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 Wabisabi Learning | Social Media
Social networks are a major part of most students’ lives. They have great capacity as learning tools if used properly. When integrating social media activities with project-based learning, students become more engaged in solving problems. It makes perfect sense that... 
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... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Media Fluency
Media literacy has become a more important consideration in our children’s futures than ever. Educators must be familiar with media’s role in our changing world. It’s here to stay as a main component of how society shares information across a vast... 
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 | Professional Learning
You might be a teacher in need of support, or a leader looking at transforming professional learning at your school. On the other hand, you might just be looking to refresh and enhance your PD options. If this sounds like you, it may be time to look at some digital... 
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... ![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 | Creativity Fluency
Teachers are always inspiring students somehow. They use encouragement, trust, and belief among other things. It happens even when they don’t realize it. It’s always nice to have some help, though. To that end, we’ve sourced out some great empowering... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Professional Learning
A professional learning network involves making connections and building relationships with other educators in your community and around the world for sharing ideas, resources, and voicing educational concerns. When you have your own PLN, you are in touch with other...