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Is social media an effective tool for learning?

Neo LMS

There is this argument on whether social media and learning can coexist, because really, how can the noisy environment of social media become an effective tool for learning? A status update here, share a post there, Facebook basically owns the majority of our social media life. But that’s just the start.

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Must-have features in any LMS

Neo LMS

A good example would be how Facebook and Twitter have incorporated common like/favorite and share/retweet buttons. Learning platforms features are standardized because users expect each platform to have the same basic features, such as integrating a school’s grading system in the LMS. Ideally learning platforms should offer both 2.

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Strategies to Accelerate Family Engagement

A Principal's Reflections

Below is a quick list of ideas to consider: Social media Video streaming (i.e., Below is a quick list of ideas to consider: Social media Video streaming (i.e., Herein lies why social media has to be a critical component of any strategy. Consider using this strategy as an open house of sorts.

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Balance the Delivery

Ask a Tech Teacher

Unaccounted time for social media and gaming usage. However, being a techie, I continually experimented with new applications and, later, the Canvas LMS. As schools are out for the summer, teachers and students need relief from the constant dependency on technology, whether it be for work, social media, or entertainment.

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A Teacher’s Best Evaluator

Ask a Tech Teacher

Students are evaluating teachers; they do that on social media and Rate your Teacher. I prefer posting them on an LMS as I found that my students did not check their email often. Harness the simplicity of Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, Canvas, or your preferred LMS. . After all, the students are with you daily.

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7 Ways To Use Technology For Exam Prep

Ask a Tech Teacher

Use social media platforms to engage with students and provide supplemental resources. You can also use social media platforms to connect with your students to help them prepare for their exams. Some of my favorite places to find these resources are Quizlet , Khan Academy , and even YouTube. In Conclusion.

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Methods and tools to strengthen teacher collaboration and raise student achievement

Neo LMS

In the absence of being together in the same physical space, finding a tool or tools that we can rely on whether it’s social media, a voice message, jumping on a quick video call, or having a collaborative space and posting a question, there are tons of options. Social network communities.

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