There are so many different social media platforms available for use in the world. If educators want to stay relevant in today's world they need to know about the things that are out there for use. It is really cool to see how teachers are using social media in their classrooms. A great resource for seeing how educators are incorporating social media in the classroom can be found at:
Not only students appreciate it when teachers are using social media. Parents also enjoy seeing what is going on in the classroom and celebrating their child's successes on a platform that they are already using personally.
Social media can also be a great way to network and engage in professional learning communities. I have gained a lot from joining a Facebook group for Family and Consumer Sciences teachers. Social media provides an easy way to share ideas and successes or failures and gain insight into what other teachers are doing in their classrooms.
Social media can also be a great way to network and engage in professional learning communities. I have gained a lot from joining a Facebook group for Family and Consumer Sciences teachers. Social media provides an easy way to share ideas and successes or failures and gain insight into what other teachers are doing in their classrooms.