Tuesday Tidbit
Social Media in Education
Twitter in the Classroom
Twitter is taking the education network by storm! Students and teachers from around the globe are using it to network, find resources, and more! Twitter is the best place for up-to-date, professional development that you can read while sitting at home. By following a few of the right people in your field, you will be exposed to the latest trends and techniques being discussed. Teachers and principals are using Twitter to highlight what is going on their classrooms, schools, and libraries. Want to know more about a specific subject? I bet there is a hashtag for that. Want to know more about a tech tool? I know there is a chat for that. The possibilities are endless with Twitter.
Students are using Twitter to find resources and share with their peers, follow a specific hashtag for learning, connect with other classrooms, and more!!! Download the app today and start connecting with other educators and classrooms around the world!
Google Apps for Common Core
Have you heard about the new Apps for Common Core app? It is one app that gives you quick access to other apps that meet the Common Core standards for K-12 in both math and language. Download it today!