10 Social Media Skills for Every Modern Teacher [Infographic]

Social media skills have an increasingly useful presence in modern classrooms. Teachers and students alike use them to connect and to expand learning. Social media doesn’t have to be a distraction. A teacher who knows about social media is a boon to the modern classroom. Social media also has applications to personal and professional development. The infographic below has 10 crucial social media competencies for teachers. He has covered some really essential skills here for your consideration. managing a PLNstaying informed about digital trendscommunication in and out of the classroom In addition to this infographic, here are some other resources you may find useful. If you want even more ideas for expanding your know-how, we can help. Here is Med’s terrific infographic.

100+ Tools for Differentiating Instruction Through Social Media Imagine a world where resources were limited to what was found in the classroom or the school closet known as the "Curriculum Materials Room." Picture a world where students wrote letters with pen and paper to communicate with other students and adults outside of the building. Due to postage costs, the teacher either sent the letters in bulk or paid for stamps out of his or her own pocket. Can you recall a time when student interests like skateboarding or video were never used as part of learning curriculum because the tools needed were either too expensive or not yet conceptualized? Do you remember a time when non-traditional learners struggled, and absenteeism meant a high likelihood of students doing poorly in school, and possibly having to retake the course? If you experienced none of these scenarios, then you live in a world of possibility because you grew up with the many social media tools available to support all learners. Selecting the Right Tool Readiness Interests

Making the leap: Students as creators, not consumers Back in the early 80’s, my sister and I used to play a game called ‘the floor is lava’. The game had tremendously high stakes, and not only because of the trouble we would be in if Mum caught us. We imagined that the lounge room carpet was a sea of molten rock, and we climbed from one piece of furniture to another as we chased each other around the room. One misstep, and we fell to certain death… Life in 2016 sometimes feels as though it is one huge game of ‘the floor is lava’. A time of transformation A defining factor of a technological revolution is that it ‘has the capacity to transform profoundly the rest of the economy (and eventually society)’ (Perez, 2009, p.9). A way forward One way forward is to change the way we see students — no longer as consumers, but as creators of their learning. This is simple enough to say; but how might this be enacted? making a third ‘thing’ from two existing entities or ideas, rather than making something from nothing. Create a makerspace Lack of time

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Using Social Media in the Classroom! - Teach Create Motivate Social media, as I am sure you know, is a VERY powerful tool. You can even use it in your classrooms!! I wanted to do a quick post on the ideas and share them with all of you fabulous teachers!! Social media in the classroom is a great way to connect with parents and students. p.s. As much as we all want our students to go home and tell their parents all the wonderful, engaging, activities that we spent hours to create, plan, and teach……..is that usually the case. Kids are kids and they go home and mumble about their day or just plain say nothing exciting happened. First up: Instagram! Next: TWITTER! 3- Facebook! Lastly…Some of us are on SnapChat, a social media platform that has really taken off! I have created some parent permission forms for each social media platform that I would love to share with you! I hope you learned some tips for using social media in your classroom! Leave your ideas in the comments below! Pin this image to save this post for later!

The Role of Social Media in Education Social media has gained credibility over the years as a trusted source of information and platform where organisations can interact with audiences. We are seeing education institutions adapting these developments into their systems and relying on group resources and mechanisms to improve the student life. The use of social media in education provides students with the ability to get more useful information, to connect with learning groups and other educational systems that make education convenient. Social network tools afford students and institutions with multiple opportunities to improve learning methods. Through these networks, you can incorporate social media plugins that enable sharing and interaction. There is valuable knowledge to be gained through social media such as analytics and insights on various topics or issues for study purposes. Connecting with experts on topics via social media Institutions communicate with students via YouTube and Facebook It helps in Research process

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50 Great Twitter Chats in Academia Twitter chats are a great resource for learning and networking, allowing academics from all over the world to come together on a regular basis to talk about what’s important in education. They’re also ideal for gaining authority and visibility in your field. Better yet, they’re happening all the time. Check out our list to find 50 of the best Twitter chats in academia (shared in no particular ranking), offering a great way to get connected and stay informed in the world of education. Education These are our picks for excellent education chats on Twitter. #edchat: A busy hashtag with an even busier chat session, #edchat features an educational love chat on Tuesdays. Leadership & Reform Education is at a crossroads these days. #spnchat: This Twitter chat is all about successful practices in education and education reform, every Tuesday at 9 p.m. Higher Education All about higher education, these chats cover college and even post-grad work. #IOLchat: Every Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Career