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posted Jun 6, 2018, 11:12 PM by Adam M Smith [ updated Jun 6, 2018, 11:12 PM ]
Kids today have a steady stream of social media, whether it’s Facebook,
YouTube, or other platforms, as part of their lives. The great internet
generation, compared to previous generations, is accustomed to
receiving information through these platforms.
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- 1. Adam M Smith HOME ABOUT BLOG A TEACHER’S ROLE AS MORAL EDUCATOR A TEACHER’S SIMPLE GUIDE TO POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT HOW TO COMPETE WITH SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE CLASSROOM TIPS ON ENGAGING STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM TWO OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES EDUCATORS FACE WHY SCIENCE IS IMPORTANT IN EDUCATION CONTACT SITEMAP Blog > How To Compete With Social Media In The Classroom posted Jun 6, 2018, 11:12 PM by Adam M Smith [ updated Jun 6, 2018, 11:12 PM ] Kids today have a steady stream of social media, whether it’s Facebook, YouTube, or other platforms, as part of their lives. The great internet generation, compared to previous generations, is accustomed to receiving information through these platforms. Image source: plt.org Search this site
- 2. In competing with social media in the classroom, teachers can fight fire with fire. As distracting as social media could be, teachers can utilize them in the classroom. The best way of doing so is by first setting a good example for your students. One might have an online presence that students can access. A teacher should show students what a responsible netizen is by promoting social media etiquette or netiquette. The teacher is also allowed to connect with their class via social media. This can be done by making a Facebook group just for the class and for the specific subject. The teacher could then use it to remind students of upcoming activities, and could even use this to share anecdotes pertinent to the subject. Teachers can even create a page specifically for the class if they choose to do so and promote student achievements there. Using this social media presence, teachers can also encourage a student’s online activity such as blogging and vlogging. Give them your opinion, feedback, and push them to be better purveyors of social media content. Image source: theonlinemom.com As a teacher in biological and social sciences, Adam M. Smith aims to embody values that will ensure learning beyond the classroom. Through enough understanding of the subject matter, we can create a more
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