Monday, March 4, 2013

Social Media Resources

These are the top sellers for social media info from Amazon.Com I hope you find them helpful.

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Why teachers should use social media.

Engagement.
  • I become motivated by sharing my ideas and classroom activities with parents, students, coworkers, family and friends. I can take pride in what I do. I work toward making excellent lessons and activities I am proud to share.
  • Parents can see what their students do, question and connect with the class on their time in their own way.
  • Students can share what they are proud of.
  • Classroom para educators can take ownership and pride in their professions.
  • Fellow teachers can learn from me, and I them.
Everyone under 40 and most over 40 use social media.
  • Both school aged students and their parents are using technology as an integral method to communicate and interact with the world.


A scan of this QR code with a barcode reader on your smartphone or tablet will take you to my facebook page.

  • The social media sites that I share as Mr. Ross' Class are:
  • Facebook Mr. Ross' Class  Daily and upcoming classroom activities, requests for support and comments
  • Twitter @MrRossClass Resources used in the classroom and web links, tech and teaching tips and insights.
  • Instagram
  • YouTube MrRossClass Classroom activity and Special education videos.
  • Blogger Mr. Ross' Blog  (this blog) Notes and resources from my professional life
  • Flickr MrRossClass All class uploaded pictures and videos.
  • Web page: MrRossClass.Com a landing page for Mr. Ross Class Online presence.
Please understand that all of these areas (links, sites, pages) are just beginning and evolving.  I hope, however you get an idea of my approach to social media.

Take Care have a wonderful day.
Martin

Friday, March 1, 2013

Great Day

Hi,
What a wonderful day I had as a teacher.  Here is why:
1. The students were engaged.  Two activities made this happen.  We had the library mascot and a member of the district visit our classroom read Dr.Seuss to promote literacy and encourage reading.  In the afternoon we had an outing to a local unique landmark/eatery.  These experiences were novel and exciting for my students with disabilities.
2. The staff had fun, seemed proud of their work, and I had fun relating with them.  Bad attitudes are contagious, but so are positive attitudes.  Today people were feeling pretty darn positive.
3. I am proud of the growth I have seen in both students and staff. I believe our staff team has made that happen.  That makes me happy.
4.  I feel more comfortable in my role as teacher and as an advocate for my students.  I believe I can make a difference.
Today I am proud of my career.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Martin
See my Facebook page Mr. Ross' Class