What i leArned from twitter and hashtags

From Dyane Smokorowski and her class, I learned how to use Skype as a resource. Imagine having Astronomers from a Major University answer questions when you teach a unit on Space, or share ideas and stories with another class in the US or across the world. It's something I hadn't thought about but will definitely be using.

I am interested in reducing the emphasis on grades and increasing the emphasis on learning. From Joy Kirr, I read a bit about how her feedback works. I think a video like the one to the left is great for the beginning of the year or as a refresher at Parent-Teacher conferences.

From Bill Ferriter, the site on the right contains videos specifically selected for kids with a myriad of subjects from the Sciences and Arts.

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#Hashtags- what can hashtags do for you?

#1 Find Graphic Aids!
Through #EdTech, I found a lot of great ideas. I love the inforgraph below by Mia MacMeekin. Follow her below:

#2 Keep up to date!
​Hastags are a great way to keep up with new releases by companies such as Google through #GoogleEDU

#3 Particpate in the Community!
Hashtags such as #edchat host a variety of twitter discussions which bring to light innovative and forward thinking ideas.