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A student’s perspective on the use of social media

There are many benefits to using social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. One benefit is that it can provide students with a great opportunity to communicate with others and learn more about the world outside of their class. Additionally, social media can be a great way for students to connect with professionals and learn more about their field. Finally, social media can be a great resource for students to find information about college courses and opportunities. Despite the many benefits of using social media platforms, there are a few things that students should be aware of before …

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Singing as a Tool to Facilitate Transitions

Singing as a tool to facilitate transitions can provide both personal and professional benefits. By engaging in songwriting and singing, we can create a connection with our music and create a space in which we can explore our darkest thoughts and brightest desires. Through singing, we can help ourselves and others to explore their emotions and connect with their feelings. When we sing, we can tap into our emotions and the emotions of others. We can also use our singing as a way to build relationships and trust. Singing is a way to connect with ourselves and others, and it …

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How To Be a Freelance Social Media Manager (Plus Tips)

Are you looking to break into the world of freelance social media management? If so, you’re in luck. It’s a booming industry and there is plenty of demand for talented social media managers. There are a few steps you should take to get started and become a successful freelance social media manager. Here’s what you need to know to get started. 1. Learn the Basics of Social Media Management. Before you dive headfirst into the world of social media management, it’s important to understand the basics. Read up on the different social media platforms and how to use them effectively …

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Tips to Help College Students Use LinkedIn

LinkedIn holds a reputation as one of the best social media platforms for career development. One does not need to wait till they enter the labor market before leveraging on it. College students may begin building their online presence in the professional space even while still in school. Keep reading to find out how to make the most of a LinkedIn account as a college student. Steps to Create a Good LinkedIn Profile Signing up on LinkedIn is easy; all you need to do is enter your full name, email address and choose a password. You may opt to use …

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Announcing the Winners of the 2018 Tech Edvocate Awards

Every day, technology innovations transform the way people learn and how educators teach. In the last few years, the edtech field has attracted a lot of talented people, all with excellent knowledge bases and ideas. Though the edtech industry has been around for a few decades now, the last few years, in particular, have seen a surge in investment from both school districts and investors. The education market is currently worth around $5 trillion globally, and it is forecasted that edtech investment alone will reach $252 billion by the year 2020. This growing investment into edtech start-ups has created some …

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22 Ways to Use Social Media in Your Classroom

Let’s face it, social media is going to be around for a long time. So instead of complaining about your student’s preoccupation with it, why not leverage it as a pedagogical tool? In this piece, I will list 22 ways that you can use social media. Twitter Keep up with trends Teachers and administrators talk on twitter. There are tons of education hashtags you can use to explore what’s trending at the moment. Get new ideas and share with other professionals. Communicate with students and parents Almost everyone is on Twitter now, so it’s the perfect way to stay in …

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10 Ways to Use Facebook in the Classroom

If you have not already started using Facebook in the classroom, now is the time. As teachers strive to keep their students engaged, Facebook is a unique tool that allows teachers and students to interact in a new way. As Kevin Hull explains, “As the most popular social networking website, especially among high school aged students, Facebook is a page that can seemingly integrate seamlessly into the curriculum by creating that sense of community and group learning possibilities.” When you begin to see Facebook as a potential education tool, you will discover several ways to integrate this platform into your …

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10 Ways to Use Google in Your Classroom

If all you’ve ever used Google for is email and web searches, there’s a whole world in which you’re missing out. That world is the Google Suite, consisting of a cloud computing compendium that puts all of your instructional tools in one easily accessed location. So what can you do with Google in your classroom? As it turns out, Google offers a lot. Check out the list of ten ways use Google in the classroom:  Collaborate with the teachers on your team, in your building and across the district by sharing folders in Google Drive. Differentiate instruction by creating folders …

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Why children need social media lessons

Peter Coe, Aston University It has given a voice to a generation, and helped unite people and communities far and wide. But social media is not always used as a force for good. In recent years, the misuse of social media has resulted in children and young people becoming both the perpetrators and victims of crime. As can been seen in the recent case of Felix Alexander – a teenager who took his own life after being bullied online. Cyber-bullying is not, currently, a specific crime. But depending on the circumstances, and the age of the defendant, it can potentially …

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