Information on 3 tech tools that can be used to create news letters

1. NEWSLETTER 2.0:
- TACKK
- MICROSOFT SWAY
- SMORE
Regan Sigourney, Natalie Slick, and
Faith Menefee
Teacher Tech Thursday

2. TACKK
What is it?
A tool that makes creating and designing simple ways to
present and share information fun and easy
Presents info in a newsletter format but can be designed and
modified to the liking of the creator
Social Media
Combination of Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and a blog
https://tackk.com/education

3. HOW CAN IT BE USED IN THE
CLASSROOM?
Students can create Tackks for projects on certain lessons
Can allow parents to monitor or see classroom activities
Connect with other educators and find different ideas
Can even be incorporated into teacher lesson presentations

4. MICROSOFT SWAY
What is it?
A great tool to use to create interactive presentations, reports,
personal stories, etc.
More of a “create and display” tool rather than a social media
platform
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcg6DGO9hpI&list=PLXPr7
gfUMmKyE22-YpbgcDfr2SXEO7-qX&index=1

5. HOW CAN IT BE USED IN THE
CLASSROOM?
Can aid students in creating projects and presentations
Teachers can incorporate it into presenting their lessons
Teachers can use it to create newsletters to inform parents and
students of upcoming class activities

6. SMORE
What is it?
An easy to use tools that makes designing newsletters and
flyers fun
“Create and display” tool
Could be considered similar to a blogging site
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJeS0KBlFug

7. HOW CAN IT BE USED IN THE
CLASSROOM?
Used to display class instruction
Students can use it for projects and assignments
Could be used to create informational flyers to
inform parents

8. NOW YOU CAN
CREATE YOUR OWN!