casal Operating System Editor''s note: Chris Casal is a member of the NYC DOE Social Media Advisory Team. His insights have helped inspire and guide teachers in the effective use of social media in the classroom.

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4 Steps to Create a Strong 3D Printing Program

EdTech Magazine

Additionally, ISTE addresses Common Core math standards in geometry and measurement across K–12. My vision was to increase access and equity in a science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM) curriculum for elementary students. Once you have a vision, every action flows from that ideology. Happy printing!

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How to use digital textbooks in the K-12 classroom

Hapara

. “Interactive Middle School Math 7” This middle school math online textbook aligns to the Common Core State Standards. It includes interactive media, such as videos, and hands-on activities that are also interactive. The textbook starts with the digital world and asks learners to analyze social media and rhetoric.

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Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

User Generated Education

Many of those same qualities are goals of the Common Core State Standards. This is typically done by sharing documentation of learning and final reflections through social media. Additional Resources referenced from Jackie’s blog: Introducing Design Thinking to Elementary Learners.

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Governor Christie’s Guide to Destroying a Great Education System #NJED

A Principal's Reflections

Both of my parents were public educators; my father an elementary principal in Hackettstown and my mother an elementary teacher in Flemington. Pushed forward a few unfunded mandates (Common Core, PARCC) that have taken away precious funds from improving what really matters. This only strengthened my resolve.

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Learn to Read by Writing with WriteReader – From Sabba Quidwai

EdTechTeacher

WriteReader aligns with Common Core Standards K-5, and you can click here to learn more. Books created by the children can be printed, e-mailed and posted to social media directly from the app, allowing young children to have an authentic audience to share their work. iPads in the Elementary Classroom.

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Integrating Maker Education into the Curriculum

User Generated Education

An example is Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach’s program, Novel Engineering: Novel Engineering is an innovative approach to integrate engineering and literacy in elementary and middle school. Use of Social Media? Presentations to Local Students and Community Members? News Coverage?

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