Think Different #139, Summer
July 10th -Getting ready for teaching-Fall of 2020
Just a few more resource on this Friday in July
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Using Social Media to Build a Personal Learning Network
More and more teachers are taking to Twitter and Facebook to share ideas and strategies with peers throughout the country.
During this time of social distancing, I am reminded of the power of connection. As a teacher, I used to find refuge in hallway discussions or end-of-the-day impromptu conversations where I would recap my day with my colleagues. Huddled in the hallway, we shared classroom strategies, asked for advice, and celebrated successes. These informal gatherings were opportunities for reflection that pushed my practice and pedagogy; they were learning communities that organically occurred.
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If you have not embraced Twitter or instagram or some mof the other, it is time. Don;t feel obigated to post at first, just find lits of great eduactors to follow. Ber a lurker in the beginning, there is tons to learn for yu as a teacher from other teachers. I tend to go in spurts with posting, but I do check Instagram, twitter ev ery day for atleast a little bit of time. For example I folle an adminstrator, Dr. Brad Johnson, I am not a school adminstrator, but Dr. Johnsom inspired me to think. This leads me to his website of course, so more to learn.
"Motivational/ Keynote speaking. Servant Leadership. Teacher Advocate. Author of several books including Putting Teachers First.
www.doctorbradjohnson.com"- Twitter: @EdtechksuCyndi
- Instagram: @cyndidk
- Wakelet: https://wakelet.com/@CyndiKuhn9126
Here is my actual lesson from my summer class: Social Media, PD in Your Jammies, lots of resources your a welcome to them. https://spark.adobe.com/page/YdQO7Y1ahk7mq/
How to Select Multiple Emails, Messages, Notes, Files on iPhone & iPad with Two-Finger Tap & Drag
Apple’s Mail app that comes out of the box with every iOS device is one of the few stock apps that currently support this new gesture.
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Bill Nye posts TikTok videos begging you to wear a mask
Find a Jeopardy Game on Any Subject
Do you use Google Slides
Grab this new Chrome extension from ClayCodes to instantly embed video from your front facing camera into Google Slides.
Record videos and automatically load them into the slide you are on. Use the video icon in the upper right to add video into your slide.
OK, more Bitmoji Teacher ideas
This teacher has some amazing resources and she is sharing. For example the locker above you can from this LINK make a copy and add your own personal stuff. She did all the hard work for you.
Design Your Own "About Me" Virtual Locker: "
I just have to mention it again!! WAKELET
They are doing professional development this summer, so no reason not to learn and get started. I challenge you!
- The Beginners Guide to Wakelet: New to Wakelet? You don’t want to miss this! In this webinar, you’ll learn the basics of Wakelet; how to set up your profile, create and share collections, and discover some powerful ways educators are using Wakelet in the classroom! Every Tuesday
10.00 CT, 11.00 ET, 16.00 BST14.00 CT, 15.00 ET, 20.00 BST Register Become a Wakelet Pro Surfer! The perfect way to supercharge your Wakelet skills! Learn tips and tricks you can use to get the most out Wakelet. We’ll show you useful integrations, neat features, and some great ways to use Wakelet inside and outside the classroom! Every Wednesday
11.00 CT, 12.00 ET, 17.00 BST Register- LOts more PD opportunities too, CLICK HERE
Content Creation Tools
- Explain Everything is an interactive screen casting masterpieces.
- Adobe Spark is intuitive app that lets your students create animated videos in minutes.
- Wth Canva you can create presentations, social media graphics, compelling images and much more.
- MySimpleShow is a simple online tool that empowers anyone to make professional videos.
- With Memegenerator teachers created content also be something out of the ordinary etc.
- Instagram Post
Collaborative Tools
We can now communicate with anyone, anywhere, anytime through the simple click of a button, and it is our job as educators to leverage these collaborative tools in the classroom. There are plenty of tools that can help your team collaborate throughout the week, keeping everyone informed. Here are several suggestions for the best tools.
Animation Tools
Using animated presentations in the classroom allows teachers and students to engage, explain and tell a story with impact.
Think Different Resources
Weekly resources are archived at http://www.cyndikuhn.info under Weekly Resources
Email: cyndidk@ksu.edu
Website: http://www.cyndikuhn.info
Location: Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States
Phone: 785-532-5812
Twitter: @EdtechksuCyndi