This document summarizes a local workshop hosted by Teach Mama for the #weteach community. The workshop brought educators, parents and others together both online and offline to learn, share and grow. It included introductions, a back-to-school discussion, tips for using technology tools like PicMonkey and BookBoard, and sharing of additional resources. The goal was to support participants in making the new school year better through communication and organization.

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local
workshops:
bringing the
#weteach community
together
online and offline
to learn, share, & grow
teach mama media, llc
#weteach * weteachgroup.com

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Who
we are:

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agenda:
today:
welcome
eat & introductions
back-to-school chat
5 technology tips
wrap-up
#weteach

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hosts
#weteach
Chrissy Watson
@TheOutlawMom
Allison McDonald
@NoFlashCards
Kim Vij
@EducatorsSpin
Amy Mascott
@teachmama

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Amy Mascott
teachmama.com
weteachgroup.com
amymascott.com
 a Reading Specialist, writer, former hs English teacher, &
mom of three who resides in the suburbs of DC.
 Find Amy at:
 teachmama.com
 weteachgroup.com
 @teachmama
 facebook.com/teachmama
 facebook.com/weteach
 Instagram: @teachmama1
#weteach

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first. . .
Share your name & 3 facts about YOU!
welcome!!
#weteach

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now. . .
What has been your biggest back-to-school
SUCCESS thus far? Surprises? Exciting news?
chat
#weteach

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now. . .
What are some of your back-to-school
challenges so far, as a parent and/or teacher?
chat
#weteach

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now. . .
What are your best tips for effective home-
school communication?
chat
#weteach

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now. . .
How do you
keep yourself,
your family,
and your
students
healthy during
busy school
year?
#weteach

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now. . .
How do you keep yourself, your kids, &
classroom organized?
chat
#weteach

12. + Our picks:
PicMonkey
BookBoard
VolunteerSpot
WyzAnt
SquareHub
And a few more!
5 technology
tools:
guaranteed to
make
Back-to-School
BETTER for
teachers &
parents
#weteach

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PicMonkey
picmonkey.com
#weteach

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What is it?
PicMonkey
Why will you love it?
Students: case-specific for
homework, projects
Educators: charts, newsletters,
classroom decorations,
workshops, lessons
Parents: gifts, invites, thank
you’s, graphics tool, photo
editing, home organization,
businesses
 Free online photo editor that
allows you to collage, touch
up, teeth whiten, fonts,
effects, filters, frames, stickers
& more. Photo editing made
of win.
#weteach

15. + PicMonkey
for. . .
students
#weteach From a womaninyouthministry.com

16. + PicMonkey
for. . .
parents
#weteach

17. + PicMonkey
for. . .
teachers
#weteach

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Easy to use for any reason:
#weteach

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BookBoard
bookboard.com
#weteach

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What is it?
BookBoard Why will you love it?
Like digital streaming of books
Online library
Focus on BOOKS!
Free 3 month membership for
YOU!
See video:
http://bit.ly/bookboardvid
 Designed to motivate kids to
read, Bookboard is a digital
library subscription service with
over 400 books for kids up to
age 12 to discover, unlock,
and collect. The service grows
with kids’ reading level and
interests, and reinforces
the experience of story time
with rewards that instills a love
of reading in kids by gradually
unlocking more books as they
read.
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Check your workshop swag bag for the details on how to
obtain your free 3-month subscription!

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VolunteerSpot
volunteerspot.com
#weteach

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What is it?
VolunteerSpot Why will you love it?
Free
Easy
Saves time
FREE 3 month upgrade for
YOU!
 an online tool that saves
parents, teachers and
community leaders
hundreds of hours by
simplifying the task of
signing up, scheduling
and reminding
volunteers – reducing
your busy work, boosting
participation, and
leaving you more time
to focus on what’s
important.
#weteach

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Simple Signups
Totally Mobile
NO PASSWORDS / REGISTERED ACCOUNTS
FOR PARENTS & VOLUNTEERS! #weteach

30. +Try it Now @ VolunteerSpot.com
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Save time & boost participation in
everything you organize!
SCHEDULE • SIGN UP • REMIND >> FREE & EASY!
Carnivals &
Fundraisers
Teacher Appreciation &
Potlucks
Sunday School
Book Fair
Class Helpers & Parties
Walkathons & Races
Teams
Scouts
#weteach

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WyzAnt
wyzant.com
#weteach

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What is it?
WyzAnt Why will you love it?
Parents: try it for free (one
session); 3 coupons for $20 off
a session—give to friends,
family; resources on site
Teachers: always looking for
tutors!
 WyzAnt is the leading
tutoring marketplace on the
web with 78,000+ tutors
offering private lessons in
hundreds of subjects like
math, science, test prep,
foreign languages, music,
computers and much more
#weteach

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SquareHub
squarehub.com
#weteach

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What is it?
SquareHub Why will you love it?
send private messages
and photos
coordinate activities
share with just your family
free in iTunes app store.
 SquareHub is the
private family
network that makes
coordination and
communication easy,
instant, and fun.
#weteach

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other resources
#weteach
 Target:
 https://corporate.target.com/corporate-responsibility/education
 Cartwheel: catered coupons for you
 RedCard: 5% off when you use it; 1% goes to the
school of your choice (Take Charge of Ed)
 GIVE with Target: http://tgt.biz/1dH4KD5
 1 billion to education by 2015
 field trip grants, library makeovers, & more
Bing:
•http://www.bing.com/schools
•Reward program: provide schools with tablets
•Providing skills to use tablets
•Safe environment to use tablets: ad-free searches;
filtered out adult content; privacy

36. + What do you think?
What will you
use?
How will you
share?
Let us know:
http://bit.ly/wtfallfeedback
#weteach

37. +Thank you!
Continue the
conversation:
http://bit.ly/wtfallfee
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