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Here we are! It's finally summer! I am enjoying the relaxation and sun - I hope you are too!
This summer, try experimenting with new technology. The first step is to be willing to try new things, outside your comfort zone. And . . . try it today, rather than some other time.
I recommend joining Twitter if you haven't already, and then committing to check it 2-3 times per week for the summer.
What Twitter will do for you:
* Show you innovative things other teachers are doing, with technology and otherwise
* Give a glimpse into a great way to communicate with parents and the community
* Connect you with other educators in our district and other districts
What Twitter could do for your classroom:
* 50 Great ideas for PreK-12 here.
* Ideas for primary grades here.
How to Sign Up:
* Use your school email or a brand new, dedicated gmail account and consider this your professional account. Use it only for professional purposes. On Twitter, you will find many people using the one account for both professional and personal purposes, but this is not recommended.
* Click here for detailed instructions on how to get started.
* Choose at least 5 people to follow (keeping in mind this is your professional Twitter account)
* When you feel the inevitable feeling of "I completely don't get it" as you begin exploring, commit to checking Twitter 2-3 times per week for several weeks until you get the feel for it. Just click stuff and try things. This is the best way to learn!
Choose at Least 5 to Follow:
From our District:
From Elsewhere:
(Maple Lake Library)
(Maple Lake Lakers Baseball)
(HLWW High School)
(HLWW High School Principal)
(HLWW Humphrey Elementary)
(HLWW Winsted Elementary)
(a 1st grade teacher at Montrose Elementary)
(John Swett Elementary in CA, which has all teachers on Twitter)
(Principal of John Swett Elementary)
(Superintendent of Farmington Schools)
(7th Grade teacher and founder of The Global Read Aloud)
(Kindergarten teacher and leader in technology)
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