Posts Tagged: social media

TikTok Template for the Classroom – Perfect for Any Subject Area

TikTok Template for the Classroom – Perfect for Any Subject Area

TikTok Template Students can now make a TikTok profile for historical figures, book characters, landforms, math functions, and more just by replacing the placeholder images and text on this template. Directions are located on both sides of each slide and can be deleted when finished. Copy the Google Slides TikTok Template Other Templates You Might… Read more

Don’t Flip Out About Flipping Your Classroom – SC EBS 2014

Don’t Flip Out About Flipping Your Classroom – SC EBS 2014

Resources and links from my presentation at SC Education and Business Summit 2014   Aaron Sams on the Flipped Classroom Content  Visual Tutorials for Creating Instructional Videos PowerPoint Keynote Jing Screencast-O-Matic Explain Everything (iPad) *Learn more about Jing and Screencast-O-Matic.  Link to the document camera I used during my presentation: IPEVO iZiggi-HD Screencasting Software Jing… Read more

Vine – Make Six-Second Educational Videos

Vine – Make Six-Second Educational Videos

Vine – Make Six-Second Educational Videos Vine.Co Vine is a free mobile app that allows users to make six-second videos that they can then share via Twitter, Facebook, or sharing a link.  Last spring I noticed students becoming increasingly interested in making funny social videos with Vine and began to wonder if it had any educational value. So, what… Read more

Fake Tweet Builder

Fake Tweet Builder

Note: This site appeared to be no longer active as of Summer 2016. Check out Simitator instead.   Fake Tweet Builder http://faketweetbuilder.com/ Give your students a fun and creative chance to create fake Twitter conversations by historical figures, book characters, politicians, authors… The interface is incredibly easy to use, and allows you to add custom avatars, background colors and… Read more

Twitter in the Classroom – A White Paper

Twitter in the Classroom – A White Paper

Overview: As teachers look for more ways to gain and sustain the attention of learners , many educators complain that they are in constant competition with cell phones, texting, and social media. Even the most restrictive of personal electronic device policies doesn’t seem to prevent students from accessing social media at school. This white paper looks at the potential for using cellphones, texting, and social media as teens… Read more

Twitter for Teachers

Twitter for Teachers

“Twitter is one of my best professional development tools!”  That statement generated the most questions as I spoke with several educators and administrators at a recent conference about the best ways to stay current in the ever-changing world of Ed Tech.  It really is my Personal Learning Network (PLN).  The USC Rossier School of Education… Read more