Brooke Macdonald

4th grade teacher 🍎
CSUF Ed Tech Cohortian 🐘

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

This article is a great resource when it comes to planning a technology professional development opportunity. Definitely gave me a lot to think about when it comes to my own upcoming tech PD!

https://t.co/UzSV6vdEHY
#csufedtech #techPD #teachertech

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

3D printing in the elementary school classroom! Such an amazing way to integrate technology and get kids engaged and excited about learning!

https://t.co/YfPMU7RGih
#csufedtech #technologyforkids #innovativetechnology

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

A very insightful article that talks about what teachers really need out of technology professional development in order to be successful tech integrators themselves!

https://t.co/DP6CpI04u8

#csufedtech #edtech #techPD

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

Student engagement is a crucial element of the learning environment, and something that teachers are always trying to work on in their classrooms. Here is a great article with some tips for how to get your students engaged!
https://t.co/yYjkDbliBH
#csufedtech #studentengagement

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

This is an awesome little video introduction clip to show your students to introduce them to what digital citizenship is!
https://t.co/Flm7Gs3LFq

#csufedtech #DigitalCitizenship

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

Fostering digital literacy in our students is incredibly important, this article talks about exactly why that is and how we can work to accomplish just that.

https://t.co/HOtmklTdAu

#csufedtech #digitalliteracy

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

A really well-written article by @Scholastic that explains the significance and impact of MOOC on the educational technology world and the future learning opportunities of our students!
https://t.co/mU3l4k1P3N

#csufedtech #ScholasticTeachers #MOOCs #EducationalTechnology

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

A great article from @CommonSenseEd about different ways to incorporate media literacy into your classroom- includes lesson plan ideas as well!

https://t.co/BimqfAwnJM

#csufedtech #medialiteracy #techlessonideas

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

Developing media literacy skills is crucial for our students, especially in this day and age. Check out this quick Youtube video that outlines 5 important elements of evaluating media to teach our kiddos!

https://t.co/M6nCowGDat
#csufedtech #medialiteracy #YoutubeEdtraining

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

Teaching our students about how to use the internet appropriately and responsibly is so important. For those of you who like to use Brain Pop videos with your kiddos, check out this awesome video on internet safety!

https://t.co/oHeWczKfsD

#csufedtech #onlinesafety #brainpop

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

@CSUF_EdTech A5- Excited! This twitter chat experience was very fun and engaging and I am excited to keep learning how to use twitter more :) #csufedtech

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

@CSUF_EdTech A4- I think we really need to model and teach our students how to use social media properly and give them examples of what is acceptable and what is not so that it is very clear for them. #csufedtech

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

@craigcchristy98 @theedtechdoctor @sarahruth33 My district uses GoGuardian to monitor all student computer usage- it is so great! I can see all their screens on my computer at once and track what they are doing on their chrome books at all times. I can send them messages, close them out of things and lock their screens.

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

@MrStevenWood I have the same problem with my district's strict filter as well. All social media websites, including teacher's personal email accounts are blocked on all school devices.

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

@CSUF_EdTech A3- I think one of the greatest challenges is making sure that my students understand the rules and guidelines behind using social media appropriately and respectfully. #csufedtech

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

@CSUF_EdTech I have never used social media with my students. I think I have always been nervous to venture into anything like that because I teach elementary school kids and there is always so much concern with privacy rules and guidelines.
#csufedtech

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

@CSUF_EdTech A1: Overwhelmed, but excited to try something new! #csufedtech

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

@CSUF_EdTech My name is Brooke Macdonald, and I teach 4th grade in Palm Springs :) #csufedtech

[Brooke Macdonald @MsMac835]

Check out this great article on social media usage in the classroom for 22 great tips on how to integrate it in a meaningful way for you and your students!

https://t.co/KKr4yz4TtP

#csufedtech #SocialMedia #educationalresources