Social Networking & Communications

Standards for the 21st-Century Learner

• 3.1.2 Participate and collaborate as members of a social and intellectual network of learners.

• 4.1.7 Use social networks and information tools to gather and share information.

• 4.3.1 Participate in the social exchange of ideas, both electronically and in person.

Creatubbles 
Creatubbles is a wonderful site designed to share young peoples’ are in a safe atmosphere supervised by teachers or librarians and parents. You might think of it as a kind of Facebook for young artists. A Student creates 2D or 3D art or even audio or video. Then he or she, or (if under 13) his teacher, librarian, or parent, takes a photo and uploads the creation. All art is identified by the artist’s age, but privacy is protected since full names are never used. Then, other people can view the art and, if registered, comment and add “like” bubbles. A great way to use the site if for the teacher or librarian to create a collection around a theme and challenge students to create art for that theme. Teachers or librarians can even collaborate on building collections with other classes or schools across the country or world. Anyone can view the site, but art contributions are intended for 2 to 15 year-olds. Inspire your students by having them contribute to and explore creations on Creatubbles.

https://www.creatubbles.com/

Edueto 
This site allows you to create online activities in a wide variety of formats, including multiple choice, gap filling, matching, free form writing, sorting, equations, picture tagging, sequencing, geometric shapes, and even surveys. You can create your own or borrow and modify from the extensive site bank. You can organize students in classes and download reports. Try using to to go paperless, flip your classroom, or get feedback through the survey option. It is suitable for all ages, and students can access it from any device.

https://www.edueto.com/

Quizizz 
This site gamifies and enlivens quizzes teachers can assign in class or for homework. The upbeat environment allows for optional music, immediate feedback, timers, and fun memes. You can create your own quizzes or borrow and modify from an extensive bank of existing quizzes. After students take quizzes, you can view and download results to Excel. Use Quizizz for formative assessments, checking for understanding, and exit tickets. Try getting students involved by having THEM write the quiz questions. It’s suitable for all ages and students can access it on any device. Note that all questions are multiple choice. Kahoot users will want to also check out this site.

https://quizizz.com/

Bloomz 
Bloomz is a robust, secure environment for teacher to parent communication (no students allowed!). Teachers invite parents to sign up, and then can communicate news, class photos, alerts, and calendar items, and request and manage volunteer and conference signups. Parents can opt to receive the communications via email, text message, or the special Bloomz app. They can even opt to have communications translated to another language. Teachers can send communications to all parents or to individuals or small groups. And, parents can communicate with each other to set up carpools, etc., but the teacher always controls who is in the class and who else can send communications. Teachers and parents alike will love Bloomz for efficiently involving parents in the education process.

https://www.bloomz.net/