​Connecting to Today's Students

Fear is NOT the way to live.  So much can be accomplished through FaceBook, Twitter, and Texting.  How can you make a positive impact on students’ lives (and even parents for that matter!) through a positive, mature use of technology?  It’s easy!

Amber G Tuesdays With Morrie Project

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We need to be out there, visible, helping and protecting...

#1 Establish Clear Guidelines

  • Monday through Saturday 7am-7pm.
  • Nothing on Sundays
  • Appropriateness with grammar and topics

FaceBook (Link to my page is HERE)
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If it isn't Positive, Inspirational, or Information Shepherd needs, I don't post it.
  • School Closings / Delays
  • Wish Happy Birthday!
  • Student Achievements (Present & Past)
  • Surveys of Former Students, Parents, and Community Members
  • Arguments & Discussions
  • Research Ideas and Input
  • Fundraisers
  • Calendars and Important Dates (Senior Open Houses)
  • Facebook Live!
  • Facebook pages to follow:

Twitter (@jgross811)

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  • Establish guidelines and respect!
  • Use Remind (Formerly Remind 101)
  • A Community Text? (See picture of my Remind Account HERE)

Apps

More Detail on these?  HERE

Hide apps on an iPhone?  HERE is how!

Artificial Intelligence???

I am a technology junkie...  There I admit it.  BUT I have come to realize that all the technology in the world will never, ever replace the relationships between educators and students.  Soooo....

​This really scares me...  Artificial Intelligence Teachers  Click HERE if you dare...

GREAT Article to hit Twitter/Web today!  Time important to you?  Please click HERE  And here is just a quick section...
  • Time for my students. In the classroom we have so much to do, so little time. Teachers often focus on cover all the curriculum that they forget their true purpose: educating children. Instead of rushing to judge my students and their actions, I need to give them time. Time to process their learning, time to understand WHY they might be acting out, time to listen to THEIR concerns, time to HEAR their desires. All Teachers need to slow down and remember they are CHILDREN that need our time. Forgetting test scores and political mandates, teachers need to go with their guts and give students TIME.

Augmented Reality???

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