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Changing Our Views On Social Media For Learning

The Web20Classroom

Maybe you think about social media in general and how it’s continuing to grow. Or maybe you think about how those can be used as platforms to connect with others. When it comes to social media and the use of these tools there is still a large disconnect between the platforms kids use and what we use in the classroom.

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OPINION: Our college students are struggling emotionally. We need to understand how to help them

The Hechinger Report

While the news articles are alarming, it is worth noting that much of the data they cite comes from self-reporting by students. This self-reporting gives us important insights into how our students are feeling, but it is not equivalent to clinical diagnoses. As a college president and a clinical psychologist, I know this well.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

At the same time, because the metaverse is also being used in areas like social media and the creation of video games, its use as an educational tool has not necessarily been fully understood by all. Nevertheless, in order to maximize learning outcomes, other elements like social interaction must also be factored into the equation.

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Fake News or Fact? How do you tell?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Now, there are dozens of channels, hundreds of newspapers, thousands of bloggers, and tens of thousands of social media journalists — all trying to get your attention with the latest apocalyptic news flash. This means teaching media literacy skills that show them how to tell the difference. What is fake news?

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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

That makes it a definite win for the students. Outside the classroom, students love to share their experiences on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. who is doing what and how much), which is related to the next point. It helps these kinds of learners by appealing to their sense of touch.

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4 Steps towards digital wellness for students

Neo LMS

This is just one example of the many articles that warn us of the latest shocking discoveries about the dangers of technology. This type of data can help educators, parents, or policy makers better understand how students interact with technology, particularly how to create a healthy relationship with it.

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What are the nine elements of digital citizenship?

Hapara

It’s not surprising that the majority of that screen time is dedicated to watching online videos and hanging out on social media platforms. So it’s important for kids and teens to learn how to use online platforms in safe and healthy ways. It makes sense then to teach them how to navigate the online world.