I created an Instagram account just over a year ago for one of my MLS courses. Instagram can be used in the classroom or library in different ways. For example, we can use it to take pictures of students' work and display it this way. We can also use it to promote an upcoming event or highlight a past event. I like the idea of using it to feature a student of the week and to capture our field trips! I would also like to use it to post pictures of special events at school such as an assembly or talent show.
I took a couple of these pictures last summer in Gilroy, CA where I grew up, LA Dodgers stadium, and here in South Texas. The first one is of my Chihuahua dog, Coqueta. (SORRY - I ended up taking screen shots because I could not figure out how to embed.)
Vine
I was not familiar with Vine. In fact, I barely started noticing the little Vine icon on some entertainment TV shows next to the Twitter and Facebook icons. So, I figured that it was some type of social media site. I learned a little bit more about it after reading the info in the links Dr. Perry provided. Basically, it's an app that Twitter bought that allows you to create very short videos and share them. I think it's interesting how the videos can only be 6 seconds long! This means that whatever video you decide to create, you have to be selective and to the point. It would be a good tool to use to teach students how to focus on just one thing. I can see using it for writing prompts. I also liked the idea of using it for flashcards or quick announcements.
I played around with it and ended up posting my very first video, but I didn't mean to. I was just practicing! It took me a little while to figure out how to delete it but I finally did. I included two other videos below starring my Chihuahuas -- Chiquita Bonita (RIP) & Cosita Coqueta and another one about something that I'm VERY happy about! (Again, I was unable to embed so I provided a link below.)
https://vine.co/u/1106782487364919296
https://vine.co/u/1106782487364919296
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