How do you use social media in your classroom? In this episode, we explore how our favorite social media platforms can act as inspiration for student projects. You’ll also hear how students can create graphics, write captions, and record videos related to their coursework with student projects inspired by social media!
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Tips for Student Projects
- Try a “Caption This” activity.
- Make a carousel of tips.
- Share quick info with a short video.
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Episode Resources
- TCEA Conference (Details & registration)
- Unsplash (Free High-Quality Photos)
- Edutopia (Educational Articles & Videos)
- Microsoft Flip (Video discussion tool)
- Adobe Express for Education (Free creation tools)
- Google Slides (Free Online Presentation Tool)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (Slide creation tool)
- How to Find Photos for Student Projects (Blog Post)
- 9 Favorite Google Slides Tips (Podcast Episode)
- Tech-Friendly First Day of School Activities (Blog Post)
- Setting the Stage for Using Tech in the First Weeks of School (Podcast Episode)
- A Microblogging Lesson Idea and Template You Can Customize (Blog Post)
- How Educators Can Unlock the Power of Instagram (Podcast Episode)
- Creative Challenge for the First Weeks of School (Blog Post)
- 7 Storyboard Examples You Can Use in Any Subject Area (Podcast Episode)
- Instagram Carousel tips for back-to-school & alternatives to teacher book clubs
- Quick Instagram tips for using storyboards & tech-friendly activities
- Find more quick tips & EdTech strategies on Instagram, Twitter & TikTok
