By Corinne Hyde, Parent Herald
Social media has become a central part of our daily lives, and many conversations we have with friends, family members, and peers shift seamlessly between online and offline communication. With the surge of social media and digital communication, it’s no surprise that it has also made its mark in the classroom. In addition to social media, digital literacy-the ability to find, analyze, share, and create content using digital technology such as computers, tablets, phones, websites, and apps-has become a hot topic for educators over the past few years. Because of this shift in education, it’s crucial that all current and future educators become familiar with how to use social media and technology to meet learning objectives for students and become connected to the global education community. As the start of the school year nears, it’s an ideal time for teachers to start thinking about how to implement social media and technology into their classrooms so they can unlock their creative teaching potential.
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