3. Please note:
Any student online presence needs
to be explained to parents so they
are informed and permission to use
cloud computing is granted.
We need to have informed
consent.
http://www.oipc.bc.ca/about/legislation.aspx
4. Why Twitter?
FREE, DAILY Professional Development
Allows you to make connections with
educators (not just teachers!) all over the
world
Convenient and ready when and if you are
5. Engage in conversations
Include a photo and a bio so people get to know you. NO EGG!
Don’t just lurk, contribute and build your PLN!
7. What are your thoughts on
twitter?
Do you follow any twitter
chats?
#kinderchat (Mon. 6pm)
#bcedchat (Sun. 7pm)
#cdnedchat (Mon. 5pm)
www.cybraryman.com
8.
9. Twitter in the Classroom
Connects students around the world
Introduces other cultures and traditions
Allows students to see similarities and differences
between themselves and other international
students
Leads into #skypeplay and other ways to connect
14. Why Blog?
Blogging makes your learning visible
Allows others to see your thinking
Helps you consolidate and articulate your ideas
Sparks conversation through the comments
18. Showing Our Learning
A “window” into our classroom
Documents our learning
Communicates with parents and other classes
Students take ownership of “their” space on the
web
19. Static Pages
-contain all classroom
information you want
available all the time
-very handy when new
students arrive or if
parents need reminders
of routines and
important info
20. Updates for Parents
-a way of showing what
is going on in the
classroom and
providing a way to have
learning visible
-emailed directly to
them
26. Sharing with a Meaningful Audience
Student writing goes to a wider audience than just
inside the classroom
Creates opportunity for feedback and conversation
Brings the parents “into” their child’s learning and helps
with conversations at home about their school
experience
