How can I use Twitter in the classroom?

In my classroom I can use twitter by using it for a place where I can get feedback from students. I can also use it by putting upcoming events, schedules, or upcoming assignments for those students that like to jump ahead.

Using social media as a student and teacher

I would use social media as a student by searching for certain problems I have in a class. Maybe I need help with math, so I can search for certain things on twitter for math that could help me. I could also tweet out to other students, to see if they could help me with my problems. As a teacher I would post certain things that are optional for students. Such as bonus problems on twitter or facebook. Possibly use it as a place for students to send me messages about how class is going for them. I would also post motivational things for students to look at, to keep them motivated about school.

Poll Everywhere

I will use poll everywhere in a few different ways. One way I will use it many different ways. One way I will use it is by using it for check for understanding. I will also use it for exit tickets.

Light Bulb Moment

A light Bulb moment I saw in my classroom was last year at Elliot Elementary. I was teaching prime and composite numbers. I first wrote the numbers 1-20 on the board and went over each number and aligned them in each category. I then wrote multiplication problems under each number. The students then began to say "ohhh prime numbers only have multiplication problem under that category." I then handed out a chart and had them write the composite numbers in green and the prime numbers in green. I finally had them write multiplication examples under each number and they really seemed to grasp the concept.

How I can use QR codes in classroom

In my classroom I will use the QR codes by using it as an exit ticket. I will then have students return there answers the next day.

Brainstorm

For my 20% project I have thought of a few different things to do. One idea I have would be to blog or doing something with the wrestling team that I coach. Possible idea's maybe making an end of the year video, making a stat sheet, results, etc.

Another possible idea is something to do with my practicum class. I may post possible lesson plan ideas, write about improvements I see in students, record how I am doing as a teacher. Along with that I might do somethings to improve my portfolio. I want to do something that will not only benefit me in this class but also in other places as well.