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Resources for Educators | Search Institute. Cool tools for schools. Facebook for Educators. If you are one of those out there that believe that Facebook has no place in the classroom, then, well maybe this post isn’t for you. But please first take a look at just a few reasons why you should reconsider: The fact is, the majority of your students and their parents are probably already on FacebookEven when schools have a policy against being “friends” online, there are tools you can use that won’t violate policyDespite what you may hear, there are strong privacy options that you can set up so only those that you want can access your informationWe have an obligation as educators to model appropriate online behavior and learn right along our students From Where do we begin? Just today, Facebook released their own sponsored Facebook For Educators guide, but we found that there really wasn’t enough “how-to” in this guide to make it worth it.

FacebookForEducators.org Should we be “friends” with students? 1. 2. 3. 4. Teach With Your Strengths. (divider) The best educators know that for students to achieve meaningful, lasting success in the classroom and beyond, they must be emotionally engaged in the educational experience. This means educators must focus on students' hope, engagement, and wellbeing -- the predictors Gallup has discovered matter the most. Measuring and moving the needle on these outcomes transform educational institutions into places where students -- and educators -- thrive. Gallup experts work with leaders in education to hire and develop talented educators, identify the strengths of each individual student, and create engaging learning environments -- fostering long-term student success in the classroom and in future careers. Improving Educator Quality Every administrator, staff member, and educator has a direct and profound effect on student success.

Creating Engaging Learning Environments Engaged educational institutions are places where people thrive and students grow. Teacher Resources. Free Technology for Teachers.