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Classroom Travels with Twitter: An Evolution

Ask a Tech Teacher

Most teachers I know have used Twitter in their classes either to communicate with parents, share homework with students, for group study, to research on a topic, crowd source ideas with colleagues, or a myriad of other purposes ( click here for more ideas ). The social media platform became a resource when I was running on empty.

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How Social Media Can Help Teach Good Writing

Edsurge

Jeremy Hyler According to one Common Sense Media report , on any given day, around 60 percent of teens use social media, spending an average of two hours on platforms like Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, all of which are having a big impact in the way they engage with the written word. “I Not all the time.

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Genius as an Alternative Social Media

ProfHacker

” That many academics rely on social media goes without saying. Yet, I am dissatisfied with my social media. Twitter can often be overwhelming, and in my experience it fails to foster engaged discussion. I have enjoyed the exercise of reviewing, adding to, and collaborating on annotations with other users.

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ISTE Day 0 Recap for my #NotatISTE #ISTELive Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. If you follow me on Twitter and Instagram, you should see some of the things I’m sharing. So, the official hashtag is #ISTELive and you can follow and see all of the things people are discussing on social media. ISTE Resources.

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7 Ways To Use Technology For Exam Prep

Ask a Tech Teacher

Have students complete interactive activities and exercises online. There are a number of websites that offer interactive activities and exercises for students to complete in order to prepare for their exams. Use social media platforms to engage with students and provide supplemental resources.

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Twitter Isn't Another Announcement System: It's SOCIAL MEDIA!

The 21st Century Principal

When I talk with other educators and administrators, I still encounter quite a bit of skepticism about the educational and professional potential of this social media device. It turns out, a great deal can come from connecting professionally with other educators through Twitter. Twitter’s networking potential is enormous.

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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.