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New Social Media Micro-credentials Support Social Mobility for Adult Learners

Digital Promise

In 2017, we partnered with Facebook (now Meta) to design four training modules and micro-credentials in social media marketing. Over the course of the partnership, Digital Promise collaborated with 39 organizations across the country to train 3,000 adult learners. The four modules are: Module 1: Social Media Marketing Basics.

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Here's What Happened When Students Solved Social Media Problems With Design Thinking

Edsurge

A few weeks ago, Aaron, a student in my high school elective class, mentioned he didn’t use social media very often. Meet some of the members of my Digital Literacy class, an elective course for students in grades nine through twelve. One of the units I envisioned was called “Social: The New Media.”

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What do Parents Ask About Technology in Education?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Monitor Social Media Use: If your child uses social media platforms, familiarize yourself with the platforms and their privacy settings. Discuss Online Etiquette: Teach your child about responsible online behavior, including the importance of respecting others’ privacy and not sharing personal information online.

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How Social Media Can Help Teach Good Writing

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Jeremy Hyler According to one Common Sense Media report , on any given day, around 60 percent of teens use social media, spending an average of two hours on platforms like Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, all of which are having a big impact in the way they engage with the written word. Is it quality writing?

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Social Media in Education

A Principal's Reflections

Of course I obliged as we are working on a book together for Solution Tree Press and I have come to know and greatly respect him as a member of my PLN. My answers to Bill''s questions provide a snapshot of my social media in education journey. What made you interested in using social media to reach out to your school community?

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Colleges Face Investigations Over Whether Their Use of Social Media Follows Accessibility Regulations

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Among the newer aspects of these kinds of complaints is whether college social media communication meets accessibility standards. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights focus on the extent to which students, faculty and others can make full use of a college’s websites, education software and social media channels.

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5 Clear Ways Digital Benefits Learners

A Principal's Reflections

Improved collaboration Similar to how social media has redefined the notion of community, digital tools are also changing the dynamic between students and teachers, affecting how they interact and collaborate. Instant Access Once connected to the Internet, the opportunities to access information and resources are limitless.