3. #hashtag
“A hashtag is a type of label or
metadata tag used on social
network and microblogging services
which makes it easier for users to
find messages with a specific theme
or content.”
Wikipedia
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5. Before we get started...
Post to your platform of choice:
“I’m ready to harness the hashtag”
#LHRICBirch
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6. “_________ give students an unfair
advantage. Therefore, students who used
_________ to analyze data or create
displays will be eliminated from the
science fair.”
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7. “Computers give students an unfair
advantage. Therefore, students who used
computers to analyze data or create
displays will be eliminated from the
science fair.”
- sci-ence fair judge in Apple Class-room of Tomor-row chron-i-cles, 1988
http://1to1schools.net/2012/06/ballpoint-pens-the-ruin-of-education-in-our-country/ via http://www.amazon.
com/Rethinking-Education-Age-Technology-Education-Connections/dp/0807750026
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8. The point?
What we fear today, we embrace
tomorrow. Lets get ahead of the curve...
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9. #purpose
“... easier for users to find
messages with a specific
theme or content….”
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13. Social media is
◦ no longer solely “social”
◦ no longer solely “media”
◦ not a threat
◦ not inherently negative
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14. Social media is
◦ voice
◦ access
◦ information
◦ curated
◦ trusted
your* voice to the world
*students. teachers, parents, communities...
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15. Social media is #standard
Teach good
citizenship by being
a good citizen
Modeling positive
use promotes
positive use
Danielson
1a, 2b, 3b, 3d, 4a, 4c,
4d, 4e, 4f
Library/Media Specialists
CCSS
W.5.1, W.5.2, W.5.4, W.
5.5, W.5.6, W.5.10, SL.
5.1, SL.5.2, SL.5.5, L.5.1-
6
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16. Harness the #hashtag
Use the power of social media to put your
schools, classrooms, and students on the
world stage as positive examples of
creativity & collaboration
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17. The educational imperative
Social media is your school’s voice. It is
your calling card. It is your best foot
forward. It is your bulletin board for the
world...
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19. Related articles
◦ Fear is not an option when it comes to social media in
schools
◦ Twitter @HeathcoteSchool - embracing social media &
addressing concerns
◦ Don’t blame social media if students are distracted
◦ Why tweet in Kindergarten? Ask @mariacamastro
◦ We tweet @PS10Brooklyn. A Lot
◦ Social media in our K-5 school
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20. #education
◦ Popular edu hashtags via November
Learning
◦ Educational hashtags via Cybraryman
◦ Complete Guide to Hashtags for
Education via Teachthought
◦ Hashtags, Twitter Chats & TweetDeck
for Education via TheEduBlogger
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21. Contact
Chris Casal
◦ @mr_casal & @HeathcoteTech
◦ about.me/mrcasal
◦ slideshare.net/mr_casal
◦ thecasalos.blogspot.com
◦ graphite.org/users/mrcasal
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