Tag Archives: Social Media

Blogging about Students a Sticky Issue

Natalie Munroe, teacher, is the center of what has become a huge topic of debate regarding the issue of freedom of speech. She has been suspended for blogging about her students on her personal blog. See this Education Week article … Continue reading

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Teachers Using Twitter

H6C2PSYFRM9Y One highschool teacher told me how she uses Twitter to assign students work each day. Here are some of her points : 1. Using Twitter to sent assignments helps her connect to students who are absent from school that … Continue reading

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Internet Slang

When internet slang enters the classroom, teachers need to take a strong stance and yet, not throw out the baby with the bathwater. Continue reading

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Facebook: Will it Help or Hurt?

Questioning whether Facebook will help or hurt teacher who are attempting to utilize social media to further their student’s education. Continue reading

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The Role of Social Media in Education

As Social Media platforms increase and more and more young people find themselves spending so much time on these platforms, it’s time for teachers to get involved. These media platforms can become a tool for not only connecting with friends … Continue reading

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