Mr. Ross' Blog: 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.