Predictions...
Bloom's Taxonomy and Twitter
- Education and technology are continually developing. Applications like Twitter and other Social Media networks are consistently changing and growing especially in regards to the classroom.
- In order to keep up with the trends, it is important for educators to be involved in the changes by actively engaging themselves in the social media outlets.
- For the most part, students are never without access to technology devices. IPads and smart phones can all be used to access Social Media outlets. So why not use these resources in the classroom as well?
Apply
- Students and educators can use tweets to summarize a point (limited to 140 characters)
Understand
- Students and educators can use Twitter to connect with classrooms around the world
Remember
- Students and educators can follow historians, scientist and other relevant tweeters to continue their search for knowledge.
Bloom's Taxonomy and Twitter
Create
- Students and educators can create Twitter accounts specifically designed for the classroom
Evaluate
- Students and educators can debate topics
- Students and educators use "tweets" as a source of evidence in their debate
In the classroom...
Analyze
- Students and educators can compare and contrast Twitter to other active social media accounts (ex: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
Social media in the classroom allows students and teachers to connect on a level that was not attainable before.
Protecting student safety on social media
Social media can help develop students into responsible and tech savvy learners.
- Ensure students have permission from their guardians before introducing social media in the classroom
- Enlighten students on the dangers of sharing personal information over the internet
- Give examples of appropriate behaviors on social media sites including professional sites to follow
- If sending out photographs/videos that include students, be sure to have all permissions before doing so.
Educational Advantages
of Social Media
Using Twitter and Other Social Media
to Educate the Future
It's 2015, and social media is taking over the minds of high school students everywhere. Applications like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are all the rage both inside and outside of the classroom. Finding the proper ways to use these applications is a developing topic among educators today.
Future Trends Presentation
Emily Bernstein
Spring 2015