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Social media has become an essential part of most people’s everyday lives, from checking Facebook and Twitter to posting blogs, Pinterest listings, and uploading YouTube videos. However, and with smartphones making it easier than ever to spend time on social media networks, in what ways can these networks be leveraged to engage and build a foundation for future student learning? While the potential of distraction is there, the right social media teaching strategies can lead to creative learning, and a productive approach to making social media part of ongoing professional development.
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I think this article applies to teaching social video game design as well. The task is finding the time to uncover the right social media teaching strategies. Delete the scoop?
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Why polling in the classroom?
Here are some of the benefits of using web-based polling in the c;assroom:
Check for understanding and comprehension of what is being taught
Get real-time student feedback on learning
Use them for brainstorming
Review assigned readings
Poll students on their opinions on a classroom event, project..etc
Use polls as discussion prompts
Use anonymous voting to see what students think about your teaching strategy, what they like, don't like..etc