Have you ever wondered how social media can amplify your classroom’s story to a wider audience? Social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook provide powerful tools for teachers to share classroom moments, fostering a deeper connection with students, parents, and the wider community. Join Lauren Boucher for this hands-on, interactive workshop and dive into the art of using social media to highlight the meaningful experiences happening in your classroom. Prepare to take control of your classroom narrative, harnessing the power of social media to share the unique journey of your students, your classroom culture, and your commitment to learning with the world. Lauren’s expertise in digital teaching and learning will provide you with the tools and resources you need to engage with families, colleagues, and even the world to highlight the impact of your teaching.
This is workshop three of three for the series titled “Building Your Classroom Brand: The Power of Story and Connection.”
Key Takeaways:
- Learn about the strengths and key features of popular social media platforms, understanding which tools work best for sharing specific types of content.
- Gain practical strategies for creating a consistent online identity that reflects your classroom values and engages your audience in an authentic and positive way.
- Discover content ideas and strategies to effectively communicate classroom successes, student learning experiences, and everyday classroom life to build engagement and transparency.
- Explore techniques for interacting with your followers, using comments, messages, and community responses to build a supportive network around your classroom’s story.
Workshop Details:
While we recommend that you attend all sessions of the workshop series to meet the learning objectives, each workshop can be attended as a standalone. Full members will also have access to view the recordings on demand and earn up to three continuing education credits.
Special Technology Instructions:
Attendees will need access to an internet-enabled device and a personal Google account (not affiliated with their school). SimpleK12’s Google Classroom will be utilized for the interactive and hands-on components of this workshop.
Assessment:
Participants will have communication and collaboration and opportunities throughout the training to demonstrate their understanding of the workshop objectives and reflect on their learning.
