This week we will explore social media as it relates to teaching and learning. We will investigate the use of social media to help connect to and build an online collaborative community focused on education. We will analyze social media networks specifically for educators and for education. This information will inform and shape the construction of your DIGITAL SELF PORTRAIT.
One school district describes how using Twitter builds connections to other professionals within networks around topics and activities of interest. This allows teachers to share new ideas or communicate across district, school or global connections.
What tools will help shape your social media presence as an educator? |
Mimi Ito shares insights and applications of her research into social media. There are connections to your work as a teacher and your life as a learner. As you listen, think about the shift that needs to happen as you transition into a professional role as an educator.
Who can help shape your social media presence as an educator? |
This week we will explore connected communities and affinity spaces that will help you shape your DIGITAL SELF PORTRAIT. When entering into social media spaces in education some underlying concerns, for both teachers and students, is safety, security and responsible participation. Each of these factors needs to be considered and explicitly modelled, taught and experienced.
Part of the discussion should include how you are ‘branding’ yourself with a social media presence. Are you modelling a positive social presence in social media spaces? This includes your work on the Digital Self Portrait you are creating. Connect with THIS Media Smarts tip sheet about how you can Build Your Brand: Establishing a Positive Presence Online.
Part of the discussion should include how you are ‘branding’ yourself with a social media presence. Are you modelling a positive social presence in social media spaces? This includes your work on the Digital Self Portrait you are creating. Connect with THIS Media Smarts tip sheet about how you can Build Your Brand: Establishing a Positive Presence Online.
References and Resources:
- The Teachers Guide to Social Media
- The Ultimate Twitter Guidebook
- Mimi Ito on Learning in Social Media Spaces - links, resources and supporting information on Edutopia site