Our Class Tweets!

One of the "new" things I'm trying this year is a classroom twitter account (@graysfifth).  Each morning I log into our class twitter account on one of class computers.  Then, throughout the day the kids can tweet about what ever they want, when ever they are moved to do so.  So far the kids have tweeted about what they are looking forward to, something they are interesting in, or their favorite part of the day.

We've also been able to connect with other classrooms near and far.  We even connected with a few classrooms from our school district.  When one of my students tweeted about our upcoming math test @FarrandRoom21 tweeted us back.  My kids were so excited that someone read their tweet and asked them a question!

Our classroom twitter feed is also on our class website.  Which gives parents another glimpse into our day.  A few of our parents are even following us and responding to our tweets.

Reading their tweets at the end of the day has become one of my favorite things to do.  It has been incredible to see what they feel inspired to tweet.  It definitely reminds me how important the little things are, even to 5th graders.

About time!

This blog has been brewing for quiet a while. In fact, since I started my masters program at Michigan State I've had the desire to blog. MSU's Masters in Educational Technology (MAET) program was fantastic and my desire for learning was rejuvenated. During the past three years I have been completely blown away with how much I have learned and amazed at how much more I have to learn. While MAET might have reignited my passion and love for learning; Twitter and the connections that I have made with amazing educators around the globe have kept that passion and desire for learning alive and on fire!

I am so excited that September is almost here! In just a few short weeks I will be welcoming twenty-nine amazing fifth graders to my classroom. I'm looking forward to learning with them and from them throughout the year. So stay tuned for the thoughts and reflections as we make our way through the school year!