Leveraging Technology to Foster Relationships

Leveraging Technology to Foster Relationships

Next week will be an exciting time as we welcome and connect with our new learners. 

As educators, we know that "No significant learning can occur without significant
relationships (Corner)." 

Here are some engaging ideas for leveraging technology to support relationship 

building in the weeks ahead. 

Padlet

Padlet is a digital bulletin board where users can add text, video, pictures and links.
Catlin Tucker has a great blog post describing her Selfie Padlet icebreaker activity.

Here's an excellent example from PVEMS who used it to foster staff relationships:

Seesaw (Gr E-2)

The new Seesaw Activities Library has great examples of using the various creation
tools for students to share about themselves. 

Schoology (Gr 3-12)

Schoology has a great newsletter article about the importance of relationship building. 

You can use Schoology's Media Album and Discussions to foster relationship building. 

FlipGrid

FlipGrid is a digital video discussion board.  You can prompt staff and/or students to
share something about themselves that everyone can then watch. Note: Check out this

FlipGrid Integrations Docs for more ideas for using FlipGrid in your classroom.

Google Slides & Draw 

Last year our keynote presenter Kevin Honeycutt suggested using Slides to get to 

know your students. Eric Curts from Ctrl-Alt-Achieve has a great blog post about how to 

use Slides for getting to know your students names, faces and interests. 

Google Draw can also be used to make "About Me" flyers.

Google Forms & Sheets

Here is a great blog post by Mari Venturino about how to use Google Forms as an
exit ticket that gathers information about how your students are feeling connected and
supported as learners and as individuals in your classroom.

Share Your Ideas!

What other ideas do you have for leveraging technology to help develop relationships?

Please share your ideas on this Padlet to inspire all of us! Together We are Better!