Social Media
Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram as learning tools? Discover innovative ideas for using social-media tools in the classroom and for professional development.
Using Social Media to Build a Personal Learning Network
More and more teachers are taking to Twitter and Facebook to share ideas and strategies with peers throughout the country.503Using Twitter in World Language Classes
Three ways to use tweets to introduce students to real uses of language in a context they’re likely already familiar with.707How the Digital Age Is Affecting Students
Five books that give insight into how social media and technology are shaping today’s students and their learning.1.1kWhat Your Students Really Need to Know About Digital Citizenship
Ideas on how to guide students to the knowledge and experience they need to act responsibly online.11.3kMotivating the Unmotivated
A group of elementary or middle school students are unruly, disrespectful, and underperforming academically and socially in the classroom. They do not appreciate the value of education. The teacher, despite good intentions and passion, is viewed as an adversarial or irrelevant authority figure. The students are unwilling to participate in tutoring or traditional mentoring programs. So what can be done?6.8kReboot: 5 Resources for Teacher Inspiration
Whether snacking on TED-Ed videos, reading with purpose, checking into a smile backchannel, or chuckling at hashtags and memes, you're never far from relief and inspiration.6.3k100+ Tools for Differentiating Instruction Through Social Media
Social media can enhance differentiated instruction if the tools are selected with a careful eye on individual students' readiness, interests, and learning profiles.5.9kDigital Citizenship: Resource Roundup
A collection of articles, videos, and other resources on internet safety, cyberbullying, digital responsibility, and media and digital literacy.5.9kDigital Citizenship Week: 6 Resources for Educators
Digital Citizenship Week is October 16-22, and it's the perfect time to talk about online responsibility and safety. Explore some of the best resources to bring digital citizenship into the classroom.4.4kEngaging Your School Community Through Social Media
A school leader shares his strategies for connecting his community via the school website, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, WeChat, and staff blogs.4.7kA Guidebook for Social Media in the Classroom
Edutopia blogger Vicki Davis, in the first half of a pro-and-con discussion about social media in the classroom, positions it as a vital life skill and provides 12 positive examples of classroom use.3.8kUsing Emojis to Teach Critical Reading Skills
Use kids’ expertise with emojis to help them analyze texts more effectively.2.6kMaking the Case for Social Media in Schools
Social media is becoming an essential tool for professional growth, curriculum planning, and student engagement. Twitter, Instagram, Skype, and other platforms offer endless educational possibilities.2.7kSocial Media for Teachers: Guides, Resources, and Ideas
Social media can provide great tools for education. Yet, many teachers remain reluctant to use them. Matt Davis has gathered some of the best resources to help teachers get started.2.9k