PEDT 9009 - Social Media for Educators

Course Description

Social media has become a prominent communication tool in the 21st century. Your students have grown up tweeting, friending, posting, and pinning, and are adept users in these new platforms. Imagine what could happen if they applied their knowledge of social media to your classroom curriculum! In this course, you?ll read about fun and educational ways to use social media alongside your instruction. From teacher tips to informational articles, you?ll learn which platforms are the best fit for your classroom and for assessing student progress. Each section covers a different platform of social media and includes information about ways to set up a profile, adjust privacy settings and preferences, connect with students and colleagues, and seek out ideas from teachers with new and innovative ideas.