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=Welcome to The Social Media Classroom!=

=**How do I get started using Social Media in the classroom?**=
 * QUESTIONS YOU MAY WISH TO ANSWER:**
 * Which Social Media Tool for My Teaching Practice?**
 * Course, Specific Curriculum Expectations, Grade Level, Intended Outcomes**
 * Some Options to Consider:**
 * **wikispaces.com**
 * **twitter.com**
 * **storify.com**
 * **delicious.com**
 * **todaysmeet.com**
 * **livebinders.com**
 * Social Media Within Class:**
 * What types of assignments could I create that embed the use of Social Media?**
 * **Extending Classroom Discussion: Allows a forum for students to express their thoughts and share opinions**
 * **Research Gathering for Assignments: Have a place for students to gather resources for upcoming assignments**
 * **Blog: Have students keep an online journal of their research for a particular topic or issue they are studying**


 * Social Media Extensions beyond the classroom:**
 * Potential Tools:** delicious, live binders, twitter, wikispaces, pinterest
 * collaboration within teaching department; collaboration amongst colleagues within the board
 * collaboration across the globe--ongoing professional development that can transcend day-to-day school experiences