"Our students young or old are connected to information in diverse technological ways, and with our focus as educators are continuously on forming strong relationships with and between our students, parents, and fellow staff members, it is vital that educators consider new platforms of communication. There are other avenues beyond e-mail and parent phone contact, and perhaps these formats are no longer the tools educators can rely on to be the most engaging tool of communication."

 

 

Twitter:

"The ways that individuals can connect via Twitter offer teachers unique opportunities to link students with real-time information and diverse ideological perspectives." - Wayne Journell 2013

• This year I have focused my twitter account not only on personal interest but for professional development opportunities. 

 

Weebly:

• I have truely enjoyed using weebly this year. I find it creates a stronger home and school relationship; both my parents and students benefit from having a class website. It is my hope my weebly continues to grow and allows for more opportunity for creating a flipped classroom. 

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Blogging:

• I don't think students are ever to young to begin blogging. I enjoy watching my students growing in the blogging process. I put a strong focus on critcal thinking skills in relation to Social Studies in particular.