The document discusses how to use Tumblr in the K-2 classroom to connect with parents and guardians. It explains that Tumblr allows users to post text, links, videos and photos. The teacher would use their Tumblr to update parents on classroom news and events, share student work, and allow parents to ask questions. Using Tumblr provides an easy way for teachers to stay connected with parents and a platform to share information without relying on students to distribute paper notices. However, it may be difficult to consistently update the Tumblr and some parents may not have access to computers or smartphones to view it.

1. How to Use Tumblr in
the Classroom
By Adrienne D’Agostino
Summer 2014

2. What is Tumblr?
 Tumblr is a website used for microblogging and social
networking
 Users can post content such as text posts, links,
videos, and photos.
 They can also follow other users’ blogs
 Great to note: your Tumblr can be private

3. What Did I Learn about the
Tumblr?
 THE DASHBOARD- this is the main tool- a live feed of
recent blog posts, where you can upload your own
content, and also where you can click to connect your
posts through Twitter and the Facebook
 Queue- A way to delay your posts over the course of
hours or days
 Tags- you can create “hashtags” to help others find
your post…for example, I could hashtag #commoncore
and those searching for posts on the common core
might find my page!

4. Image of the Dashboard

5. Uses in the K-2 Classroom
 I would use Tumblr to connect with parents and
guardians of my future students
 It would be a platform to update parents and guardians
on classroom news, remind them of upcoming events,
and share class work
 In the comments section parents could also ask
questions
 Useful links would also be provided to help
parents/guardians with their kindergartner, first, or
second grader

6. Benefits of Tumblr
 Tumblr is relatively simple to master and is an easy way to
stay connected with parents and guardians
 Text, videos, photos, and links are all able to be posted
through Tumblr
 Tumblr pages can be made private
 Parents/guardians might be encouraged to explore other
useful blogs and websites linked through Tumblr
 Do not have to rely solely on students relaying
messages/bringing paper notices home!
 Can be used via mobile!

7. Limitations of Tumblr
 It might be a struggle update on a consistent basis as the
year goes on.
 There have been a few security issues with Tumblr in recent
years such as spam and cross site scripting.
 I fear that some might use being anonymous in a malicious
way
 Parents that are non-English speaking (Google Translate
perhaps?)
 Those without a computer and or SmartPhone…..

8. My Fictitious Tumblr!
 http://adriennemaria1.tumblr.com/
 The dashboard : https://www.tumblr.com/dashboard
 Work Cited
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumblr
 https://www.tumblr.com/