Social Media in EDUCATION Presented by Jill Neuhard Supervisor of Instructional Technology Presented by Jill Neuhard Supervisor of Instructional Technology Image Courtesy of Orthodox Daily, Retrieved 7/11/12.

Conversations that center around user-created content Social instrument of communication A countless number of internet-based tools and platforms that increase and enhance the sharing of information The future of communication 50 Definitions of Social Media Social Media in Plain English Video WHAT IS SOCIAL MEDIA?

Officially, social media is “ an umbrella term that defines the various activities that integrate technology, social interaction, and the construction of words, pictures, videos, and audio. ” Officially, social media is “ an umbrella term that defines the various activities that integrate technology, social interaction, and the construction of words, pictures, videos, and audio. ” Image Courtesy of Social Media Optimization, Retrieved 7/11/12.

Examples of Social Media

Social media relates to the way we Work Play Share Learn Collaborate Celebrate Applaud Mourn Investigate Network Influence Complain Create

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Why use Social Media??

How can be used in an education setting?

Teachers can set up a class blog to foster creative writing and reflection Students can add media to blog posts such as pictures, videos, widgets and gadgets School officials can use Twitter of Facebook as a powerful public relations tool Image Courtesy of Pamorama.net, social-media-blogs-you-should-read-in- 2012/#.UAVhor8QA40, Retrieved 7/11/12. Pamorama.net

Application through creation Higher order thinking skills Wide range of learning styles Engagement Encourages involvement discussion communication collaboration creativity

What are YOUR doing with social media?

A shift toward incorporating social media into education provides a PERFECT opportunity to teach digital citizenship and responsibility to all learners BE SURE THAT: Policies are in line with this shift Professional development is provided to staff on how to effectively use social media in education Parents are educated on its value