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Is social media just a fad? Is it a threat to education or can it actually benefit education? For more info, contact me at www.noahlomax.comNote: The "blank" slide (4) is the video "Social Media Revolution 2011" accessible on YouTube.
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social mediaFad, Friend, or Foe?
Is social media a Fad?
“The iPod will never take off“ Sir Alan Sugar,
Media Personality, 2005
TV won't last because people would, “soon get
tired of staring at a plywood box every night “
Darryl Zanuck, Producer, 1946
Boeing Engineer, 1933
“There is no need for a computer in the
home “
Ken Olsen, Digital Equipment Corp,
1977
“There will never be a bigger plane built.“
98% of the incoming class
of 2012 has had internet access their entire K-12
career.
*Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education
Is social media a Foe?
• G
Guilty until proven innocent?
Is social media a friend?
Using Social Media in Education
Goals
• Transparency
• Accountability
• Communication
• Collaboration
Tools
WIKIS
Slideshare
Blogs
YouTube
Getting Started: SM Policy
• Logical
• Clear
• Published
• Adhered to
• Updated
Suggested Guidelines: Never
• Have an unprofessional profile• Share personal information you would not
share in class• Bad mouth anyone (Students, faculty, or staff)• Give “everyone access” to everything in your
profile• Comment on student’s non-school related
posts
Suggested Guidelines: Be Careful
• Accepting friend requests from students
• Seeking out friendships with students
• Chatting with students during non-office hours
• Discussing things not related to education
Suggested Guidelines: Always
• Share presentations and notes• Answer questions students have on
homework• Humanize yourself• Share photos of work (not students)• Network & exchange ideas• Use it as a tool
Get Started!
• Try one new thing
• Search for videos on YouTube
• Learn from the students
• Learn how from others
