social media in education
7 Ways Social Media Has a Role in Education
http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2015/03/7-ways-social-media-has-role-in.html
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The Stats – College, Career, and Citizenship Success
Look who’s watching:-
1/4 of college admissions officers consider digital footprint
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3/4 of human resource managers
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1/3 of employers reject candidates based on something found in profiles
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More stats and info at https://magic.piktochart.com/output/1328944-nycdoe_create-the-digital-image-
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Social Credibility is the New Credentialing
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Student Learning Networks
In the age of social media, the teacher is no longer the center of learning. The student is. One of the most important things an educator can do is support students in developing a powerful learning network. It also requires an understanding of how to effectively use these tools to connect, collaborate, and grow learning. Want to know more? 15-year-old Alex Laubscher explains here. -
Work More Effectively
Social media allows you to change the paradigm from “teacher” as expert to “group” as expert. This reduces emails and increases the access to good answers and connections. My note: it is extremely important to understand that “teacher” in this case covers librarians -
Connect with Experts via Twitter
You can find a world of experts on any topic if you have literacy in using Twitter also know as “Twitteracy.” Just know the right hashtags and how to find experts and you have the world’s best knowledge at your fingertips. It is better than any rolodex allowing you to connect anytime, anywhere, with the interested parties who are available now. -
Release the Amazing Work of Students from the Classroom to the World
We hear stories in passing about the great work happening in schools, but usually it’s locked in a school or classroom or trapped on a laptop. Social media puts an end to that. Click here to find out what it was.
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