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Communication is evolving almost daily through the use of technology. Video calls, social media, and Twitter allow people to communicate in ways that were not even possible a few years ago. Websites and apps continue to create new pathways to communicate within a classroom.
Podcasting
Podcasting
Get your students creating instead of consuming. People are more than ever consuming media but very few of us create our own. Getting your students to create content rather than consume it is a career readiness skill. The process teaches them a variety of tech and interpersonal skills such as video editing, audio production, art, marketing, and storytelling.
Visit the Audio Recording and Editing Sound for Podcasting page to learn more.
Social Media
Social Media
Facebook is an online social networking website where people can create profiles, share information, and respond to the information posted by others.
Instagram is photo-sharing app and website service that allows users to share pictures and videos both publicly or privately.
Twitter is another social networking tool that is a great way to share out with parents and colleagues the amazing teaching and learning going on in your classroom. Many ESM schools, teachers and clubs use Twitter to share out amazing happenings, so make sure to follow them!! Twitter is also a great tool to build your Professional Learning Network (PLN). You never have to post a single tweet to benefit from Twitter.
Teacher to Student and/or Parent
Teacher to Student and/or Parent
ParentSquare is an excellent tool to bridge the gap from school to home! Parents appreciate getting the inside look at what is going on in their student's classroom in forms of pictures, newsletters, reminders, and private messaging capability. ParentSquare makes parent/teacher communication incredibly seamless and efficient!
Learn more about Parent Square for Teachers and Parents by clicking HERE.
Seesaw is website/app that allows teachers and students to post work, share it with parents and classmates, and receive comments. It is a great way to open up your classroom to parents. Parents can choose to receive a text notifications when something new has been posted to their child's SeeSaw journal.
Video Conferencing
Video Conferencing
Google Meet Google Meet is a video conferencing app that integrates with Google Classroom, Gmail and Google Calendar. Meet lists all participants and has a grid view feature. It provides a "join" button for users to connect to the meeting and has options to mute and turn off the video during the meeting. Host and participants can share screens. Host can set up breakout rooms for smaller group discussions/work
Zoom is a very user friendly video conferencing tool. Schedule your meeting and invite your participants using the link Zoom creates for you. Copy and paste the invite to your Google Classroom or email or invite via Google Calendar.
Web Journals aka Blogs
Web Journals aka Blogs
Blogger is a Google app and website that allows users to create their own blogs for whatever topic needs blogging!
Edublog is a FREE blogging platform designed for schools and students. It's a great place for students to start blogging. Edublog has a nice set of student management tools for teachers.
Web Page Design Tools
Web Page Design Tools
Having students design their own websites is a great way to have them showcase their knowledge and hone in on the 4C's (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Creativity).
Google Sites is a super simple website development tool by Google. Their simple Insert toolbar with different layout options make adding text, images, buttons, Google Files, videos, and more a breeze. Check out the Google Sites page on the ESM Tech Hub for additional information and resources.
Weebly is perfect for creating classroom websites, student e-portfolios, and websites for assigned projects. Their drag & drop website editor is stunningly simple to use, and appropriate for use with students of all ages. Weebly enables your students to express themselves creatively using a variety of multimedia features, all within a protected environment that you control. Weebly was named one of TIME's 50 Best Websites of the year.
Wix Start from scratch or choose from over 500 designer-made templates to make your own website. With the world’s most innovative drag and drop website builder, you can customize or change anything. Make your site come to life with video backgrounds, scroll effects, and animation. With the Wix Editor, you can create your own professional website that looks stunning.
Need More? Check out the links below!
Need More? Check out the links below!
Google Hangouts and Meet
Google Hangouts and Meet
Google Meet and Google Classroom Integration Tutorial
Google Hangouts and Google Meet Guide for Teachers and Students (video)
Zoom
Zoom
Important Tips for Using Zoom (.doc)
Using Zoom with Your Students (video)
Bringing Zoom into Your Classroom
Zoom Tips for Educators (this one is great!)
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