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Facebook Pages Teachers Should Visit

  • Jan. 6, 2012, 4:27 p.m.

Free Technology for Teachers
Free Technology for Teachers provides teachers with ideas for using free technology resources in their classrooms.

Storyline Online
Since 1993, SAG Foundation has been committed to inspiring children to read and write. Through our many diverse and innovative programs we continue to champion children’s literacy issues -­‐ and with unique partnerships and collaborations we are able to make our programs a reality. This obviously could not be achieved without the support of thousands of (SAG) actors across the country. More at www.sagfoundation.org.

NCTM -­ National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Founded in 1920, NCTM is the world’s largest mathematics education organization, with more than 100,000 members and 230 Affiliates throughout the United States and Canada.

International Reading Association
We are a global network committed to worldwide literacy. More than 60,000 members strong, the Association supports literacy professionals through a wide range of resources, advocacy efforts, volunteerism, and professional development activities.

Texas Literacy Resources
Kelly Harmon’s page where she shares pictures, tweets, and ideas for 21st century learners.

ISTE
A not-­for-­profit organization dedicated to supporting the use of information technology to aid in learning, teaching of K-­‐12 students and teachers.

Edutopia
Emowering and connecting teachers, administrators, and parents with innovative solutions and resources to better education.

ASCD
A membership organization that develops programs, products, and services essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead. This is an active page, and we were impressed with the content and types of dialogues under way there.

NAEYC – National Association for the Education of Young Children
Founded in 1926, “NAEYC’s mission is to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well-­‐being of all young children with primary focus on the provision of educational and developmental services and resources.” This popular Page lets users post on their wall, and there are wide variety of topics there for consideration and discussion.

Should you have a Facebook Page for your class?

  • Pictures
  • News
  • Posts by students
  • Responses from parents
  • Links
  • Favorites

Happy teaching,
Kelly Harmon