In this issue

Chock full of strategies, tips, and techniques, this issue shares way to teach using social media, scrapbooking, jigsaw learning, collaboration, questioning, apps, and the flipped classroom, as well as regular columns on classroom management, technology, and "The Dr. Is In."

5 M's Of Using Social Media In Your Classroom

Social media is everywhere these days. From Facebook (www.facebook.com) to YouTube (www.youtube.com), students use social media to connect and share information with friends, family, and even strangers. Why not use social media in the classroom to keep things interesting? It can be a powerful tool that can lead to more engagement both inside and outside the classroom (Sim & Pop, 2014), as well as increased student satisfaction (Sylvia, 2014).

3 mins

Use Four Pillars To Support your Learning To F-L-I-P

With flipped learning, concept instruction is delivered outside the class through videos and online discussions.

2 mins

So You Want To Flip Your Class: 9 Guidelines To Read First

Flipped learning is an instructional approach that typically involves students watching videos and completing online activities as homework, and then engaging in applied learning during class time. Teachers flip their classes because they know their students will participate in more meaningful activities and take ownership for their learning. Flipping allows teachers to provide more differentiated instruction and feedback. These nine basic guidelines will help you flip a unit in your class.

3 mins

FLIP On The LAMP: TIPS For Lighting The Way For ELLs In The Flipped Classroom

The concept of flipped classrooms has been the focus of a significant number of recent articles in teaching journals (see the KDP Record, April–June 2015) and online. In a flipped classroom “students are introduced to content at home, and practice working through it at school” (TeachThought, 2014). For example, students might watch a brief prerecorded video at home as direct instruction on the concepts or topics and then apply that information the next day in classroom activities. Therefore, the amount of time spent learning is extended.

3 mins

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The New Teacher Advocate is a partner for success to beginning educators. This quarterly magazine is designed to support new teachers transitioning from being a student, through student teaching, and into their first years of teaching. Its succinct articles inform, encourage, and inspire through stories, resources, practical applications, and expert advice from educators at all levels.