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Find out how to use social media and technology in your elementary, middle school, and high school lesson plans.First presented at the 2011 International Reading Association Conference in Orlando, FL for Really Good Stuff. (http://blog.reallygoodstuff.com)
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The Connected Classroom
Presented by Brandi Jordan, Managing Director of The Teachers’
Lounge,a Really Good Stuff blog
http://blog.reallygoodstuff.com ..
Tips for Using Technology in Lessons
Why connect?Digital age
Proficient in technology
Expand students’ worlds
Relevant/timely lessons
It’s fun! ..Photo by mikecogh (flickr.com)
Ways to ConnectClass BlogTwitter PollsCultural ExchangesChat With....Make a Video ..
Photo by Asthma Helper (flickr.com)
Ease of set-upBlogger, WordPress, NiNG, EduBlogs, Kidblog.org
Availability of privacy controlsPassword protection
Stress privacy issues with parents
Easy to update ..
The Classroom Blog
Twitter PollsSet-up an account & link to other educators
Ask questions about anything education related
Direct followers to an online GoogleDocs survey ..
Photo by Josh Semans (flickr.com)
Modern day pen-palsConnect with classrooms around the world using Skype, Twitter, videos, blogs, and emailStudent teachers abroad ..
Cultural Exchanges
Chat With...Skype, Twitter Chats, other video messagingAstronauts, authors, artists, museum curators, zoo keepers, other classrooms, etc. .. Photo by Julie Lindsay
(flickr.com)
Make a VideoPlays, poems, reading books, songs, etc.Post on password protected class blog/site.Share with other classes. ..
Photo by DaveFayram (flickr.com)
Lesson IdeasMath: Graph data from a Twitter poll
Reading: Book discussion via Skype
Social Studies: Cultural exchange with students abroad
Science: Make a daily video showing plant growth
Writing: Student blogs! .. Photo by One Laptop per Child (flickr.com)
Now What?Check your school’s policies
Check software & Internet access at school
Talk with other teachers
Start small, but dream big! ..
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