by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Social Media
Learning with Twitter is something modern teachers are seeing more and more possibilities for. Initially, the question years ago was about whether or not Twitter would perform consistently as a classroom tool. Would it allow social media to take on a life of its own,... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Social Media
Twitter can be a teacher’s best friend for a number of different reasons, not the least of which is being a tool for solid professional development. That’s why having a reference list of useful education hashtags is a good thing to keep around. This one... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Social Media
If you’re a student or a teacher you can never go amiss with a handy list of useful education apps. App technology is continuing to change the face of education with innovative new ideas all the time. This list provides you with 30 of them for your own classes... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Social Media
The image-based social Pinterest isn’t just for making pretty digital tack boards filled with DIY projects and delicious food recipes. Pinterest is a great educational tool for teachers, homeschool parents, and other educators around the world. And the best... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Social Media
Did you know it’s possible for students to use social media as a classroom research tool? Over the years social media has evolved from being a mere communication platform where people can connect with their long-time friends. It has matured into a platform where... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Social Media
Classrooms have come a long way from the days of a simple blackboard with chalk. There are a variety of digital resources that are used in a classroom, from smart boards to personal tablets for the children. Teachers can even use some social media activities to teach... ![A List of 10 Social Media Skills for Every Modern Teacher [Infographic]](https://d2wldp4wpenmih.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/social-media-spread.jpg)
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Social Media
Social media skills have an increasingly useful presence in modern classrooms. Teachers and students use them to connect and to expand learning, and they don’t have to be a distraction. In fact, they can be powerful learning tools if used properly. It begins... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Social Media
Social media teaching can be an incredibly useful educational tool. The social networks students use are conducive to so many facets of modern learning. Things like collaborative planning, data and resource sharing, and progress updates concerning group work all apply... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Social Media
It’s safe to say social networking has taken a hold of the bulk of the Internet world and is not letting go so easily. How does social media meld with our imaginings of what future learning looks like? Let’s begin by looking at the present. People of all... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Social Media
Social media will increasingly pervade the digital classrooms of today and likely those of tomorrow. Because of this, savvy teachers are pondering its implications and, most of all, its lasting effects on learning. They are also striving to find the most constructive...