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How School Social Media Accounts Put Student Privacy at Risk

By Erik Ofgang published 30 November 22

New student privacy research shows that school social media accounts have posted millions of photos of students and other identifiable information, which might be dangerous

When Students Use Social Media As A Source

By Erik Ofgang published 8 November 22

Use of social media as a research tool among students continues to increase

How to Teach With Social Media

By Erik Ofgang published 7 November 22

Teaching with social media can foster connection and build engagement when done correctly, research shows.

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Best Free Social Networks/Media Sites for Education

By Diana Restifo published 19 April 22

These top social networking/media sites are free, easy to use, and offer rich opportunities for educators and students to network, create, share and learn with each other.

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How to Quiet the Hyperactive Hive Mind in Schools

By Michael Gaskell published 10 January 22

School leaders need to identify and quell toxic groupthink that can lead to a hyperactive hive mind that impairs everyone

Promoting Social-Emotional Learning in Digital Life

By Ray Bendici published 22 November 21

Social-emotional learning continues to be a key aspect of digital citizenship

5 Tips for Talking to Social Media-Addicted Teens

By Nicole Rice published 20 August 21

Talking to social-media addicted teens requires meeting them where they communicate

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25 Social Networks/Media Sites for Education

By David Kapuler last updated 2 August 20

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Share the (True) News with BBC iReporter

By TL Editors published 6 February 20

BBC iReporter is a browser-based, choose-your-own-adventure game where you experience your first day on the job on the news agency's social media team.

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