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Social media can be a powerful learning tool. Attend this week’s FREE OK2Ask workshop to learn about social media practice spaces, then join our Twitter chat to discuss strategies and tools for teaching social media literacy!
Fall in Love with Learning this October
October is rich with historical events, including the birth of two famous Roosevelts, the dedication of the Statue of Liberty, and the Stock Market Crash of 1929. Read all about these topics in the collections shared this week.
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This Week at TeachersFirst
We’re excited to invite you to participate in a global collaboration project (XW1W) and also our geography-based Globetracker US mission (read details about both)! Engage in some professional learning this week with an upcoming OK2Ask virtual workshop, Twitter chat, and featured blog post. Discover books to share with your students during TeenTober. Finally, don't forget to share your thoughts in our weekly poll!.
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Make global connectionsAcross the World Once a WeekMake connections beyond your classroom and try out this simple, social way for students to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals from students around the world. Your class is presented with one question per week to answer about where you live. Explore the details about XW1W and join the journey starting this week » |
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Join the missionGlobetracker's MissionTake your students on a virtual choose-your-own-adventure geography journey around the regions of the United States. Engage your students in stories about main characters Meri and Geo. Learn geography terms, see landmarks, and practice map skills. |
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Take your teens on a reading adventureTeenTober ReadingTeenTober is a nationwide celebration every October. Libraries aim to celebrate teens, promote the services offered to them at the library, and highlight books specifically for teen readers. Find some new teen reading in our collection of Reading Treks. Reading Treks take students on a reading journey to different places and times » |
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Tuesday, 10/5, 7 PM ETOK2Ask: Social Media Literacy - Purposeful Practice in Every ClassroomWhile students intuitively understand the mechanics of social media platforms, using them in a responsible, purposeful way to build influence is not instinctual and must be taught and practiced. Join this session to learn innovative strategies. Understand the purpose of using social media practice spaces as part of regular instruction » |
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Thursday, 10/7, 8 PM ETTwitter Chat: Social Media LiteracyCome and tweet with us using the hashtags #OK2Ask and #TeachersFirst. During this chat, participants will discuss the impact of social media on media literacy skills and identify the main purpose and objectives of media literacy. |
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Infusing Technology BlogLets Talk About: Social Media Practice SpacesAs teachers, we have a responsibility to prepare students as best we can. This blog post discusses no-tech strategies, low-tech options, and other ideas you can use to teach your students safe media literacy practices. |
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XW1W - Get GlobalWeekly PollThis week, our poll asks, "Are you going to participate in Across the World Once Per Week and the global collaboration?" We do hope that you will learn more about this cool way to connect with classrooms around the country and the world! Use XW1W to bring the Sustainable Development Goals into your lessons » |
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