Social media in the classroom
Researchers are studying the fact that people are logging on to social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin like never before. One of the reasons may be that social media offer numerous opportunities for both personal and professional purposes and have become an integral part of everyday life for millions of people around the world, infiltrating not only the world of teenage interaction but also business and education.
Apart from networking, social media also enable educators to teach young people and adults to develop 21st century competencies. Some educators may wonder what these sites can do for them. Here are some ways to incorporate social media in the classroom:
From: OnlineColleges.net
http://www.onlinecolleges.net/2012/07/26/a-teachers-guide-to-social-media/ |