Tag: Social Media
How Teachers Are Using Social Media Right Now
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Ever wonder how teachers are using social media? Who they're following? What social network they prefer? An infographic from Scholastic sheds some light on the facts and figures behind social media usage by teachers.
Our Biggest Twitter Tips For Teachers
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We have some important, simple, and just plain BIG Twitter tips for teachers to share. Want to add your own? We need you!
9 Simple Tips For Connecting With Your Students On Twitter
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It's actually quite simple to start connecting with your students on Twitter. Just be sure to follow these guidelines and you'll be on your way!
The History Of The Top 6 Social Networks Of All Time
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Well now here's a fascinating look at the history of social media. From the early days of MySpace (or whatever it's called now) to the present status of Facebook, it's all here. It takes a position as being a way to determine if Facebook will survive (only time will tell) or if it'll turn into something totally different.
How Students Used Social Media To Help Others In Need
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Students can use social media to help others in need. But when they do it all by themselves, that shows growth and even more.
6 Things To Teach Students About Social Media
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Now more than ever, students need to understand the basics of social media and how it can affect their future both negatively and positively.
6 Ways For Teachers To Effectively Use Social Media
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social media educationAlmost all college professors are on social media these days. Many use it simply to connect with other professionals in their field or to post information on themselves and their research. But using social media inside the classroom can be extremely effective. Increase productivity, communication, and understanding by using these six tips.
20 Surprising Social Media Stats For 2012
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Social media has been seeing quite the boom in terms of, well, every aspect of your life. But just how many people are actually using LinkedIn? How many blogs are there? Who uses Google+ and why? A new infographic spells it all out in a fun scrolling visualization!
How Twitter Knows Who Will Win The Election
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If a person or thing really existed that could predict the outcome of political races, this whole process might be a little less interesting. But in the meantime, take a look at this handy infographic that shows how social media has played a role in past elections, and what it might mean for the 2012 candidates.
Could An App Determine The Next U.S. President?
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Does the method by which one consumes their election media matter? Take a look at the infographic below to see how mobile usage is playing a role in this year's election.
25 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Twitter
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Twitter may very well be the single most important tool for teachers right now. Considering many are not even using the service, that says a lot about how effective the platform is for learning, engaging, development, and more.
Sweet! You Can Now Embed Learnist Boards Into Your Blog
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We're big fans of Learnist, the 'Pinterest for Education' and have an exclusive update you should know about. Learnist has just upgraded their site to now allow for the ability to embed your learning boards into your website or blog.
An In-Depth Report On Social Media’s Role In Education
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Students, teachers, and parents have all gotten onto the social media train. But is everyone happy they're on board? A study from Dell sheds some light on just how much support social media has among teachers, students, and parents.
10 Signs You’re Addicted To Social Media
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Whether you're a Facebook fan, Twitter lover, Stumbleupon ... uh ... stumbler, you know there's something addictive to sharing things online. It's not just you. Millions of people are seemingly addicted to social media in its many forms.
10 Real-World Ways Schools Are Using Social Media
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From daily questions to pertinent updates, here's what the top schools, teachers and administrators are doing with social media.
Study Uncovers How Schools Actually Use Social Media (And If It Works)
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Every college is apparently using social media, search engines, and blogs. Literally. According to a new study by UMass Dartmouth, 100% of colleges and universities surveyed are using some form of social media.
