Are you missing out on Twitter chats for teachers? With over 500 million tweets being sent every day, it’s no wonder Twitter is quickly becoming a favorite hangout spot for educators all over the world. Wait…what? I thought Twitter was just for the kids..or the Kardashians… A lot of people have a very misconstrued view of Twitter. While yes, there … Read More
3 Things Your Students Don’t Care About (Video)
Hi guys! Today I want to talk about something that’s been coming up a lot in my trainings, and that is the amount of things that are stressing teachers out, outside of the classroom, that really don’t have any bearing on the experience of the student. Therefore, the students probably don’t care about it, because there’s a universal truth in … Read More
How the FCC’s Vote on Net Neutrality Affects Teachers
The roll back of Net Neutrality has been all over the news recently. But what does it mean for teachers? A little background. You’ve probably been hearing a lot about the FCC’s decision to roll back previous regulations on net neutrality. With a 3-2 vote yesterday (Thursday, December 14, 2017), the Federal Communications Commission approved a proposal to remove net … Read More
#MasteryChat Recap – November 16, 2017
Did you miss #MasteryChat?? No worries, we’ve got you covered! Check out the recap below! [View the story “#MasteryChat Challenging Advanced Learners” on Storify]
21 Ways to Use Social Media in Your Classroom
Let’s be honest here, if you’re not using social media in your classroom, there’s a good chance you’re missing an opportunity to connect, engage, or inform. Working with schools and districts all over the country, we’ve noticed that no two schools think about social media the same way. Some embrace it and make it a part of their daily routines, … Read More