{"id":2396,"date":"2019-03-05T07:30:47","date_gmt":"2019-03-05T12:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/?p=2396"},"modified":"2019-04-05T09:38:22","modified_gmt":"2019-04-05T13:38:22","slug":"lets-talk-about-edtech-tools-for-community-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/2019\/03\/lets-talk-about-edtech-tools-for-community-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Let’s Talk About: Edtech Tools for Community Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Edtech tools can be a great way to strengthen connection, participation, and involvement within a school community. It is important in this time of \u201cviral information\u201d and storytelling for educators to contribute to the dialog about education. \u00a0They also need to provide a window into the classroom for their community. Years ago, what happened in the classroom pretty much stayed there. But as our communities become more connected and global reaching, educators – as part of the community – are expected to embrace this new culture and share what is happening inside their walls. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many teachers are still unsure about using social media personally, let alone for sharing what they are doing in class. \u00a0Sharing doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. There are a number of tech tools that can help. Plan a schedule of how often you might share, and let the school community know what to expect. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Making a few simple decisions can help a teacher determine what tool might work best for them. Think of how you best like to receive information and how much time you have to dedicate to the process. Educators who are just beginning to engage their school community might be more comfortable using one-way tools: tools that allow them to share information, but not receive comments back. Here are some ideas for tools that fit in this category: <\/span><\/p>\n