Tech Tools for Teachers

Blog Posts

1. Use short, descriptive titles. Most services time-stamp posts/updates, so using a date in the title is unnecessary.
2. Make the first sentence count - most social networks and gadgets will show only the first sentence or two as a preview.
3. Add relevant images and videos to make your posts stand out and attract readers' attention.
4. When linking to other websites, link descriptive text. Don't just paste a link in your post.
5. When sharing documents, link to a Google document when possible. If you must attach a document, make sure to save it as a PDF first.

Twitter & Facebook

1. Add a profile picture and basic profile infomation so your account appear authentic and active
2. Include a link back to your classroom website
3. Provide instructions on your calssroom website for follow your tweets via text
4. Advertise your social media accounts on your website

If you get stuck on any task, please post your questions to the Discussion Forum.