Teaching and TechnologyStudent Teaching Seminar

Teaching and TechnologyNew Secondary Education Technology Component Student Teaching Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativityDesign and develop digital-age learning experiencesModel digital-age work and learningPromote and model digital citizenship and responsibilityEngage in professional growth and leadership

Teaching and Technology“Effective teachers model and apply theNETS•S as they design, implement, and assess learning experiences to engage students and improve learning; enrich professional practice; and provide positive models for students, colleagues, and the community.”--National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS•S)

Teaching and TechnologyNETS•S 5.0Engage in professional growth and leadershipLearning Outcomes:Examine methods of collaborative communication through a social networking tool (Twitter)Recommend ways to use Twitter for professional growth

Teaching and Technology A BWhich cartoon captures how you feel about using Twitter and why?

Picture C Which cartoon captures how you feel about using Twitter and why?

Teaching and TechnologyTrue or False?Twitter is a way to send quick updates to anyone following you.Twitter is a micro-blogging tool.People who use Twitter just want to know other people’s business.Twitter provides a wide array of networking opportunities.

Teaching and TechnologyTwitter – A social networking and blog service“…in March 2009 Nielsen Online reported that Twitter has now surpassed Facebook to become the fastest-growing social networking site—ever.” (Mansfield, < http://www.universitybusiness.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=1285&p=2>)

Teaching and TechnologyTweeple– A person new to TwitterTwitter Basics Small bytes of information (140 characters per line)Originally used for quick updatesEvolved into micro-blogging toolNetwork of continuous information at one’s disposalAccesses information from multiple

Teaching and TechnologyTweet – A message you send on TwitterTwitter Startup Twitter is freeYou can have multiple accountsGet a screen name and passwordAdjust settingsReady to go

Teaching and TechnologyTweeter – A person who uses TwitterTwitter EtiquetteBe professional, be positive, be nice (or you have mistweets)Tweet about 3-6 a day, (excessive posting is tweeterrhea)Manage “follows”Track important updates – Click on the star on the top left side to highlight the tweet

Teaching and TechnologyReporTweeters– A person who post news tweets linked to a blogTwitter Usage TipsProvide updatesExchange ideasGive interesting websites, events, books, articles, etc.Seek suggestions or teaching strategiesPick a topic and solicit opinionsLink to your blog with tiny URLsReport live about a field trip or workshop

Teaching and TechnologyTwoosh– a 140 character tweetTwitter Techniques

Teaching and TechnologyIdea ExchangeGreat day today…Used carousel in sm room by passing chart paper…markers in bins per grp…7 min then change…Focused conversation Check out Jim Burke http://jimburke.typepad.com/

Teaching and TechnologyRetweet: RT @RT@ drjparon Used carousel in sm room by passing chart paperEdutopiaRT @linkstoliteracy: RT @ShiftParadigm: Nifty idea! New York school children take a Google lit trip http://bit.ly/I5cG0#edtech#edutopia (Edutopia 8/6/09 4:49 p.m.)

Teaching and TechnologyTwitter StreamRT@ drjparon Used carousel in sm room by passing chart paperSee Greece Central School District for more engaged learning …Literacy ideas…Added new strategies for study skillsNew ELA strategies http://web001.greece.k12.ny.us/academics.cfm?subpage=930

Teaching and TechnologyHashtagsCategorization for live tweets on a function#ST8609 First session on discipline, good overview tips…#ST8609 Online resources 4Twitter…Resource info on PBwiki

Teaching and TechnologyTwibesA twibeis a group of people with a common interest.There are many Education twibes. http://www.twibes.com/category/education

Teaching and TechnologyTweettlnLet’s meet on Friday @4 for coffee to celebrate the first week of student teaching

Teaching and TechnologyHow will you use Twitter as a tool for professional growth?

Teaching and TechnologyResourcesText Messaging Abbreviations.http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/textmessageabbreviations.aspTwitter Words. http://www.slideshare.net/aspoeth/twitter-words-presentationTwitter Facts and All Available Tools. http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/twitter-facts-and-all-available-tools/