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Teachers and schools are attempting to leverage the engaging qualities of social media for use in the classroom and beyond.
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Beth Dichter
August 17, 2013 10:37 PM
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Beth Dichter's insight:
This infographic explores the use of social media in schools. We know that teenagers (and tweens) are actively engaged with social media. As educators how can we leverage this use and bring it into our classrooms. We know our students are actively using this technology outside of school...so why do so many schools ban it? This post explores reasons why we should look at this issue.
The infographic is divided into a number of sections.
* If You can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em - Social Networking Stats
* Benefits of Social Media in the Classroom - a look at Student Benefits, Educator Benefits and Parental Benefits
* Examples of Social Media in the Classroom: Looking at Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Blogging
* Social Media Pilot Program: Learn about a program in Portland, Oregon and the difference it made
Resources are also provided at the bottom of the infographic.
Social Media is a very major topic that needs to be addressed in the health classroom. Students need to become aware of safety issues that may arise when using Social Media. This document reflects how Social Media is being utilized in the perspective of the teacher and student. Students should read this document and highlight and underline the main points and be prepared for a discussion about the topic of Social Media in the classroom.