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When Students Use Social Media As A Source

By Erik Ofgang published

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

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How to Teach With Social Media

By Erik Ofgang published

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

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

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

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Promoting Social-Emotional Learning in Digital Life

By Ray Bendici published

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

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5 Tips for Talking to Social Media-Addicted Teens

By Nicole Rice published

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

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Share the (True) News with BBC iReporter

By TL Editors published

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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Lifelong Learning with Social Bookmarking Tools and Apps

By Shelly Terrell published

Social bookmarking helps students visualize and personalize their learning in boards, magazines, or walls!

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"Bad News" Provides Clever Game to Teach Kids About Fake News

By TL Editors published

Bad News is a short web- and text-based game that highlights how Twitter and other social media are used to propagate fake news.

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