A social media group would be a great way to answer questions for the entire class, rather then individual emails.
I learned that social media can be used as a learning tool and also help as a communication aid with your classes.
As a teacher, it is important to include a good social networking policy, as well as, have students critique sites. I also liked the use of Blooms Taxonomy.
This definitely opens up additional opportunities to engage students in active learning in a modality that they fully understand. Up until now, I would have thought that engaging students through social media is not encouraged. The requirement to create a separate group to keep students and personal information separate makes perfect sense.
Rubrics are very important when dealing with soical media and the expectations of that on students.
I learned about the different social netsworking sites and how to apply them to my on line classroom.
I have a greater understanding of how to use social networking in an oneline teaching situation
Its a great way to have students post health related blogss and survey the response.
Social media is an easy way for students to stay connected.
Liked the idea that social media is really an opportunity for students to share and critique their own work. Would be great if some of the assignments or even discussions could seem more applicable and important to students - nothing more discouraging than the posts that begin "dear professor". If students were sharing work through social media they might feel a more authentic connection to audience.
Making a Facebook or WhatsApp group is super helpful because everyone can be in touch in a not so stressful manner.
Using social media in the classroom has a number of benefits for both the instructor and the student. The first is the interconnected relationships that are established outside of the members of the class through social media posts. It allows students to connect with people working in their future field of employment, along with other individuals making a difference in the world. It is also an ideal way to get a greater understanding of what students are thinking. It also encourages students to think about the class outside the online learning management system and any asynchronous coursework. Of course there are downsides to social media and students need to be careful what they post and ensure it is not obscene, offensive, or inappropriate.
Social media can be a wonder teaching and learning tool.
I would love to incorporate some type of social media useage that would work with middle schoolers. I've thought about blogs but am not sure where to start, any ideas? Thanks
I've learned there are a significant number of considerations before implementing social networking into the online classroom.
I learned that social netwroking is a great way to engage students, especially when a teacher is not having success through the traditional means. It shows students we are willing to meet them where they are. It also humanizes all parties.
Social media can be used effectively to engage online students in courses.
since students are 99% on there phone /computers - better use it as a tool for them for learning purposes
Social media can be effective if used in a way that can be assessed and monitored, and meets objectives.
Be sure that you are using Social Media with your students in a productive way, Don't do it to look cool.
