Spreiter, J. (2015, February 5).Schools Going Social.” Retrieved from http://www.weau.com EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU)– Teachers and students are spending less time at the chalkboard and more time on social media. By breaking down walls and raising spirits, schools are going social. Andrea North is a social media expert. She started her business, #SocialSchool4EDU, after she saw […]
Read More7 Ways to Turn Students into Reporters
Don’t have time for social media? You have hundreds of “reporters” in your school. They are called students! Here are 7 Ways to get them involved in telling your story (inside and outside of the classroom). 1. Develop a customized hashtag (#GoCrickets or #LakerPride) and encourage your students to use it in their social media […]
Read MoreRising Concerns for Kids Using Apps Like Yik Yak
Spreiter, J. (2014, December 12). Rising concern for kids’ use on apps, like “Yik Yak.” Retrieved from http://www.weau.com EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) — One of the biggest criticisms of social media sites and applications is their ability to feed cyber-bullying. Experts say kids download apps, like Yik Yak, without their parents even knowing, and then some […]
Read MoreSocial Media Workshops
Last week I got the chance to conduct my first social media workshop for teachers. So much fun – 10 different school districts, 13 attendees, tons of great questions and ideas, but most of all a great learning opportunity for me! I’ve learned so much in my 1300 plus posts that I’ve done for schools […]
Read MoreAre You Telling Your School’s Story?
If you had to name just one physical location in your community as the hub – the place where there is constant activity, and where people young and old come together – where would that be? My guess is in most cases, you would say the school! With daily educational classes, weekly athletic events, and […]
Read MoreSpreading Kindness Online
Brown, C. (2014, November 26). Follow This: New Auburn Positive About Social Media. Retrieved from http://www.chippewa.com Andrea North of New Auburn is trying to change the way people think about and use social media. “There’s a lot of negativity out there,” she said. Unfortunately, that negativity can spread very fast. From cyberbullying to violent videos, […]
Read MoreTechnology, the New Face of Education in a Digital World
Last week, I was lucky enough to find myself back in a 7th grade English classroom at Chippewa Falls Middle School in north central Wisconsin. Yes, I said lucky! I have a confession to make. I loved school. I loved elementary, junior high, high school, undergrad, and graduate school. I was as competitive in school […]
Read More5 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe and Kind Online
You’re a busy mom with a growing list of responsibilities. Is it really your job to teach your kids about online citizenship and safety? Aren’t the schools doing that already? Today, most children start using the Internet by age 3. Yes, that’s right! If you allow your children access to your smartphone or tablet, they […]
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