Social media in the classroom has many advantages for both the teacher and the parent. As a teacher, it actually saves time. For example, you can send a quick post versus typing, printing, copying, and sending home a letter in the folder of each student. It also helps ensure these reminders are being seen and […]
Read MoreRecipe for an Awesome School #Hashtag
If your school is on social media, then you NEED a customized school hashtag. Hashtags work in Twitter, Instagram, Google, and even Facebook. The basic function of a hashtag (#), which is otherwise known as a pound or number sign, is that it makes it easy for people to find others interested in a common […]
Read More3 Summer Projects to Make Social Media a Breeze Next School Year
It is summer. You deserve a break and a chance to soak up some sunshine. But I bet you are starting to think about next year already. Those endless days, those weekends that end up devoted to try and “catch up.” Social media updates are a fun part of your job, but it still takes […]
Read MoreCollaborate and Listen
Tune in to “Create Your Clique” podcast episode 54 with host Tena Pettis and guest Andrea Gribble. Tena Pettis (2015, June 18). “Collaborate & Listen” I talk to my competition daily. In fact, we have clients that not only do some of the things we do, »»» they have the same exact target market. Yes, […]
Read MoreSocial Media at our School – Who’s Job Is It??
If your family is like mine, you probably have typical jobs around the house. I’m talking about the chores that have to get done or you’ll end up with nothing to wear or eat. How you divide duties may be based on what you like to do. My husband Bill loves to grill, so I […]
Read MoreThree Tips for Timely Progress Updates to Your Community
Seeing communities invest in the future with referendum approvals makes me SO HAPPY! In our area of Wisconsin this spring, voters approved over $60 million dollars to make changes to our schools. From renovations to additions, to energy upgrades, to one-to-one technology, to continuing education—there are so many great things happening to improve our schools. […]
Read MoreA Heartfelt Poem for my Daughter’s Teacher
It is the last day of school today. I didn’t get creative and make some special Pinterest-inspired gift for my daughter to give to her teacher. Instead, Kyra (who is in first grade), wrote a thank you note on a plain white sheet of paper with a Snickers bar taped it – because she knew […]
Read MoreWhat Parents Need to Know About the #CharlieCharlieChallenge
Remember back to when you were a kid. What did you do for fun? You probably hung out with your friends, shot some hoops, and when evening fell, did you ever try to scare one another for a good laugh? I recall a game called Ghost in the Graveyard. Sometimes a game of hide and […]
Read MoreHow to Schedule a Facebook Post
Do you wonder how some schools find time to post 3-4 times per day? If you are just getting started, posting even once per day can seem overwhelming! Well worry no more. Facebook has an easy to use feature that allows you to schedule status updates, photos and links to be posted at a future […]
Read More5 Ideas to Highlight a Great Year
School is winding down. The weather is getting nicer, the attention spans are getting shorter, and the time for social media is nearly non-existent. But you’ve had a great year – and the kids have learned & grown so much! So what can you do to integrate social media into showcasing that? Here are 5 […]
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