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Social media for educators

Social media for educators

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Social media for educators

- In this video, we'll explore why social media is important for educators to use as a communication and collaboration tool, and how you can begin to use it for professional development. Social media has absolutely revolutionized our ability to develop as professionals. In the past, professional development seemed limited to faculty meetings, conferences, or a book you read, but with social media, you can now connect with like-minded people from around the world. This gives you continuous access to do things such as read articles and posts shared by like-minded people, share lesson plans, success stories, and resources with other educators. Or learn about new teaching strategies, new types of lessons, and new technologies that you can use. Social media also provides a platform for you to ask questions, gain perspective on education in different geographical regions, different grade levels, or different subject areas. To be inspired, and to take part in discussions that are…

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