Technology has an important role to play in helping teachers – particularly those new to the profession – deal with the many challenges they face on a daily basis. Social media, in particular, can help alleviate feelings of isolation common among classroom teachers. In this post, I share an example assignment that pre-service mathematics teachers complete in the course Mathematics: History and Technology (EDT 265) at Miami University that acquaints them with inexpensive teaching and communication tools that will serve them well as practicing teachers.