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Social media has emerged as a kind of standard for connecting with and staying in touch with friends, family, coaches, and more. The post 11 Social Media Safety Tips For Students appeared first on TeachThought. MORE
Social media grabs many students' attention. You can capture some of that excitement without using the social media apps in these templates and sites! If your students aren't using social media yet, they probably know all about it! Certain aspects of social media could make for great learning activities and assessments. The post 10 social media-inspired learning activities: no accounts necessary appeared first on Ditch That Textbook. MORE
On the heels of a divisive campaign, people are more aware than ever of the social and political groups that sit on different sides of the aisle, live in different parts of the country, and break bread with different cultural factions. For anyone living through the past decade of innovations , like smart phones and social networking sites, these trendlines present a puzzling question: How could a world that is technically more connected than ever be so socially disconnected and divided? MORE
Media Literacy is a new elective course at Jeremy Hyler’s middle school this year, and he’s excited to be teaching it. Create Compose Connect Media Literacy Crash Course Jeremy Hyler KQED Learn Media Education Lab media literacy The Social Dilemma MORE
Each social media platform grabs our attention in different ways. The post 12 social media-inspired hooks for class appeared first on Ditch That Textbook. Here are some ways to use those hooks to engage students. Creativity Ed Tech Student engagement MORE
At first, this fixation seems shallow but the viewer quickly realizes that one’s social rating directly impacts their ability to receive discounts, qualify for housing, procure invites to events, book flights, enter specific buildings, and access medical treatment. In an effort to improve her overall score and secure an apartment in a sought after complex for highly rated people, Lacie hires a consultant to help improve her social rating. MORE
In a recent podcasting project, my students reflected on their opinions about social media. The post Liz, Aly, & Walt: Ticked Off Teens Talk about Social Media and Smartphones appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. Edtech Tool Tuesday High School Grades 9-12 (Ages 13-18) Parents Social Media Society and Ethics Students Teachers MORE
Amy is an awesome High School Assistant Principal from Oregon and is the type of school leader that leverages social media in her daily work; to both share the incredible things that happen in her school as well as to grow professionally. Due to the way that she models this for those that she leads, I asked her what tips she has for those leaders, the many leaders, that may be fearful of using social media, and are hesitant to jump in. MORE
Teens’ widespread access to smartphones for the last decade has fed this fascination with social media and texting. These days, it seems my students can’t let a minute go by without checking TikTok and Instagram or responding to their friend’s latest post on Snapchat. MORE
Many educators, administrators, and parents would prefer to leave social media out of the curriculum. Social media is scary! Yes, our learners do very scary things on social media which can and have ruined lives. The reason our students continue to make bad choices on social media is because adults are not continually making them reflect on how to do better. MORE
For me, nature seems to be the opposite of social media. And we reconnect as a family when we turn off social media and head outside. ” So, this spring break, I removed every social media app and email off my “smartphone” and made it go dumb and mute. Did I miss social media during spring break? So, I spent a few days with no social media. I didn’t miss social media. MORE
Teacher Social Media has had a powerful positive effect on Brent Gilson's professional growth. Social Media Teaching with a View Brent Gilson educator celebrity PLN professional learning teacher social media twitter MORE
This one is about some general guidelines and principles for school districts to consider as they formulate their social media policies. Humans are inherently social and we make meaning together. Are educators courageous enough to be social media renegades? My thoughts on a proposed social media policy for school employees (Part 2). Law, Policy, and Ethics Safety and Security Social Media fear policy safety social media MORE
In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we discuss how Social Media can be used as a positive thing in the classroom environment. The post 11 Strategies for Using Social Media Effectively in the Classroom appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network. The TechEducator Podcast Instructional Technology Social Media MORE
3 Ways Teachers Are Using Social Media to Engage Students by Brittni Brown The battle between teachers and social media accounts for student attention has been one in which teachers seem quite likely to lose. The post 3 Ways Teachers Are Using Social Media to Engage Students appeared first on Brilliant or Insane. Social Media Technology edtech mobile learningBrilliant or Insane. MORE
Watch teenagers using social media, and you witness an emotional rollercoaster: they are intermittently ecstatic, furious, envious, heartbroken, charmed, anxious, obsessive, and bored. Research has begun to zero in on nearly every part of this spectrum, with findings that run from alarming (screen time is linked to depression and suicide ) to reassuring (many teens find social media empowering ). A Study on Adolescent Social Media Use. MORE
Many teachers believe social media doesn’t have a place in the 21st-century learning environment; it is simply a tool for people to keep their friends up to date with their lives, right? Teacher Petri Ahokas, from Turun Normaalikoulu school, Norssi in Finland, explains how he uses social media ethically and legally to [.]. The post 21st-Century Learning Using Social Media: Advice from Finland appeared first on Brilliant or Insane. Brilliant or Insane. MORE
Students use social media all the time. In these social media-inspired Google Slides templates, they can show what they know with their favorite apps. No matter the age -- kindergarten to high school senior -- students are pretty familiar with social media. MORE
Have you ever been on social media -- or in some online space -- and thought. The next generation of social media users is in your classroom. The post A social media reply Google Slides template for digital citizenship appeared first on Ditch That Textbook. MORE
Collaboration Internet Social Media Video ConferencingBy Meghan Bogardus Cortez Collaboration tools allow students to interact with their favorite authors. MORE
Social Media is an incredible resource for education. There are many different social media networks, and lots of ways to use them. Social media has been embraced by many educators, but many other educators, administrators and parents are concerned about using social media with students. facebook Google for Educators google plus social media twitter MORE
21 Money-Making Strategies for Social Media Newbies with Dr. Cheri Toledo My friend, Dr. Cheri Toledo has pulled together 21 social media experts to share the basics of getting started with social media. Do you ever ask yourself, “Could I be growing my business with social media?” Have you ever thought, “What are some effective strategies for using social media tools for my business?” MORE
Social Media: The New Stage. Social Media: The New Audience. Social media gives us largest ballroom ever assembled where people from around the world can mix, mingle, and find their clique. We’re ignoring a powerful platform that will help kids want to write again: social media. Social Media! Why aren’t more schools using social media? Social media and schools need not wed in a blood-red wedding. MORE
Nikki Robertson, ISTE Librarians Network President Elect, shares five ways to use social media to enhance professional development and improve student learning. Can social media be effective professional development? Nikki’s new book, Connected Librarians: Tap Social Media to Enhance Professional Development and Student Learning , is now available for purchase through the ISTE Store and/or Amazon. MORE
Many educators who embrace the use of technology in the classroom, are still very leery of talking about social media in the classroom. The negatives of social media usage between students and teachers can be disastrous. However, if used carefully by teachers, social media can be a powerful tool to not only engage our students, but to promote their student voice as well. Why promote student learning/voice with social media? MORE
We can’t blame the media that reports them. We can’t blame social media or the tools used to access them. Social media didn’t create fake facts and the media didn’t invent fake news. Social media has long been the scapegoat for adults to blame the ills of kids and students on. Kids can’t focus because of social media. Kids stare endlessly at their devices because all they care about is their social status. MORE
Safely Involve Students in Social Media and More Ways to Give Students a Voice. So, we have, obviously — across the United States and the world — we’ve got this push for social media and schools sharing their story. Integrating that into your district accounts or your school-specific social media accounts is an awesome way to share that story. What tools help us let kids have input into the school social media accounts? MORE
The top 50 include the Gates Foundation and IntelEducation and KQEDMindshift , which has done an amazing job connecting teachers to public media resources. Social media is about starting or joining conversations. Sometimes it’s hard to tell what the value of social media brings to your company. We’ve found the greatest value of social media marketing is the ability to foster and engage with a community of other people. MORE
While a recent poll showed 9 out of 10 teachers do not use social media in the classroom, there are teachers who are. Social doesn’t have to be a distraction and kids can be safe. Let’s dive into ten ways teachers have used social media in the classroom to enhance learning. This question is part of CM Rubin World’s question of the month, “ What are the best examples you have seen of teachers using social media to enhance learning?” MORE
There are benefits when students can learn and socialize in online spaces, but it comes with a dark side. It can be channeled through social media posts, while gaming, through direct messages, and much more.[2]. Hate Speech on Social Media: Global Comparisons.” MORE
These days, teachers should introduce students to the world of social media so they can begin to develop the skills they need to live a safe digital life. Then, ask your students to go home and work with their parents to adjust their privacy settings on their personal social media profiles. Create a social media contract. Teachers, it may be helpful to loop parents in on your plans to educate students about social media. MORE
Social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, are the most pervasive examples of facilitated networks in the world today. Still, we recognize that social media can also contribute in negative ways to the state of healthcare. MORE
Cognitive ToyBox conducted an experiment to find out which forms of advertising via social media are most effective in reaching educators. Companies to Reach Teachers Through Social Media appeared first on Market Brief. MORE
Social media is an intimate part of a large majority of tweens’ and teens’ lives. The following graphs about teens’ social media use come from Pew Research’s Teens, Social Media & Technology Overview 2015: For young people, social media is not an add-on nor an extracurricular activity. Social media is like eating, bathing, talking. My Favorite Teachers Use Social Media: A Student Perspective). MORE
Classroom Curriculum Digital Content Internet Online Video Social MediaBy Steven W. Anderson By using digital tools, teachers can promote more interactivity and community outreach. MORE
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Students use social media all the time. In these social media-inspired Google Slides templates, they can show what they know with their favorite apps. No matter the age -- kindergarten to high school senior -- students are pretty familiar with social media.
The CoolCatTeacher
OCTOBER 18, 2015
Social Media: The New Stage. Social Media: The New Audience. Social media gives us largest ballroom ever assembled where people from around the world can mix, mingle, and find their clique. We’re ignoring a powerful platform that will help kids want to write again: social media. Social Media! Why aren’t more schools using social media? Social media and schools need not wed in a blood-red wedding.
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Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Have you ever been on social media -- or in some online space -- and thought. The next generation of social media users is in your classroom. The post A social media reply Google Slides template for digital citizenship appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
Tom Murray
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Amy is an awesome High School Assistant Principal from Oregon and is the type of school leader that leverages social media in her daily work; to both share the incredible things that happen in her school as well as to grow professionally. Due to the way that she models this for those that she leads, I asked her what tips she has for those leaders, the many leaders, that may be fearful of using social media, and are hesitant to jump in.
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 20, 2019
For me, nature seems to be the opposite of social media. And we reconnect as a family when we turn off social media and head outside. ” So, this spring break, I removed every social media app and email off my “smartphone” and made it go dumb and mute. Did I miss social media during spring break? So, I spent a few days with no social media. I didn’t miss social media.
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Cognitive ToyBox conducted an experiment to find out which forms of advertising via social media are most effective in reaching educators. Companies to Reach Teachers Through Social Media appeared first on Market Brief.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
These days, teachers should introduce students to the world of social media so they can begin to develop the skills they need to live a safe digital life. Then, ask your students to go home and work with their parents to adjust their privacy settings on their personal social media profiles. Create a social media contract. Teachers, it may be helpful to loop parents in on your plans to educate students about social media.
Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Each social media platform grabs our attention in different ways. The post 12 social media-inspired hooks for class appeared first on Ditch That Textbook. Here are some ways to use those hooks to engage students. Creativity Ed Tech Student engagement
The Web20Classroom
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
We can’t blame the media that reports them. We can’t blame social media or the tools used to access them. Social media didn’t create fake facts and the media didn’t invent fake news. Social media has long been the scapegoat for adults to blame the ills of kids and students on. Kids can’t focus because of social media. Kids stare endlessly at their devices because all they care about is their social status.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Teens’ widespread access to smartphones for the last decade has fed this fascination with social media and texting. These days, it seems my students can’t let a minute go by without checking TikTok and Instagram or responding to their friend’s latest post on Snapchat.
Ditch That Textbook
JANUARY 16, 2020
Social media grabs many students' attention. You can capture some of that excitement without using the social media apps in these templates and sites! If your students aren't using social media yet, they probably know all about it! Certain aspects of social media could make for great learning activities and assessments. The post 10 social media-inspired learning activities: no accounts necessary appeared first on Ditch That Textbook.
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MiddleWeb
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Teacher Social Media has had a powerful positive effect on Brent Gilson's professional growth. Social Media Teaching with a View Brent Gilson educator celebrity PLN professional learning teacher social media twitter
TeachThought - Learn better.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Social media has emerged as a kind of standard for connecting with and staying in touch with friends, family, coaches, and more. The post 11 Social Media Safety Tips For Students appeared first on TeachThought.
Teacher Reboot Camp
OCTOBER 29, 2017
Many educators, administrators, and parents would prefer to leave social media out of the curriculum. Social media is scary! Yes, our learners do very scary things on social media which can and have ruined lives. The reason our students continue to make bad choices on social media is because adults are not continually making them reflect on how to do better.
The CoolCatTeacher
OCTOBER 20, 2015
21 Money-Making Strategies for Social Media Newbies with Dr. Cheri Toledo My friend, Dr. Cheri Toledo has pulled together 21 social media experts to share the basics of getting started with social media. Do you ever ask yourself, “Could I be growing my business with social media?” Have you ever thought, “What are some effective strategies for using social media tools for my business?”
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
JUNE 15, 2016
The top 50 include the Gates Foundation and IntelEducation and KQEDMindshift , which has done an amazing job connecting teachers to public media resources. Social media is about starting or joining conversations. Sometimes it’s hard to tell what the value of social media brings to your company. We’ve found the greatest value of social media marketing is the ability to foster and engage with a community of other people.
Waterford
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
There are benefits when students can learn and socialize in online spaces, but it comes with a dark side. It can be channeled through social media posts, while gaming, through direct messages, and much more.[2]. Hate Speech on Social Media: Global Comparisons.”
EdTech Magazine
AUGUST 23, 2017
Collaboration Internet Social Media Video ConferencingBy Meghan Bogardus Cortez Collaboration tools allow students to interact with their favorite authors.
User Generated Education
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Social media is an intimate part of a large majority of tweens’ and teens’ lives. The following graphs about teens’ social media use come from Pew Research’s Teens, Social Media & Technology Overview 2015: For young people, social media is not an add-on nor an extracurricular activity. Social media is like eating, bathing, talking. My Favorite Teachers Use Social Media: A Student Perspective).
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 19, 2016
While a recent poll showed 9 out of 10 teachers do not use social media in the classroom, there are teachers who are. Social doesn’t have to be a distraction and kids can be safe. Let’s dive into ten ways teachers have used social media in the classroom to enhance learning. This question is part of CM Rubin World’s question of the month, “ What are the best examples you have seen of teachers using social media to enhance learning?”
The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 17, 2018
Nikki Robertson, ISTE Librarians Network President Elect, shares five ways to use social media to enhance professional development and improve student learning. Can social media be effective professional development? Nikki’s new book, Connected Librarians: Tap Social Media to Enhance Professional Development and Student Learning , is now available for purchase through the ISTE Store and/or Amazon.
Digital Promise
AUGUST 6, 2018
Watch teenagers using social media, and you witness an emotional rollercoaster: they are intermittently ecstatic, furious, envious, heartbroken, charmed, anxious, obsessive, and bored. Research has begun to zero in on nearly every part of this spectrum, with findings that run from alarming (screen time is linked to depression and suicide ) to reassuring (many teens find social media empowering ). A Study on Adolescent Social Media Use.
Educational Technology Guy
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
Social Media is an incredible resource for education. There are many different social media networks, and lots of ways to use them. Social media has been embraced by many educators, but many other educators, administrators and parents are concerned about using social media with students. facebook Google for Educators google plus social media twitter
Dangerously Irrelevant
AUGUST 13, 2015
This one is about some general guidelines and principles for school districts to consider as they formulate their social media policies. Humans are inherently social and we make meaning together. Are educators courageous enough to be social media renegades? My thoughts on a proposed social media policy for school employees (Part 2). Law, Policy, and Ethics Safety and Security Social Media fear policy safety social media
The CoolCatTeacher
MAY 15, 2018
In a recent podcasting project, my students reflected on their opinions about social media. The post Liz, Aly, & Walt: Ticked Off Teens Talk about Social Media and Smartphones appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. Edtech Tool Tuesday High School Grades 9-12 (Ages 13-18) Parents Social Media Society and Ethics Students Teachers
TeacherCast
MAY 9, 2018
In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we discuss how Social Media can be used as a positive thing in the classroom environment. The post 11 Strategies for Using Social Media Effectively in the Classroom appeared first on The TeacherCast Educational Network. The TechEducator Podcast Instructional Technology Social Media
Brilliant or Insane
MAY 22, 2015
3 Ways Teachers Are Using Social Media to Engage Students by Brittni Brown The battle between teachers and social media accounts for student attention has been one in which teachers seem quite likely to lose. The post 3 Ways Teachers Are Using Social Media to Engage Students appeared first on Brilliant or Insane. Social Media Technology edtech mobile learningBrilliant or Insane.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Classroom Curriculum Digital Content Internet Online Video Social MediaBy Steven W. Anderson By using digital tools, teachers can promote more interactivity and community outreach.
The Christensen Institute
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
On the heels of a divisive campaign, people are more aware than ever of the social and political groups that sit on different sides of the aisle, live in different parts of the country, and break bread with different cultural factions. For anyone living through the past decade of innovations , like smart phones and social networking sites, these trendlines present a puzzling question: How could a world that is technically more connected than ever be so socially disconnected and divided?
Brilliant or Insane
APRIL 4, 2015
Many teachers believe social media doesn’t have a place in the 21st-century learning environment; it is simply a tool for people to keep their friends up to date with their lives, right? Teacher Petri Ahokas, from Turun Normaalikoulu school, Norssi in Finland, explains how he uses social media ethically and legally to [.]. The post 21st-Century Learning Using Social Media: Advice from Finland appeared first on Brilliant or Insane. Brilliant or Insane.
The Christensen Institute
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, are the most pervasive examples of facilitated networks in the world today. Still, we recognize that social media can also contribute in negative ways to the state of healthcare.
Catlin Tucker
MARCH 6, 2018
At first, this fixation seems shallow but the viewer quickly realizes that one’s social rating directly impacts their ability to receive discounts, qualify for housing, procure invites to events, book flights, enter specific buildings, and access medical treatment. In an effort to improve her overall score and secure an apartment in a sought after complex for highly rated people, Lacie hires a consultant to help improve her social rating.
Class Tech Integrate
JULY 25, 2017
Many educators who embrace the use of technology in the classroom, are still very leery of talking about social media in the classroom. The negatives of social media usage between students and teachers can be disastrous. However, if used carefully by teachers, social media can be a powerful tool to not only engage our students, but to promote their student voice as well. Why promote student learning/voice with social media?
MiddleWeb
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Media Literacy is a new elective course at Jeremy Hyler’s middle school this year, and he’s excited to be teaching it. Create Compose Connect Media Literacy Crash Course Jeremy Hyler KQED Learn Media Education Lab media literacy The Social Dilemma
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
Safely Involve Students in Social Media and More Ways to Give Students a Voice. So, we have, obviously — across the United States and the world — we’ve got this push for social media and schools sharing their story. Integrating that into your district accounts or your school-specific social media accounts is an awesome way to share that story. What tools help us let kids have input into the school social media accounts?
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