Social Media Use

This week I explored the MANY benefits of using social media networks and sites in the classroom!
While the technology uses with student learning is very hands on and exciting, I have learned the importance of privacy and protecting what students and myself view, share, comment, tweet, blog, and post!
What I value most about providing students digital learning platforms & social media websites is...the amount of diverse INTERESTS & CHOICES!!!

Social Media Student Learning Benefits Include:

-Facilitates cross-curricula connections when learning & practicing key content skills
-Networking & global communication expands learning perspectives
-Provides several platforms to share, express, & collaborate ideas, & receive feedback when learning new content
-Real-world learning experiences to prepare for future professional opportunities
-More interactive problem-solving & critical thinking
-Hands on learning
-Maintain knowledge of current events
-Relevant & motivates knowledge-seeking
-Provides efficient learning paths for today's learners!

Here is a great video to share with students when wanting to communicate appropriate and safe social media use:

For more information, check out this Social Media Benefits Presentation!