Rethinking Newsletters
Hello!
Jodi Johnson
Princeton Public Schools
District Technology Integration Specialist
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“Traditional Newsletters”
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Lots of print/content
How much time?
Who reads it? How do you know?
Pictures?
Let’s get some of that time back!
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Create an audio message - always see how has viewed your messages!
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Create an video message, highlights from the week and a peek at your classroom
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Use the notes tool to create a short post for families with reminders! Add emojis to make each point stand out!
Emoji menu on Mac - Ctrl+Command +Space bar
Emoji menu on PC -
Windows key + .(period)
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Create a multipage message - screenshots or uploads of important information to share.
Think of what can be eliminated from the “Take Home Folder”
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Promote Student Ownership of Classroom News
Mini news cast
ChatterPix
Green Screen
Adding voice to pictures
Create their own “book”
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Resources and Contact information
Jodi Johnson - jodim.johnson@isd477.org @jodim_johnson on twitter
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