{"id":16867,"date":"2022-09-27T02:27:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T14:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kamiapp.com\/?p=16867"},"modified":"2022-11-10T16:34:30","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T04:34:30","slug":"how-to-use-social-media-in-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.kamiapp.com\/blog\/how-to-use-social-media-in-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Social Media in the Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section et_pb_section_0 et_section_regular\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0 et_pb_equal_columns\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p>Social media cops a lot of flack, with many arguing the online world is a distraction for students and their learning. With smartphones in the back pockets of students everywhere, young people are spending a record number of hours on apps like Snapchat and TikTok \u2013 so it\u2019s easy to see why social media has a bad reputation. However, it can be a powerful tool used by teachers to engage with students and extend their learning in ways most relevant to their modern lives.<\/p>\n<p>Check out some of the benefits of social media, as well as practical examples of how to integrate productive social media sessions into your classroom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_1 et_pb_equal_columns\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h5>Create a group<\/h5>\n<p>Strengthen classroom bonds and accelerate learning by creating a group on a social media platform. Having a space to talk to one another outside of school hours (about things other than school work) gives students more opportunities to connect and will help contribute to positive classroom culture. Being part of an online group can also facilitate collaborative learning and improve your students\u2019 grades. In-person study groups still exist and serve an important purpose. But thanks to social media, students are now able to tap into this hive mind of their peers to have class discussions, ask questions, and share information&#8230; All from the comfort of their own home!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tutorial<\/strong>: If you\u2019d like a hand, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitostudios.com\/blog\/teachers-how-to-create-a-private-school-facebook-group\/\">how-to<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_2 et_pb_equal_columns\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h5>Social media lesson<\/h5>\n<p>Just as it\u2018s a great way to pass the time, social media can also double as a powerful learning tool to include in your lesson plans. The countless number of apps that exist should give you an idea of their potential to be used for educational purposes \u2013 why not try to harness that in the classroom?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In English class, you can use social media to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/blog\/social-media-posts-exemplars-marissa-king\">analyze written communications<\/a> and improve your students\u2018 modern literacy skills.<\/li>\n<li>Search up foreign <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/article\/using-social-media-boost-students-understanding-world-languages\">social media accounts<\/a> with your students to introduce them to different languages. Social media also has the added benefit of being \u2018real-life\u2018 and can be assumed to be how people actually talk in different countries, rather than potentially outdated phrases from an old textbook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When we start to view social media platforms as educational technology, the possibilities are endless! Need some inspiration? Check out how Atlanta-based teacher <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/j3r3chang\">Jere Chang<\/a> uses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kamiapp.com\/blog\/inclusion-in-the-classroom\/\">TikTok to teach inclusivity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_3 et_pb_equal_columns\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_3  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h5>Instagram homework?<\/h5>\n<p>A great extension of social media in the classroom that lets your students tap into their creative side is to give out app-based homework assignments:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Instead of a classic essay assignment, get your students to run a blog throughout the school year or create a social media account written from the perspective of a historical figure. They can use Twitter or Facebook pages to do this.<\/li>\n<li>Your more performative students might like to use social media platforms like Youtube or TikTok to upload educational videos or start a podcast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the range of social media sites available, it really can be catered to the class or the individual in a way that complements their learning style and helps them succeed. When you give students this creative and modern freedom to express themselves\u2014with loose structure\u2014it unleashes their potential and gives them the space to truly flourish. Try modifying your next homework assignment to include the use of social media \u2013 you might be surprised by the results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top tip<\/strong>: Hashtag <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/blog\/social-media-can-be-ally-nicholas-provenzano\">#Comments4Kids<\/a> on your Twitter blog to attract students and teachers from all over the world!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_4 et_pb_equal_columns\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_4  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h5>Teach digital citizenship<\/h5>\n<p>Here\u2018s the thing \u2013 regardless of whether or not you use social media in the classroom, students are still going to find their way online. So, by integrating it into your curriculum and using it in a learning environment, you can help monitor its responsible use and teach your students how to stay safe online. Things like cyberbullying and lack of education around privacy settings are real concerns in the digital landscape. By being a role model and teaching your classroom the basics of online etiquette, you can help them better navigate the world wide web and avoid any difficult situations that may arise. Just be sure to establish clear boundaries and guidelines for its usage before incorporating any form of social media into your lessons. These digital citizenship skills are so important and will no doubt serve your students across a lifetime of being online.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Activity<\/strong>: Teach your students <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/article\/helping-students-find-truth-social-media\">how to distinguish fact from fiction<\/a> on social media, or read our blog on Fake News lessons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_5 et_pb_equal_columns\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_5  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h5>Beyond the classroom<\/h5>\n<p>The use of social media in lesson plans doesn\u2019t just have to be limited to middle school students:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can start preparing your older classrooms for a career in the real world by introducing them to platforms like LinkedIn (think social networking for college students and beyond). Early interactions with industry leaders provide a great opportunity to build connections and start developing a professional network.<\/li>\n<li>You can also keep your class Facebook group active across your students\u2019 schooling years so that it serves as an alum group when they graduate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Introducing your students to the power of networking through social media helps build tangible real-world people skills that might even help them land their first job outside of school \u2013 it\u2019s who you know!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Action<\/strong>: Get your students to practice networking by reaching out to one person in their chosen field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_6 et_pb_equal_columns\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_6  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_6  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p>Today\u2019s students are all over social media sites, but that doesn\u2019t have to be a bad thing. 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