Teachers are using Instagram in the classroom? When I saw this website I was definitely surprised. I never imagined using Instagram in the classroom. Now that I see how it can be used I figure why not use the app in the classroom. Today, I will show you three things I got a chance to experiment with, screencast-o-matic, Vine, and Instagram.
When I think of Instagram I think of posting selfies or vacation photos. I never would thought about using Instagram in the classroom or personally to be honest. So when exploring options I chose to post two pictures as a compare and contrast. I like the fact that I can use my phone features to do a side by side picture for easy comparisons. I can also use this to display exemplary student work. Also, to display for coworkers finished products of student projects.
I had never heard of Vine until I had to do this assignment. I plan to use this as reminders for students of character traits we discuss each morning in circle time. I can use it for transitions during the day. The video below is clip of the suggested homework environment. I really like the Vine app.
I have seen screencast to do training for first grade math. They were very helpful. It's like having the hands on experience when learning something new. I can use this to introduce the new literacy program to students. I always find screencasts helpful. Here is one that I did.
Sources
Hudson, H. (2014, August 7). 10 surprising ways to use Instagram in the classroom.
Retrieved October 22, 2016 from
http://www.weareteachers.com/10-surprising-ways-to-use-instagram-in-the-classroom-2/
Pictures from
https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnationalarchives/4727537268
Retrieved October 23, 2016
https://www.tonasgraphics.com/wordpress/category/uncategorized/
Retrieved October 23, 2016
(via https://t.co/xqbJ52x6gs)— Jennifer Adams (@mrsjadams13) October 24, 2016
I have seen screencast to do training for first grade math. They were very helpful. It's like having the hands on experience when learning something new. I can use this to introduce the new literacy program to students. I always find screencasts helpful. Here is one that I did.
Sources
Hudson, H. (2014, August 7). 10 surprising ways to use Instagram in the classroom.
Retrieved October 22, 2016 from
http://www.weareteachers.com/10-surprising-ways-to-use-instagram-in-the-classroom-2/
Pictures from
https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnationalarchives/4727537268
Retrieved October 23, 2016
https://www.tonasgraphics.com/wordpress/category/uncategorized/
Retrieved October 23, 2016
I think a lot us never thought of using Instagram for educational purposes until now. At least the was the case for me. Great job creating your screen cast! It was easy to follow. I agree that screen cast are very useful to use.
ReplyDeleteWe have all picked up several useful ideas and pointers from sharing our work. A lot of us had heard of these apps before, but did not think of an educational use for them until now. Great job on your screencasts!
ReplyDeleteI was also surprised at the idea of Instagram in the classroom. Cute idea of using Vine for character trait videos.
ReplyDeleteI am glad we were taught how to create screencasts. I am sure you can train parents on how to retrieve these forms by sharing with them your screen cast versus repeating yourself over and over.
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