Tag: Twitter

How I Use Twitter in the Classroom

Imagine this: Your student is mindlessly scrolling Twitter, when suddenly your Tweet comes up reminding them of the test tomorrow. Now, your student is being productive and using the Quizlet link you included in the Tweet to study for the test. This is the power of Twitter in the classroom. Why Twitter? Students love social …

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Classroom Discussion on Social Media Shaming 

Lesson idea on using NPR podcast to help teach students about social media shaming. Based on the Jon Ronson's Ted Talk about the downfall of Justine Sacco and other infamous social media stories.

As a teacher, I see and hear a lot about students who are affected by online bullying and social media shaming. The students are both victims and perpetrators depending on the day. But how can teachers help break this vicious cycle? Starting the Conversation I wish I had the time and resources to pull a …

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