3. Presenter
• Manager of Web Services and Social Media
• Teach GEN 102, Foundations of Learning
• Graphic Designer
• Gateway Grad/Now Grad Student
• Blogger: www.edugeekgirlblog.blogspot.com
4. Agenda
• What Are The Tools?
• Why Should I Use These Tools
• How Others Are Using These Tools
• How Do I Use Them? (Hands On Activities)
• Conclusion and Survey
7. Pinterest
Connecting people all over
the world based on shared
tastes and interests.
Millions of new pins added
every week.
Virtual Pin Board
8. Stumble Upon
Easily discover new stuff on
the Web.
Tell them your interests
Tell them whether you “Like”
or “Dislike” their
recommendations
9. Google Reader
Google Reader is a feed
reader.
It allows you to subscribe to
RSS feeds.
You can manage feeds, label
them, and even share your
feed collection with others.
12. Professional Development
Connect with Others:
Swap Lesson Plans
Collaborate with other teachers and educators
Share what you’re doing in the classroom
Look for new and innovative teaching methods
Stay on top of trends
Find best practices
13. Professional Development
Find Valuable Resources:
Collect ideas for virtual field trips
Find loads of printables
Get ideas on how to make learning more hands-on
Find materials by appropriate age
Find out about great reads
Look for Lesson plans
Find Technology tutorials
14. Professional Development
Share Resources:
Share what you’re doing in the classroom
Promote your own work or blog
Share with co-workers
Share on facebook
Get advice about grants, lesson plans, programs etc.
32. SURVEY QUESTION:
For example: More Pinterest, Social Media (i.e. Facebook, Linked In,
Future Tools, How to use Technology for Professional Development, Gaming,
etc.
