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Social media offers endless opportunities to catch-up on educational news, discuss classroom tips and discover fresh resources. Upgrade your online presence and elevate your scholarly game with the help of these 10 education influencers.
By Stefan Dubowski
My Classroom Transformation
Joanne Babalis, OCT, has a passion for inquiry-based learning. Her blog helps students investigate their world and includes a video of how to transform a regular playground into an impressive outdoor classroom. bit.ly/1dN4LaC
Ontario Teachers’ Blog
Tammy Gaudun, OCT, posts articles, videos, as well as her professional opinion on a variety of education-related topics, including: coaching, physical education, geography and technology. bit.ly/1loofo3
Ontario Teachers: Resource and Idea Sharing
This page is for teachers only — no spammers or aggressive marketers allowed. Members are encouraged to post questions, launch discussions, and share classroom-tested lesson plans and pics of finished projects. on.fb.me/1l6RLfj
Laura Candler’s Teaching Resources
This teaching veteran’s Facebook page links to hundreds of resources that are available on her blog (bit.ly/1hYUHYM) and website (lauracandler.com). Post questions to the community or browse a list of topics. on.fb.me/OXoGYU
Ontariomath: A five-minute concept
Although this channel targets Grade 5 teachers, parents and students who are looking to sharpen their math skills won’t be disappointed with the five-minute videos that cover all of the essentials you’d expect. bit.ly/1o3Ljua
International Society for Technology in Education
This society tweets advice on a variety of hot tech topics, touches on the latest trends and suggests ways that you can encourage more girls to pursue studies in subjects such as science, technology, engineering and math. @isteconnects
Ontario Association of Junior Educators
Learn tricks and tips in lesson planning, discover new teaching practices and stay up-to-date on changes in Ontario curricula. These tweets focus on junior grade content but other info is available. @oaje_org
Ontario Society for Environmental Education
Get your green on with these outdoor-learning advocates. Read fun tweets about environmental topics, receive updates on the EcoLinks conference and access the NFB’s water-themed documentaries. @EnviroEducators
The Rookie Teacher
TheRookieTeacher.ca’s board of inspiring pins offers fresh approaches to your practice. Re-pin posters that will help students to distinguish fact from opinion and comment on creative collage ideas. bit.ly/P5nW3D
National Public Radio’s site updates teachers, administrators and parents on all the latest education topics. Tune in for a wide range of conversations including how to support disadvantaged students. n.pr/1hYt2XS