Social Media can be an important tool for educators. It is where we can get/give advice and encouragement as well as resources and ideas.
1. Twitter
https://twitter.com/ConsciousD
Conscious Discipline - I chose to follow CD because I went to a professional development this past summer given by Dr. Becky Bailey, the author of CD. It was a phenomenal experience where I learned a lot about myself as an educator.
Conscious Discipline empowers adults to create safe, connected, problem-solving schools and homes. This twitter allows you to follow them for implementation ideas and resources. Videos, tips, and/or resources are posted daily to give classroom teachers what they need to create a safe environment for their students. My favorite thing is to see the videos of other educators and how they use CD in their classrooms. It is an inspiration and encouragement to know we are not alone.
2. Twitter
https://twitter.com/PBLWorks
Project Based Learning - I chose to follow PBL because I teach at a project based learning school where we focus on students mastering the standards in ways that best benefits their needs.
What I really love about this twitter is that I can watch videos that help me implement PBL into my classroom. There are videos that show projects from start to finish so a teacher can see what it looks like from beginning to end. Projects can be scary to teachers as they seem to involve into chaos at times. This is because kids are up, moving around and noisy. However, this account gives us daily advice of implementation, ideas, and encouragement from other educators. It has changed my mindset on PBL and I love to watch my students explore and create. This is a great learning tool for all educators on the basics of PBL.
3. Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/joyinteaching/
Joy in Teaching - As an educator, there are many times I feel burned out and defeated. I found this facebook page a while back, and it is such an inspiration. I often share what I read as I feel it could as well benefit others. It is a daily reminder of why I love to teach. The author used research based material within her posts/blog to encourage teachers. She gives tips and advice to stay organized, focused, and not burnout. She is an author and provides PD courses, Professional Development, and resources.
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