Japan Society - Technology and Social Media in the Classroom, November 2011

• Every educator will create a viable social media based lesson concept
• Educators will learn about the basics and learn cutting-edge website technology

Part I: Content & Technology

Basics of using social media to connect classrooms

• Mix the media
• Content is key
• Short increments are more valuable than long increments
• Small steps are less overwhelming
• Always keep the goals realistic
• Very clear expectations and clear instructions

Technical Resources

• Del.icio.us
• Visual.ly
• Blogger
• Adobe Photoshop
• Word Press
• Adobe Digital Kids Club
• Instagram

Art & Design Resources

• Drawn
• Brainpickings
• Jpeg magazine
• Inside Out Project
• Arrested Motion
• Sugar Frosted Goodness

Japanese Resources

• Japan Society
• About Japan
• Tokyo Bling
• Photo Japan

Motivational Resources

• RSA Animate
• TED
• Dan Pink
• November Learning
• 826nyc
• Bembo's Zoo

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