Family Connection Resources and Ideas
Social Media tools can go beyond teaching and learning to include connecting with families.
In 2005, the Harvard Family Research Project published a meta-analysis of 77 studies that showed evidence that high-parent involvement increased student achievement.
However, lack of parent involvement is sometimes sited by teachers as a condition of learning that is hard to overcome.
The tools from this session will help spark ideas of how we can increase parent involvement.
In 2005, the Harvard Family Research Project published a meta-analysis of 77 studies that showed evidence that high-parent involvement increased student achievement.
However, lack of parent involvement is sometimes sited by teachers as a condition of learning that is hard to overcome.
The tools from this session will help spark ideas of how we can increase parent involvement.
Common Sense Media - A Connected Family's Best Resource
Common Sense Media is a great resource for educators and parents. It is a user-friendly website that focuses on providing information about movies, television shows, websites, and more. Here is more from Common Sense Media. (It is a sight worth exploring!)
"Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.
We exist because our nation's children spend more time with media and digital activities than they do with their families or in school, which profoundly impacts their social, emotional, and physical development . As a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization, we provide trustworthy information and tools, as well as an independent forum, so that families can have a choice and a voice about the media they consume.
"Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.
We exist because our nation's children spend more time with media and digital activities than they do with their families or in school, which profoundly impacts their social, emotional, and physical development . As a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization, we provide trustworthy information and tools, as well as an independent forum, so that families can have a choice and a voice about the media they consume.
Google Hangouts - A Unique way to connect
How does Google Hangouts work? Click here for a great "How-to" guide from eHow Tech. Or watch this short tutorial:
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What are some ways you could use Google Hangouts with students and parents?
--Parent/Teacher Conferences? --Broadcasting Open House? |
Hashtags for Chats with Parents
Hashtag conversations on Twitter maybe a great way to do a parent engagement activity. Check out #PTChat hosted by Joe Mazza each Wednesday at 9PM EST. Go to #PTChat for more information.