As I was reading some new blogs suggested by PLP, I found a Guide to Twitter K-8. Since my students don't have e-mail, they suggested setting up a classroom account. Well, that sounded good at first, but then I wondered who would the class follow and how would they find out who to follow. I really want to be part of Twitter, but I don't see how it will help the students in a Lower School or me. Help!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
PLP pre-game
I have been trying to get into blogging and twitter for about a year without much success, and I'm hoping PLP (Powerful Learning Practice) will help me see the value of blogging and tweeting. I have a twitter account, but anyone I want to follow on Twitter, I've already subscribed to their blog. I find it hard to find new people to follow on Twitter because people have different twitter names, so it seems useless. I only follow a few people, and the most I get in 140 characters is a website to visit which I already knew about from the person's blog. I work with pre-K to 5th grade students and I don't see using Twitter in a Lower School. Help me see the benefits of Twitter!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Off and Running
I haven't written for awhile, but it's September, and I'm enthused and energized about the new school year! I guess I feel that way most years, but this year even more so. Friends School of Baltimore is in the midst of a great deal of change, and it's exciting to be part of it.
Everyone has been asked to try one innovation in their class this year. I talked to a small group who wanted to learn more about Twitter and build a learning network, another teacher wants to work on a 2nd grade wiki for a social studies unit, someone else is spearheading a collaborative story based on our school theme of "Reflection, Resilience, and Renewal" using Storybird. This will involve students in pre-primary through 5th grade. The ideas just kept coming. It was amazing to see so many teachers willing to move out of their comfort zone and take risks.
Then someone asked me what I was planning, and I had to admit that I hadn't even thought about me. I was thinking of ideas for other people and thinking about how the tech team can support the Lower School faculty. Then I remembered that I'm participating in Powerful Learning Practice (PLP) which provides virtual professional development throughout the school year. I'm not sure how much time this will take, but I'm enthused, anxious, and a bit nervous. I need to stay sane and balanced! (Fat chance)
So I'm off and running for another year! I'm committed to write about where the PLP takes me, the innovation at Friends, and any other new things I learn this year.
Everyone has been asked to try one innovation in their class this year. I talked to a small group who wanted to learn more about Twitter and build a learning network, another teacher wants to work on a 2nd grade wiki for a social studies unit, someone else is spearheading a collaborative story based on our school theme of "Reflection, Resilience, and Renewal" using Storybird. This will involve students in pre-primary through 5th grade. The ideas just kept coming. It was amazing to see so many teachers willing to move out of their comfort zone and take risks.
Then someone asked me what I was planning, and I had to admit that I hadn't even thought about me. I was thinking of ideas for other people and thinking about how the tech team can support the Lower School faculty. Then I remembered that I'm participating in Powerful Learning Practice (PLP) which provides virtual professional development throughout the school year. I'm not sure how much time this will take, but I'm enthused, anxious, and a bit nervous. I need to stay sane and balanced! (Fat chance)
So I'm off and running for another year! I'm committed to write about where the PLP takes me, the innovation at Friends, and any other new things I learn this year.
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