Tools of the Trade

Blog entry- Tools of the trade

To bring closure to what felt like a never ending search for accommodation in Stellenbosch, I have finally settled down into a flat with shorter than walking distance to class. I have three digs mates, a friendly group, we call ourselves "bugga's and babe" as there are three of us guys and a girl. I look forward to the year ahead and of course, the prospective stories that come with it.
So now that I'm settling in I guess it's time to pull up my socks and get those ducks in a row!

Davis discusses the many uses of social media in a class room. She suggests that by teaching learners how to use social media effectively, students are able to use it as a resource to facilitate learning, making your lessons,"more engaging, relevant and culturally diverse'' (Davis, V;2014). She gives examples of teachers who have used social media to enhance learning. I think it's very creative, I like the idea of facilitating learning whilst supporting a cause as done by Mrs. Standler.

Provenzano writes about how Remind allows teachers to communicate with their students after school allowing teachers to share handouts that were given in class,  as well as it keeps students informed and up to date.
Twitter allows for teachers to communicate with students outside of class, this facilitates class discussions, connecting students beyond the boundaries of school. With instagram Provenzato writes how taking photos and constructing hashtags related to a theme or unit covered in class, students are given more opportunities to think about the content and thereby improving their understanding of the material. Combining your blogging experience with twitter, students are able to discus work and make connections with individuals interested in the same topic.