Being a librarian isn’t like it used to be. If you’re expecting, to read aloud to each class and then let them check out books, you need to look again, because librarians do so much more. Librarians must be tech savvy, or at least willing to learn how to use it. Our students are digital natives.Technology is ever changing and some teachers could learn from the students. In today's world, students are used to being constantly and instantly connected. It is necessary to learn the various tools and technologies available to keep students engaged.
Instagram is one of the ways we can
connect to others. Instagram is an app for sharing photos and videos from your
smartphone. It’s quick, and easy to use, which appeals to students. Here are a
few examples of how to use Instagram in the classroom:
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Showcasing student work
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Featuring a student of the week
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Imagine your favorite character
(what would they say?)
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Study a famous person in history and
share information using instagram
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Capture class memories (field trips,
awards etc)
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Book Recommendations
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Share the steps involved in a
science experiment
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My first Instagram picture:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTS88RtAfAg/
Flipagram is a sharing app that
allows one to share a story with your photos to make short movies and videos.
This app provides students with opportunities to create projects and
activities. Here are a few examples of ways you can use Flipagram in the classroom:
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Record children’s oral reading-use
as an assessment
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Record special events-field trips,
awards
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Students can demonstrate what they
have learned about a topic
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What are you reading? Each student
takes a picture with the book they are reading, then create a video. They will
love seeing themselves in the movie.
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Keep parents involved about what
goes on in the classroom
Check out my very first flipagram: https://flipagram.com/f/17ijP91FlDF
This is my favorite- I’m addicted!!!
A screencast allows one to create a
digital recording with audio narration of a computer screen explaining
something in a step by step process. A screencast allows one to create a clear
and organized explanation on a topic. This is a great tool to explain various
tools and technologies to students. Some examples to use screencast in the classroom:
- Record procedures and answer common questions.
- Give students audio-visual feedback (the next best thing to a 1:1 conversation).
- Record lessons that students can access anytime, anywhere.
- Make a video to help your substitute teacher if you must miss class.
And my screencast:
http://www.familyreading.org/great-ideas/bookmarks-to-download/10-great-reasons-to-read/
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