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Team Cbus on Social Learning6 Ways Teachers Can Use Social Media to Extend the Learning Experience
From the Pew Research Center in 201073% of Americans ages 12-17 now use social networking websites
From the Pew Research Center in 201040% of Adults 30 and older now use social networking websites
From Mashable.com, October 2010The average teenager sends 3,339 Texts per month
6 Ways Teachers Can USE Social Media to Extend the Learning Experience
Teach Collaborative Blogging
1) Teach Collaborative Blogging
2) Use Facebook GroupsSecure and privateOperates like a Facebook pageUses email alertsAllows for real-time Q&A via chatYour already students live there
3) Use Twitter Hash TagsAggregates a topical conversationGreat for collective note takingTry evening #studychats
4) Find Niche CommunitiesAccelerate your own learning curveCollaborate with other educatorsGet support from like professionalsStay current on changes in technologyBuild your personal brand
5) Incorporate Multimedia Children learn in different waysVideo is a great teaching toolHave them make their own
6) Use Texting to Your Advantage Send out special assignments and resources via SMSUse interactive questions and polls in the classroomMake it a game
It starts with YOU
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