ποΈ Twitter tweets
Looking to use hashtags to their fullest? Whether you’re using your own personal hashtag like #WhatBinder or a common hashtag like #EdChat you need to know how to make the most out of your tweets.
Engaging Educators
With so many voices participating in the digital community, it can be difficult to know who to follow. If you’re looking to start growing your educator network, why you start by giving these folks a follow.
@MrBarltrop
Webmaster of WhatBinder.com and all-around good guy.
@MPascaris
Special Education educator with a focus on inclusive teaching.
@Comics_Teacher
Educator who knows that comic books make valuable teaching tools.
Twitter Chats
Twitter can often feel like you’re screaming into the void, and that nobody is listening. Twitter Chats help cut through the noise, connecting you with the people you want to know.
π What are Twitter Chats?
If you’ve never heard the term, or don’t know what tools to use to best engage with them, this is your one stop shop to everything you need to know.
https://www.agorapulse.com/social-media-lab/twitter-chats
π The Big Lists of Educational Twitter Chats
With hashtag, date, and time information, you can be sure to find an engaging conversation no matter what educational topic you’re interested in.
https://www.teachthought.com/technology/50-important-education-twitter-hashtags-with-meeting-times/
https://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/classroom-resources/education-hashtags-chatrooms/
π» Teacher Blogs
With so many educators supporting one another, it’s difficult to know where to best focus your time and effort. When you’re not browsing WhatBinder.com be sure to check out these other influential sites.
π Cult of Pedagogy
The Gold Standard in Educational Websites
CultOfPedagogy.com
π Madly Learning
Focused on Elementary Success.
MadlyLearning.com
π Toronto Teacher Mom
A Local Educator worth following.
TorontoTeacherMom.com
π MichaelPascaris.com
There is only one Michael Pascaris.
MichaelPascaris.com
π Lynda.Com
Lynda.com / LinkedIn Learning offers a number of professional courses. What many don’t know is they have an entire catalogue focused on education.
Toronto based individuals have FREE ACCESS to all the courses through the Toronto Public Library.
π Teaching with Technology
Learn how to best include technology in your classroom to maximize student success.
https://www.lynda.com/Educational-Technology-tutorials/Foundations-Teaching-Technology/360035-2.html
π Teaching Complex Topics
Learn to scaffold and chunk complex issues into manageable segments for a full and rich learning experience.
https://www.lynda.com/Higher-Education-tutorials/How-Teach-Complex-Topics/452750-2.html
π Teacher Techniques: Blended Learning
Create a blended learning environment to streamline the teaching and learning process for both teachers and students.
https://www.lynda.com/Educational-Technology-tutorials/Blended-Learning-Fundamentals/424004-2.html
π Social Media in the Classroom
Embrace technology by focusing it for educational purposes, increasing student Digital Literacy skills.
https://www.lynda.com/Education-Elearning-Classroom-Management-tutorials/Social-Media-Classroom/360034-2.html
π Common Core: Exploring K-12 Standards
Refresh your knowledge of the American Common Core Standards, while learning how to best tailor your practice to highlight the key drivers behind their creation.
https://www.lynda.com/Business-tutorials/Common-Core-Exploring-K-12-Standards/144197-2.html
π Teaching Techniques: Data Driven Instructions
For decisions to be meaningful, they must be data driven. Learn how to best focus your efforts, collect your data, and act on the results.
https://www.lynda.com/Excel-tutorials/Teaching-Fundamentals-Data-Driven-Instruction/173755-2.html
π Teaching Techniques: Project Based Learning
Through Project-Based Learning students engage with the materials, as learning is made personal and meaningful.
https://www.lynda.com/Education-Elearning-Classroom-Management-tutorials/Teaching-Fundamentals-Project-Based-Learning/364351-2.html
π Office for Educators
Better learn the tools available at your fingertips, to streamline your practice while discovering hidden tips and tricks.
https://www.lynda.com/Office-tutorials/Office-Educators/141464-2.html
π Aaron Quigley’s Videos
With a wealth of courses, Aaron’s focus on Education makes him a resource for all teachers.
https://www.lynda.com/Aaron-Quigley/1905756-1.html
π‘Want More? Have Ideas?
If there’s a topic you’re interested in, or a resource you would like to share, be sure to add it in the comments below.
Hi, Michael! Thanks for including my blog! Also, thanks for sharing info about Lynda.com. I hadnβt heard of it until now so I will definitely have to check it out.
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