In this episode, I use social media for lesson inspiration and spotlight activity ideas to energize student learning experiences. From creating historical figure Instagram-style posts to making math concept videos in a vertical format, you’ll discover plenty of customizable ideas to boost student engagement, foster creativity, and provide real-world context across the content areas. If you’re looking for fresh ways to invigorate learning, this episode is for you!
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Tips to Use Social Media for Lesson Inspiration
- Use social media to inspire engaging classroom experiences.
- Try cross-curricular activities like historical figure posts and science infographics.
- Use social media to enhance engagement and encourage collaboration.
- Incorporate student-friendly tools like Adobe Express and Canva for dynamic learning.
SPONSORED BY ACTIV8
This episode is brought to you by Activ8, which is on a mission to reintroduce play in education at every level. Activ8 starts with a kit – literally a box – that has games, activities, brain teasers, and more, that help kids engage with each other without being tied to the screen. And there’s great news for teachers – Activ8 also comes with Plai (pronounced play), an AI-powered app just for them that instantly curates activities in context. Have thirteen kids, ten minutes, two cans and a piece of paper (oh, and one student is in a wheelchair?) Plai will instantly give you an activity for exactly that scenario. For any and every scenario. Check it out at unboxactiv8.com >>
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Dr. Monica Burns on Twitter (X), Threads & Instagram
- Adobe Express for Education (Free creation tools)
- Padlet (Online Discussion tool)
- Canva for Education (Graphic design platform)
- iMovie (Moviemaking Tool)
- Clips (Video Creation tool)
- Stop Motion Studio
- Google Slides (Free Online Presentation Tool)
- What is BookTok? (Article)
- How to Make An Animated Winter Video (Blog Post)
- The Benefits of Using Moviemaking in Your Classroom with Jessica Pack (Podcast Episode)
- A Collaborative Meme Studio for Your Classroom (Blog Post)
- How Educators Can Unlock the Power of Instagram (Podcast Episode)
- 5 Tips for Creating Infographics with Students (Blog Post)
- What is Microblogging? A Spin on Blogging With Students (Podcast Episode)
- A Deep Dive into Memes with a Meme Lesson Template (Blog Post)
- Organize Your Classroom and Educational Materials (Blog Post)
