Social Media Savvy for Educators
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Social Media Savvy for Educators February 5, 2013 #SM4Edu
Transcript of Social Media Savvy for Educators
Social Media Savvy for EducatorsFebruary 5, 2013
#SM4Edu
Karen BantuverisFounder & CEO
@VolunteerSpot
Lisa Dabbs#ntchat, Edu Consultant
@Teachingwthsoul
Joe MazzaPrincipal, #PTChat
@Joe_Mazza
Ronnie BurtDirector Sales & Opps
@Edublogs @RonnieBurt
John SamuelsonEd Tech,
Techlandia Podcast Host@ipadsammy
Agenda Welcome & Why We’re Here Recent Survey Results – Karen Overview of Popular Social Media tools – Karen Social Media For:
Professional Development – Lisa Parent Participation – Joe Student Enrichment - Ronnie & Jon
Q& A – All Resources & VolunteerSpot Demo: Free Online Signups &
Parent-Teacher Scheduler – Karen
Social Media: Any online technology or practice that lets us share (content, opinions, insights, experiences, media) and have a conversation about the ideas we care about.
What is Social Media?
Who Uses Social Media? Pew Research Center
Stats
What SM are you Using?
80% Frequently
30-40% Occasionally
2013 VolunteerSpot Educator Survey Results
For What Purpose do you Use SM?
Personal Use – 95% Frequently Professional Development – 85% Frequently Student Engagement – 50% Sometimes Parent Engagement – 41% Sometimes
2013 VolunteerSpot Educator Survey Results
Lisa Dabbs
@TeachingwthSoulEducation Consultant Los Angeles, CA
Founder of New Teacher Chat #ntchat, Core Blogger/Marketing Team Support @Edutopia
Teachingwithsoul.com
Professional Development
Professional Development with Social Media
Social Media: It’s not just for kids!
All ages can benefit. It’s frequently FREE. With use our practice can improve!
How should we use it for PD?
Can it support our practice?
Harnessing Social Media for PD
Build your bio.Choose a tool/tools.Connect with colleagues. Join events/communities. Lurk and Learn!
Using Social Media for PD
Build your bio on: Facebook Twitter Google Plus LinkedIn About.me
Build your Social Media Bio
Facebook Twitter Blogs Google Plus/Hangouts LinkedIn Ning Groups
Choose Your Social Media Tool
Twitter Chats: #ntchat, #edchatEdcampsFree WebinarsGoogle Hangouts-On
Air
Attend Events!
Let’s re-cap: Build your bio. Choose a tool and use it. Connect with colleagues. Join events/communities. Lurk and Learn!
Using Social Media for PD
Recommended Practices: Find a mentor Get comfortable with a
platform or tool. Seek out free on-line PD. Collaborate & share
resources. Don’t be afraid to ask for
help!
Can Social Media Support Us?
Parent Engagement
Lead Learner @knappelementary, Philadelphia, PA ~ @PennGSE student studying home-school
partnerships 2.0 ~ Host of (Parent-Teacher) #PTchat Weds 9EDT
Joe Mazza@Joe_Mazza
Using tech tools to build a connected learning community.
Our “Size” @KnappElementary•Students: 600, K-6•Home languages: 22•Free/reduced lunch: 33%•Many other * facets to consider
Community is NOTone size fits all.
#MysterySkype@CoachYetter
@MrYettersClass
5th grade class in Iowa
Investment in face to face two-way communication - A foundation or home
button for home-school partnerships
Image credit: inspiredmamadesigns.blogspot.com
FACEFamily And Community Engagement
Dr. Joyce Epstein Dr. Karen Mapp Dr. Anne Henderson Dr. Steve Constantino
Many years of action research
Epstein’s 6 Types of Involvement
Image credit: http://www.csos.jhu.edu/p2000/nnps_model/school/sixtypes.htm
Monthly Home & School 2.0 Meetings
anymeeting.com
Connecting Cultures
“Meet Families Where they Are”
Plant the seeds. Provide ongoing training for parents & teachers.
“@KnappElementary: @MissMorrison’s students read their newly published eBooks to 2nd grade buddies today & will share them with their family tonight!”
dinner table
Tell me about this book you published.
Face to Face 2-Way Communications
Email Distribution ListFamily Engagement Wiki
Home & School 2.0Twitter
Text AlertsMobile App?
PollEverywhereTimekiwi
Remind 101 - Text Alerts
eFACE Efforts Grown Over TimeGoogle Voice/Text line
Knapp Facebook
Next steps in “meeting families where they are”
School Digital Family Summit Student Voice - KnappRadio Show #PTchat during Home & School
Mtg School hashtag (i.e.
@TMSHawkChat) Skype P-T Conference Options
(12-13 family/staff bumper sticker)
Ronnie & Jon@RonnieBurt @ipadSammy
Ronnie: Edublogs.org
Jon: Ed Tech Teacher, Techlandia Podcast HostipadSammy.com
Student Enrichment
How are blogs used with students?
Blogging with Students!
Start with a class blog Have students leave comments Then let students make posts
on class blog Then students can earn own
blog
Student Blogging Tips
Open to all ages and abilities Can use any platform (Edublogs,
Kidblog, WordPress, etc.) Starts in March but register soon! 10 weeks of blogging activities Make connections among
classrooms Tons of support and resources
Join a Blogging Challenge!Student Blogging Challengesstudentchallenge.edublogs.org
Age restrictions Can have one class account
& approve posts Have a class hashtag Search relevant hashtags #comments4kids
Twitter with Students
http://youtu.be/3LmhYtIPUWkCheck out these first graders!
Created Boards for Students AND Parents
Organized Visually
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Pinterest Board Ideas
Current Events - for discussion Picture A Day Board - for parents and
students iPad App Board - for parents and students Project Board - to showcase student work School + Educational Videos Tech Tools To Try Conference Finds - TCEA collaborative
board
Example: Math Games
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Edmodo
Have been using Edmodo for almost four years (since 2009)
Create Groups and Forum for Students
Sharing Projects from iPod Touch Lab
Great Way To Stay In Touch Outside of School
Set Specific Rules + Guidelines For Use
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Our Edmodo Rules
Sign up in lab with group code together Let use as chat, then set rules Be Positive Ask A Question or Give A Thoughtful
Comment Try To Use Correct Grammar + Spelling There Is No Text Talk Allowed There Are No Emoticons Allowed
Edmodo
Questions & Comments?
Link to recorded webinar & slides Articles for Educators Articles & Links to share with Parents &
Students
Resources
http://Vols.pt/SM4Edu (caps matter)
Karen BantuverisFounder & CEO
@VolunteerSpot
Lisa Dabbs#ntchat, Edu Consultant
@Teachingwthsoul
Joe MazzaPrincipal, #PTChat
@Joe_Mazza
Ronnie BurtDirector Sales & Opps
@Edublogs @RonnieBurt
John SamuelsonEd Tech,
Techlandia Podcast Host@ipadsammy
FREE, Easy Parent Conference & Group Scheduling
VolunteerSpot.com
Please stay for a quick DEMO (< 5 min)
Parents Get Invited
Parents Click to Sign UpNO PASSWORDS
Choose Their Spot
Choose Their Spot
Stay Connected
